Government / Ministry News

» Goa economic survey 2011-12 states to boost tourism

The setting up of a Goa Haat is one of the initiatives of the state government intended to boost tourism in Goa ... Read more

» India, US to discuss visa issues, travel

Agenda items include aligning US and Indian visa policies and children’s issues ... Read more

» India to ask airlines to shun EU carbon law

China in February said its airlines were barred from participating in the European scheme unless they get government approval to do so ... Read more

» Kingfisher Airlines' flying licence may be cancelled: Report

The beleaguered airline was served a show cause notice by the DGCA towards the end of February asking why its licence should not be suspended as it had made unannounced cancellations ... Read more

» Service tax will be lower for travel by AC train, air: CBEC chief

Taxi, second-class rail travel out of service tax net ... Read more

» Kingfisher to submit recovery plan to regulator this week

Carrier seeks to further reduce global ops, pull out of loss-making routes, get back $40 mn deposit from IATA ... Read more

» JnK Tourism to set up quick response mechanism for tourists

Govt also committed to improve religious tourism: Dy CM ... Read more

» Service Tax hiked by 2% - Hotel accommodation, eating out to become expensive

Taxes now accounting for over 30% of the bill at restaurants because of the hike in service tax from 10% to 12% ... Read more

» Budget 2012: Travel and tourism sector ignored again: TAAI

Industry disappointed for not being granted the industry status ... Read more

» New rules at Chilika lake to monitor dolphin tourism

Chilika Development Authority (CDA) is planningto create no-go zones, where thick population of the marine mammals inhabit ... Read more

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