Union Budget 2024: Govt focus on development of border villages continues; Rs 1050 cr allocated for Vibrant Villages ProgrammeUnion Budget 2024: The Union Budget has earmarked Rs 1,050 crore for the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) for the fiscal year 2024-25. This...
24 Jul, 2024, 04.16 PM IST
India's snow leopard census: 718 spotted in first-ever estimation, majority roaming LadakhIndia boasts 718 snow leopards, revealed in the groundbreaking Snow Leopard Population Assessment. Ladakh leads with 477, showcasing succes...
30 Jan, 2024, 07.11 PM IST
Travel planning 101: 52 places you must visit in 2024Planning your next holiday? Consider adding these destinations to your itinerary for the perfect vacation.
11 Jan, 2024, 10.25 PM IST
'Dhuin' director Achal Mishra reveals he craves for complete creative control over his filmsAsked if he would like to have a producer on board, Mishra said that's a question he was still finding his way around.
03 Oct, 2023, 08.05 AM IST
Over 20 strategic roads close to LAC have year-end deadlineMost of these proposed single-lane roads will traverse into the Changthang cold desert sanctuary and require green clearances. In fact, sev...
03 Aug, 2023, 08.36 AM IST
Avoid planning stays in Pangong Lake area without prior booking: Ladakh admin to tourists"Pangong lake area is a wild-life notified sanctuary and hence accommodation availability is limited. Considering the limited accommodation...
18 Jun, 2022, 12.29 PM IST
National Tourism Day: Travel with a vengeance in 2022. Explore mindful holidays, self-care trips, caravan drive, and a ride to space (if you are lucky & have the money)Some experts believe the future of tourism belongs to more motorhomes and caravan travel.
25 Jan, 2022, 02.46 PM IST
Locals near Pangong Tso Lake seek nod to re-erect tourist campsThe administration’s action amounted to pushing locals away from their land and unwittingly encouraging the Chinese to occupy it, residents...
18 Jul, 2020, 09.18 AM IST
For year-round border security, India plans tunnels on China borderTunnels unlike roads will ensure that the distance to the LAC is drastically reduced and there is all-weather connectivity - even during he...
13 Jul, 2018, 11.28 AM IST
- Chilika bird census today
The annual bird census in Chilika will be carried out on Sunday by wildlife wing of the forest department.Besides wildlife staff, several e...
12 Jan, 2014, 01.15 AM IST
Politics: Looking back at India in year 2013Anti-corruption campaigns ruled 2013 with Aam Aadmi Party having assumed power in Delhi and India gearing up for 2014 general elections.
30 Dec, 2013, 11.32 AM IST
Poaching threat over ChilikaOrissa's famed blue lagoon, the Chilika Lake, which becomes home to hundreds of migratory birds in winter, is failing to curb poaching desp...
12 Dec, 2009, 09.51 PM IST
- Govt formulates comprehensive plan for development of Dal lake
The J&K government has formulated a comprehensive plan for the development of Dal lake and rehabilitation of the people living in and aroun...
22 Jan, 2008, 03.29 PM IST
- More birds visited Chilika this year
The improved habitat and protection measures at the Chilika lake has attracted more winged guests to the country's largest brackish water l...
08 Jan, 2008, 01.52 PM IST
- Kashmir goes digital to check shahtoosh trade
Authorities in Kashmir are using modern technology to check trade in shahtoosh products made from the fur of an endangered Tibetan antelope.
14 Jul, 2007, 05.00 PM IST