Government / Ministry News

» India's first dedicated port for cruiseliners to come up in Navi Mumbai

With the capacity to accommodate at least 3 large cruise ships; Maharashtra Maritime Board has also been asked to explore the possibility of a Marina with a capacity for about 100 boats at Cuffe Parade ... Read more

» Central Railways doubles tatkal quota

Up to 72 extra seats for last-minute travellers ... Read more

» Rural Tourism in Himachal given big boost: CM

Home Stay Scheme had been launched in rural areas to apprise the tourists of the rich cultural traditions of the State ... Read more

» Kashmir Tourism hit by Cold weather, lack of facilities

The shortage LPG and kerosene has created problems for the hoteliers and houseboat owners who in absence of these things could not provide heating facilities to the tourists ... Read more

» JK Government to takeover Centaur Lake View Hotel at Srinagar

The multi-crore contract between DB Realty and Air India-owned Hotel Corporation of India (HCI) has been scrapped ... Read more

» Goa tourism industry protests poll restrictions

The poll circular stipulates that all hotels, restaurants and eateries should be shut by 11pm from January 25 and from 10pm from February 6 to March 6 ... Read more

» MoT identifies Umiam lake as mega tourist destination

Umiam Lake is a reservoir located 15 km north of Shillong city & is the biggest man made lake in Meghalaya ... Read more

» Priya Paul gets Padma Shree award for contribution to the industry

Ajeet Bajaj, MD of Snow Leapord Adventures & Past President of ATOAI gets Padma Shree for Skiing ... Read more

» Orissa bans tourists in Bonda tribal villages

Acts on reports of tour operators taking visitors, particularly foreigners, to these areas and taking nude photographs of primitive tribes ... Read more

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