In Bihar, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary launched the Bihar Heli Tourism and Air Tourism Service Scheme at a function. An online booking portal for the service was also reportedly inaugurated on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said the scheme has been launched to promote tourism in the state and enable visitors to explore Bihar more conveniently. He added that the week

The partnership with the Guru Padmasambhava Baudh Mahavihara establishes a framework for collaboration to develop spiritual and experiential tourism programmes, including meditation retreats, spiritual learning initiatives, monastic immersion experiences and pilgrimage activities, officials said.

Over six crore tourists, including 2.4 lakh foreign visitors, visited Assam in the last 10 years, the state Assembly was informed. Replying to a query, Tourism Minister Ajanta Neog said a total of 6,04,85,638 visitors toured Assam from 2016-17 to 2025-26. Out of them, 2,41,192 were foreign tourists from different countries of the world, she added.

The projects are set to open to the public soon, creating new spaces for cultural activities, heritage preservation and tourism.

After a bureaucratic reshuffle in Himachal Pradesh, Sandeep Kumar (IAS, Batch 2010) has been appointed Secretary, Tourism and Civil Aviation and Rakesh Kumar Prajapati (IAS, Batch 2012) has been assigned as the new Director of Tourism and Civil Aviation Department...

Punjab Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond reviews the progress of tourism and heritage infrastructure projects worth over INR 62 crore across the state. Chairing a review meeting with senior officials on July 13, Sond said the projects are aimed at promoting tourism, preserving Punjab's cultural heritage, improving visitor infrastructure and generating employment opportun

Sinha visited the Yatra Transit Camp and Yatri Niwas at Pantha Chowk in Srinagar and reviewed the arrangements made for the pilgrims in the ongoing annual Amarnath Yatra. He interacted with officials and pilgrims, and inquired about the facilities. He directed officials to ensure that every devotee of Lord Shiva receives round-the-clock care.

The Maharashtra State Government has announced the development of a memorial dedicated to Veer Jivaji Mahale at the foothills of the historic Pratapgad Fort. With an initial phase investment of INR 1 crore, the project is designed to enhance the state’s “Shivkalin” (Shivaji-era) heritage tourism circuit, providing a new focal point for cultural and historical itineraries. Tourism Minister..

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met travel, tourism, and business stakeholders and discussed issues concerning the sectors. The stakeholders highlighted issues concerning the tourism industry, measures to strengthen tourist inflow, ease of travel, and initiatives required to sustain the momentum of tourism in Jammu and Kashmir, an official said.

Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh claimed that the state is poised to become 'India's first' AI-powered tourism state with the rollout of the NiVU AI platform to enhance visitor experiences at tourist destinations.