#Tourism

Teen rescued after 100-foot fall at Dzükou Valley

A 19-year-old trekker was rescued after falling 100 feet in Dzükou Valley. Local volunteers and officials are now pushing for stricter safety regulations.

Naro Jamir • 18 Jul 2026

Assam Minister Pushes Sustainable Tourism Plan for Kaziranga

Assam minister Jayanta Malla Baruah met officials to boost sustainable tourism and local jobs at Kaziranga National Park while protecting its ecology.

Bibar Daimary • 18 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Launches Heritage Tourism Working Group and Pilot Labs

Meghalaya will launch a Heritage Tourism Working Group and two pilot labs in Shillong and Cherrapunji to boost community-led sustainable travel.

Walrik Marak • 18 Jul 2026

Sikkim Revives Ancient Rankey Bhoot Ritual in Namchi

Namchi hosts the 2026 Rankey Mela, featuring traditional torch rallies and the symbolic burning of the Rankey Bhoot to celebrate Sikkim's cultural heritage.

Riya Lepcha • 16 Jul 2026

Assam Starts Evictions for Kamakhya Temple Corridor Project

Assam has launched a 498-crore project to upgrade the Kamakhya Temple approach, beginning with the removal of roadside shops near the historic site.

Timungpi Terang • 16 Jul 2026

Assam's Raimona National Park Sees Tourism Surge

Vehicle traffic at Raimona National Park has quadrupled since 2023, signaling a major boost for the site as an eco-tourism and research hub.

Bibar Daimary • 16 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Plans Massive 1,000 Drum Festival for Wangala Golden Jubilee

Meghalaya plans a 1,000 drum Wangala festival celebration. The state anticipates over one lakh visitors and is currently upgrading local infrastructure.

Walrik Marak • 16 Jul 2026

Tripura Tourism Minister Inspects New Sachindranagar Adventure Park

Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury inspected the Sachindranagar eco-tourism project, pledging a public opening within the next year to boost the economy.

Ayan Debbarma • 15 Jul 2026

How Shillong Turned Its Music Scene Into a Growing Business

Shillong’s music scene is evolving from a rock legacy into a diverse creative industry, blending traditional culture with digital growth and tourism.

NEWire Desk • 15 Jul 2026

Meghalaya Plans Mandatory Tourist Registration System

Meghalaya plans to mandate tourist registration at border checkpoints to track visitors, drawing mixed responses from state political parties.

NEWire Desk • 15 Jul 2026

Assam Tourism Hits Six Crore Milestone Over Decade

Assam recorded over 60 million tourist arrivals in the last decade, with officials citing improved safety as a major factor for the recent travel boost.

Timungpi Terang • 14 Jul 2026

Assam Tourism Surges Past Six Crore Visitors Over Decade

Assam hosted over six crore tourists in ten years. Data shows a post-pandemic rebound with travel advisories improving across the globe.

Timungpi Terang • 14 Jul 2026

Atul Bora Defends Bokakhat Hotel Project Amid Arrest Controversy

Minister Atul Bora defends Bokakhat tourism projects while highlighting progress on rural housing and land rights for tea garden workers in Assam.

Timungpi Terang • 14 Jul 2026