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Hotel giants bet India’s local travel boom can defy slowdownMajor hotel groups are investing heavily in India. They expect a surge in domestic travel to drive growth. This expansion continues despite...- Andhra Pradesh govt notifies five model e-mobility cities under EV policy 4.0Andhra Pradesh has launched its Sustainable Electric Mobility Policy 4.0. Five cities, Visakhapatnam, Rajahmundry, Vijayawada, Nellore, and...
- Kumbh Mela 2027 gets approval for Rs 1,252 crore worth projects from Uttarakhand CM DhamiUttarakhand's Chief Minister has approved over Rs 1,252 crore for the upcoming Kumbh Mela in 2027. These funds will boost infrastructure, d...
- In God they trust: Realtors make a beeline for temple townsDevelopers are investing in temple towns like Ayodhya and Vrindavan. Govt initiatives are boosting religious tourism. This growth is expect...
- TTD opens new SRIVANI darshan ricket centre in Tirumala to ease devotee rushThe Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has launched a new SRIVANI Darshan Ticket Centre to streamline the ticketing process for pilgrims,...
- The business of faith: How India can tap into its ₹1.2 lakh crore religious tourism potentialMaha Kumbh 2024 attracted 600-660 million visitors, far exceeding projections. With per-capita expenditure at ₹2,000, total spend reached ₹...
- Sonprayag to Kedarnath in just 36 minutes? Cabinet approves ropeway project to cut 9-hour travel, key details hereThe Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Modi, approves a Rs 4,081 crore Kedarnath ropeway project aimed at improving pilgrimage access. Th...
- Aiding millions at Maha Kumbh 2025: Reliance Foundation’s ‘Teerth Yatri Seva’Reliance Foundation is enhancing the pilgrimage experience at Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj through its 'Teerth Yatri Seva' initiative. This...
- Anant Ambani drives efforts towards a safer, more comfortable Maha Kumbh 2025Reliance Industries Limited has launched 'Teerth Yatri Seva' for Maha Kumbh 2025, offering nutritious meals, medical care, secure transport...
- Maha Kumbh: Railway Minister Vaishnaw launches slew of initiatives for pilgrimsRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has launched several initiatives to enhance Indian Railways' services for the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Ke...
- With 94.8 lakh visitors, Vaishno Devi Shrine records second highest number of pilgrims in decadeThe Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine recorded 94.83 lakh devotees in 2024, the second-highest in a decade. Board CEO, Anshul Garg, reported on...
- Multi-lingual AI chatbot to assist visitors during Maha Kumbh Mela 2025Prime minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath launched an AI-powered, multilingual chatbot, Kumbh Sah'AI'ya...
- Uttarakhand government plans to promote Char Dham yatra during winterIn a bid to boost tourism and ease the burden on infrastructure during peak season, the Uttarakhand government is taking steps to promote t...
- Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman provides big push for temple towns to promote tourismUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced plans to develop Vishnupad Temple and Mahabodhi Temple corridors in Bihar into world-cl...
- Ambitious Saudi plans to ramp up Hajj could face challenges from climate changeDuring the rituals, pilgrims often walk for hours outside, scale a desert hill known as the Mountain of Mercy, where the prophet is said to...
- India express 'disappointment' over Pak's USD 20 fee for Kartarpur Sahib but ready to ink pact on 23Noting that the govt has consistently urged Pak that it should not levy such a fee in deference to the wishes of the pilgrims, an MEA state...
- India conveys concerns to Pakistan over presence of Khalistani separatists on Kartarpur panelKartarpur Sahib is located in Pakistan's Narowal district across the river Ravi, about four km from the Dera Baba Nanak shrine.
- All stranded Indian Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims evacuated from NepalThose rescued from Hilsa and Simikot districts have been moved to Nepalgunj and Surkhet, the two towns with better health care and infrastr...
- Government plans to integrate Amarnath Yatra with tour packagesThe proposal will take the pilgrims to other tourist spots so that the local population stands benefited and earn their livelihood, the sou...
- Ammo for BJP, calls for bandhThe decision by Jammu and Kashmir governor N N Vohra, who’s also the chairman of the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board, to give up the claim on th...
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