Government / Ministry News

» 15th Edition of Dubai Summer Surprises unveiled in Mumbai

Emirates Airline offers 50% discount on the adult fare for two children under the age of 12 years ... Read more

» Goa not to allow more casinos in its waters  

Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar's move has been perceived as an opportunity for the industry to grow without facing competition within ... Read more

» 'Incredible Tiffin' project launched to promote Indian cuisine

Cuisine India Society program provides a tiffin packaged with local food for people outside the country, to help them get an idea of the choices of food available in India ... Read more

» Tourist availing Visa on Arrival Scheme register a decline of 7.6 percent in April 2012

During the period January-April 2012, the maximum number of VoAs were issued at Delhi airport (2966), followed by Mumbai (1125), Chennai (652) and Kolkata (302) ... Read more

» Air services withdrawn from 11 airports across India during last 3 years

Jaisalmer, Jamshedpur, Kolhapur, Latur, Mysore, Nasik, Pant Nagar, Pathankot, Salem, Sholapur, Belgaum airports lose flight connectivity to rest of India ... Read more

» Foreign Tourist Arrivals during April, 2012 touched 4.52 lakh

A growth of just 3.3% in April 2012 over April 2011 ... Read more

» Parliament panel pulls up tourism ministry for low tourist traffic

The Committee said Rs 194 crore were spent on overseas promotions upto February 2012 which was not commensurate with the return in the form of number of foreign tourist arrivals ... Read more

» Shimla to impose Rs 400 in toll tax, entry tax and green tax from June 1

All outside vehicles entering Shimla Municipal Corporation (SMC) areas would be charged Green Tax of Rs 200 for small vehicles, Rs 300 for utility and large vehicles and Rs 500 from trucks ... Read more

» India extends online visa application system to 8 more cities across the world

IVFRT made operational at Indian missions at Perth in Australia, Houston and Chicago in the United States, Tehran in Iran, Cairo in Egypt, Taipei in Taiwan and Bangkok and Chiang Mai in Thailand ... Read more

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