Three UP Tourists Arrested for Allegedly Vandalising Meghalaya Homestay

  GUWAHATI: Three tourists from Uttar Pradesh have been arrested in connection with the alleged vandalisation of a homestay in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills district. The arrests were made in Alipurduar, West Bengal, on Monday, July 13, following a coordinated interstate police operation. ALSO READ: Assam: Padma Shri Awardee and Sahitya Akademi Winner Geeta Upadhyay Passes…

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15 Indian Tourists Killed as Speedboat Capsizes Off Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island

GUWAHATI: At least 15 Indian tourists were killed after a tourist speedboat capsized off Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island on Saturday, prompting Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung to order a comprehensive investigation into the incident and direct authorities to provide all necessary assistance to the victims and their families. ALSO READ: Assam's Abhijit Bhattacharya Wins Prestigious IOC…

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Kaziranga National Park to Close for Tourists from May 29 Ahead of Monsoon Season

  GUWAHATI: Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve will officially close its gates to tourists from May 29, marking the end of the current tourism season as authorities prepare for the monsoon period, when large parts of the park become inaccessible due to flooding. ALSO READ: First-Ever Sighting of Bent-Toed Gecko Reported in Assam’s Urpad Beel…

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Over 300 Tourists Rescued After Gulmarg Gondola Malfunction Leaves Cabins Stranded Mid-Air

  GUWAHATI: More than 300 tourists stranded mid-air after a technical malfunction halted the Gulmarg Gondola in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, May 25, were rescued safely following a massive seven-hour operation involving multiple agencies. ALSO READ: Govt Allows LPG Restoration Option for Consumers Shifting to PNG The incident occurred around noon when Asia’s highest ropeway suddenly stopped…

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Rhino Attacks Safari Jeep in Assam’s Manas National Park, Tourists Escape Unhurt

  GUWAHATI: A tense wildlife encounter inside Assam’s Manas National Park was caught on camera after a wild rhinoceros charged at a safari jeep carrying tourists in the park’s Bansbari range on May 16. The dramatic video of the incident has since gone viral on social media, sparking widespread reactions online. ALSO READ: Youth Killed, Two Critically…

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Assam’s Manas National Park to Close for Tourists from June 5 Ahead of Monsoon Season

  GUWAHATI: The Manas National Park in Assam will remain closed for tourists from June 5 until further notice as authorities suspend all ecotourism activities ahead of the monsoon season. ALSO READ: Two Missing Girls Rescued from Train in Assam’s Bongaigaon After Being Lured with Job Offers The decision was announced by the authorities of Manas Tiger…

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