Government / Ministry News

» NGOs stalling tourism hub plan: Maharashtra Tourism Minister

Renowned dolphin specialist Ric O'Barry had called on chief minister Prithviraj Chavan to stop plans to construct a marine mammal park (Sea World) along the Arabian Sea coastline in Sindhudurg ... Read more

» Railway Budget 2012: Panel proposes surcharge on rail passenger fare

The panel has said the railways will need an investment of about Rs 8 lakh crore over the next five years to revamp its functioning ... Read more

» Chandigarh babus does not want tourists

Shoots down a proposal for setting up of a world-class aquarium near Sukhna Lake ... Read more

» Victoria delegation eyes tourism deals in Gujarat

A delegation of over 250 individuals including representatives from 212 firms met several Gujarat-based industrialists on Monday as part of their visit ... Read more

» President to Present National Tourism Awards on Feb 29 in New Delhi

New Categories of awards for “The Best State : Campaign Clean India”, “Best Heritage City” and “Best Heritage Walk” have also been introduced ... Read more

» ITDC plans consolidation of business through PPP

The advent of international hotel chains in the country has also sensitised the government-owned company to upgrade its products through renovation and refurbishment ... Read more

» Jharkhand plans tourism hub at Surajkund

The government had provided Rs 4.32 crore for the construction of road, restaurant, guest house, casino and toilets ... Read more

» Indian Railways to develop three rail corridors in Chattisgarh

These corridors will be implemented through specific Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) or any other appropriate model of Public Private Partnership (PPP) ... Read more

» Poll code takes the fizz out of tourism in Goa

The tourism industry's fortunes have virtually gone into a tailspin with election code guidelines stipulating that no alcohol can be served to guests after 11pm ... Read more

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