Government / Ministry News

» Sahay urges northeastern states to double its tourist inflow

Assures marketing support to the region; ministry is also planning to make a documentary film on the tourism potentials of the region, which would be marketed abroad ... Read more

» Tourists availing VoA scheme register a rise of 18 percent in last quarter

A total of 3905 VoAs were issued during January-March 2012 as compared to 2905 VoAs during corresponding period last year ... Read more

» JnK Hoteliers welcome decision to revise sops for tourism industry

Long demanding deletion of the negative list from the incentives provided to the tourism industry in the state ... Read more

» SC gives 3 months to ministry of environment and forests for tourism guidelines

issues directions on petition filed by Bhopal-based environment protection NGO Prayatna, which is demanding ban on tourism in core areas of tiger reserves ... Read more

» Airlines risk losing peak slots at busiest airports

For the domestic sector, the peak slots span from 4 am to 8 am and 4 pm to 8 pm and for international, it is 8 pm to 2 am and 5 am to 1.30 pm ... Read more

» International flight operations launch at Chandigarh facing delay

The ball is in the court of ministry of defence where the issue pertaining to its permission is stuck since six months ... Read more

» Tourism in Punjab to be given a boost: Minister

A major thrust will be laid upon pilgrimage and heritage tourism ... Read more

» Flight service to Kargil from Srinagar, Jammu may soon be started

People of Kargil, Drass and Zanaskar are facing tremendous problems due to closure of Zijola pass and operation of air service was very important for the people of the area ... Read more

» Travel agents oppose hike in service tax

TAAI said the ‘multifold increase’ as ‘unreasonable’ and ‘unfair.’ ... Read more

» Developing Varanasi as tourist hub top priority of govt: Sahai

For the renovation of Garhwa Ghat and Markande Mahadev Ghat, the government has earmarked Rs 3.34 crore and 1.66 crore respectively ... Read more

Follow on Facebook