Government / Ministry News

» Male senior citizens demand 50% concession in Rail Budget 2012

Shirdi Trust seeks 50 per cent concession in rail fares to Shirdi temple during festivals ... Read more

» UNWTO lines up host of activities at ITB 2012

Include a high-level session on tourism trends in the Mediterranean, the Silk Road Ministers’ meeting, a session on consumer protection and a meeting of the World Tourism Network on Child Protection ... Read more

» E&Y to advise NDMC on partner for Taj Mahal Hotel

Original consultant - Infrastructure Development Finance Company (IDFC) - which was hired as transaction advisor in December, withdrew due to possible conflict of interest ... Read more

» NGOs stalling tourism hub plan: Maharashtra Tourism Minister

Renowned dolphin specialist Ric O'Barry had called on chief minister Prithviraj Chavan to stop plans to construct a marine mammal park (Sea World) along the Arabian Sea coastline in Sindhudurg ... Read more

» Railway Budget 2012: Panel proposes surcharge on rail passenger fare

The panel has said the railways will need an investment of about Rs 8 lakh crore over the next five years to revamp its functioning ... Read more

» Chandigarh babus does not want tourists

Shoots down a proposal for setting up of a world-class aquarium near Sukhna Lake ... Read more

» Victoria delegation eyes tourism deals in Gujarat

A delegation of over 250 individuals including representatives from 212 firms met several Gujarat-based industrialists on Monday as part of their visit ... Read more

» President to Present National Tourism Awards on Feb 29 in New Delhi

New Categories of awards for “The Best State : Campaign Clean India”, “Best Heritage City” and “Best Heritage Walk” have also been introduced ... Read more

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