#Tourism
Sohra Shuts Popular Tourist Sites Over Village Land Disputes
Authorities closed four Sohra tourist spots after a heated ownership feud between four villages threatened to trigger public disorder and violence.
Walrik Marak • 5 Aug 2026
Sikkim to Automate Travel Permits for Nathula and North Sikkim
Sikkim is launching an AI-powered portal to streamline travel permits for popular sites like Nathula and North Sikkim, cutting red tape for tourists.
Aiden Bhutia • 5 Aug 2026
Authorities Shut Down Sohra Tourist Spots Over Village Land Dispute
Sohra officials closed four popular waterfalls and viewpoints to stop a brewing conflict between local villages over site ownership and fees.
NEWire Desk • 5 Aug 2026
Guwahati Airport Launches Direct Flights to Deoghar
Guwahati's LGBIA airport launched its first direct flight to Deoghar on Tuesday, linking Northeast India with Jharkhand's major pilgrimage hub.
Timungpi Terang • 4 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Bans Roadside Cooking and Fires in Sohra
Meghalaya officials banned roadside cooking and open fires in the Sohra sub-division to curb littering and fire risks amid rising tourist pollution.
Walrik Marak • 4 Aug 2026
Nagaland Tourism Body Launches Five-Day Training for Local Guides
Nagaland's tourism sector is training new guides in Kohima to boost professionalism, first aid skills, and sustainable job growth across the state.
Kiyeto Swu • 3 Aug 2026
Residents Clash With Government Over Shillong Ropeway Project
The Joint Action Committee accuses the state of bypassing residents in the Shillong Ropeway project, while officials defend the two-year-old initiative.
NEWire Desk • 3 Aug 2026
Tripura Plans Five-Kilometre Bypass to Ease Udaipur Traffic
Tripura officials inspect the proposed NH-08 bypass route to reduce traffic congestion near the Tripurasundari Temple and boost local tourism.
Ayan Debbarma • 1 Aug 2026
Ladakh Hosts India's First Black-Necked Crane Festival
Ladakh will host the nation's first festival dedicated to the rare Black-Necked Crane to promote conservation in the region from August 11 to 14, 2026.
Walrik Marak • 31 Jul 2026
High Court Demands Action on NH-6 Repairs as Roadside Cooking Ban Gains Support
Meghalaya High Court seeks contractor accountability for NH-6, while local groups push to ban roadside tourist cooking and a missing vlogger is found.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
Shillong Ropeway Costs Hit 151 Crore Amid Ecological Outcry
The Shillong Ropeway project faces backlash over rising costs, ecological risks to water sources, and missing tribal trading licenses.
Walrik Marak • 31 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Tourism Group Demands Ban on Roadside Cooking
The Meghalaya Rural Tourism Forum wants a state-wide ban on roadside cooking to stop littering and protect local ecosystems from tourist waste.
NEWire Desk • 30 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Hotels Battle Vandalism and Hostile Tourist Demands
Rising tourism in Meghalaya brings property damage and unruly behavior, as hotels struggle against aggressive guests and retaliatory online reviews.
Walrik Marak • 30 Jul 2026
Five Hidden Gems to Explore in Jorhat, Assam
Discover five must-visit locations in Jorhat, the cultural capital of Assam, featuring historical monuments, wildlife, and riverfront scenery.
Timungpi Terang • 29 Jul 2026
Meghalaya Tourism Group Demands Roadside Cooking Ban
The Meghalaya Rural Tourism Forum wants the government to ban roadside cooking by tourists to curb littering and protect the state's natural environment.
Walrik Marak • 29 Jul 2026
Minister Chowdhury pushes tourism and jobs in Unakoti review
Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury led his first Unakoti administrative review, focusing on infrastructure, tourism, and local job creation.
Ayan Debbarma • 29 Jul 2026
Longsa Village Hosts Four Day Tsüngremmung Festival
Longsa village celebrates the Ao Naga pre-harvest festival from July 31 to August 3, blending traditional rituals, cultural performances, and thanksgiving.
Kiyeto Swu • 29 Jul 2026
Sikkim Launches Official Portal for 2026 North East Riders Meet
Sikkim has launched the official website for the 16th North East Riders Meet scheduled for November 2026 in the Namchi district.
Aiden Bhutia • 28 Jul 2026
Tripura Builds Massive 51 Shakti Peetha Park to Boost Tourism
Tripura is spending Rs 97.70 crore to build a 51 Shakti Peetha park in Banduar, hoping to draw global pilgrims and turn the state into a tourism hub.
Nihar Jamatia • 27 Jul 2026
Shillong Launches Rs 25 Crore Revamp for Ward’s Lake
Shillong’s iconic Ward’s Lake enters a Rs 25-crore makeover to fix water quality, restore heritage bridges, and upgrade visitor amenities.
Walrik Marak • 27 Jul 2026
