Dia Mirza draws attention to the urgent link between girls’ safety and freedom of movement, marking National Girl Child Day and National Tourism Day with a powerful call for gender-responsive action
24 January,2026 01:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent-1769234820185_d.png "Soon passenger tax to be levied on vehicles entering Jaisalmer")
Visiting Rajasthan’s desert city of Jaisalmer will soon become more expensive, with the municipal council deciding to levy a passenger tax on vehicles entering the city. Approved by the state’s Local Self-Government Department, the tax will be collected at entry points on Barmer and Jodhpur roads, with rates ranging from Rs 50 to Rs 200
24 January,2026 11:57 AM IST | Jaipur | PTI
… but don’t miss these golden oldies inside
24 January,2026 07:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal Ashar
The Vaishno Devi Shrine and several hill resorts across Jammu and Kashmir, including Bhaderwah, Patnitop and Batote, received the season’s first snowfall. The snowfall ended a dry spell and is expected to boost tourism, while authorities urged caution due to slippery roads
23 January,2026 07:14 PM IST | Reasi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
