Government / Ministry News

» Online system set to ease procedure for getting Indian Visa in 3 days

Security agencies back proposals that would allow tourists from 180 countries to apply online and then get visa in only three days ... Read more

» U.S. Downgrades India's Aviation Safety Ratings

The FAA downgrade of India’s safety rankings would effectively bar Air India and Jet Airways from increasing flights to the U.S. from what they currently operate ... Read more

» Hyderabad's Night Bazaar to be revamped

The tourism department plans to keep the bazaar open till 1 am on weekdays and 3 am on weekends & has also appointed an OSD to manage daily affairs of the bazaar ... Read more

» J-K Tourism Minister asks stakeholders to prepare for upcoming tourist season

The state government is working on a comprehensive development road-map to rejuvenate tourist activities in conventional areas and also develop new areas says Mir ... Read more

» Goa Govt to modify tourist taxi fare

The new taxi fare will be fixed from point-to-point and will be as per kilometre travelled ... Read more

» DGCA withdraws 6 landing slots of 3 airlines at New Delhi airport

Penalises Jet Airways, Indigo & GoAir for not using pilots trained to land in foggy conditions and not equipping aircraft with mandatory devices to negate the effect of fog, resulting in diversion of flights ... Read more

» Kerala Govt slashes Luxury Tax on Resorts to 5% during off season

The government has also reduced luxury tax on convention centres and auditoriums with a daily rent exceeding Rs 20,000 to 10 per cent from the existing 20 per cent ... Read more

» Process of privatising 6 airports postponed again

The move to privatize has come under severe criticism from several quarters, including AAI employees, trade unions, some political parties, airlines and  ... Read more

» DGCA tells private airlines to treat MPs as VIPs

Privileges to the MPs will include- advance notice of flight delays, security, immigration clearances, escorts, priority check-in etc ... Read more

» CCTV cameras to be installed at major Goa beaches

With a growing tourism sector, the security and safety of tourists visiting Goa has taken precedence ... Read more

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