#Tourism
Mizoram Tourism Numbers Surge in First Half of Year
Mizoram hosted over 537,000 tourists through June as the state government invests over Rs 610 crore to expand infrastructure and local homestays.
Chawngthu Fanai • 27 Aug 2026
Tripura Tourist Numbers Climb Amid Infrastructure Push
Tripura recorded a 3.15 percent rise in tourist arrivals for 2025-26, even as foreign visitor numbers dropped. State officials push new park projects.
Ayan Debbarma • 27 Aug 2026
Opposition Leader Challenges Meghalaya Government on Ropeway and Infrastructure Projects
Opposition leader Mukul Sangma challenged the Meghalaya government over ropeway environmental impacts, road project cuts, and tourism mapping strategies.
Walrik Marak • 26 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Plans Eight New Five-Star Hotels to Boost Tourism
Meghalaya plans to build eight new five-star hotels to expand tourism infrastructure across the state beyond the capital city of Shillong.
Walrik Marak • 26 Aug 2026
Border Violence Devastates Meghalaya Tourism
Meghalaya tourism faces a crisis as border tensions with Assam trigger mass booking cancellations, prompting calls for a regional safety strategy.
Walrik Marak • 25 Aug 2026
Tripura Governor Launches New Book on State Heritage
Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu launched a book on Tripura's culture and tourism, authored by the Assam Rifles, at an event held at Alpha Auditorium.
Ayan Debbarma • 25 Aug 2026
KHNAM Pushes for Ban on Out-of-State Tourist Vehicles
KHNAM wants Meghalaya to restrict foreign-registered tourist cabs to protect local operators and boost the state's economy.
NEWire Desk • 25 Aug 2026
Taj Resorts to Start Construction at Umiam After Monsoon Season
Taj Resorts and Spa will begin building 150 luxury villas at Umiam after the monsoon. Developers scrapped plans to build on the protected Lumpongdeng Island.
Walrik Marak • 24 Aug 2026
Ri-Bhoi District Outlaws Roadside Cooking and Littering
Ri-Bhoi officials have banned roadside cooking and waste dumping at tourist sites to combat environmental damage and public safety hazards.
NEWire Desk • 20 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Tourism Groups Decry Rally Violence Amid Booking Cancellations
Meghalaya tourism leaders condemn August 19 rally violence, warning that vandalism and travel disruptions threaten the state's industry and reputation.
NEWire Desk • 20 Aug 2026
Sikkim Considers New Permit Rules for Restricted Areas
Sikkim officials discuss barring motorcycles from protected zones and restricting tour access to state-registered vehicles only under new permit rules.
Aiden Bhutia • 19 Aug 2026
Sikkim Moves to Digital Tourism Permit System
Sikkim is rolling out an integrated online permit system to curb revenue loss, boost transparency, and improve safety in restricted tourist areas.
Timungpi Terang • 19 Aug 2026
New Esanphen Café and Lounge Opens at Wokha Resort
The Hammock Resort in New Wokha Village expanded its hospitality offerings with the August 19 opening of the new Esanphen Café and Lounge.
Naro Jamir • 19 Aug 2026
Assam Approves 8,970 Crore Highway Corridor to Boost Tea and Tourism
The Centre approved a massive four-lane highway corridor in Assam to slash travel times and link vital tea, tourism, and industrial logistics hubs.
Timungpi Terang • 18 Aug 2026
Sikkim Targets Rs 27 Crore Revenue Gap with Digital Permit System
Sikkim plans a new geo-fenced online permit system to fix a Rs 27 crore revenue shortfall from tourist restricted areas and improve fiscal transparency.
Riya Lepcha • 18 Aug 2026
Shillong Hoteliers Demand Restored Regional Flights
The Federation of Shillong Hotels wants the government to bring back regional flights to Umroi Airport to boost tourism while runway expansion continues.
Walrik Marak • 18 Aug 2026
Sikkim BJP Demands State Control Over New AI Permit System
Sikkim BJP backs a new AI-driven permit system but warns the state against privatization and hiking fees for tourists visiting restricted border zones.
Riya Lepcha • 17 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Opens Sustainable Eco-Tourism Projects and Archaeological Museum
Meghalaya has launched the Pine Home project and an open-air museum to boost community-led tourism while preserving indigenous Khasi heritage and culture.
NEWire Desk • 17 Aug 2026
Nagaland Governor Tours Tuophema Village Tourism Initiatives
Governor Nand Kishore Yadav toured Tuophema Village on August 17 to inspect local tourism projects, cultural heritage sites, and traditional craft hubs.
Naro Jamir • 17 Aug 2026
Independence Day Crowds Overwhelm Shillong
Record tourist numbers on Independence Day spark local debate over the changing character and overcrowding of Shillong as a destination.
NEWire Desk • 17 Aug 2026
