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Ministry of Tribal Affairs reviews Forest Rights Act implementation in Srinagar

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs announced on 23 October 2026 that it held the Third Regional Review Conference in Srinagar to assess the implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006. The meeting involved officials from seven states and union territories to address pending claims and the recognition of community forest resource rights.

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India transforms lighthouses into tourism and cultural landmarks

PIB Delhi announced on 10 October 2026 that India is reimagining its 205 lighthouses by combining their primary navigation role with tourism and heritage preservation. To date, 75 lighthouses have been developed as tourism destinations, with 25 more proposed, while four new 20-metre lighthouses are being established along the Brahmaputra waterway at a combined outlay of about ₹84 crore.

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On 1 January 2023: first edition of lighthouse festival at Fort Aguada in Goa (+2 more) · along the coast
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PIB Delhi
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10 October 2026
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