As Diwali approaches, the Kumar community in Nimati Bhitor Kokila Kumar Gaon, Assam, is struggling to keep their 200-year-old pottery tradition alive. This art, which used to be a main source of income, is now at risk of disappearing. The Kumar people are known for making clay utensils along the Brahmaputra River, but modern competition and a lack of resources are making it hard for them to survive. About 120 families live in the village, most of whom are below the poverty line, facing significant economic challenges. They also struggle to get the special clay needed for pottery and receive little support from the government. Without immediate help, the rich cultural heritage of the Kumar community could be lost forever, leaving them in a shadow of uncertainty
24 October,2024 01:53 PM IST
Amid the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, PM Modi in his rally in Junagadh in Gujarat, said that he had got a satellite survey done and it was revealed that India has 1300 islands around it some even bigger than Singapore. PM Modi vowed to develop these Islands and make India a tourism hub.
03 May,2024 11:50 AM IST
Country’s first ever National Creators Awards 2024 were organised on March 08. Content creators from across the country were felicitated by PM Modi at Bharat Mandapam. Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented the Best Travel Creator of the year Award to Kamiya Jani (Curly Tales) at Bharat Mandapam.
08 March,2024 03:17 PM IST
While addressing a public rally in Jammu on February 20, Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised an infrastructure overhaul in the Union Territory. “We will create such an infrastructure in Kashmir valley, that people will forget Switzerland,” said PM Modi in Kashmir. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects for education, railway, aviation, and road sectors, worth over Rs 32,000 crore in Jammu.
20 February,2024 07:27 PM IST
69th Filmfare Awards 2024: The 69th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2024, in collaboration with Gujarat Tourism, is set to celebrate excellence in the Hindi film industry at Gandhinagar. A star-studded event, the awards ceremony will showcase the finest talents. During the press conference, Karan Johar, Varun Dhawan, and Janhvi Kapoor provided insights into the world of cinema and beyond, building anticipation for the glamorous evening ahead. Watch the full video to see the fun banter between Varun Dhawan and Karan Johar along with Janhvi Kapoor!
16 January,2024 12:16 PM IST
PM Modi’s social media post on his recent visit to Lakshadweep went viral in no time. On Jan 04, ‘Lakshadweep’ became the 10th most searched word on Google in India. Unexpectedly, the UT’s sudden popularity became the ‘apple of discord’ to Maldivian MPs. Taking to X, Maldivian Minister Mariyam Shiuna made ‘abusive remarks’ on Indian PM’s Lakshadweep visit. However, she deleted her tweet after facing a massive uproar over her controversial remarks. Fuming at a post featuring PM Modi’s visit, MP Zahid Rameez said that the idea of competing with them is “delusional”. Reacting quickly to it, Netizens lambasted MP and triggered a meme fest comparing UT’s beach heaven with Maldives. Later, famous Indian personalities came forward and reacted sharply to politician’s remarks. Also, India’s top foreign affairs experts expressed their disappointment over Maldives MP’s remarks. Notably, Lakshadweep is situated just north of the Maldives, 400 kilometers west of mainland India. For the tourists, who wish to explore their adventurer side, Lakshadweep has to be on their list.
11 January,2024 10:18 PM IST
Maldives Envoy to India, Ibrahim Shaheeb was on January 08 seen leaving the Ministry of External Affairs in the national capital's South Block. This comes amid a row over derogatory social media remarks by some ministers in Maldives on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Lakshadweep. Maldives High Commissioner to India Ibrahim Shaheeb was seen arriving at the MEA office building and leaving a short while later. A massive row was triggered last week after Maldives deputy minister, along with other cabinet members and government officials, made disparaging and unsavoury references to PM Modi's Lakshadweep visit.
11 January,2024 02:20 PM IST
As Lakshadweep vs Maldives row intensifies over controversial remarks made by island’s MP Zahid Rameez’s remarks, country’s former Vice President and Tourism Minister Ahmed Adeeb gave a ‘reality check’. “It is a very sad incident which should not have happened. When you are in an elected position, you should not engage as an activist. One has to be more responsible and also these degraded remarks towards the global leader Prime Minister Modi are not acceptable. We build our tourism on the basis of tolerance, harmony, friendship and hospitality.
11 January,2024 02:16 PM IST
Scenic beach destinations in Lakshadweep have hogged the limelight since PM Narendra Modi’s visit earlier this month. Agatti has one of the most beautiful lagoons in Lakshadweep. A 20-bed tourist complex with all modern amenities has been set up here. Indian Airlines operate flights to Agatti making it one of the most accessible islands in Lakshadweep. Several travel portals are witnessing all-time high searches for the country's beach destinations besides Lakshadweep. Online travel company Make My Trip said in a statement that searches for Indian beach destinations have increased by 350 %. Amid a row triggered by Maldives’ politicians, Indian Govt is taking initiatives to boost tourism infra in Lakshadweep This surge in tourism development signals an exciting phase for Lakshadweep's travel landscape.
11 January,2024 11:07 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, promoting tourism in Lakshadweep islands set off a Political war between Maldives, India. Reacting to a post featuring PM Modi's visit, Maldives MP Zahid Rameez said that the idea of competing with them is "delusional". Zahid Rameez made a controversial remark saying that "Permanent smell in the rooms will be the biggest downfall" for India. Twitter users were quick to lambast the Maldives politician for his 'distasteful' remarks on Lakshadweep. Maldives may be one of the top tourist spots, but PM Modi’s vision for Lakshadweep has propelled UT's tourism prospects. Days after MP Zahid Rameez’s remark went viral on social media, India summoned Maldives High Commissioner Ibrahim Shaheeb on Jan 08. However, the Maldives Government suspended three ministers over derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Now, A Maldivian MP Meekail Naseem requested Parliament to summon Foreign Minister for questioning regarding derogatory remarks against PM Modi. Amid the India, Maldives tourism diplomatic row, Israel announced that it will start the desalination programme in the Lakshadweep. The diplomatic row started after PM Modi shared his experiences from Lakshadweep and thanked the people of the islands. Photos of PM Modi snorkeling, walking on white sand, and resting on a virgin beach have gone viral. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s post on social media has promoted a massive surge in Google searches.
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