HIMACHAL PRADESH TOURISM SECTOR
India’s burgeoning adventure tourism faces problems that, if not fixed, will kill this golden goose India has vast adventure tourism potential due to its diversity of geography and opportunities. But many trek operators are doing good business but, unfortunately, cutting corners on the crucial issue of trekkers' physical safety, neglecting to chec...
05 Jul, 2024, 11.02 PM ISTMoU signed between UP Tourism and MakeMyTrip The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with MakeMyTrip on Friday to promote tourism in the state. The signing took place at the Tourism Directorate, Uttar Pradesh.
05 Jul, 2024, 06.37 PM ISTUttar Pradesh govt partners with MakeMyTrip to boost state's tourism sector The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with MakeMyTrip to boost tourism in the state. Under the agreement, MakeMyTrip will serve as a strategic partner, providing insights into consumer trends, tourist pr...
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Monsoon season: HPTDC offers 20-40 pc discount on room rent in 41 hotels in Himachal Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation offers discounts on room rent in various hotel units during the monsoon season, excluding specific hotels in different regions.
02 Jul, 2024, 08.36 PM ISTIIM Shillong organises programme for district tourism officers of Arunachal Pradesh This programme, held at the IIM Shillong Satellite Centre in Tawang, marks a pivotal step towards fostering professional growth, driving economic advancement, and advocating sustainable tourism practices across the state.
20 Jun, 2024, 09.26 AM ISTHimachal Pradesh CM raises upper age limit for police constable recruitment to 26 Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu approved one-year age limit relaxation for 1226 Constable recruitment. State Cabinet meeting chaired by Sukhu granted the relaxation.
18 Jun, 2024, 05.20 PM ISTHimachal Pradesh: Six newly elected MLAs take oath Former minister and BJP MLA from Dharamshala, Sudhir Sharma was the first to take oath followed by Congress MLA Anuradha Rana from Lahaul and Spiti. The others who took oath are Congress MLA from Sujanpur, Captain Ranjit Singh, BJP MLA from Barsar, ...
12 Jun, 2024, 01.16 PM ISTBad taste for ‘aam aadmi’: How adulterated mangoes pose fresh headache for regulators, consumers The use of banned chemicals to ripen fruits is prevalent despite penalties and laws. The ball is in the food safety regulator’s court.
09 Jun, 2024, 10.24 AM ISTCelebrity Kangana vs 'royal' Vikramaditya on Himachal's Mandi seat: Clash of richest titans In Himachal Pradesh's Mandi Lok Sabha constituency, the BJP's Kangana Ranaut and Congress's Vikramaditya Singh engage in a fierce campaign focusing on development, governance, and legacy. The battle for voter support intensifies as the two candidate...
31 May, 2024, 11.41 AM ISTBJP policies have caused huge losses to small businesses: Priyanka Gandhi Priyanka Gandhi criticised BJP for causing losses to small businesses through policies like demonetization and GST during a rally in support of Congress candidate Vikramaditya Singh in Mandi. She spoke about the high unemployment rate and pledged to...
29 May, 2024, 02.34 PM ISTUnder leadership of PM Modi, foreign policy of India has given fame to our nation: EAM Jaishankar External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for enhancing India's global reputation through foreign policy initiatives during an event in Shimla.
29 May, 2024, 01.08 PM ISTOpposition workers not turning up to vote as their morale is low: Anurag Thakur In an interview with ET during his campaign, Thakur said soaring heat seems to have contributed to low voter turnout. One doesn't see much enthusiasm in the Opposition cadres, he said, adding that the morale of Congress and Opposition workers is not...
28 May, 2024, 08.47 AM ISTVikramaditya Singh, Kangana Ranaut engage in war of words over black flag protest Congress' Vikramaditya Singh criticised Kangana Ranaut over remarks against the Dalai Lama which lead to a clash between their supporters in Lahaul and Spiti. Singh accused Ranaut of disrespecting the spiritual leader, while Ranaut blamed Congress f...
22 May, 2024, 03.54 PM ISTIMD predicts heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across multiple states as Delhi-NCR witnesses major weather disruptions The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in several parts of the country, including Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, south Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, west Uttar Pradesh, Meghalaya, and others. Delhi-NC...
11 May, 2024, 08.15 AM ISTCongress' Vikramaditya Singh, Anand Sharma file nominations from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi, Kangra Congress leaders Vikramaditya Singh and Anand Sharma filed their nomination papers from Mandi and Kangra Lok Sabha seats in Himachal Pradesh, respectively. While Singh will take on BJP's Kangana Ranaut, Sharma is against BJP candidate Rajeev Bhardwa...
09 May, 2024, 05.06 PM ISTReligious tourism to create up to 2 lakh job opportunities in 4-5 years in India, says NLB Services Religious tourism in India is expected to create up to 2 lakh job opportunities in the next 4-5 years with a projected revenue of USD 60 billion by 2028. The recent inauguration of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is expected to boost religious tourism, leadin...
22 Feb, 2024, 07.14 PM ISTHimachal Pradesh records 6% increase in tourist arrivals in 2023 Himachal Pradesh suffered losses to the tune of Rs 9,905.77 crore due to the July and August rains, and more than 200 people were killed in rain-related incidents and accidents. Several people were also displaced.
18 Feb, 2024, 02.57 PM ISTTourism takes a hit in Kashmir, Himachal and Uttarakhand as popular destinations witness no snowfall Winter tourism faces a setback in Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand due to an unusual lack of snowfall, impacting the economy. The India Meteorological Department reports significant rainfall and snowfall deficits in the Western Himalayan R...
26 Jan, 2024, 01.11 PM IST'Drop drunk tourists to hotels, not jail': Himachal CM’s ‘Mehman-Nawazi’ message to Police goes viral Statement made by Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, is currently gaining widespread attention. With the commencement of winter vacations, there has been a significant surge in tourist influx to the state. Chief Minister Suk...
27 Dec, 2023, 05.26 PM ISTTourists throng Himachal Pradesh, give flood-ravaged state a holiday season to remember The state's renowned tourist destinations, including the Atal Tunnel Rohtang, spanning 9.2 kilometers and acclaimed as the world's longest at an elevation of 10,000 feet, saw a huge surge in visitor numbers.
25 Dec, 2023, 10.47 AM IST