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West Bengal Launches Statewide Homestay Portal
The West Bengal Tourism Department has launched a new digital portal to register and verify homestays, aiming to regulate the sector and improve service standards.
11 Nov 2026 · 1 min read
West Bengal Launches Digital Homestay Portal to Regulate Sector
The West Bengal Tourism Department has launched a new digital portal to register and certify homestays, aiming to bring 5,479 properties under a unified regulatory framework.
11 Nov 2026 · 1 min read
West Bengal Tourism Department to Introduce 'Kolkata Key' Mobile Application
The West Bengal tourism department is creating the 'Kolkata Key' mobile app to assist visitors with travel information and heritage site data.
10 Nov 2026 · 1 min read
West Bengal Tourism Department Unveils Homestay Regulation Portal
Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh has introduced a new digital portal to manage homestay registrations and announced the renovation of state-owned tourist lodges.
10 Nov 2026 · 1 min read
Kolkata's heritage quarters get licensed night-walking tours
Guided walks through Sovabazar, Jorasanko and the old China Town will run four evenings a week, with police clearance and a fixed tariff set by the state tourism board.
8 Nov 2026 · 1 min read
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Winter Morning Ferry Fog and Tidal Boarding Advisory on River Hooghly
Arrive early at ferry ghats and heed operator guidance during morning mist or tidal shifts.