Oman's Ministry of Heritage and Tourism mandates strict safety compliance for adventure tourism. Operators must get approvals and ensure equipment safety to protect tourists and the environment.
India and Nepal held their second joint tourism meeting in Pokhara, focusing on boosting cross-border travel, enhancing connectivity, and promoting Buddhist and adventure circuits. Discover the key outcomes.
Facing public criticism, BJP MLAs in Odisha have urged CM Mohan Charan Majhi to reconsider a proposed three-fold salary hike. The move, passed on Dec 9, would make Odisha MLAs the highest-paid in India. Read more.
Kashmir's winter tourism season is in peril due to a lack of snowfall. Hoteliers report unprecedented vacancies in Gulmarg, contrasting sharply with previous years. Read more about the economic impact.
Maharashtra approves a ₹100 crore plan to develop Thane's tourism circuit, focusing on heritage, eco-tourism, and infrastructure. Discover the key projects and expected impact.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi launches the Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Policy 2025, aiming to attract investments and create jobs. The state announces two dedicated industrial parks. Read more.
DMET Odisha announces revised schedule for NEET PG 2025 Round 2 counselling. Choice filling from Dec 18-20. Check eligibility, key dates, and reporting details here.
Severe cold wave grips Odisha with G Udayagiri recording 4.4°C. IMD warns of continued low temperatures for next 4-5 days. Read for details on affected districts and forecasts.
BSE Odisha has announced the Class 10 exam schedule for 2026. Check dates, download the timetable from bseodisha.ac.in, and prepare for exams starting February 19.
International tourist arrivals in Karnataka, especially at Hampi, have crashed in 2025. Safety concerns and a major crime cited as key reasons. Can new cultural diplomacy centre reverse the trend?
Odisha's new Pharma & Medtech Policy 2025 aims to make the state a strategic hub for healthcare manufacturing. The policy includes plans for dedicated industrial parks and a roadmap aligned with India's 2047 vision. Read more.
Odisha Police enhance night security with checkpoints from 1 AM to 5 AM to protect women workers and tourists. New law allows women's night shifts. Read details.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi announces a committee headed by ex-IAS Ashok Tripathy to review long-pending demands of teaching & non-teaching staff. Report due in 6 months.
Uttar Pradesh emerged as India's top holiday destination for domestic travellers in 2024-25, attracting 646.8 million visits. Discover the full top 10 list and key tourism trends.
Odisha assembly passes Jan Vishwas Bill 2025, decriminalising outdated provisions in 16 laws to boost ease of doing business and ease of living. Read the key reforms.
Odisha faces delays in 705 multi-village water supply projects. Minister V Somanna cites land acquisition & contractor issues. Learn about state's corrective measures & plans to tackle water scarcity.
Odisha CM Majhi inaugurates Industry Conclave 2025, highlighting state's MSME growth, 6.1% GDP infrastructure investment & plans to become eastern India's MSME gateway. Read more.
Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary launches Rs 71 crore transformative projects including canopy walks, meditation camps & eco-tents to boost tourism and create local employment opportunities in Odisha.
Gyanpura, Bhilbarkheda & Sulibardi villages develop 22 community homestays to boost rural tourism. Discover how tribal families are creating sustainable livelihoods through cultural experiences.
Former UN Tourism advisor reveals India's strategy to become global tourism leader through technology, clear messaging, and cross-border mobility reforms. Learn the roadmap.
Rajasthan struggles with seasonal tourism despite global recognition. Officials propose night safaris, monsoon trails to boost year-round visitors. Will infrastructure gaps hinder progress?
Odisha's Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary gets Rs 71.19 crore eco-tourism makeover. Project to boost conservation, create jobs & showcase pristine nature to global visitors. #WildlifeConservation
Uttar Pradesh tourism department organizes Viksit UP 2047 workshop to create sustainable tourism blueprint. Event features top officials, aims to position state as world-class tourism hub.
Odisha government approves 20 industrial projects across 11 districts, expected to create 7,815 jobs and boost state economy. Key sectors include renewable energy, tourism and manufacturing.
Rajasthan tourism department partners with Hotel Federation to promote Hadoti region, aiming to transform Kota's identity beyond coaching centers with new tourism initiatives starting January 2-4.
Uttar Pradesh tourism department organizes workshop on November 27 to draft Tourism Vision Document 2047 for sustainable growth. Learn how 109.65 crore visits will shape future strategy.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi announces ambitious $500 billion economy target by 2036, reveals Rs 2 lakh crore investments and 84 new industries. Read about Odisha's industrial transformation.
Ayodhya transforms into economic powerhouse with record devotee numbers. Discover how spiritual tourism is driving unprecedented development and prosperity in the holy city.
Jammu & Kashmir chief secretary chairs meeting to develop strategy converting pilgrims into long-stay tourists. Review of tourism department initiatives across Jammu region.
Bengaluru transforms into the spiritual gateway for South India's sacred circuit by 2025, connecting ancient temples and boosting religious tourism infrastructure.