Monsoon alert for travellers: Heading to hill stations? Check's IMD rain warning for these statesMonsoon update: Southwest monsoon has arrived in Kerala, signalling the start of India's crucial four-month rainy season. Southern and west...
04 Jun, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Srinagar Airport announces partial runway closures for maintenance starting July 2026; total runway shutdown from October 1Srinagar Airport faces flight disruptions due to Indian Air Force runway maintenance. As part of the maintenanace, the runway will be unava...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Hajj travel becomes costlier for pilgrims as Iran-US war disrupts Gulf air routesPilgrims heading to Saudi Arabia for Hajj face higher travel costs. Airfares and packages have risen significantly due to increased fuel pr...
30 May, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Saudi Arabia to resume Umrah visa services from May 31; announces 2026-27 pilgrimage datesSaudi Arabia has unveiled the Umrah calendar for the 2026-27 season, resuming visa issuance on May 31, 2026. Pilgrims can enter Mecca from ...
21 May, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
IndiGo to operate on Gaya-Bangkok route as Bihar cabinet clears proposalBihar's cabinet has approved IndiGo Airlines to operate direct flights between Gaya and Bangkok for 12 months, aiming to boost internationa...
20 May, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
Char Dham Yatra registrations cross 33 lakh markData released in the daily bulletin shows Kedarnath recorded 11,68,522 registrations, followed by Badrinath with 10,19,560 pilgrims. Gangot...
13 May, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
Badrinath may look like this as Uttarakhand planning to make it a 'Smart Hill Town'Uttarakhand is developing Badrinath Dham into a spiritual hill town with a comprehensive masterplan. The initiative aims to provide pilgrim...
06 May, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
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...
01 May, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Lipulekh pass to begin in JuneThe Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Uttarakhand's Lipulekh pass is set to commence in June, with 500 pilgrims scheduled to visit Tibet in 10 b...
30 Apr, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
PM Modi to flag off Ayodhya-Mumbai Amrit Bharat Express trainIndian Railway launches a new weekly train connecting Ayodhya to Mumbai. This service will improve travel between Uttar Pradesh and Maharas...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Uttarakhand govt appoints PCS Sohan Singh as CEO of Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple CommitteeSohan Singh is now the Chief Executive Officer of the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee. This appointment supports the upcoming Char Dha...
26 Apr, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Kedarnath Dham opens doors: PM Modi writes to devotees, calls yatra a divine celebration of faithKedarnath Temple has opened its doors for devotees. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended a warm welcome and best wishes. He described the ...
22 Apr, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Saudi Arabia raises Hajj hospitality penalties, tightens compliance rulesSaudi Arabia has implemented stricter penalties for hospitality providers in Mecca and Medina during Hajj to enhance pilgrim services. Repe...
12 Apr, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Uttarakhand government geared up for Char Dham Yatra, no cap on pilgrims: Chief Minister DhamiUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced the removal of the pilgrim cap for the upcoming Char Dham Yatra, assuring comprehe...
10 Apr, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
Government redesigning 'Prasad' scheme: Govt in Lok SabhaThe government is redesigning the Prasad scheme to boost pilgrim tourism. This initiative, launched in 2014-15, has funded 54 projects over...
08 Dec, 2025, 01.28 PM IST
Centre approves Rs 91 crore proposal for pilgrim centres in KeralaThe ministry of tourism has endorsed the proposal submitted by the state government as part of the tourism infrastructure development plan.
11 Oct, 2018, 02.19 PM IST
Rail Budget 2014: Railways announce special trains on pilgrim circuitsPrivate participation in pilgrim areas will be encouraged to introduce some trains for pilgrims and tourists in the short run.
09 Jul, 2014, 11.42 AM IST