According to the PoGB tourism department, no foreign climbers or trekkers visited the region this winter. No foreign expeditions or trekking groups were granted permits during the winter expedition season, which generally runs from November to February.
To boost tourism in the North-Eastern region, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed a scheme for the development of Buddhist circuits in several Purvodaya states during the Budget 2026-27.
One of the most impactful announcements for the sector is the reduction in Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on overseas tour packages to a flat 2%. By easing the upfront financial burden on travellers, this policy is set to enhance affordability, encourage outbound travel, and stimulate dema
Chairman and Managing Director of Medanta, Naresh Trehan, has welcomed the health-focused measures announced in the Union Budget 2026-27, calling them "forward-looking". He described the measures as steps aligned with India's evolving disease burden and long-term healthcare needs.
While presenting the Union Budget 2026, the Finance Minister stated that the government will also develop a strong care system covering geriatrics and allied care services. To achieve this, a range of National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF)-aligned programmes will be developed to
While presenting the Budget in Parliament, the Finance Minister said, "To promote India as a medical tourism hub, I propose a scheme to support states to set up 5 regional hubs in the country."
Union Minister of State of Railways, V Somanna, on Sunday called the Railway sector a "strong pillar" of 'Viksit Bharat' and said that the Union Budget will be "extraordinary".
Speaking to ANI, Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) International President Alok Kumar stated, "In Uttarakhand, the Char Dham Temple Committee has urged the government to ban the entry of non-Hindus, as it is not a place for 'Mandir Tourism' or outings but a place of worship."
The initiative aims to broaden the academic, social and cultural horizons of the participants by providing them first-hand exposure to reputed educational institutions, historical landmarks and places of educational importance in Jammu. Such exposure tours play a vital role in motivating
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the Bird Festival organised in Kotdwar. On this occasion, he dedicated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth several crores of rupees for various development blocks of the district.
In the biggest development before the T20 World Cup starting in February, Indian skipper Surya shook off a 23-inning slump, registering three fifties in the series and becoming the 'Player of the Series' in this final assignment before the marquee tournament with 242 runs at an average of