A BNE Exclusive with Mr. Shyamkanu Mahanta Chief Organizer, Northeast Festival Northeast Festival concluded its 9th edition this year. Business Northeast would like to know…
Guwahati holds 9th edition of North East Festival; stakeholders seek increased investment, collaboration
Guwahati: In what seemed like a massive call to action, government officials, tour operators, development partners, and other stakeholders in North East India’s tourism sector…
Vistadome services introduced between Naharlagun & Tinsukia; trade & tourism to get a major boost
Itanagar: In a major move to boost trade and tourism in the North East through rail connectivity, the Indian Railways today launched the Vistadome Express…
Meghalaya receives Rs. 700 Cr from JICA for their tourism development
Tura: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday said the state government has received Rs 700 crore from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for the promotion…
Rail connectivity between West Bengal & Sikkim expedites after Pms push
Guwahati: The work of rail connectivity from West Bengal (WB) to Sikkim — which was delayed by a decade — has made quick progress after Prime Minister Narendra Modi ticked off officials from…
Tourism sector contributes 15% to overall employment of the country: 3rd TSA
New Delhi: The Ministry of Tourism under its Swadesh Darshan scheme has sanctioned 76 projects under-identified themes which includes 2 projects under Rural Theme. Identification,…
Fish watching facilities at Raha to boost up tourism
Raha: “Fishing tourism can be combined with recreational fishing as an integral part of modern culture and an essential part of the global tourism industry,”…
Ministry of Tourism and IRCTC pacts to strengthen the tourism industry of India
New Delhi: The Ministry of Tourism has signed an agreement with the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC NSE 2.07%) as part of its…
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway partners with Paytm to launch QR code-based ticketing for toy trains
Guwahati: In another step towards the tourist-friendly digital initiative, Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) of the Northeast Frontier Railway has become a partner with the digital…
Improvement in connectivity to boost tourism prospects in Northeast
Meghalaya: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday laid the foundation for upgrading a road that connects Meghalaya capital with Dawki town, along the Indo-Bangladesh…