Domestic News

» Meghalaya to soon get its first Railway station

The first railway line of Meghalaya, being constructed at an estimated cost of Rs. 144 crore, is expected to be functional by March 2013 ... Read more

» Hotel Leelaventure Ltd get a breather of 2 years to repay its loans

The company has agreed to sell its non-core assets and realise about Rs 620 crore; To pursue an asset-light strategy for growth, by selling one of its existing hotels ... Read more

» Kargil district gets Rs 36 crore to strengthen tourism infrastructure

Tourist Facilitation Centre, constructed at a cost of Rs 5.81 crore in the district; A film on the tourist spots of Kargil also to be made to promote the destination ... Read more

» Slow demand for upcoming holiday season unnerves travel industry

The situation is worsened by India’s airline crisis, which has resulted in a hike in air fares, and a glut of hotel rooms in India’s major cities, causing a fall in occupancy ... Read more

» Oberoi group plans to enter branded condominiums and premium foods segment

Oberoi will follow in the footsteps of global hotel giants such as Four Seasons and Ritz Carlton that have launched branded residences worldwide and have similar plans for India ... Read more

» TFCI proposes ropeways for hill temples of Nashik region

Ropeway travel at Nashik and Kavnai along with Trimbakeshwar and Anjaneri temple to attract tourist and ensure better and easier access to hilltops for pilgrim, adventure and leisure  ... Read more

» Central railway mulls direct train service from Mumbai harbour line to Pune

The Kurla to Shivaji Nagar train will halt only at Vashi, Belapur, Panvel, Karjat and Lonavla ... Read more

» Government plans to infuse Rs 5,000 crore for coastal tourism

Will initially release Rs 50 crore to each state; Also to look into issues pertaining to the coastal regulatory zone (CRZ) rules ... Read more

» West Bengal to celebrate World tourism day to promote tourism in the state

The government also working on the riverfront beautification projects to attract more tourists to the river side, with plans to set up the much ambitious Kolkata Eye on the lines of London Eye ... Read more

» India needs Rs 72,000 crore investment in hospitality sector over next five years

Top 6 cities to see 50,000 hotel rooms to be added over next five years as per a Cushman & Wakefield ... Read more

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