Government / Ministry News

» Industry reacts to ban on tourism in core tiger areas

Number of poaching cases have been reported this year from buffer areas of tiger reserves, leaving forest officials wondering about the effectiveness of the ban on tourism in the core habitats ... Read more

» All Rail coaches to have bio-toilets by 2017, says Jairam

The measure will not only prevent the corrosion of tracks but will also provide odourless toilets to passengers ... Read more

» Defunct Airports Economic Regulatory Authority Appellate Tribunal to be revived says Centre

The three-member appellate tribunalis is defunct as its initial tenure of two years expired in June this year ... Read more

» India concerned over carbon tax on airlines by EU

Countries which had imposed Carbon Tax have yet to fulfil their financial commitments to the developing nations ... Read more

» Ashoka Hotel in New Delhi to open a Jain & Marwari Restaurant on 25 July

The restaurant 'Shraman' will serve authentic Marwari & Jain cuisines to promote Indian culture ... Read more

» SC bans tourism in core areas of tiger reserves

Also warns of contempt proceedings and imposition of exemplary costs on states which fail to notify the buffer zones in their respective tiger reserves ... Read more

» Pimpri-Chinchwad local body plans development of integrated tourist centre

Deer park, a modern aquarium and water sports facilities, a regional science centre, parks, hill garden and a complete network of amusement and entertainment facilities for tourists on anvil ... Read more

» Tourists shun visiting Pathiramanal as island left neglected by authorities

The Rs 549.61 lakh bio-park project intended for preserving Pathiramanal, on November 10, 2008 has not seen any progress due to environmental issues and protest from the part of the local people ... Read more

» Kovalam to soon be a garbage-free destination

The departments have developed a package for Kovalam which will incorporate various methods of waste management including vermi, ring and pipe composting ... Read more

» Mumbai to develop more tourism spots across the city

Tourist attractions in the city are currently limited to the Gateway of India, Marine Drive and beaches ... Read more

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