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Telangana CM orders expediting Musi River Rejuvenation project

Hyderabad, April 11: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy directed officials to expedite works related to the Musi River Rejuvenation project on Friday.

Himachal Guv flags off Silk Route run to revive British-era culture

Narkanda: , April 11 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, on Friday, flagged off the Fifth Silk Route Ultra Trail Run from here in Shimla district to be organised along the Hindustan-Tibet Road, first laid by the British in the 19th century, to connect with Tibet for trade through Shipki-La border post along the India-China border.

Meghalaya authorities in touch with Hungarian Embassy to hand over tourist's body

Shillong, April 11: Authorities in Meghalaya are now in touch with the Hungarian Embassy in Delhi to hand over the body of the tourist, whose body was found in a forest in the state's East Khasi Hills district, police said on Friday.

Bihar govt enhancing tourism, rural infra with major projects in pipeline

Patna, April 11: The Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government is making strong strides toward transforming the state into a tourism-friendly destination and enhancing rural infrastructure.

Himachal CM Sukhu dedicates major development projects for Bilaspur

Shimla, April 11: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu virtually dedicated eight major developmental projects to the people of district Bilaspur on Friday.

Himachal Pradesh: Tourists flock to Shimla as rains brings pleasant weather

Shimla, April 11: Following a drop in temperatures across Himachal Pradesh in the last 24 hours due to rain and hail, the weather has turned pleasant, prompting a surge of tourists heading to the hills, especially the state capital, Shimla.

Maharashtra to launch circuit train for tours of historical forts and cultural sites: CM Fadnavis

Mumbai, April 11: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who was accompanied by the Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Friday that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Circuit high-speed train for tours of historical forts and cultural sites in the state will be launched.

PM Modi's visionary initiatives have shaped destiny of Kashi, says CM Yogi

Varanasi, April 11: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership on Friday for bringing about a remarkable transformation in Varanasi over the past 11 years.

PM Modi arrives in MP, to participate in cultural programmes at Anandpur Dham

Bhopal, April 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Madhya Pradesh on Friday and will participate in various cultural programmes in Anandpur Dham of Ashoknagar district.

Religious-spiritual tourism opens new doors of possibilities for UP

Lucknow, April 11: Uttar Pradesh is witnessing a remarkable transformation where religious tourism is driving both economic growth and employment. From the spiritual vibrance of Kashi, the abode of Lord Shiva, to the divine aura of Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram, faith-based destinations are now emerging as thriving centers of opportunity, providing livelihoods to lakhs and revitalizing the local economy.

Matter of happiness that PM Modi is arriving in state: MP CM Mohan Yadav on PM's visit to state

Bhopal, April 11: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed pleasure over the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state on Friday and welcomed him on behalf of the state government.

Assam: Aaranyak organises exposure visits for human-elephant conflict-affected communities

Guwahati, April 10: Aaranyak, a wildlife NGO based in Guwahati, recently organised an exposure visit for the local community members from villages affected by human-elephant conflict (HEC) in eastern Assam and West Garo Hills in Meghalaya, within the Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong landscape of Assam.

Actress Nandita Das on being chased by a rhino: It was scary!

Chennai, April 10: Well known actress Nandita Das, who is on a visit to the Kaziranga National Park with her son, has now recounted an instance when the jeep they were travelling in was chased by a rhino looking to attack them.

Rahul Gandhi visits Ranthambore, spots Tigress Arrowhead and her cubs

Jaipur, April 10: Senior Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, visited the Ranthambore National Park on Thursday morning as part of his Rajasthan tour.

Badrinath Dham Nodal officer reviews Chardham Yatra preparations

Chamoli, April 9: With the Chardham Yatra 2025 approaching, Dr R Rajesh Kumar, Secretary of the Medical Health Department and Nodal Officer for Badrinath Dham, held a comprehensive review meeting with officials of the concerned departments at the Collectorate in Chamoli on Wednesday.

Rajasthan: Sunny Deol visits Mateshwari Tanot Rai Mata Temple, dances with soldiers to iconic 'Gaddar' song

Jaisalmer, April 9: Actor Sunny Deol visited the famous Tanot Mata Temple in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, on Wednesday to offer prayers for his upcoming film 'Jaat', which is set to release later this week.

Uttarakhand CM Dhami performs bhoomi pujan for 213-foot national flag in Khatima

Khatima, April 9: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday performed the Bhoomi Pujan for the installation of a 213-foot-high national flag at Kanjabag Tiraha, Khatima.

Goa Tourism Minister talks about homestay policies, aligning with PM's vision of 'Viksit Bharat'

Panaji, April 9: Rohan Khaunte, Minister of Tourism for Government of Goa, talked about the home stay policies, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of 'Viksit Bharat' through “Yuva Shakti and Mahila Shakti.”

'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar enjoys his time at Kaziranga National Park; feeds elephants, enjoys jeep safari

Dispur, April 9: India's legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar fed sugarcane sticks to elephants during his visit to the Kaziranga National Park in Assam on Wednesday.

100 Sri Lankan hotel workers arriving in Israel

Tel Aviv, April 9: The first group of hotel workers from Sri Lanka landed in Israel on Wednesday. Additional hotel workers are expected to arrive in the coming days, during the week, approximately 100 workers for the hotel industry will arrive in the country.

Ram Navami Utsav: Devotees visit Shirdi in lakhs, donate Rs 1.67 crore in cash

Shirdi, April 9: A total of Rs 4.26 crore has been collected by the Shree Saibaba Sansthan Trust (SSST) during the Ram Navami Ustav, which was organised in Maharashtra's Shirdi from April 5 to 7, Bhimraj Darade, Deputy Chief Executive Office of the Trust said.

Sachin Tendulkar visits UNESCO World Heritage site Kaziranga

Guwahati, April 8: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, accompanied by his family, on Tuesday visited the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR), renowned for its rich biodiversity and breathtaking landscapes.

Sachin Tendulkar enjoys jeep safari at Kaziranga National Park

Dispur, April 8: India's legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar visited the Kaziranga National Park in Assam on Tuesday.

From Chikhal Kalo festival to Kakolem beach: Abhay Deol shares his must do's in Goa

Panaji, April 8: From secret coves to vibrant cultural fests, Abhay Deol's Goa itinerary is anything but ordinary. The Bollywood actor has revealed his top picks from the state which includes the mystical Chikhal Kalo festival, serene Kakolem beach and quiet museum corners among many others.

Tourism model of various nations must be studied to boost NE's tourism: DoNER Minister

New Delhi/Shillong/Agartala, April 7: Union Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday has suggested that the tourism model of Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and other South Asian nations should be studied and build a model that further boosts the tourism potential of the region.

Uttarakhand: Around 13.5 lakh register for Char Dham Yatra

Dehradun, April 8: Around 13.5 lakh devotees have registered for the upcoming Char Dham Yatra, with the doors of Badrinath Dham slated to open from May 4, Garhwal Mandal Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey said on Tuesday.

BKTC advance team reaches Badrinath to begin Chardham Yatra preparations

Dehradun, April 7: As part of the preparations for the upcoming Chardham Yatra, a 30-member advance team of the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) reached Badrinath Dham on Monday to oversee and begin restoration and infrastructural arrangements ahead of the annual pilgrimage, said an official statement.

J-K: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, CM Omar Abdullah visit Srinagar's Tulip Garden

Srinagar, April 7: Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday enjoyed a peaceful morning walk together in the beautiful Tulip Garden in Srinagar.

'Truly special morning', Kiren Rijiju and Omar Abdullah go on Tulip garden walk in Srinagar

Srinagar, April 7: Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju said on Monday that he had a refreshing morning walk in the famous Tulip Garden of Srinagar. He was accompanied by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.

Madhavpur Mela a symbol of India's unity, culture and spiritual legacy: Gujarat CM

Madhavpur, April 7: The annual Madhavpur Mela, commemorating the wedding of Lord Krishna of Dwarka and Rukmini of northeast, was inaugurated on Sunday. The celebration, which begins every year from Ram Navami, has been elevated to a national-level festival since 2018.

Uttarakhand prepares for 'Green Chardham Yatra' to prevent problem of single-use plastic

Dehradun, April 6: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the government is preparing for the Green Chardham Yatra this time, a release from Uttarakhand CMO said.

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates Madhavpur fair in Porbandar on Ram Navami

Gandhinagar, April 6: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel formally inaugurated the grand Madhavpur Fair on the auspicious evening of Ram Navami in Madhavpur, located in Porbandar district, a release from Gujarat CMO said.

Gujarat CM Patel inspects Mokarsagar Wetland area being developed as tourist destination

Gandhinagar, April 6: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday visited the Mokarsagar wetland area near Porbandar, which is being developed by the state government into a prominent tourist destination at an estimated cost of Rs 200 crore, a release from Gujarat CMO said.

IRCTC to operate 'North East Discovery' on its Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train from April

New Delhi, April 6: The Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC's) "North East Discovery" tour on the Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train is set to kick off from Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station on April 22, 2025.

Yas bin Hamdan bin Zayed inaugurates Challenge Sir Bani Yas 2025

Abu Dhabi, April 6: On behalf of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Al Dhafra Region, Sheikh Yas bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, officially inaugurated the Challenge Sir Bani Yas Triathlon, marking the first-ever full-distance triathlon to take place in the Middle East and North Africa.

300 Indian origin Pakistani citizens visit Dwarkadhish Temple in Gujarat

Gandhinagar, April 6: A group of 300 Pakistani citizens of Indian origin, residing in Pakistan's Sindh, visited the Dwarkadhish Temple, Devbhumi Dwarka in Gujarat and offered prayers.

Chamoli DM provides update on Chardham Yatra preparations, work ongoing

Rishikesh, April 5: As the Chardham Yatra approaches, Chamoli District Magistrate Sandeep Tiwari on Saturday shared an update on the progress of ongoing preparations, stating that key infrastructure upgrades are actively underway to ensure a safe and convenient pilgrimage experience.

Himachal CM lays foundation stone of Forest Rest House in Sara Gadakufar

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