Government / Ministry News

» Railways may shift to dynamic fare structure

May raise fares by including a variable fuel adjustment component, which can be linked to the fluctuating fuel prices ... Read more

» MTDC to prepare a report on tourist destinations in Maharashtra

On the basis of the report, the state government will decide about allocation of funds for development of these locations; CAG had last year criticized for not having a proper system to collect tourist data ... Read more

» Ajmer-Pushkar rail link inaugurated

Union railway minister Dinesh Trivedi flagged off the first train at a glittering ceremony attended by a huge gathering ... Read more

» Omar asks for early preparation in JK for upcoming tourist season

Assures that government would extend help to the private sector in upgrading infrastructure and making services excellent ... Read more

» Kochi to get state-of-the-art terminal & tourist ferry boat

Procedures for purchasing a double-decker boat have been completed, the terminal can be used by the private boat operators as well and will act as ferry service office ... Read more

» India soon to offer Visa on Arrival facility to 13 more nations

Visa restriction of re-entry within 60 days also to be relaxed; VoA could include Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei, Spain, France, Germany, Sweden, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Brazil and South Africa ... Read more

» Maharashtra Govt to identify class B & C tourist destinations for development

Local Advisory Committee headed by the district collector with tourism stakeholders as its members have been given powers to select and recommend places for development ... Read more

» Foreign airlines cautious of picking up stakes in the loss-making Indian carriers

CAPA has estimated that domestic carriers will post a combined loss of $2.5 billion in the current fiscal ... Read more

» Assam Govt to build 'Mini Assam' near Guwahati to woo tourists

Project to showcase traditional villages, tea gardens, rivers, mountains, indigenous communities, arts and crafts, language, and others; Golf Course & Science city proposed in Sonapur ... Read more

» Countries opposed to EU emission tax to meet next week

The meeting may take place either in Delhi or in the Russian capital, Moscow, and will discuss a joint plan against the EU measures which have angered most countries of the world ... Read more

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