Tag: Tourists
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U’khand govt slashes entry fee at ‘Beatles Ashram’
In good news for Beatles fans, ahead of the 50th anniversary of their visit to Rishikesh, falling on 15 February, the Uttarakhand forest department has decided to reduce entry fee to the erstwhile Mahesh Yogi Ashram by 50 per cent for foreign tourists. The state tourism department will also host a Beatles festival in the …
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January 8, 2018 -
10 killed in road accident in Mexico
Three vehicles crashed into each other and burst into flames on a highway in Mexico’s Guerrero state, killing 10 people, including five members of a family, officials said. The accident, involving two SUVs and a motorcycle, took place shortly before Friday midnight, on the highway linking the beach resorts of Acapulco and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, the state’s …
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December 31, 2017 -
Jaipur’s Nahargarh Fort turns host for contemporary art
Basking in the glory of Rajput history, the iconic Nahargarh Fort in Jaipur has always remained a favourite among the tourists. Built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1734 the fort overlooks the pink city. And now, it is also home to a sculpture park. First of its kind in the country, the Sculpture …
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December 23, 2017 -
Crackdown on nomads, hawkers on Goa beaches
The movement of Lamanis, members of a nomadic tribe, vagabonds and hawkers will be restricted on the state’s beaches so that tourists are not disturbed, the Goa Assembly was told on Wednesday. Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar said this in answer to a question by Congress legislator Francisco Silveira about whether the government would restrict the movement …
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December 13, 2017 -
Eight arrested for assaulting French tourists in UP
A day after a group of French tourists were assaulted in Uttar Pradesh’s Mirzapur, five more accused were arrested on Monday and sent to prison, taking to eight the total number of people arrested for the crime. A local court sent the accused to 14 days judicial custody. A senior Mirzapur police official that Varanasi …
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December 12, 2017 -
‘Tourists visiting Shimla should come prepared’
In wake of the approaching winters, Shimla district administration has sought help from the neighbouring states and Union Territory to issue advisory to tourist visiting Shimla to come prepared. In a written communique to all the Deputy Commissioner’s of Punjab Haryana and Chandigarh, Shimla Deputy Commissioner Rohan Chand Thakur has urged them to issue an …
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November 30, 2017 -
Indian tourists 6th in terms of spending in America: US official
Stating that the Indian visitors in the US tend to stay for longer periods and spend more during their stay compared to the US residents coming to India, a US official on Thursday said his government has taken a bouquet of initiatives to attract more Indian tourists. “India ranks 11th in US in terms of …
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November 23, 2017 -
Drone to keep watch on tourists at Corbett National Park
The wildlife tourism season began in Uttarakhand with the opening of the Corbett National Park and Rajaji Tiger Reserve on Wednesday. Wildlife lovers visit the two parks, especially to watch tiger. This year, the tourists visiting the Corbett National Park will be under the surveillance of drone. The park authorities were forced to impose monitoring system …
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November 15, 2017 -
The Indian rush to Israel
A record 34 per cent more Indian tourists visited Israel between January-October this year compared to the same period in 2016, an official said here on Tuesday. According to data released by the Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT), October 2017 alone witnessed a phenomenal 58 per cent growth of Indian arrivals to Israel compared to …
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November 14, 2017 -
47% increase in foreign tourist arrivals in 4 years
Foreign tourist arrival has increased by more than 47 per cent during the past four years, according to data from the Bureau of Immigration released by the Ministry of Tourism here on Monday. The foreign tourist arrival (FTA) number has increased from 58.35 lakh (January to October 2014) to 79.96 lakh during the same period this …
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November 13, 2017 -
Tourists attacked: Chinese embassy warns of security risks
The Chinese embassy in Paris has urged Chinese tourists to raise vigilance and take precautions following the mugging and attack on Chinese nationals, a media report said. France has been faced with grim public security recently and Paris region has reported a series of muggings and attacks against Chinese tourists and Chinese French, Xinhua news …
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November 5, 2017 -
Tread gently…
Should tourism be promoted in wildlife protected areas? This question is at the centre of an old debate between conservationists and tourism industry.While wildlife authorities, researchers and activists want the protected areas to be left inviolate, India’s rich natural and wildlife resources are a major source of attraction for tourists. Now, contrary to long-held belief, …
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November 2, 2017 -
Pan India tourism festival from Thursday to attract more tourists
In a bid to further boost the tourism industry, the Ministry of Tourism on Wednesday announced a festival spread across 30 states that will highlight and promote the unique culture, dance forms, handicrafts etc. of each state. The ‘Paryatan Parv’ will take place between 5 to 25 October at 30 iconic sites across India, once …
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October 4, 2017 -
Assam’s Kaziranga National Park opens for tourists
Assam Forest and Environment Minister Pramila Rani Brahma on Monday opened the Kaziranga National Park for the 2017-18 tourist season. Accompanied by Agriculture Minister Atul Bora, chairman of the Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC) Jayanta Malla Baruah and other dignitaries, Brahma cut the ceremonial red ribbon to officially declare the park open and said that …
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October 2, 2017 -
42 tourists rescued after cruise boat, casino vessel collide
Forty two tourists were rescued from a small cruise boat in the Mandovi river here late on Saturday, after it lost control and hit a nearby offshore casino vessel, police said. A spokesperson for Goa Police described the incident as “minor” and that no one was reported injured. “All 42 tourists were rescued by marine …
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September 23, 2017 -
India sees over 15 pc growth in foreign tourist arrivals
India has registered a growth of over 15 per cent in foreign tourist arrivals from January to July this year, with many opting for e-visa facility, the tourism ministry said in a statement. The highest number of tourists arrived from Bangladesh (20.12 per cent), followed by the US (16.26 per cent), the UK (10.88 per …
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August 17, 2017 -
‘India to generate 6.5 mn outbound tourists annually by 2020’
India is estimated to generate 6.5 million outbound luxury and MICE tourists annually by 2020, reinforcing the country's influence as a key source market for MICE and luxury travel, according to a new report. According to figures published ahead of the 5th Annual MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) India and Luxury Travel Congress (MILT), …
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June 28, 2017