Kerala Police asks people to avoid visiting landslides-hit Wayanad for 'Dark Tourism'
Aug 02, 2024, at 03:01 pm
Wayanad is struggling to revive from the recent landslides which have left over 200 people dead in the district with authorities still conducting rescue and relief operations for the people affected by the calamity.
Jan 10, 2024, at 04:56 am
New Delhi/IBNS: As India is looking to promote the Lakshadweep Islands as a tourist destination, the government plans to develop a new airfield at the Minicoy Islands to facilitate both military and commercial aircraft, media reports said.
How Sardar Patel's foresight prevented Pakistan from conquering Lakshadweep
Jan 10, 2024, at 03:27 am
Lakshadweep has been ruling the headlines since Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the archipelago last week, and the diplomatic spat after three Maldivian ministers posted derogatory comments against the PM for highlighting the serene beaches of the islands.
Jan 07, 2024, at 09:08 pm
Mumbai: Indian celebrities, who have loved and promoted Maldives as their favourite tourist destination, took to social media on Sunday, expressing their eagerness to explore the vast coastline of India and holiday at the country’s own pristine beaches.
Jan 07, 2024, at 07:22 pm
Male: Former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed strongly criticized the disparaging remarks made by a Maldivian minister regarding Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi amidst a controversy ignited by the minister's ridicule of PM Modi's visit to Lakshadweep.
Jan 07, 2024, at 05:56 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: 'Boycott Maldives' is trending on social media following a tweet by a Maldives minister days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pictorial visit to the Lakshadweep, an Indian archipelago with white sandy beaches, coral reefs and turquoise waters that can rival the island nation witnessing a huge inflow of Indian tourists.
Jul 08, 2023, at 06:36 am
Indian Railways has transformed train journeys across the country with the introduction of Vistadome coaches. These innovative coaches, featuring expansive glass windows and roofs, offer passengers an immersive 360-degree view of the picturesque landscapes, revolutionizing the travel experience.
Jul 05, 2023, at 04:52 pm
Shillong/IBNS: The Megahalaya Government plans to provide electric vehicles and SUVs at subsidized rates within the next few months, in order to enhance the tourism sector of Megahalaya.
Terrorism divides but Tourism unites, says Narendra Modi at G20 Tourism Ministers’ Meet
Jun 21, 2023, at 11:37 pm
New Delhi/New York/Panaji: Indian Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the G20 Tourism Ministers’ Meet held in Goa via video message where he said terrorism.
Apr 20, 2023, at 08:08 pm
Assam/IBNS: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has reported that there has been a remarkable rise of 575% in the number of tourists visiting Assam during 2022-23.
Arunachal Pradesh participates in Global Responsible Tourism Summit in Kerala
Mar 04, 2023, at 11:30 pm
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh tourism department's representatives recently participated in the first Global Responsible Tourism Summit.
Bhutan explores Buddhist tourism ties with Maharashtra
Feb 15, 2023, at 01:17 am
Dahung: Bhutan National Assembly Speaker Wangchuk Namgyel met with Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari in Mumbai last week when they discussed the possibility fo expanding tourism ties.
Seminar to boost Kerala tourism to begin from May 5
May 02, 2022, at 05:28 pm
Kochi/UNI: Seeking to lay the road map for post-Covid tourism revival, a series of seminars have been planned on the sidelines of the country's biggest tourism event Kerala Travel Mart (KTM), in Kochi for four days from May 5.
Announce package for houseboat industry: Soz to J&K Lt Governor Sinha
Nov 04, 2021, at 10:34 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Former Union Minister Prof Saifuddin Soz on Thursday urged Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha to announce a financial package for the houseboat industry which has suffered tremendously due to the fall in tourist arrivals in Kashmir valley and the COVID-19 pandemic.
For tourism promotion, ‘Brand North East’ needs to be popularised: Assam CM
Sep 14, 2021, at 04:58 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that for the overall development of Assam and other North Eastern states, culture and tourism play a very crucial role.
Coronavirus: After Sikkim restricts entry of foreigners, tourism industry fears losses
Mar 06, 2020, at 06:17 pm
Darjeeling/IBNS: Amid the rising number of novel coronavirus cases, Sikkim has temporarily banned the entry of foreigners sparking fear of major financial losses among tour operators, hoteliers and travel agencies in Darjeeling, media reports said.
Light and Sound show at Lucknow Residency from Republic day
Jan 03, 2020, at 03:46 pm
Lucknow/UNI: The much-awaited 'Light and Sound Show' at the Residency in the state capital will be restarted from January 26.
Jammu and Kashmir govt lifts ban on tourist entry
Oct 07, 2019, at 11:07 pm
Srinagar: Two month after the abrogation of Article 370 and imposition of restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir, the State government on Monday decided to lift its Aug 2 advisory that asked the tourists to leave the valley immediately on grounds of security threat.
Vice President Naidu calls for responsible and sustainable tourism
Sep 27, 2019, at 04:40 pm
New York: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu today urged all stake holders of the tourism industry to be especially mindful of their ecological foot print and called for more responsible and sustainable tourism practices.
Prahlad Singh Patel takes charge as tourism minister
Jun 04, 2019, at 07:59 pm
New Delhi, Jun 4 (UNI): Prahlad Singh Patel assumed charge as the Minister of State for Tourism on Tuesday and said he will work for strengthening the cultural roots of the country and promoting the tourism sector.
Maharashtra coast to be developed as tourism hotspot: Suresh Prabhu
Oct 29, 2018, at 07:46 pm
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS): Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu, has writtento Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Tourism, K.J. Alphons, and Chief Minister of Maharashtra,Devendra Fadnavis, for developing Maharashtra coast as atourist hotspot.
Sep 26, 2018, at 06:15 pm
New Delhi, Sept 26 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Uzbekistan for strengthening cooperation in the field of Tourism.
Tourism Minister to visit Ayodhya tomorrow
Oct 18, 2016, at 03:49 am
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IBNS): In an attempt to woo Hindu voters ahead of the Assembly Elections in Uttar Pradesh, Tourism Minister Mahesh Sharma will visit Ayodhya on Tuesday to inspect the disputed site for setting up a Ramayana museum.