Tag: Tourists
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Indian Army rescues 95 tourists, shepherds stranded in Ladakh
They were stranded due to bad weather on Wednesday, when avalanches and landslides hit the area.
June 14, 2019 -
Warning signs to be installed along Beas river to caution tourists ahead of monsoon
Kullu Deputy Commissioner Richa Verma instructed officials that the warning boards and signage are installed soon to caution tourist not to venture along river banks.
June 11, 2019 -
Indian Army rescues 3000 stranded tourists in Sikkim in overnight rescue op
Around 3000 stranded tourists were rescued by the Indian Army from Nathu La and East Sikkim's 17th Mile area close to the India-China border, officials said on Saturday.
December 29, 2018 -
Tourists throng International Gita Mahotsav-2018
Stating this, an official spokesperson said on the fourth day of International Gita Mahotsav, folk artists from Punjab, Himachal, Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir entertained tourists.
December 10, 2018 -
Stay away from sea till Sunday: Goa Tourism to tourists
Alarmed by the rise in sea water levels on Goa’s beaches on account of cyclone Titli as well as lunar influences, the Tourism Department on Thursday advised tourists not to venture into the sea till Sunday. In a statement issued here, the tourism authorities have also asked operators of beach shacks to take adequate precautions …
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October 11, 2018 -
Army teams rescue more than 240 tourists stranded due to snow
Army teams have rescued 246 tourists, including several foreigners, who were stranded on the Leh-Manali road and various other places in Ladakh due to snow and landslides.
September 28, 2018 -
Pong Dam to become birdwatchers’ paradise
Wildlife department to setup tents for boarding/lodging of birdwatchers who otherwise have to shift to other places like Dharamshala which results in missing early hours suitable for bird watching.
September 28, 2018 -
500 stranded tourists in Lahaul Spiti rescued
An official release said as many as 200 people were stranded at Koksar in Lahaul Spiti while around 300 were stuck up in Baralacha due to snow, who were provided with food and medicines by state government.
September 26, 2018 -
Day after sudden rise in force, Kempty falls closed for tourists
Incessant rainfall in the region increased the force of the Kempty waterfall prompting the local police to bar barred movement of visitors to the famous tourist spot on Monday
September 3, 2018 -
U’khand HC directive to govt on encroachments
The Uttarakhand High Court has asked the state government to remove all permanent structure, encroachments and limit entry of tourists in high altitude pastures. Passing a judgment on a public interest litigation in Nainital, the court banned night stay of tourists in meadow, limited the number to 200 tourists per day and also to discontinue …
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August 24, 2018 -
Himalayan heritage
A local NGO is working hard to preserve and perpetrate the cultural heritage of Ladakh.
August 13, 2018 -
Online sex racket busted, 4 including 2 women arrested
Initial investigations have revealed that the accused used to supply girls only to tourists and high profile clients in Shimla and its surrounding areas.
June 29, 2018 -
Heli-taxi service to Shimla to cost Rs 500 more
From 1 July, tourists planning to book heli-taxi ride to Shimla would have to sell Rs 500 more on account of change in landing site from Jubbarhatti to Annadale Ground in Shimla. In addition, the travel time from Chandigarh to Shimla and vice-versa would be of 30 minutes, 10 minutes more than the earlier time …
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June 23, 2018 -
Hoteliers invite tourists to Shimla again as water crisis ends
With water crisis in ‘Queen of Hills’ Shimla is almost over, the hoteliers are now encouraging the tourists to visit the state capital without any apprehensions. Hotel and Restaurant Association of Northern India president Sanjay Sood said tourism which is the backbone of Shimla and entire hill state, had taken a hit due to the …
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June 19, 2018 -
Special trains for tourists on Shimla-Kalka heritage track
Tourists can now enjoy ride on special trains on picturesque UNESCO world heritage track Kalka-Shimla in Himachal Pradesh. In tune with previous years, the Railways have opened bookings for luxury coach, Jharokha, two ‘special holiday’ trains on Kalka-Shimla track and a short distance joy ride train from Shimla to Shoghi. “There are regular train services …
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May 9, 2018 -
Breeding season of crocodiles keeps away tourists from Bhitarkanika NP
In view of the breeding season of estuarine crocodiles of the Bhitarkanika National Park will remain out of bounds for tourists and visitors from on Tuesday. The prohibition will be enforced from 1 May and will remain effective till 31 July, said officials. Prohibition is being imposed in views of the breeding season of salt-water …
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May 1, 2018 -
The city John Marshall wrote about
It is sad that the wondrous heritage site of ancient Taxila is not marketed for the entire world to see due to lack of public interest. A valuable site for tourists and students of history, it was once a seat of Buddhist learning.
April 28, 2018