Government / Ministry News

» Kerala Govt slashes Luxury Tax on Resorts to 5% during off season

The government has also reduced luxury tax on convention centres and auditoriums with a daily rent exceeding Rs 20,000 to 10 per cent from the existing 20 per cent ... Read more

» Process of privatising 6 airports postponed again

The move to privatize has come under severe criticism from several quarters, including AAI employees, trade unions, some political parties, airlines and  ... Read more

» DGCA tells private airlines to treat MPs as VIPs

Privileges to the MPs will include- advance notice of flight delays, security, immigration clearances, escorts, priority check-in etc ... Read more

» CCTV cameras to be installed at major Goa beaches

With a growing tourism sector, the security and safety of tourists visiting Goa has taken precedence ... Read more

» Airbus A-380s to operate from Delhi, Mumbai, Hyd and Bangalore

Aviation minister Ajit Singh on Monday allowed foreign airlines to fly this aircraft to select airports ... Read more

» Indian Consulate in Canada to fast-track visas to India

Among the steps taken by the Consulate to streamline the visa regime includes prompt response to e-mails, speedy delivery of visa and rapid mechanism to address public grievances ... Read more

» AAI Chairman VP Agarwal removed as he was opposed to privatisation of airports

Alok Sinha, who is currently joint secretary in the Aviation Ministry and handling the airports, has been given additional charge of the post ... Read more

» Train to Vaishno Devi likely from Feb 2

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is likely to flag off a passenger train from Katra ... Read more

» Maharashtra to allow exemption on stamp duty for land transfer in Aurangabad & Nagpur

However, the stamp duty would be charged if the land already used for tourism purposes is resold for the same purpose ... Read more

» India inks MoU  with Japan to strengthen cooperation in tourism

Intended to serve as the key instrument for greater action oriented cooperation and further strengthening the close tourism partnership between the two countries ... Read more

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