Government / Ministry News
In the last two years, airports in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Delhi and Cochin have seen a jump in revenue from commercial activities. ... Read more
A decision on infusing Rs 1,200 crore as equity into Air India to strengthen its balance sheet is likely to be taken by the end of this month. ... Read more
Chambal Tourism Promotion Council (CTPC) with Madhya Pradesh Tourism will hold the event at Ater Block situated on the banks of Chambal River in Bhind District, Madhya Pradesh. ... Read more
MPSTDC in association with the District Administration plans to start 'Go Camping 2010' ... Read more
MakeMyTrip in association with the Tourism Ministry of Maldives is going to launch special charter flight packages from Mumbai to Gan, southern part of Maldives from October 2, 2010 to February 2011. ... Read more
In order to promote Andhra Pradesh as an attractive tourist destination, the state government has decided to rope in badminton ace Saina Nehwal as its new brand ambassador. ... Read more
Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel recently informed the Lok Sabha that the policy on foreign equity participation in the domestic air transport services has been revised with effect from January 31, 2008. ... Read more
Ms Gloria Guevara, Mexico's Tourism Minister, has offered to issue Mexican visa clearance within 24 hours to all non- US visa holding Indian visitors to her country. For US visa holding Indians, there is already provision for visa on arrival. ... Read more
The Ministry of Railways has decided to accept credit cards issued by banks with laminated photograph as proof of identity for travelling on e-tickets. The new provision has come into effect from August 6, 2010. ... Read more
The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has decided to return User Development Fees (UDF) to passengers who booked their departures from Ahmedabad Airport from August 16- September 1, 2010. ... Read more