Tag: Tourism
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Janjehli, Chanshal, Bir Billing to mark entry on tourism map
The three spots will be taken up for development under 'Nai Raahein Nai Manzilein' scheme.
September 25, 2018 -
Mandi Airport: Jai Ram urges Centre to expedite work
Thakur met the Union Minister for Civil Aviation Suresh Prabhu at New Delhi on Saturday and said that an airport at Mandi will boost tourism sector in the state.
September 9, 2018 -
Light and sound show on Shimla’s history to promote tourism
Himachal Pradesh government will showcase the history of Shimla and its linkages with Indian freedom struggle through a light and sound show for tourists. In reply to a discussion on tourism policy in the state Assembly, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, who holds Tourism portfolio, said tourists must know the history of Shimla. “Shimla is …
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August 30, 2018 -
Around two rivers
The ninth Mekong-Ganga Cooperation Meeting was held in Singapore on August 2. The conference was preceded by the 10th MGC Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) on August 1. The meeting was co-chaired by Don Pramudwinai, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand and Gen V.K. Singh (Retd.), Minister of State for External Affairs. Senior …
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August 18, 2018 -
So, what is the tiger count?
The number of tigers in the wild plunged 97 per cent to 3,000 in the last century due to poaching and habitat loss. In 2010, heads of state and government from tiger range countries agreed to make efforts to double the tiger population in the world by 2022. Nepal conducted a tiger census in 2017, …
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August 5, 2018 -
Himachal govt seeks Norway, Syria’s cooperation in tourism, other sectors
The Himachal Pradesh government on Wednesday sought Norway and Syria’s cooperation and transfer of technical know-how in tourism and others sectors. After a meeting with Heads of Mission of Norway and Syria, Chief Secretary Vineet Chawdhry said the government discussed economic strengths and opportunities in the state. “The focus was on exchange of technical know-how …
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June 28, 2018 -
Rajnikanth, Minister Deb talk tourism
On a one-month tour of the Hills to shoot for his South movie since 6 June, superstar Rajnikanth has finally spoken about “the land of Rabindranath Tagore, Subash Chandra Bose, Paramhansh.” As he met state Tourism Minister Gautam Deb here on Thursday, the actor said that the Hills have many beautiful places that remain unexplored. …
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June 15, 2018 -
‘Rajnikanth shoot will boost tourism’
State tourism minister Gautam Deb on Thursday said the shooting of superstar Rajinikanth’s south Indian movie in Darjeeling and Kurseong would mean a shot in the arm for tourism in the Hills. Rajnikanth arrived in Kurseong to shoot for his yet-to-be-named movie yesterday. The movie is said to be directed by Kathik Subbaraj. The actor …
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June 8, 2018 -
What is a Blue Flag beach | All you want to know about the prestigious eco label
India is all set to get 13 Blue Flag beaches. The accreditation is awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education, an international organisation based in Copenhagen
June 4, 2018 -
Sterner measures
Wildlife poachers in Kenya will face the death penalty since life sentence or fines are insufficient deterrents. The country is home to a wide variety of treasured species in national parks and reserves. Last year nine rhinos were killed.
May 20, 2018 -
Tourism activities get industry status in U’khand
The Uttarakhand government has decided to provide various activities related to tourism the status of industry. Making amendments in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Policy, now enterprises like rejuvenation resortS, Ayurveda, Yoga, Panchkarma, bungee jumping, joy riding, surfing, camping, rafting would come under MSME Policy and the entrepreneurs would be provided all permissible …
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May 18, 2018 -
With buses come tourism, trade hopes
Indian officials flagged off two buses, which had reached Siliguri from Dhaka in Bangladesh, at Uttarkanya, the state government’s north Bengal secretariat, in Siliguri on Wednesday. Delegates from Bangladesh, India and Nepal headed for Kathmandu in Nepal in the buses that are currently on a trial run under the Bangladesh-Bhutan-India- Nepal (BBIN) Motor Vehicle Agreement. …
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April 26, 2018 -
The spirit of Goa
Whenever one mentions Goa, images of a tropical paradise flash through the mind. One recalls its beaches, charming houses, old churches, unique cuisine and the spirit of Goa ~Feni, writes Pradeep Chamaria
April 26, 2018 -
Jai Ram demands airport at Mandi
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Monday called on Union Civil Aviation minister Suresh Prabhu in New Delhi and raised the issue of construction of International Airport in Mandi district to promote tourism in Himachal Pradesh. Following the demand, the Union Minister instructed officials of the department to send a high level team soon to …
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April 23, 2018 -
Himachal suffers due to mixed-up political priorities
Seventy years on, Himachal’s progress suffers due to mixed-up political priorities. Himachal Pradesh, which came into being on 15 April, 1948 with the merger of 30 princely states and later got full statehood on 25 January, 1971, has given equitable access to people in education, health, social security and even road connectivity to an extent …
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April 17, 2018 -
Stone-pelters undo efforts to revive tourism in Kashmir
Kashmir-based hotels were getting room-cancellation calls from travel agents in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other places.
April 3, 2018 -
Mehbooba tries to boost tourism post terror scare
Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti is invoking travel agents and the Bollywood to revive tourism in the Kashmir Valley where successive tourist seasons have failed since 2016 due to terror strikes. At the same time she is cursing the media for scaring away the tourists. With the meeting of the Travel Agents Association …
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March 30, 2018