Government / Ministry News

» Tata seeks extension of lease for Taj Mansingh at New Delhi

NDMC asks IDFC to chart private-public partnership of hotel ... Read more

» Air India may cut salaries of 5,000 employees

Almost 85% of the employees won't see a change in their pay, but 15%, including licensed categories and some flying staff, would be affected ... Read more

» India Tourism plans to attract tourists from Saudi Arabia

The Government of India Tourist Office (GOITO), Dubai, in collaboration with the Embassy of India will organize the “India Tourism Road Shows” in Dammam on Jan. 7 and in the Saudi capital on Jan 9 ... Read more

» Civil aviation ministry to summon European airlines over EU carbon tax

Plans to impose a smililar tax on European carriers if Indian carriers are imposed with the new tax ... Read more

» Air India may raise around USD 600 million by selling its aircrafts

Of the seven aircraft, five Boeing 777-200 long-range planes will be sold and taken back on lease for 12 years, while two Boeing 747-400 aircraft are meant for outright sale ... Read more

» Telangana stir takes a toll on state tourism

Over 5,000 persons had undertaken pilgrim tourism during 2010-11 whereas only 2,228 availed the package in 2011-12 with 3 months still to go ... Read more

» Central Railways to start railbus services between Matheran & Dasturi naka

Tourists coming by road will benefit as no vehicle is permitted beyond Dasturi naka & have to walk up to Matheran which is 3 km away or use horses, cycles or hand-pulled rickshaws  ... Read more

» Airlines may need Govt permission to increase capacity

The Government may prescribe number of seats to be added for a block period of two or three years, airlines to apply & get nod on ‘first come-first serve' basis subject to various conditions ... Read more

» Centre sanctions seventeen crore for tourism projects in Ladakh

The first phase of the project includes development of a circuit connecting Pongang, Tsomuriri and Tsokar lakes ... Read more

» Maldives luxury resorts face government ban on spas

Opposition parties protests against widespread sales of pork & liqour; Maldives tourism industry denies spas are brothels ... Read more

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