Holy cities like Ayodhya, Varanasi attracting big retail brands: ReportRetail brands are expanding their presence in key Indian cities like Ayodhya, Varanasi, Amritsar, Puri, Tirupati, and Ajmer, as they capita...
28 Mar, 2024, 04.30 PM IST
Hospitality sector prepares to open its doors wider for people who throng religious hotspotsMany mid-size and upscale hotel companies are firming up investments and capacity expansion plans to the tune of Rs 3,500 crore in key holy...
04 Feb, 2024, 12.19 AM IST
Oyo inaugurates 65 hotels and homes in Ayodhya for pilgrimsBudget hospitality chain Oyo has inaugurated 65 hotels and homestays in Ayodhya, days before the consecration of the Ram Temple. The proper...
17 Jan, 2024, 06.00 PM IST
Helicopter services to be made available at Chamba, Palampur, Rakkar, Reckong-Peo: HP CM SukhuHelicopter services will soon be available in various remote areas of Himachal Pradesh, including Chamba, Palampur, Rakkar, and Reckong-Peo...
18 Oct, 2023, 08.55 PM IST
From Jaipur to Varanasi: What are India's favourite culture, spirituality & heritage hubsOYO has released a report on the most preferred cultural and spiritual destinations in India, coinciding with World Tourism Day. Jaipur eme...
27 Sep, 2023, 02.56 PM IST
G20 meeting: Rs 100 cr to be spent on development works, beautification in Amritsar, says Punjab ministerA meeting of the sub-committee of Punjab Cabinet to review the preparations for the G20 meeting was held here under the Local Government mi...
08 Nov, 2022, 12.22 AM IST
Tourism ministry planning to revamp Swadesh Darshan scheme, have moved cabinet for the same: Prahlad Patel"A social audit has been conducted in the Swadesh Darshan scheme and there is a lot of room for changes. We have moved the cabinet for the ...
21 Nov, 2019, 06.12 PM IST
Government eases restrictions for Bangladeshi nationals at 24 airportsBagdogra in West Bengal has also been opened to Bangladeshi nationals, though it has not yet formally been declared an international airpor...
06 Jun, 2017, 07.01 PM IST
After Jaitley vs Amarinder in 2014, Amritsar sees low-profile LS bypollThe by-poll has been necessitated after Amarinder resigned as an MP in protest against the Supreme Court verdict on the SYL Canal water sha...
29 Jan, 2017, 12.56 PM IST
Parkash Singh Badal terms Rail Budget 'balanced', 'pro-people'Badal today termed the rail budget as "balanced, pro-people, and visionary" which is aimed at putting the Railways on the "right track".
25 Feb, 2016, 08.51 PM IST
Government launches Rs 500 crore scheme to rejuvenate 12 heritage cities12 cities selected for the scheme are Ajmer, Amritsar, Amravati, Badami, Dwarka, Gaya, Warangal, Puri, Kanchipuram, Mathura, Varanasi and V...
21 Jan, 2015, 10.05 PM IST
Budget 2014: Rs 500 cr for creation of 5 tourist circuitsGovernment will fully support this initiative to develop the facilities in PPP mode through VGF scheme, the Minister added.
10 Jul, 2014, 04.02 PM IST
Will be powerful voice of Amritsar in Delhi: Arun JaitleyJaitley also rejects any anti-incumbency against him in view of the complaints against his party colleague and sitting MP Navjot Singh Sidh...
26 Mar, 2014, 02.09 PM IST
Progressive Punjab Investor summit to be an annual feature: Sukhbir Singh BadalDeputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal today said that the upcoming 'Progressive Punjab Investor Summit' at Mohali next week would be an...
06 Dec, 2013, 05.43 PM IST
Chandigarh growing as favoured weekend destinationChandigarh, traditionally a city better known as transit hub for tourists is now growing as a major tourist centre.
29 May, 2013, 11.50 AM IST
- Foreign tourists to get collective landing permits
With a view to attract more foreign tourists, government has decided to provide collective landing permits.
24 Apr, 2013, 06.35 PM IST
- Punjab govt gives in-principle approval for tourism project
To boost tourism in the state, the Punjab Government has accorded 'in principle' approval for the implementation of Rs 40 crore.
04 Mar, 2008, 06.28 PM IST