India’s largest airline, IndiGo, significantly expands its winter flight schedule, adding new routes and resuming services to key destinations in East and Northeast India. This move aims to improve regional connectivity, stimulate economic growth, and boost tourism in these culturally rich regions. New routes connecting Ahmedabad, Guwahati, and Dimapur are now operational.
Union Ministers Jyotiraditya Scindia and Sukanta Majumdar graced the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav fashion show, celebrating the vibrant culture and economic potential of Northeast India. The three-day festival highlights the region’s textiles, handicrafts, tourism, and GI-tagged products, aiming to boost economic development.
IndiGo, India’s leading budget airline, is gearing up for the winter season with an ambitious schedule that includes eight new routes connecting key destinations in East and Northeast India, as well as a new international route to Bangkok. The expansion aims to boost connectivity, facilitate tourism, and contribute to economic growth in the region.
India’s Northeast region is witnessing a surge in MICE tourism, fueled by government-backed infrastructure projects and a growing corporate interest in the region’s untapped natural beauty. This trend is part of a broader push to boost India’s position in the global MICE market, which is currently dominated by traditional hotspots.
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The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) has been extended for another six months in eight districts of Nagaland and three districts of Arunachal Pradesh, citing security concerns. This controversial law grants sweeping powers to the armed forces in designated ‘disturbed areas,’ raising concerns about human rights violations.
The 19th edition of the Northeast India Festival in Istanbul brought the region’s rich cultural heritage to the forefront, showcasing fashion, music, and art. This event not only highlighted the unique traditions and artistic expressions of Northeast India but also fostered global connections and promoted tourism to the region.
Four villages from Northeast India – Sualkuchi (Assam), Andro (Manipur), Umden (Meghalaya), and Mawphlang (Meghalaya) – have been recognized as the ‘Best Tourism Villages of 2024’ for their rich cultural heritage and unique offerings, just ahead of World Tourism Day.
India’s leading airline, IndiGo, is expanding its network with a new route connecting Delhi to Tirupati, a prominent religious destination. The airline is also increasing flight frequencies on its Delhi-Aizawl and Delhi-Dimapur routes, enhancing connectivity in the Northeast. This move reflects the rising demand for spiritual tourism and the airline’s commitment to connecting key destinations.
The ancient burial mounds of the Ahom dynasty in Assam, known as ‘Moidams’, have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, marking the first cultural property from the Northeast to receive this coveted designation. This recognition highlights the unique cultural heritage and architectural prowess of the Tai-Ahom community, who ruled Assam for over 600 years.
