Government / Ministry News

» Indian Airports planning to accept SMS tickets for entry

As India's airports still insist on printed tickets, airlines are now exploiting that by introducing a Rs 50 to Rs 100 charge if you ask for a printout of your ticket at the airport ... Read more

» Tourist Visa on Arrival register a growth of 41.7 per cent in September

A total number of 10816 VoAs were issued as compared to 8505 VoAs during January to September period of 2011, registering a growth of 27.2 percent ... Read more

» International Buyer and Media Registration Opens Early for IPW 2013 in Las Vegas

45th annual International Pow Wow (IPW) being held June 8-12, 2013 in Las Vegas. ... Read more

» Kingfisher Airlines moves booking date to October 20 after DGCA notice

The CEO of Kingfisher Airlines Ltd, grounded since the start of the month, urged striking employees to return to work as the carrier scrambled to find solutions to its cash flow problems ... Read more

» TDI International pays dues to AAI and makes a final settlement

TDI International pays dues of Rs. 61.85 Crore towards settlement of dues against an estimated outstanding dues of Rs. 77.05 Crore ... Read more

» JK govt hopes roadshows in US will help in removal of negative advisories

Minister of State for Tourism Nasir Aslam Wani has also told the state Assembly that the process of removal of advisories has already begun with the government of Germany ... Read more

» SC may lift the ban on tourism in core areas of tiger reserves next week

NTCA framed fresh guidelines giving importance to public participation in efforts to conserve tigers and recommended limited tourism in 20% of core areas under strict supervision of forest officials ... Read more

» Ajit Singh enumerates measures to boost the Growth of Civil Aviation Sector in India

Enumerates Measures to boost the Growth of Civil Aviation Sector in India ... Read more

» Railways Ministry to setup Rail Tariff Authority

The railways face a precarious financial situation because of low passenger fares and rising costs;there is a strong need to raise fares and freight rates to match the rise in input costs including rising diesel prices ... Read more

» Federation of Indian Airlines pleads SC not to take away Ground handling at Airports

The petition claims the new policy violates the airlines right of self-handling and would lead to 5,000 job losses ... Read more

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