Government / Ministry News

» Tourism ministry to organize a Global Spa and Wellness Summit (GSWS) in October

Plans to increase awareness about wellness tourism and to bring together various stakeholders on one platform ... Read more

» Capitol Complex in Chandigarh to soon have a Tourist Information Centre

Capitol Complex is one of the most renowned buildings designed by creator of the city Le Corbusier and it comprises of the Secretariat, Assembly and the High Court ... Read more

» Union Cabinet approves rail tariff authority for setting railway fares

The need for setting up such an authority is intended to be immune from political interference; Rail fares might rise considerably in future ... Read more

» Tourism ministry sanctions Rs 27 crore to develop 5 railway stations

Amritsar, Rai Barelli and Agra besides Trivandrum and Gaya where work for the beautification as well as development of basic amenities will be taken up jointly with the Railway Ministry ... Read more

» Madras HC reserves order on PIL against tourism in tiger reserve

The petitioner, an NGO, argued that permitting tourism activities in and around the tiger reserve would defeat the object of Project Tiger ... Read more

» Tourism industry may lose Rs 4170 crore due to Uttarakhand disaster

Tourism sector would also witness a direct employment loss of about 1,80,000 people becoming unemployed for 6 months in the current year: ASSOCHAM Report ... Read more

» FIPB okays Jet-Etihad deal with some conditions

The 12-member board would have four directors from Jet, two from Etihad and six independent directors ... Read more

» Gujarat receives 35 percent of its tourists from Maharashtra

The gross tourist flow during the year was 254.09 lakh which is 13.62 percent higher than the flow in 2011-12 ... Read more

» Nagaland tourism minister urges Home Ministry to withdraw protected area permit

The minister said the permit has hampered tourism prospects of Nagaland to a large extent ... Read more

» Indian Oil funds Rs 36 crore for development of Tourist facility at Konark

Will comprise of a decorated pathway to the Sun Temple, a display gallery and audio visual centre with a capacity of 200 persons, snacks and ticket counter, parking center and water bodies in the area ... Read more

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