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Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): The Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) has witnessed a record growth and major infrastructure rebuilding is being done in the state, highlighting significant strides in tourism infrastructure and revenue growth, RS Bali, Chairman of the HPTDC, on Friday said the state government is working on a long-term vision to transform Himachal Pradesh into a premier global tourism destination. Addressing mediapersons here, Bali said t ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 1: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today informed the Legislative Assembly that the Gulmarg Development Authority is actively strengthening sanitation and waste management infrastructure in the area. He said that a 2 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) project, costing Rs 46.50 crore, has been approved and its execution is proposed to commence in the financial year 2026-27. Replying to a question raised by MLA Kreeri-Wagoora, the Chief Minister stated that a Detailed Project Report (DPR) f ...Read More >
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday reaffirmed the government's commitment to phased regularisation of daily-wage workers, announced a Rajasthan-style behavioural training model to improve the tourism experience in Jammu and Kashmir, and informed the Assembly that 578 illegal constructions had been identified in tourist destinations over the past three years. Replying to a private member's bill moved by CPI(M) MLA Muhammad Yousuf Tarigami seeking regularisation of casual and other ...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 >
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday reaffirmed the government's commitment to phased regularisation of daily-wage workers, announced a Rajasthan-style behavioural training model to improve the tourism experience in Jammu and Kashmir, and informed the Assembly that 578 illegal constructions had been identified in tourist destinations over the past three years. Replying to a private member's bill moved by CPI(M) MLA Muhammad Yousuf Tarigami seeking regularisation of casual and other ...Read More >
Port Blair (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) [India], March 31 (ANI): Surfing Federation of India (SFI), the governing body for the sport of surfing in India, announced India's 2026 surfing season opener, Little Andaman Pro 2026 - National Surf & SUP Championship, scheduled from April 9-12. According to a release, The Little Andaman Pro 2026 will debut in a highly anticipated season of Indian surfing just ahead of India's first-ever campaign at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan later this year. Also R ...Read More >
Port Blair, March 31 (UNI) Surfing Federation of India, the governing body for the sport of surfing in India, today announced India's 2026 surfing season opener, Little Andaman Pro 2026 - National Surf & SUP Championship, scheduled from April 9-12, 2026. The Little Andaman Pro 2026 will debut in a highly anticipated season of Indian surfing just ahead of India's first-ever campaign at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan later this year. The four-day surfing extravaganza will see India's top surfers an ...Read More >
Miss Earth India 2022 Vanshika Parmar asserts that Himachal Pradesh is a safe destination for tourists despite global issues, advocating for sustainable tourism and women-led development to bolster the state's economy and cultural heritage. Tourism Ambassador to the Government of Himachal Pradesh and Miss Earth India 2022 Vanshika Parmar said that while global uncertainties and tensions in parts of the Middle East may create concerns within the tourism industry, Himachal Pradesh continues to re ...Read More >
Following the expansion of its new development space, the southern city aims to enhance inter-regional connectivity in infrastructure, markets and space for tourism development. Authorities view coastal and island tourism as a key source of "green" growth that could help reposition the city on the regional and global tourism map. According to Nguyen Van Manh, Vice Chairman of the Con Dao Special Zone People's Committee, Con Dao is not only a national symbol of revolutionary heritage but is also ...Read More >
India has opened the strategic Cho La and Dok La passes along the China border for battlefield tourism. This initiative aims to boost border area tourism, create local livelihoods, and raise awareness about the historical significance and sacrifices of the armed forces. Tourists can now visit these frontier areas through a regulated two-day package. The strategic Cho La and Dok La passes at the India-China border were opened under the battlefield tourism initiative on Monday. Sikkim Chief Mini ...Read More >
East Sikkim (Sikkim) [India], December 17 (ANI): The Indian Army's Trishakti Corps organised the Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan Supercar Drive from December 11 to 15 in East Sikkim. According to the Defence PRO, the event was a civil-military initiative conducted in partnership with Super Car Route and the Government of Sikkim, aimed at promoting responsible tourism, showcasing India's border heritage, and strengthening bonds between citizens and the Armed Forces. Also Read | India Summons Banglades ...Read More >
The Ministry of Tourism, with the Sikkim government, will host the 13th International Tourism Mart in Gangtok from Nov 13-16, 2025. The event aims to showcase the North East's tourism potential to domestic and international stakeholders. The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in coordination with the Government of Sikkim, is all set to organise the 13th International Tourism Mart (ITM) for the North Eastern Region from November 13 to 16, 2025, at Gangtok, Sikkim. The event will be inaugu ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The lush green mangroves that largely remained untouched in Gorai and Dahisar will now be part of mangrove parks. The one in Gorai is likely to open on November 15, while work is still underway in Dahisar. Apart from the mangrove parks, the project in Gorai will also feature an integrated tourism hub with a Vintage Car Museum, a Wax Museum, and a Historical Event Museum. The Mangrove Cell is developing the mangrove parks, while the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) is d ...Read More >
Panaji (Goa), India, November 6 (ANI): The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, held a productive meeting with a senior official from the Government of Madhya Pradesh to explore collaborative opportunities in tourism, with a special focus on heritage, wildlife, and cultural experiences, said the release. During the meeting, both States discussed establishing a synergy to promote two-way tourism, encouraging travellers from Madhya Pradesh to explore Goa's diverse tourism offerings, while al ...Read More >
Imphal, Oct 28 (PTI) Tour operators in Manipur have urged Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla to allow pre-arrival Protected Area Permit (PAP) to foreign tourists visiting the state, a Raj Bhavan statement said. They submitted a memorandum in this regard to the governor on Monday, it said. "H Radhakrishna Sharma, State-in-Charge, Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) Manipur submitted a representation regarding challenges faced by tour operators in obtaining Protected Area Permits (PAP) for forei ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Oct 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit in Kuala Lumpur, emphasised the urgent need for a unified global response to combat terrorism. He highlighted that terrorism remains a significant threat to peace and security, affecting nations across the world. In a virtual address, PM Modi underscored the importance of collective action and international cooperation in addressing the root causes of terrorism. He called for strengthened mechanisms to preve ...Read More >
Shimla: The third edition of the Shimla Flying Festival and Hospitality Expo took off on Saturday in Junga, situated around 35 kilometres from Shimla.The four-day event features a Paragliding Pre-World Cup and Pre-Asian League Championship, drawing nearly 60 pilots from countries including China, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Nepal, and Finland, along with participants from 10 Indian states.Naresh Chauhan, principal media advisor to chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, inaugurated the fest ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala's government has outlined an ambitious roadmap for the state's tourism sector under "Vision 2031," with Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal on Saturday highlighting the immense potential across niche tourism segments. Speaking at the state-level workshop at Marian College, Kuttikkanam, the minister said the government is implementing projects aimed at creating a major leap in tourism. "Tourism receives high priority in the State Budget," Balagopal said, emphasizing oppor ...Read More >
The MEA said Radhakrishnan will visit the Republic of Seychelles on Sunday and Monday at the invitation of the government of Seychelles. In his first foreign visit since assuming office, Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan will attend the swearing-in ceremony of Seychelles President-elect Dr Patrick Herminie on behalf of India, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday. The MEA said Radhakrishnan will visit the Republic of Seychelles on Sunday and Monday at the invitation of the government ...Read More >
Guwahati: In a vibrant celebration of the Northeast's rich biodiversity, Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein attended the 2nd Wakro Butterfly Meet, held in conjunction with the 8th Northeast Butterfly Meet, to promote butterfly conservation, environmental awareness, and eco-tourism across the region. Sharing his thoughts on X (formerly Twitter), Mein expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Kamlang Valley Nature Club, domain experts, and members of the Butterflies of North Easter ...Read More >
Guwahati: In a vibrant celebration of the Northeast's rich biodiversity, Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein attended the 2nd Wakro Butterfly Meet, held in conjunction with the 8th Northeast Butterfly Meet, to promote butterfly conservation, environmental awareness, and eco-tourism across the region. Sharing his thoughts on X (formerly Twitter), Mein expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Kamlang Valley Nature Club, domain experts, and members of the Butterflies of North Easter ...Read More >
Thailand is set to launch direct charter flights to Meghalaya by December 2025, marking a major milestone in strengthening tourism and cultural ties between the two regions. The initiative is expected to significantly boost travel between Thailand and India's Northeast, enabling Thai tourists to experience Meghalaya's breathtaking landscapes and vibrant traditions with ease. The announcement followed a Tourism Promotion event held on October 14, 2025, in Shillong, jointly organised by the Emerg ...Read More >
Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district will reopen for tourists from October 18, an official said here on Wednesday. The tiger reserve was closed for tourists from June 30 due to the monsoon, the STR official said. According to the notification issued by STR Field Director Prakash Chand Gogineni, a maximum of 60 vehicles will be allowed inside the national park daily. Maximum 35 vehicles will be allowed from Jashipur checkgate, while 25 vehicles will enter the STR through ...Read More >
The Madhya Pradesh tourism department hosted a Travel Mart from October 11 to 13 in state capital Bhopal. The event saw the participation of more than 100 travel agents from 27 countries, besides film personalities, hoteliers, homestay owners and wedding planners, totalling to around 700 delegates. The state had been hosting travel marts till 2015-16, but stopped the practice. The Madhya Pradesh Travel Meet (MPTM) has now been branded and would become an annual event, to be held every October. ...Read More >
Bhopal, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Managing Director of Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board (MPTB), Sheo Shekhar Shukla, on Friday said the government is working to make the state's rich heritage, wildlife, spirituality, and forest listed among the leading international destinations. Shukla made this statement on the concluding session of the two-day travel trade show, ITB Asia 2025, held at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore, on Friday. He stated that ITB Asia gave a vital global pla ...Read More >
New Delhi: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday presented Andhra Pradesh as a global investment hotspot at an industrial meeting in New Delhi. He highlighted his government's plans to create two million jobs, develop 40,000 acres of industrial land and build world-class infrastructure across ports, logistics and smart cities. Speaking at the curtain-raiser for the 30th Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Partnership Summit, Naidu invited global investors to join the state's growt ...Read More >
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President, Dr Farooq Abdullah, Monday extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu & Kashmir and to all those across the globe who admire the region for its unmatched natural beauty and rich cultural heritage on the occasion of World Tourism Day. In a statement issued from Party Headquarters, Nawa-e-Subha, Srinagar, Dr. Farooq Abdullah highlighted the significance of tourism for J&K saying, "As the world celebrates the importance of tourism, ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: As we celebrate World Tourism Day, Saturday, with this year's theme 'Tourism and Sustainable Transformation', Odisha is trying to emerge as a frontrunner in promoting tourism that is environmentally responsible and economically inclusive. The state's efforts reflect a larger global shift: From revenue-oriented tourism models toward those that protect ecosystems, empower communities, and preserve cultural heritage. This year's theme urges all stakeholders -- governments, tourists, bu ...Read More >
The Himachal Pradesh Police launched a Drug Abuse Awareness Campaign at Himachal Pradesh University, signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the university to collaborate on technology and research. This initiative coincides with the state's largest recruitment in the HPSEBL, addressing staffing shortages and improving services. The Himachal Pradesh Police Headquarters organized a crucial Drug Abuse Awareness Campaign at Himachal Pradesh University on Monday. This significant event included ...Read More >
Shimla, Sep 24 (PTI) Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has invited global investors to explore opportunities in clean energy, responsible tourism, horticulture, IT, and wellness sectors in Himachal Pradesh. Sukhu, who addressed the House of Lords, London, on Tuesday evening at a summit hosted by the Indo-European Business Forum, highlighted the state's 100 per cent literacy rate, along with its strong foundation of trust and resilience, which make it an attractive destination for investment ...Read More >
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