Government / Ministry News

» Tourist flow to Rohtang needs to be restricted to save ecology: NEERI

It has recommended to collect high congestion charges from private vehicles, besides imposing stringent conditions & creation of Clean Rohtang Fund ... Read more

» Working of overseas tourism offices not up to mark: Parliamentary Committee

The report tabled in Parliament on 3rd May has also found that some overseas offices are headed or manned by persons having no experience in the relevant area ... Read more

» Government Envisages Investment of USD 12.1 Billion in the Airport Sector in 12th Plan

The Indian airport system is poised to handle 336 million domestic and 85 million international passengers by 2020, making India the third largest aviation market ... Read more

» Kashmir Festival to be organised from 13 to 29 May

The festival will include activities such as Clutural Performances, Shikara Races, River Rafting, Para Gliding, Horse Races etc; Hoteliers offer discounted packages for tourists ... Read more

» Chinese incursion not affected Tourism says JK Tourism Minister

The incursions are confined to a specific area in Ladakh and the issue is being dealt with through diplomatic and military channels between India and China: Mir ... Read more

» Goa Tourism Dept. to upgrade waterfalls, dams, temples to boost Hinterland tourism

The move away from beaches and into the hinterland has been the mantra of the state tourism department, which is worried about saturation of coastal Goa as a tourism hub ... Read more

» Chinese incursion hits tourism in Ladakh

The Chinese troops set up a tented post near Daulat Beg Oldi (DBO) which is 250 km from Leh ... Read more

» Great scope to develop religious tourism in Bihar: Nitish Kumar

Exhorts industrialists at a meet to invest in hotel and transport sectors in the state ... Read more

» Aviation Ministry allows airlines to charge seperately for seat allotment, baggage

The objective of the decision is to facilitate airlines to offer low base fare for price sensitive travellers, while at the same time offer choice to service seekers at a price ... Read more

» Most flight cancellations in 2012 were due to technical glitches

Of all the domestic flights delays, 40.6 percent were cancelled due to technical problems faced by the aircraft ... Read more

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