Government / Ministry News

» Prime-time flying slots at airports to be auctioned

The airlines wanting prime-time departure and arrival slots would have to bid for their preferred choices if the experimentation was successful ... Read more

» Jabalpur gets a Rs 50 crore Central grant to boost tourism infrastructure

Katni, Mandla, Shahdol, Seoni and Amarkantak will also be developed; Jabalpurwill be projected as ‘mega circuit’ ... Read more

» West Bengal plans floatels in Sunderbans

Also mulls setting up new tourist cottages at Dhamakhali, Godkhali and Ramganga - from where forest areas like Boney Camp, Sajnekhali, Sudhanyakhali and Jhingekhali could be reached easily ... Read more

» HC denies to put a stay on Air India order to increase flight duty time

As per the DGCA guidelines, the FDTL and the Flight Time Limitation (FTL) are 11 and nine hours respectively; Earlier Air India FDTL and the FTL had been pegged at 9.5 and 6.5 hours respectively ... Read more

» MoCA report recommends airports, airlines to adopt disabled friendly measures

The report also seeks special care for expectant mothers, the elderly, and those suffering from cancer or heart disease; 6 to 10 lacs compensation in case of violations ... Read more

» Railways identify seven routes for running Bullet trains at 300 KM per hour speed

Railways sign MOU with China for mutual cooperation in rail sector & technology in developing high-speed rail corridors ... Read more

» Tourism projects need to be fast-tracked: Chiranjeevi

Rs 55-crore Vizag circuit project between Visakhapatnam and Bhimli to be developed as a tourism spot hub ... Read more

» Foreign airlines could face tough entry barriers in India

New airline licences, which will heighten competition in the domestic market, are unlikely to be handed out easily: aviation minister Ajit Singh ... Read more

» Jharkhand pins its hope on new Union Tourism Minister

With many proposals in final stages, State tourism minister Bimla Pradhan is expecting a go-ahead from the Union minister before they can see the light of the day ... Read more

» Civil Aviation Minister orders redressal mechanism for pilots

A large number of complaints regarding various in-service tests and proficiency checks conducted by airline examiners ... Read more

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