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» No free entry to Taj Mahal in Agra for Commonwealth Games visitors

Commonwealth Games (CWG) athletes and officials visiting the Taj Mahal in Agra have not been exempted from buying entrance tickets. ... Read more

» Shantiniketan may soon get world heritage status

If accepted, the places that will get world heritage tag under the 'culture' category include: Uttarayan complex and the institutes of Visva-Bharati and Sriniketan. ... Read more

» Mysore railway station to have dedicated website soon

The website will provide complete details, including a geographical map of the station, apart from the facilities available in the station such as a waiting room, lounges, dormitory, various locations in the city, telephone numbers, parking lots and reservation counters. ... Read more

» Rajasthan, Goa sign MoU for joint tourism promotion

Both Goa and Rajasthan will be promoting each others tourism potential in their respective states. ... Read more

» Arunachal Pradesh govt formulating tourism master plan: Dorjee Khandu, CM, Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh government has been formulating a master plan to make tourism industry a major player in the economic development of the state. ... Read more

» APTDC puts Adventure Tourism on 'priority areas' in its new Tourism Policy

The development of Adventure Tourism locations will be given an additional Capital Investment Subsidy (CIS) of five per cent over other private ventures. ... Read more

» Environment Ministry asks CIDCO to submit survey of other sites for Navi Mumbai Airport

Survey of three alternative sites in Kalyan to be submitted by October 18, 2010 ... Read more

» Royal Orchid Central Kireeti opened in Hospet

The hotel has 135 elegantly decorated rooms, including a presidential suite, 11 executive suites and 123 deluxe rooms. ... Read more

» 'Homestay' scheme adding new dimension to tourism in Himachal Pradesh

Scheme has evoked an 'overwhelming' response in Kullu and Manali region with most tourists preferring to stay in small accommodations instead of costly luxury hotels. ... Read more

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