Search For "tourist"
Himachal: Tourist influx picks up in Shimla as families flock to hills for
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
As temperatures soar in the plains--especially in states like Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Delhi--families and schoolchildren are heading to the hills in search of relief and relaxation, providing a welcome boost to the local tourism industry.
Read More
North Sikkim: Air evacuation operation from Chaten concludes successfully
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
The statement reads, "The air evacuation operation from Chaten concluded this morning with the final sortie of MI-17 helicopters transporting army personnel to Pakyong Greenfield Airport. A total of 76 army personnel were airlifted in the first sortie carried out by three MI-17 helicopters.
Read More
"India will give a befitting reply to terrorism while continuing developme
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
The new Vande Bharat Express service will reduce the travel time between Katra and Srinagar from the current 6-7 hours by road to just about 3 hours. The trains aim to provide a fast, comfortable, and reliable travel option for residents, tourists, and pilgrims.
Read More
We stand firm and resolute in our collective fight against terrorism: PM M
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reaffirmed India's commitment to fighting terrorism, stating that India stands firm and resolute in its collective fight against this threat in the backdrop of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists.
Read More
Sikkim: Evacuation of stranded tourists from Chaten successfully completed
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
The final phase of the operation involved Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopters airlifting the remaining 63 tourists from Chaten on Thursday, with follow-up sorties resuming on Friday morning as weather conditions improved. The operation was carried out in coordination with the National Disaste
Read More
North Sikkim: Relief operations resume; first chopper sortie of day flies
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
As part of the ongoing evacuation efforts in response to the recent disaster in North Sikkim, the first helicopter sortie of the day took off early this morning from Pakyong Greenfield Airport towards Chaten to rescue stranded tourists, according to an official statement.
Read More
All tourist destinations in Sikkim, except Lachen and Lachung, open: State
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
The Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Government of Sikkim, has confirmed that, except for Lachen and Lachung in Chungthang Sub-Division of Mangan district, all other tourist destinations across the state remain open and safe for visitors.
Read More
581 CAPF companies, jammers, drones deployed to ensure safe Amarnath Yatra
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
This extensive security arrangement aims to ensure the safe passage of devotees during the sacred journey. It comes in the backdrop of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 tourists were killed.
Read More
Himachal: Dhauladhar mountain ranges receive fresh snowfall, rain lashes D
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Snowfall on the higher reaches is very rare in June. The minimum temperature in Dharamshala was recorded at 16 degrees Celsius, whereas the maximum temperature was 21 degrees Celsius.
Read More
Responsible Human Behaviour Needed to Protect Animals, says World Animal P
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 5: On World Environment Day this year, World Animal Protection takes serious note of a recent incident whereby an Indian tourist was mauled by a captive tiger he was walking in Tiger Kingdom zoo in Phuket in Thailand. Expectedly, this unfortunate incident has raised q
Read More
"Justice will be served in Indore tourist murder case": Meghalaya CM Conra
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Thursday assured that justice would be served in the case of the Indore tourist who was murdered in Sohra, while rescue operations continue to locate his missing wife.
Read More
Sikkim: First batch of tourists from Chaten successfully evacuated at Paky
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Sikkim began evacuating stranded tourists from Chaten today with MI-17 and Cheetah helicopters. A total of 43 tourists were airlifted to Pakyong Greenfield Airport. The government has also arranged buses to Siliguri for further transport
Read More