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Arunachal’s Kibithoo, Bichom Dam Site selected for tourism development under CBDD

Itanagar, Mar 19 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh’s Kibithoo and Bichom Dam Site, along with 40 other destinations in the country, have been selected under the Challenge-Based Destination Development (CBDD) initiative, a sub-scheme of Swadesh Darshan scheme, by the Union Ministry of Tourism.
This move is set to enhance tourism infrastructure, promote sustainability, and uplift local communities, official sources said.
Located in the easternmost borders in Anjaw district, Kibithoo, recognized under the Vibrant Village Programme, represents the state’s frontier beauty and rich cultural heritage.
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ECoR GM inspects key Rail Infrastructure Projects in Western Odisha

26 Apr 2025 | 9:37 PM

Bhubaneswar, Apr 26 (UNI) East Coast Railway (ECoR) General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal on Saturday conducted a comprehensive inspection of critical rail infrastructure and traffic facility works across the Sambalpur–Jharsuguda Railway Section in Western Odisha.

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Odisha beefs up security at Sri Jagannath Temple in the aftermath of Pahalgam terror attack

26 Apr 2025 | 9:00 PM

Puri, Apr 26 (UNI) The Odisha government has beefed up security arrangements at the Sri Jagannath Temple following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir.

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Meghalaya’s NPP condemns Pahalgam terror attack

26 Apr 2025 | 8:15 PM

Shillong, Apr 26 (UNI) Meghalaya’s ruling National People’s Party (NPP) has strongly condemned the recent terror attack that killed 26 people in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

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Nitish government not facing anti-incumbency even after 20 years: Minister

26 Apr 2025 | 8:04 PM

Patna, Apr 26 (UNI) Bihar Water Resources Minister and senior JD(U) leader Vijay Kumar Chaudhary on Saturday claimed that Nitish Kumar government is not facing anti-incumbency factor even after 20 years in power, which is rare example in the country.

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Shillong Citizens’ Forum to hold protest against Pahalgam terror attack

26 Apr 2025 | 7:57 PM

Shillong, Apr 26 (UNI) The Shillong Citizens’ Forum (SCF) would hold a candlelight vigil on Sunday and also urged the business community to down shutters on Monday in protest against the terror attack that killed 26 people in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

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