Government / Ministry News

» Central Railways to start railbus services between Matheran & Dasturi naka

Tourists coming by road will benefit as no vehicle is permitted beyond Dasturi naka & have to walk up to Matheran which is 3 km away or use horses, cycles or hand-pulled rickshaws  ... Read more

» Airlines may need Govt permission to increase capacity

The Government may prescribe number of seats to be added for a block period of two or three years, airlines to apply & get nod on ‘first come-first serve' basis subject to various conditions ... Read more

» Centre sanctions seventeen crore for tourism projects in Ladakh

The first phase of the project includes development of a circuit connecting Pongang, Tsomuriri and Tsokar lakes ... Read more

» Maldives luxury resorts face government ban on spas

Opposition parties protests against widespread sales of pork & liqour; Maldives tourism industry denies spas are brothels ... Read more

» EU imposes carbon taxes on airlines

India to protest EU carbon tax on airlines at the bi-annual India-EU summit ... Read more

» Jammu hoteliers body urges govt to develop more tourist spots

Wants state to take full benefit of the huge numbers of pilgrims visiting Vaishno Devi by attracting them to nearby places ... Read more

» Foreign tourist inflow decreases in Hampi due to strict vigils

With strict implementation of ASI rules, Hampi is losing its notoriety for 'drugs and drinks unlimited' ... Read more

» Government may allow regional airlines to fly to more than one metro

Strict regulations on fleet size and other conditions impeded regional air connectivity from taking off in India; govt to soon relax norms to promote regional aviation ... Read more

» Maharashtra Govt to give a Rs 4.5 crore uplift to Pune forts

Rs. 1.5 Crore to be spent on restoration of each of the 16th century forts in Pune – Sinhgad, Torna and Vishalgad, all related to the history of legendary Maratha warrior King Shivaji ... Read more

» Over 50 percent of cabin crew of AI to be under 37

The airline is working on a voluntary retirement scheme for employees and for the first time cabin crew is going to be included in this scheme ... Read more

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