UNESCO, IIT-Kharagpur roll out accessibility norms for Durga PujaUNESCO, with IIT-Kharagpur, West Bengal government and disability rights groups, has launched accessibility guidelines for Durga Puja panda...
20 Sep, 2025, 03.22 PM IST
West Bengal cabinet grants industry status to logistics sector, approves 200-acre corridor projectThe West Bengal government has granted industry status to the logistics sector, aiming to attract investments and create jobs. This decisio...
18 Sep, 2025, 09.36 PM IST
Nepal Protest: Tour operators fear cancellations, and losses both to individuals and businessesPolitical unrest in Nepal, resulting in casualties and injuries, is expected to severely impact tourism during the upcoming festive season....
13 Sep, 2025, 08.17 AM IST
Mamata Banerjee, Omar Abdullah agree on increased coordination in industry and tourismWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Kolkata, urging the central governmen...
10 Jul, 2025, 05.19 PM IST
Quest for safe future keeps Manipur students away from home during Durga PujaA group of Manipuri students studying in Assam's Jorhat have been unable to return home for the Durga Puja festival due to safety concerns ...
24 Oct, 2023, 08.51 PM IST
Bengal wants to promote new tourist spots on PPP mode: Babul Supriyo"If Kerala can earn money for backwater tourist spots why cant it be done in places of Bengal which have spots like the Sunderbans and isla...
20 Jan, 2023, 12.58 PM IST
IRCTC offers Durga Puja special menu for passengers travelling in eastern regionPassengers can call on 1323 to book their meals and get them delivered to their seats, officials said. This is the latest offering from the...
26 Sep, 2022, 05.43 PM IST
South Point Alumni join hands to create buzz about Bengal globallyThe Pointers Business Forum Expo 2022 was inaugurated by Krishna Damani, Trustee and Secretary, South Point Education Society and Vice Chai...
04 Apr, 2022, 11.35 AM IST
Why states should replicate Bengal’s burst of Pujo-related wealth creationPrior to the Covid-19 pandemic, the visitor economy around Durga pujo in West Bengal witnessed a significant influx of international touris...
10 Oct, 2021, 10.36 AM IST
Coronavirus pandemic-hit tourism industry pins hope on festive season"There is interest and queries are coming in about destinations and safety measures, but these are yet to be translated into bookings,"Trav...
13 Sep, 2020, 01.27 PM IST
Public funding in tourism goes up from 35 cr to 400 cr in BengalThe state is undertaking some major tourism projects in Gajoldoba in North Bengal, Jharkhali in the Sunderbans and also coming up with a co...
23 Nov, 2017, 09.56 PM IST
A break from usual tourism promotion?Europe has long been partial to extended summer holidays, with August being the month when practically no one — in government or private se...
21 Sep, 2016, 05.03 AM IST
The countdown begins! Get decked up to celebrate Dussera & DiwaliOn this day, sweets made of pure ghee such as laddoos and gujiyas stuffed with coconut or milk cake fillings are served to all.
15 Sep, 2016, 07.45 AM IST
West Bengal charts out tourism policy to woo foreignersCashing in on Bengal's biggest and most famous festival of Durga Puja, the department will design special packages during the four-day long...
25 Jul, 2016, 11.37 AM IST
West Bengal tourism industry pins high hope on Durga PujaHe said that destinations like Greece, Turkey, South Africa and Spain are the favourites while in the domestic sector Kashmir, Kerala are t...
04 Oct, 2015, 11.38 AM IST
Durga Puja tourists welcomed with 'Respect Women' messages"We feel that this is a good message to send out on World Tourism Day, to show our commitment to respect women. "
27 Sep, 2014, 03.27 PM IST
Durga puja celebrations witness huge drop in sponsorships from chit fundsAccording to president of Forum for Durgotsav, an umbrella body of many puja committees, puja budgets are down 20-30 % compared to last yea...
09 Oct, 2013, 10.49 AM IST