States » EastPosted at: Oct 1 2026 6:46PM


Jharkhand: Betla National Park reopens, open safari launched

Medininagar, Oct 1 (UNI) Betla National Park in Jharkhand's Palamu district reopened for tourists on Thursday after the annual three-month closure, with an open safari launched in the park's Palamu Fort area.
Chatra MP Kalicharan Singh inaugurated the tourism season in the presence of officials of the Palamu Tiger Reserve. The park remains closed to tourism activities from July 1 to September 30 every year.
Palamu Tiger Reserve Deputy Director Prajeshkant Jena and other officials were present at the reopening ceremony.
The open safari has been introduced for the first time in the Palamu Fort area of Betla, where motorcycles have been prohibited, according to officials.
The authorities have also promoted traditional local food as part of the tourism experience, with visitors being offered dishes prepared from dhuska and mahua.
The reserve has made arrangements for tourists and imposed a complete ban on plastic inside the park, according to officials.
Betla National Park is about 25 km from the divisional headquarters at Medininagar, while Barwadih railway station is around 12 km away.
Officials said tourists from West Bengal form a major share of visitors to Betla, with their arrival generally increasing after Durga Puja.
UNI SSI RSA
Tags: #Jharkhand: Betla National Park reopens# open safari launched
More News

Bengal: Eastern Railway seeks consultancy plan to transform Howrah station into multi-modal hub

03 Oct 2026 | 12:30 AM

Kolkata, Oct 2 (UNI) The Eastern Railway (ER) has invited bids for consultancy services to prepare a feasibility plan for the redevelopment of Howrah Station and its surrounding areas, with a focus on integrating the historic railway terminal with multiple modes of transport.

see more..

The happiness of playing football should never disappear from the Selecao: Ancelotti

02 Oct 2026 | 11:14 PM

By Sirshendu Panth
Kolkata, Oct 2 (UNI) Brazilian head coach Carlo Ancelotti on Friday mentioned commitment, quality and, above all, the happiness of playing football as the characteristics that he would never want his team to lose.

see more..

Bengal CM Adhikari promises Nandigram rail link within months, one-year deadline for projects

02 Oct 2026 | 11:10 PM

Nandigram, Oct 2 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that the long-awaited Nandigram-Bajkul-Deshpran train service would be launched within months, while setting a one-year deadline for completing most pending development projects in the constituency.

see more..

"Take revenge through EVM": Bengal CM Suvendu Ahikari turn Nandigram into battle cry

02 Oct 2026 | 10:35 PM

Nandigram, Oct 2 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday turned his final Nandigram campaign pitch into an unabashed electoral battle cry, asking voters to ensure a record victory for BJP candidate Hasirani Rath in the October 6 by-election and repeatedly urging them to "clean sweep" the booths.

see more..

Odisha: Gandhi Jayanti march highlights Daya river pollution

02 Oct 2026 | 10:26 PM

Bhubaneswar, Oct 2 (UNI) Concerned over the growing pollution of the Daya river, a group of environmental activists, social workers and citizens took out a foot march on Gandhi Jayanti day today, calling for urgent steps to protect the river from pollution and depletion.

see more..