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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh tourism department's representatives recently participated in the first Global Responsible Tourism Summit.
Bhutan explores Buddhist tourism ties with Maharashtra
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
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
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
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
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.