5 tourists from Burdwan killed in road mishap in Gujarat
Five tourists from Burdwan were killed in a road accident in Gujarat yesterday evening.
Five tourists from Burdwan were killed in a road accident in Gujarat yesterday evening.
Chief minister Mamata Banerjee today criticised the forest department for making decisions without consulting the state government, describing the move as harmful to the interests of both the people and tourists.
This grand festival, which attracts crores of pilgrims and tourists, is expected to generate temporary employment for 6 to 10 lakh people, providing livelihood opportunities across various sectors. While some of these jobs will be temporary, they will significantly enhance the quality of life for many individuals involved.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Z-Morh tunnel in Sonamarg. The 6.4-km tunnel worth over Rs 2,700 crore on the Srinagar-Leh highway will keep Sonamarg open to tourists round the year and is also touted as a major milestone to connect the Kashmir valley with Ladakh.
Tourists visiting Uttarakhand will now get special concessions, additional services, and enhanced hospitality when staying at the rest houses of the state's largest tourism regulatory body, the Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam (GMVN).
Tourists planning to explore the enchanting Sundarbans on the first day of the year were left disappointed as numerous boat owners refrained from venturing into the mangrove forests due to the cancellation of licenses.
The increase in tourist flow has also created multiple avenues of employment in the city while boosting trade and business.
The Purulia Police has appointed 42 specialised and trained Tourist Police personnel to assist tourists visiting the tourist hotspots in the district in the coming tourist season.
The Dharmapuri district administration has banned the operation of Parisal (Coracle) service in the Hogenakkal Cauvery river, considering the safety of the public and tourists.
“It is the first event of a national level after the disaster struck the state during the monsoons. Himachal is open to welcome the tourists and extend its hospitality,” he said.
