Government / Ministry News

» Assam International Tourism Carnival to be held from 8th to 10th April 2012

To give Assam its rightful place on the world tourism map by showcasing its colourful dance forms, rich culture, history, art and crafts and biodiversity through effective promotion and marketing of the carnival ... Read more

» Tourism Minister Announces New Initiatives for Hunar Se Rozgar Tak Programme

Consultative Committee Attached to Ministry of Tourism Meets ... Read more

» German tourists seek relaxation in visa rules

Many retired Germans want to stay in Goa for a longer period, at times up to one year, but are forced to cut down their trips to only 6 months ... Read more

» Kingfisher, AI accounts frozen over Rs 220 crore service tax dues

AI owes the department Rs 150 crore, while Kingfisher has to pay up Rs 70 crore. ... Read more

» Foreign Tourists oppose compulsory audio guide rental at Mysore Palace 

There is a binding contract that every foreign tourist has to obtain the guide, even though they do not want it ... Read more

» Gujarat set to put 20 of its tourism properties up for sale

Plans to shift our focus from management of these properties to overall infrastructure development of important tourist destinations, which can help in faster growth of tourism industry in the state ... Read more

» MOU inked with France for promotion of tourism in Puducherry

Envisaged development of tourism, conservation of heritage and environment and urban development in the Union Territory of Puducherry ... Read more

» CII for special tourism zones in Uttarakhand

CII would also be working on identifying entrepreneurs interested in setting up projects in the hills ... Read more

» Foreign Tourist Arrivals register a growth of 4.7% in November, 2011

Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEE) during the month of November 2011 were Rs. 7941 crore ... Read more

» Finance Ministry allows 26% FDI in Indian airlines

The finance ministry was contemplating allowing foreign carriers to buy 49% stake in Indian carriers, but the finance minister has gone in for 26% ... Read more

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