UNDP to develop Rajasansi
Rajansasi village 11 km from Amritsar, known for handmade carpets has been chosen for a project promoting rural tourism. The Rs 70 lakh project is being sponsored jointly by the United Nations
Rajansasi village 11 km from Amritsar, known for handmade carpets has been chosen for a project promoting rural tourism. The Rs 70 lakh project is being sponsored jointly by the United Nations
There is good news for the residents of Nauroji Nagar. India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) is beginning work next month to cover the Nauroji Nagar nullah and landscape it. Based on a
Seychelles scrapped plans to build a luxury hotel on the world's largest raised coral atoll, Aldabra, bringing relief to environmentalists concerned about the impact of tourism on the atoll's
Kenyans living in areas dotted with the country's world famous wildlife said Thursday they wanted a larger share of tourism revenue and higher compensation for deaths and destruction of their
Seychelles scrapped plans to build a luxury hotel on the world's largest raised coral atoll, Aldabra, bringing relief to environmentalists concerned about the impact of tourism on the atol's
Mumbai, July 30 BMC officials present plan to corporators, expect glass-encased restaurant to be ideal revenue earner Once the city's only zoo gets a makeover, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) wants to present Mumbaiites
Nature has given abundant scope for development of tourism in the newly created Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). Situated in the foothills of Bhutan, the BTAD region offers a scenic beauty with
The Shimoga-based Indian Institute for Adventure Application will be offering diploma and certificate course in eco-tourism. The programmes is targted at SSLC candidates and attempts to hone their
The glistening waters and sandy beaches of the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area have drawn millions of tourists over the years. But the lake also collected wastes dumped into the Columbia River
A solar plant will be set up near the Taj Mahal to provide uninterrupted power supply to the heritage monument and areas around it. A proposal to this effect has been approved by the district authorities
On the event of the forthcoming Commonwealth Games, The Times of India has released the Times City Guide on Delhi in association with Delhi Tourism. The book, developed as a ready reckoner for all the delegates and visitors in general due to arrive during the games, will serve as a window to the culture and lifestyle of Delhi and its populace.
The tiger needs more space, the lion a second home. And the government is confused The tourist is invading the tiger's home, taking away his privacy. The lion's quarters are cramped, it could do with
Asia’s biggest man-made 'Jungle Safari' will come up in a sprawling 200 acres of land in Chhattisgarh ‘Naya Raipur’ the high-tech city that will replace Raipur as state’s capital from November 1. Chief Minister Raman Singh on Friday performed laid the foundation stone for the project to be implemented in Khandwa village of the Naya Raipur. The project that would come up with an estimated cost of Rs 230 crore is stipulated to be completed within two years.
If an interesting feasibility study gets general approval, we could have a cross-sectoral institutional mechanism for conservation of coastal and marine biodiversity. It seeks to strike a balance between
KOCHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered to stop the functioning of the controversial Mangrove Theme Park at Pappinissery. The court ordered to stop all construction and commercial activities in the park run by the Pappinissery Eco Tourism Society.
Himanshu Kaushik | TNN Ahmedabad: Impressed with the tourist influx after the Big B shoot in Gir, the state tourism department has proposed to the forest department to keep a part of the forest open throughout the year and increase the number of permits issued to visitors. The forest closes mid-June till October during the mating season of the beasts.
Garbage and untreated sewage threaten the beauty of small island nations that rely on tourism, environmental officials said. Rising sea levels, over-fishing and water shortages already trouble the
<br />The Commonwealth Games may be little more than a month away, but the Ministry for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) is still negotiating with the Organising Committee on showcasing the heritage and culture of the North Eastern Region (NER).<br />
The objective of this article is to assess the socio-cultural impacts of camping on the river beach and the white-water rafting development on the river Ganga in Uttarakhand. This paper largely relies on primary survey and secondary data collected from different government departments.
though not in the near future, the Jarawa tribe in the Andaman and Nicobar islands may be in for some respite. Officials are planning to stop use of the first stretch of the Andaman Trunk Road (atr) that connects south Andaman with the north and middle Andaman islands while passing through the Jarawa Tribal Reserve. The Union territory