Travel
12 Islands Project Approved to Boost Coastal Tourism in Udupi and South Karnataka
The government has approved a public‑private partnership plan to develop twelve islands along the coast and riverbanks of Udupi and South Karnataka as eco‑friendly tourist destinations.
20 Oct 2026
New MEMU Train Service Approved Between Udaipur and Kota
Indian Railways has cleared a proposal to launch a MEMU service linking Udaipur and Kota, aiming to boost regional connectivity.
20 Oct 2026
Garbage‑Littered Trail in McLeod Ganj Sparks Tourist Outrage
A trail in McLeod Ganj has become littered with garbage, prompting local residents to demand that tourists clean up after themselves. The incident has sparked a broader debate about civic responsibility in the popular hill station.
20 Oct 2026
Outlook Traveller launches new issue titled “The Long Way Around”
The travel magazine Outlook Traveller has released its latest edition, themed “The Long Way Around”, featuring long‑distance journeys and off‑beat destinations.
20 Oct 2026
New Passenger Trains to Rowghat Set to Run from October, First Rail Link Since Independence
The Indian Railways will inaugurate two passenger services to Rowghat in Madhya Pradesh from October, marking the first rail connection to the town since 1947.
20 Oct 2026
Jharkhand’s ₹1,908‑crore Palma‑Gumla Highway Opens, Boosting Regional Travel
The newly inaugurated Palma‑Gumla highway in Jharkhand, built at a cost of ₹1,908 crore, is now open to traffic, promising faster connectivity between the two towns.
20 Oct 2026
Foreign Traveller Hails India's Roads as Among World's Best
A foreign visitor touring India praised the country's highway network, calling it among the best in the world, according to a report in The Times of India.
20 Oct 2026
Himachal Pradesh to Launch Helicopter Service on Shimla‑Rampur‑Reckong Peo Route from Oct 21
The state government will begin a helicopter link between Shimla, Rampur and Reckong Peo on 21 October, as announced by ET Infra.
19 Oct 2026
Free Kannada Audio Guide Launched at Hampi, Bellary and Halebidu to Digitise Tourism
Tourists visiting the heritage sites can now scan QR codes to access a free audio guide in Kannada that narrates the history of the monuments.
19 Oct 2026
Smart Audio Guides Launched at Hampi, Belur and Halebidu Tourist Sites
Free Kannada audio guides accessible via QR codes are now available at major heritage sites in Karnataka, offering visitors detailed historical narration.
19 Oct 2026
Jodhpur Railway launches 7 special trains for festive travel rush
Jodhpur Railway Division has started seven special trains to handle the festive crowd, which will make 76 trips over six weeks.
19 Oct 2026
Mysuru Palace and Hampi Install Smart Lockers for Tourist Convenience
Automated digital luggage lockers have been installed at the entry points of Mysuru Palace and Hampi to allow tourists to explore these heritage sites without the burden of carrying heavy bags.
19 Oct 2026