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Union Minister Shekhawat asks Kerala to focus on iconic tourist destinations
Thiruvananthapuram, March 19: Union Minister for Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Wednesday pointed out that Kerala is a significant contributor to the growth of tourism in India and promised total support of the Centre to take forward the state's pioneering initiatives in the tourism sector.
Nagaland: CM Neiphiu Rio presents state budget
Kohima, March 7: Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio presented the state budget for the year 2025-26 in the Nagaland Assembly and called it a budget for new initiatives.
IWAI inks pact to launch river cruise services in J&K to boost tourism
Srinagar, March 6: The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Jammu and Kashmir, to boost river cruise tourism on three National Waterways in J&K with an investment of Rs 100 crore.
PM Modi applauds Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami's work during his visit to Uttarkashi
Uttarkashi, March 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday applauded and encouraged Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami during his visit to the Uttarkashi district to promote winter tourism in the state.
Omar Abdullah replies on various issues during J&K Assembly question hour
Jammu, March 5: J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday answered queries during question hour in the Assembly pertaining to electricity, public distribution system and other development related issues.
Delhi Govt plans to revitalise River Yamuna with solar-powered ferry, cruise service to boost tourism
New Delhi,, March 2: In a bid to boost tourism and promote sustainable water transport, the Delhi government is set to launch a ferry and cruise service along a 7-8 km stretch of the Yamuna River.
Gunvatta Sankalp Nagaland aims to strengthen quality in healthcare, education, MSMEs and tourism
New Delhi, February 27: The Quality Council of India (QCI), in collaboration with the Government of Nagaland, organised Gunvatta Sankalp Nagaland at Hotel Vivor, Kohima--an initiative aimed at supporting the state's efforts in driving quality-led growth across key sectors.
Himachal Pradesh CM felicitates people of state on Maha Shivratri festival
Shimla, February 26: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu extended his greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Maha Shivratri. He highlighted that the religious festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm across the state, as Himachal Pradesh is known as the abode of Lord Shiva.
CM Bhupendra Patel approves Rs 51.57 crore for renovation of roads and bridges Leading to Palitana pilgrim site
New Delhi, February 3: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday approved Rs 51.57 crore for the renovation of 800-meter-long roads and the construction of new bridges connecting Palitana, a renowned Jain pilgrimage site, according to a release.
Budget 2025: Government to develop top 50 tourist sites
New Delhi, February 1: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday outlined ambitious plans to elevate India's tourism sector, with a focus on developing the country's top 50 tourist destinations.
J-K becoming hub of tunnels, bridges and ropeways: PM Modi at inaugural address of Sonmarg Tunnel
Ganderbal, January 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that Jammu and Kashmir is becoming a hub of tunnels, bridges and ropeways, adding that the world's highest tunnel, railroad bridge and rail lines are being built here.
PM Modi to inaugurate Z-Morh tunnel in Kashmir on January 13
Srinagar, Jan 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Jammu and Kashmir on January 13 to inaugurate the Z-Morh tunnel on the Srinagar-Sonamarg road to make Sonamarg an all-weather tourist destination.