Government / Ministry News

» Kingfisher grounds 15 planes due to cash crunch

Efforts being made to help Kingfisher Airlines, says SBI ... Read more

» Indian Govt. asks its airlines not to submit carbon tax data to EU

Under the planned Emission Trading Scheme, airlines using EU airspace will have to pay a fee for carbon emissions that exceed a set limit ... Read more

» US, UK and Bangladesh occupy top 3 spots for inbound tourism in India

A steady flow of tourists was also registered from other neighbouring countries like Sri Lankan (2,66,515), Nepal (1,04,374) and Pakistan (51,739) ... Read more

» Tourism Minister Holds Interactive Session with Private Tour Operators

To develop tourism by improving air connectivity to small / lesser known destinations in the country ... Read more

» Railways to issue copies of reservation charts to corporates to check misuse of LTC

The reservation chart would now be made available to the persons concerned by depositing the required fee of Rs. 1000 ... Read more

» Disabled friendly tourism demanded by wheelchair travellers

'Beyond barriers - The incredible India tour' was attempted by four friends with a goal to ensure that people with disabilities get an equal opportunity when it comes to traveling and touring in India ... Read more

» Ajit Singh takes charge as new Civil Aviation Minister

Been given the Cabinet rank, he would have a seemingly free hand to deal with the problems faced by the airlines and other stakeholders and improve the health of the entire sector ... Read more

» Ministry of Tourism to Hold All India Workshop on Campaign Clean India

The campaign will aim at creating a collective mindset of hygiene and cleanliness in & around Monuments & Tourist Destinations ... Read more

» FDI in aviation may not find takers, warns IATA chief

However, he strongly supported the need for further liberalisation of India’s FDI policy in aviation as well as slashing of high taxes on jet fuel ... Read more

» Chennai HC dismisses travel agents plea on entering Passport Seva Kendras to assist clients

Travel agents were seeking to forbear authorities from preventing them from entering the PSKs and submitting applications and forms for passport related services on behalf of the applicants ... Read more

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