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Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 4 (ANI): A shortage of labour in the LPG distribution network has begun to impact supply logistics in the hill resort town of Shimla, with Kashmiri migrant workers considered the backbone of the cylinder delivery system planning to return home amid falling earnings and fuel scarcity. While officials and suppliers maintain that domestic LPG supply remains largely normal, the disruption in workforce availability has slowed distribution cycles and triggered ...Read More >
The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway has been constructed at a cost of Rs 12,000 crore. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Prime Minister Modi to inaugurate Delhi-Dehradun Expressway on April 14 * The 210 km expressway reduces travel time from 6.5 to 2.5 hours * It connects Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand with a six-lane corridor Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the much-awaited Del ...Read More >
Chennai, April 5: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms across parts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry over the next few days, with isolated heavy showers likely in hilly regions, including Coimbatore, Nilgiris, Erode, and Theni districts. According to the IMD, the weather pattern is influenced by a low-pressure system extending from Marathwada through interior Karnataka to southern Tamil Nadu. While northern parts of the state may see a ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 4 (ANI): A shortage of labour in the LPG distribution network has begun to impact supply logistics in the hill resort town of Shimla, with Kashmiri migrant workers considered the backbone of the cylinder delivery system planning to return home amid falling earnings and fuel scarcity. While officials and suppliers maintain that domestic LPG supply remains largely normal, the disruption in workforce availability has slowed distribution cycles and triggered ...Read More >
Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) [India], April 4 (ANI): Business operations at several hotels and dhabas in Rishikesh came to a standstill as a severe shortage of commercial LPG cylinders gripped the town. Local owners said the shortage has forced many establishments to either shut down temporarily or revert to traditional cooking methods, such as coal and wood, to continue serving customers. Highlighting the gap between official claims and the ground situation, Vivek Tiwari, owner of Tiwari Shudh Vai ...Read More >
Jammu, April 1: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the government will adopt a Rajasthan-style behavioural training model for tourism stakeholders to improve the experience of holidaymakers visiting the Union Territory. In reply to questions by Congress MLA Irfan Hafiz Lone and National Conference (NC) MLA Tanvir Sadiq, the chief minister said that clean tourist destinations are vital to ensuring visitors return. Omar, who also holds the tourism portfolio, said that while harassmen ...Read More >
New Delhi: Ongoing conflict in West Asia has significantly influenced travel preferences; many tourists' travel plans are taking a decisive turn toward closer destinations. What was once a growing enthusiasm for international holidays is now giving way to a renewed interest in domestic destinations because of safety concerns, rising costs, flight disruptions, and general uncertainty have made international travel less appealing. Instead, people are rediscovering the charm and diversity within t ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: An unlikely conversation between a massive chocolate heist and a legendary Kerala Tourism post has set the internet ablaze. While European authorities are struggling to locate a missing truck carrying over 400,000 KitKat bars, weighing a staggering 12 tonnes, Kerala Tourism has decided to offer the world a "savoury break" from the bad news by visiting Kerala's hill stations and beaches. In a move that has gone viral across X and Instagram, Kerala Tourism took a light-hearte ...Read More >
Chennai: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C. Joseph Vijay disclosed assets worth Rs 603.20 crore in his election affidavit filed for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections, offering a detailed glimpse into his financial portfolio, which spans luxury vehicles, substantial bank deposits, and high-value real estate holdings. According to the affidavit submitted before the Returning Officer, the 52-year-old actor-turned-politician reported movable assets amounting to Rs 404.58 c ...Read More >
Narmadapuram (Madhya Pradesh): The carcass of a tiger found in Sangakheda village behind the Pachmarhi hill station raised questions over the system of monitoring big cats. According to sources in the forest department, the officials of the tiger reserve seemed to have been oblivious to the big cat, which went missing for near a month. The carcass may have been of the tiger which was brought from Bandhavgarh, and a radio collar was put around its neck to monitor its movements. After rescuing ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): New Year's Eve celebrations across India offer a wide spectrum of experiences, ranging from royal festivities in Rajasthan to vibrant beach parties along the coast of Goa. From heritage cities and desert camps to hill stations and bustling metros, the country presents diverse options for travellers looking to welcome the New Year in their own unique way.With cultural shows, live music, fireworks and public gatherings planned in several destinations, people a ...Read More >
A bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad noted that petitioner Nanasaheb Jadhav, a lawyer, failed to show any legal provision whereby a court, while exercising its civil jurisdiction, can pass a direction to the police to register a First Information Report. They would dismiss the public interest litigation, the judges said, but eventually reserved the judgment so that the lawyers of the petitioner and the NCP chief could submit case laws to support their respecti ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Tuesday reserved its judgment on a petition seeking a CBI probe against NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, his daughter and MP Supriya Sule, and deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar for allegedly illegally granting permissions to construct a hill station at Lavasa in Pune district in 1994. The petition, filed by advocate and agriculturist Nanasaheb Vasantrao Jadhav, alleges that the private hill station project was sanctioned by the state government without due considerat ...Read More >
Dehradun, Oct 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) The relentless efforts of the Pushkar Singh Dhami-led BJP government to promote tourism and pilgrimage in Uttarakhand are coming to fruition, with more than 23 crore tourists arriving in the hill state during the last three years, government officials said, quoting the data released by the Tourism department. This fresh surge in tourism has not only supported the livelihood of homestay, hotel, dhaba operators, women self-help groups as well as businessmen emplo ...Read More >
Kerala's scenic hill station, Munnar, has secured a coveted spot among the top eight rural destinations in Asia, according to a recent ranking by digital travel platform Agoda. Known for its sprawling tea plantations, mist-covered hills, and tranquil surroundings, Munnar is attracting travelers seeking immersive experiences in nature away from India's bustling cities. Agoda's list, compiled from accommodation searches across eight Asian markets between 15 February and 15 August 2025, places Mal ...Read More >
Sydney's wettest August in 27 years has tipped the city's recent climate into uncharted territory. Analysing the complete weather history at Observatory Hill dating back to 1858 reveals rainfall during the past six years has been the highest on record. Since January 2020, the city has collected more than 9,300 millimetres -- beating the old record of 9,120mm from 1985 to 1990. Considering heavy rain will continue this week and more than four months remain in 2025, the record total will surge ...Read More >
Mussoorie: The Uttarakhand Tourism Department's recent order mandating online registration for tourists before visiting 'Queen of the Hills' Mussoorie has irked local traders and Opposition leaders, who expressed concerns stating that the move will have a direct impact on tourism. While the government has said that the purpose of this exercise is to control the crowd and assess the exact number of tourists, it has reportedly sparked confusion among many. Traders and hoteliers are apprehensive ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 4 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 11 paise to 87.29 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, weighed down by sustained foreign fund outflows and concerns over trade tariffs. Forex traders said the weakness in the dollar index and easing crude oil prices supported the rupee at lower levels. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 87.21 and fell to an early low of 87.29 against the American currency, registering a decline of 11 paise over its previous close. ...Read More >
Chiranjeevi's film, which is tentatively being referred to as #Mega157, is being produced by Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela. The unauthorised videos and photos from the sets of director Anil Ravipudi's eagerly awaited commercial comedy entertainer, #Mega157, featuring megastar Chiranjeevi in the lead, were recently leaked on social media. Taking action against the same, the makers of the film on Saturday warned that strict legal action would be initiated against those individuals or platfo ...Read More >
Chennai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) The unit of director Anil Ravipudi's eagerly awaited commercial comedy entertainer, #Mega157, featuring megastar Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara in the lead, is now in the process of shooting some crucial scenes and a duet song featuring the lead actors in the scenic locations of Kerala. Sources close to the unit said that the team is presently filming a lively and melodious montage song featuring Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara, composed by Bheems Ceciroleo, and also so ...Read More >
Chikkamagaluru (Karnataka), Jul 16 (PTI) In a bid to manage weekend traffic congestion and mitigate environmental risks, the Chikkamagaluru district administration on Wednesday announced a new slot-based vehicular entry system to the hill station of Mullayanagiri, the highest peak in Karnataka. Deputy Commissioner C N Meena Nagaraj, addressing the media, said soon vehicles will be allowed uphill in two time slots daily-from 6 am to noon, and again from 1 pm to 6 pm-with a cap of 600 vehicles pe ...Read More >
Vagamon: Vagamon is mourning the heartbreaking loss of four-year-old Ayanshnath, who died during what was meant to be a joyful family trip to the scenic hill station. His parents, Shabarinath and Arya, are devastated. Arya, who was critically injured in the accident, remains hospitalised and has not yet been able to see her child for one last time. She suffered serious injuries, including head trauma, internal bleeding and a fractured hand, after being hit by a car. Locals believe the child's ...Read More >
Lonavala (Maharashtra) [India], July 11 (ANI): The railway line near Monkey Hill station in the Ghat section between Lonavala and Karjat has been restored after a goods train derailed earlier on Friday, affecting the movement of long-distance trains. According to the Central Railway, a goods train derailed near Monkey Hill station between Lonavala and Karjat today. Also Read | Bhagwant Mann Defends His Remarks Against PM Narendra Modi's Diplomatic Visits, Says 'Being Punjab CM, I Have Every Ri ...Read More >
Lonavala (Maharashtra) [India], July 11 (ANI): The railway line near Monkey Hill station in the Ghat section between Lonavala and Karjat has been restored after a goods train derailed earlier on Friday, affecting the movement of long-distance trains. According to the Central Railway, a goods train derailed near Monkey Hill station between Lonavala and Karjat today. The railway line near Monkey Hill station in the Ghat section between Lonavala and Karjat has been restored after the movement of ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The government on Saturday extended the term of the chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Ravi Agrawal by one year, an official notification said.The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the re-appointment of Agrawal, an IRS officer of the 1988 batch, as CBDT chairman for one year from July 1 this year to June 30, 2026, on contract basis.Agrawal took over as the CBDT chairman from Nitin Gupta in June 2024 after Gupta's extended tenure ended. Agrawal has been a ...Read More >
JAMMU, June 28: Three hotels in the famed tourist destination of Patnitop and their income have been attached under the Anti-Money Laundering Act as part of a probe, the Enforcement Directorate said today. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp According to the probe agency, the cumulative value of three properties and their total income is worth Rs 15.78 crore. Click here to watch video The probe stems from a CBI FIR filed against the owners and directors of hotels, guest houses, re ...Read More >
Srinagar: Before towering cranes and cutting-edge engineering transformed the Himalayan landscape, the monumental dream of connecting "Kashmir to Kanyakumari" by rail began with the plodding footsteps of humble mules. This extraordinary backstory underpins the official realization of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6, 2025, a project crowned by the awe-inspiring Chenab Bridge. According to Afcons Infrastructure Limited, the ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, June 6: The family of Syed Adil Shah, a pony rider slain in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, expressed profound gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday and said his public acknowledgement of their loved one's sacrifice significantly boosted their morale. Speaking at a public address in Katra after inaugurating a new rail service connecting Kashmir to the rest of the country, the Prime Minister lauded Adil Shah, saying that the young man was simply trying to earn a li ...Read More >
Bagdogra (West Bengal) [India], May 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said improving connectivity remains one of the main achievements of his government, which has, over the past decade, ushered in a slew of rail and road projects, including in the Northeastern state of Sikkim. In his address delivered via videoconferencing at the Sikkim@50 event held at Gangtok's Palzor Stadium, the Prime Minister recalled a time when travel for education, healthcare, and employment was a majo ...Read More >
The picturesque town of Manali in Himachal Pradesh has been transformed into a winter wonderland as heavy snowfall blankets the region. The entire hill station is covered with a thick white layer of snow, creating mesmerizing views. From roads and trees to houses and mountains, everything is adorned with snow, adding to the charm of the popular tourist destination. Key spots like the Atal Tunnel, Rohtang Pass, and Solang Valley are all covered in pristine white snow, attracting tourists from acr ...Read More >
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