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Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman announces Buddhist Circuit, East Coast Industri
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
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.
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Union Budget 2026 signals strong momentum for India's travel and tourism s
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
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
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Medanta Chairman Naresh Trehan welcomes health-focused measures in Union B
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
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.
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Budget 2026: Govt to upgrade allied health institutions, train 1 lakh prof
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
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
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Union Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman proposes regional hubs to boost medical t
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
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."
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"Railways a strong pillar of Viksit Bharat, this will be extraordinary bud
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
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".
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"Not for tourism": VHP International President backs ban on non-hindus' en
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
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."
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami inaugurates Kotdwar Bird Festival, launches Rs 326 cr
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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.
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Initiatives like 'Wed in Uttarakhand' and winter tourism strengthening loc
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh on Saturday said that initiatives like "Wed in Uttarakhand" and winter tourism were significantly strengthening the local economy and livelihoods in the state.
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MP: CM Yadav inaugurates Bhairavnath Lok, development projects worth Rs 17
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Addressing the occasion, the CM said, "A new industrial area spread over 100 acres will be developed in Gudh to create employment opportunities for youth. Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the state government is preserving heritage while setting new benchmarks in religi
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Chhari-Dhandh Bird Sanctuary added to Ramsar List, Gujarat's total reaches
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The Chhari-Dhandh Bird Sanctuary in Gujarat's Kutch district has been accorded the prestigious Ramsar Site status, marking an important milestone in India's wetland conservation efforts. With this inclusion, the total number of Ramsar wetlands in Gujarat has increased to five, further rei
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Chhari-Dhandh becomes Gujarat's fifth and Kutch's first Ramsar Site
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Banni's jewel Chhari-Dhandh has been officially declared a Ramsar Site. It is now Gujarat's fifth and Kutch's first wetland of international importance. With the inclusion of the Chhari Dhandh Bird Sanctuary from the Kutch district, the total number of Ramsar Sites in Gujarat has increase
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