Tourism
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Tourists bringing arms into Himachal: DGP
News | Jul 20, 2021, 04:12 PM ISTHimachal Pradesh DGP Sanjay Kundu reacted on tourist bringing weapons with them.
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'Cannot stop tourists from entering the state': Himachal CM says amid overcrowding at popular spots
India | Jul 19, 2021, 06:28 PM ISTHimachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur on Monday said it was not right to stop tourist activities in the state, even as the state continued to witness scenes of overcrowding at popular destinations.
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Odisha to start boating facility at 100 tourist spots by December
India | Jul 10, 2021, 09:05 AM ISTDuring a virtual meeting on Friday, Chief Secy directed the depts of forest and environment, water resources and tourism to identify around 100 spots for starting boating facilities and submit the final list within a month.
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Should lay strong emphasis on promoting BIMSTEC brand of tourism: Jaishankar
News | Apr 01, 2021, 08:22 PM ISTExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on April 1 attended the 17th BIMSTEC (The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Ministerial Meet.
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2 more trains resume services on Kalka-Shimla heritage line after over 10 months
News | Feb 02, 2021, 11:40 AM ISTTwo more trains have resumed their services on Kalka-Shimla heritage line on February 01. The train services have been resumed after over 10 months amid COVID-19 pandemic.
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Manipur celebrates Cherry Blossom Mao Festival to promote tourism
News | Jan 11, 2021, 08:37 PM ISTTo mark the beginning of the pink season in the district, Cherry Blossom Mao Festival was recently organized by state's tourism department and the Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR), Shillong in association with the Mao Organizing Committee
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Ongoing 'Agartala Adventure Tourism Festival' pushing tourism
News | Jan 11, 2021, 08:10 AM ISTTripura government is putting all efforts to make state a tourist hub. A five-day long 'Agartala Adventure Tourism Festival' is underway at Swami Vivekananda Stadium in the state capital.
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International tourist arrivals fall by 72% in 10 months of 2020: UNWT0
World | Dec 18, 2020, 11:56 AM ISTThe Madrid-based UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) reported that international tourist arrivals fell by 72 per cent during the first 10 months of 2020 due to the raging coronavirus pandemic.
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Tour operators in J&K to begin campaigning for winter tourism
News | Nov 23, 2020, 05:55 PM ISTThe tour operators in Kashmir are gearing up to begin campaigning for winter tourism.
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Dense smog envelopes Taj Mahal as air quality deteriorates
News | Nov 11, 2020, 06:31 PM ISTTaj Mahal in Agra is surrounded by layer of pollutants. The city is hit by air pollution. People are facing breathing issues.
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Ram Janmabhoomi site will be lit with diyas on Deepotsav: UP Tourism Minister
News | Nov 07, 2020, 11:07 PM ISTUttar Pradesh Tourism Minister Neelkanth Tiwari informed that over 5-lakh earthen lamps will be lit in this year's Deepotsav and it will be the first time that the Deepotsav will be held at the Ram Janmabhoomi site.
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Boat services in Andhra Pradesh to resume following full-fledged fitness check, flood levels
India | Nov 04, 2020, 07:59 AM ISTBoat services will soon resume in Andhra Pradesh following a full-fledged fitness check. According to a statement by tourism minister Muttamsetti Srinivas Rao, all the boats under the Tourism Department will start operations soon based on the flood levels in the rivers.
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Nepal to waive off 7-day quarantine for tourists
World | Oct 02, 2020, 11:27 PM ISTThe Nepal government has announced its decision to waive off the seven-day quarantine period for tourists from October 17 when commercial international flights will resume, the media reported.
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Himachal tourism reviving from COVID blow
News | Oct 02, 2020, 12:09 PM ISTHimachal Pradesh's tourism business is reviving from the impact of COVID-19 pandemic. The deserted roads are getting busy again. Tourists have started coming to famous tourist destinations of the state, Kufri. Tourism is one of the prime sources of income of the locals here.
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World Tourism Day celebrations begin at Dal Lake
News | Sep 27, 2020, 02:21 PM ISTTo promote tourism and revive businesses in J-K amid COVID-19, Department of Tourism has kicked off World Tourism Day 2020 at scenic Dal Lake.
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Taj Mahal reopens after 6 months with strict COVID rules,5000 tourists allowed per day in two shifts
Travel | Sep 21, 2020, 09:25 AM ISTIndia's star tourist attraction, the 17th-century monument of love, the Taj Mahal, and the Agra Fort, have reopened for the visitors today after an unprecedented closure of six months due to Covid-19 pandemic. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) officials have made all necessary arrangements for the reopening and the safety of the visitors has been taken into utmost consideration.
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Bengal forests to reopen for tourists from Sept 23; guidelines to be issued
India | Sep 17, 2020, 10:57 AM ISTForests in West Bengal will be opened for tourists from September 23, officials said on Thursday. Every year the forests close down for two months due to the monsoon -- from July 15 to September 15, but because of the COVID-19 pandemic the forests have been out of bounds for tourists since the beginning of the lockdown in March.
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Now, COVID-19 negative certificate not required to enter Himachal Pradesh
India | Sep 16, 2020, 01:54 PM ISTPeople travelling to Himachal Pradesh will not be asked to present a medical certificate from now on, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur confirmed on Wednesday. During the complete lockdown period in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, those travelling to Himachal Pradesh were required to present a medical document showing they have tested negative for COVID-19.
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No e-registration needed to enter Himachal Pradesh now
India | Sep 16, 2020, 08:18 AM ISTPeople entering Himachal Pradesh will no longer require an online registration, the state government decided on Tuesday. However, the movement of interstate buses will remain suspended till further orders.
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Tourism potential of North East including Manipur is still unexplored: PM Modi
News | Jul 23, 2020, 12:31 PM ISTNortheast India is a great symbol of India's natural, cultural diversity & cultural strength. In such a situation, tourism gets a lot of strength when modern infrastructure is built. Tourism potential of North East including Manipur is still unexplored: PM Modi