Government / Ministry News

» Cabinet may consider FDI by foreign airlines before budget

Currently, foreign airlines are not allowed to directly invest in Indian carriers for security reasons. However, 49 percent of FDI is allowed by non-airline players ... Read more

» Railways Minister proposes regulatory body on rail fares

Calls for a national policy for the railways that would set forth a revenue model with stress on safety and customer benefit ... Read more

» Vijay Mallya wants state govts to underwrite seats on each flight

Also asks for a revision of guidelines under which all airlines have to earmark a share of their seats for services to the North-East and Jammu and Kashmir ... Read more

» DGCA deregisters two Kingfisher Airlines aircraft

Move follows letter from German lessor saying dues were not being paid on time ... Read more

» India's first dedicated port for cruiseliners to come up in Navi Mumbai

With the capacity to accommodate at least 3 large cruise ships; Maharashtra Maritime Board has also been asked to explore the possibility of a Marina with a capacity for about 100 boats at Cuffe Parade ... Read more

» Central Railways doubles tatkal quota

Up to 72 extra seats for last-minute travellers ... Read more

» Rural Tourism in Himachal given big boost: CM

Home Stay Scheme had been launched in rural areas to apprise the tourists of the rich cultural traditions of the State ... Read more

» Kashmir Tourism hit by Cold weather, lack of facilities

The shortage LPG and kerosene has created problems for the hoteliers and houseboat owners who in absence of these things could not provide heating facilities to the tourists ... Read more

» JK Government to takeover Centaur Lake View Hotel at Srinagar

The multi-crore contract between DB Realty and Air India-owned Hotel Corporation of India (HCI) has been scrapped ... Read more

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