Domestic News

» Lack of basic facilities at Agaya Gangai waterfalls near Kolli Hills keeps tourist away

The waterfalls i Tamil Nadu receive over 50 people of all ages and double the number on weekends and holidays;the State government had plans to install a ropeway to Agaya Gangai, but it remained only on paper ... Read more

» Civil Aviation Ministry to monitor performance of regional airlines

MoCA would also examine ways to carry out restructuring of the Route Dispersal Guidelines (RDGs) which mandate Indian carriers to operate to socially-important but financially-unviable routes ... Read more

» Dedicated helplines launched in Varanasi for women, tourists and elderly

Services of tourist and women helplines can be availed in cases like attack or misbehaviour, chain or purse snatching, duping, teasing or sexual harassment and accidents ... Read more

» Wyndham plans 80 hotels across India in next 5 years

Will be opening 35 hotels in India over the next five years under the Howard Johnson brand through a partnership with real estate firm Unique Global group ... Read more

» Complaint lodged against Fake websites selling UPSTDC MahaKumbh cottages

Bookings of these cottages are solely in the hands of the state tourism department; The district administration has no plans to allocate land for building cottages to any other people ... Read more

» Kingfisher to hold meeting with employees representatives on Monday

Employees have been on a strike demanding payment of salaries of seven months and have been insisting that dues be cleared before they resume duty ... Read more

» Shanghumughom in Kerala gets Rs.4.2 crore boost for development of destination

Development of basic amenities and infrastructure to be done while conserving the heritage and natural beauty of the spot ... Read more

» Air India Headquarters to be shifted from Mumbai to Delhi

Ajit Singh feels top brass has to spend more time in Delhi to interact with various ministries; Airline plans to rent out the Nariman Point building and generate funds ... Read more

» Ghaziabad gains in MICE as Gurgaon, Noida become expensive

While amenities remaining almost on the same level the improved connectivity to Delhi-NCR has ameliorated the business prospects of the city-based hospitality sector ... Read more

» Madhya Pradesh to give 25 per cent capital subsidy for renovation of a heritage property

The budget hotels on land provided by MPSTDC from their land bank will also be entitled to 10% capital subsidy; Moreover, 50% subsidy on the upset price of land shall also be provided ... Read more

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