Government / Ministry News

» Private airlines reluctant to fly in northeast region

The NEC plans to run a dedicated airline in the northeast interlinking all the important cities and towns in the region ... Read more

» Maharashtra govt. mulls 50 percent rebate on stamp duty on tourism projects

Fewer licences will now be required to open restaurants, the licence renovation period will be extended from the existing one to five years and luxury taxes will be slashed ... Read more

» TAAI members write to MLAs & MPs seeking help in their fight for commission

Accuses all international carriers of selling their tickets on their website at much cheaper rates than that offered to International Air Transport Association-certified agents ... Read more

» Tourism makes vital contribution to economy of Argentina says President

UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai and WTTC President & CEO, David Scowsill presented an Open Letter which calls on global leaders to support tourism as a driver of economic growth and development ... Read more

» Airfares likely to increase soon due to Aviation Turbine Fuel price hike

Oil marketing companies have hiked the aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price by a steep 7.6 per cent, sending ATF price to an all-time high of Rs 72,282 per kilolitre ... Read more

» Govt limits mobile connection period to maximum 3 months for foreign tourists

Mobile connections used by foreigners were misused by some of the people even after their departure from the country; Passport having a valid visa must as the proof for issuance of a mobile connection ... Read more

» ONGC to support tourism ministry's 'Clean India' campaign

The company will take up responsibility of cleaning work, maintenance & upkeep at Taj Mahal, Khajuraho Temple, Konark Temple, Ajanta-Ellora Caves, Bodhgaya and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminal ... Read more

» IndiGo registers least flight cancellations in last one year

IndiGo cancelled just 0.3% of its total flights between July 2011 and June this year ... Read more

» Tourism in core areas ban will up poaching says MP forest minister

Presence of tourist and forest department officials helps keep a day-to-day watch on the number of tigers and wild animals and their movements, their absence, however, will encourage poachers ... Read more

» Kingfisher Airlines to operate till it does not compromise on safety issues: Ajit Singh

The financially troubled airlines has not paid salaries to most of its employees, including pilots and engineers, for long ... Read more

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