The Republic Day long weekend offers the perfect opportunity for Chennai residents to slow down, step out of routine, and rediscover the city’s quieter charms. Beyond crowded malls and highways, several offbeat destinations within and around Chennai blend culture, nature, and recreation. Paired with winter’s seasonal flavours, the weekend becomes…
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Online Ticket Booking for ASI Monuments Now on ONDC
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), under the Ministry of Culture, has launched online ticket booking for over 170 centrally protected monuments and museums through the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). This digital integration allows visitors from India and abroad to book entry tickets seamlessly via multiple platforms. With…
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Swift Restoration of Airline Operations MoCA Update
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) today issued a comprehensive update on recovery measures following the recent IndiGo operational crisis, saying that domestic air services are stabilising quickly and that passenger convenience and rights remain the government’s foremost concern. The ministry outlined steps including a temporary fare cap, accelerated refunds,…
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India Partners with Netflix to Promote Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism has signed a non-commercial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Netflix Entertainment Services India LLP to promote India’s tourism destinations globally through cinematic storytelling. The collaboration aims to highlight India’s natural landscapes, cultural richness, and heritage sites, with a special focus on the State of Gujarat. Union…
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Government Proposes Major Tourism Development in Nalanda
The Union Ministry of Tourism has proposed a comprehensive plan for the development and promotion of Nalanda as a key tourism and pilgrimage destination in Bihar. Following discussions with the State Government of Bihar, officials have requested a Destination Strategy and Development Plan for Nalanda to implement effective infrastructure and…
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Vice President Highlights Destination Tourism & Heritage
New Delhi, October 18, 2025 – The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today called for strategic development of destination-specific tourism and emphasized the preservation of India’s cultural heritage during a briefing on key initiatives of the Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Culture. The discussion took place…
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SpiceJet Launches Special Bihar Flights for Diwali, Chhath
SpiceJet has announced a special schedule of festive flights to Bihar ahead of the upcoming Diwali and Chhath Puja celebrations. This move aims to improve connectivity for passengers traveling to Patna, Darbhanga, and nearby cities during the peak festive season. According to a company statement, SpiceJet has introduced new services…