Government / Ministry News

» Visa-on-arrival for India to be extended to tourists from 180 countries from October

To get visa, tourists would need to apply in the designated website along the required fees & they would be granted an electronic version of the visa within three days ... Read more

» Public sector Balmer Lawrie takes over Vacations Exotica for Rs. 20 Crore

Balmer Lawrie Tours & Travels, one of the largest travel and tour agents and the oldest IATA accredited agency in India, will strengthen its foothold in tours segment by taking over Vacations Exotica ... Read more

» Ministry of Culture to organize the Festivals of India in ASEAN countries

To feature Dance Festival, Buddhist Exhibition & Mahotsava, Food Festival, Mehendi Art and Yoga as well as a Film Festival ... Read more

» Tourism Ministry finalises grant of Rs 48.4 crore for Puducherry projects

The projects include beautification and improvement of amenities for tourist on the bank of the Oussudu lake and illumination of buildings having heritage and historical importance ... Read more

» Online system set to ease procedure for getting Indian Visa in 3 days

Security agencies back proposals that would allow tourists from 180 countries to apply online and then get visa in only three days ... Read more

» U.S. Downgrades India's Aviation Safety Ratings

The FAA downgrade of India’s safety rankings would effectively bar Air India and Jet Airways from increasing flights to the U.S. from what they currently operate ... Read more

» Hyderabad's Night Bazaar to be revamped

The tourism department plans to keep the bazaar open till 1 am on weekdays and 3 am on weekends & has also appointed an OSD to manage daily affairs of the bazaar ... Read more

» J-K Tourism Minister asks stakeholders to prepare for upcoming tourist season

The state government is working on a comprehensive development road-map to rejuvenate tourist activities in conventional areas and also develop new areas says Mir ... Read more

» Goa Govt to modify tourist taxi fare

The new taxi fare will be fixed from point-to-point and will be as per kilometre travelled ... Read more

» DGCA withdraws 6 landing slots of 3 airlines at New Delhi airport

Penalises Jet Airways, Indigo & GoAir for not using pilots trained to land in foggy conditions and not equipping aircraft with mandatory devices to negate the effect of fog, resulting in diversion of flights ... Read more

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