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US pollution case tests international law
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
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Taj Mahal to get continuous power supply from solar plant
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
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House grouse
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
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Chhattisgarh to have biggest 'Jungle Safari'
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.
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New initiative to conserve mangroves
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
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Sonia invokes Rajivs dream as Rohtang Tunnel work begins
Ashwani Sharma , SOLANG NULLAH UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Monday laid the foundation stone for the long awaited Rohtang Tunnel project and reiterated the present regime
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Tourists welcome at forest rest houses
Finding a place to stay in the remote and far-flung areas would no longer be a problem, especially for trekkers and wildlife lovers, as accommodation will be made available in 400 forest rest houses t
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No Safari at Bannerghatta after midnight
The Forest Department on Monday submitted before the High Court that the proposed night safari at Bannerghatta will not be allowed beyond midnight. According to the master plan approved by the Central Zoo Authority, the visiting hours for the proposed Night Safari is between 6 pm and 11 pm on weekdays depending on season and while in weekends it will be allowed up to 12 midnight.
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Public purpose: how the tourist destination of tomorrow continues to dispossess the adivasis of Narmada today
Injustice continues to haunt the Narmada River Valley! The Narmada Valley projects comprise 30 large dams, 135 medium size dams, 3000 small dams and a minimum of 75,000 kms of canal networks to direct the waters.
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Less tourists but cash register ringing in Rajaji National Park
Though the number of tourists visiting the Rajaji National Park (RNP) was less this year compared to the previous year, the revenue was more than that in the previous year. RNP director SS Rasaily said this while addressing mediapersons on the day of closure of the park gates for the monsoon season.
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Only auction for natural resources? SC to rule today
New Delhi: The Supreme Court will give its opinion on Thursday on the presidential reference questioning the universal applicability of its order in the 2G case mandating that all natural resources be
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U.P. Govt. green signal for Agra-Lucknow expressway
Will cut travel time to three hours from the present seven The Samajwadi Party government’s first major road project — the 270-kilometre Agra-Lucknow Greenfield Expressway — will be built through the PPP (public-private participation) mode. The green signal for the ambitious project was given at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday.
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Jaipur searches for Dravavati river
Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan, is a major tourist attraction not only for foreign tourists “doing” the Golden Triangle circuit of Agra, Delhi and Jaipur but also domestic tourists who visit in
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High Court adjourns night safari case
The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday adjourned the matter related to the proposed night safari at Bannerghatta Biological Park to June 15. Deepak, a City-based advocate has filed a petition seeking directions to the government to withdraw the Cabinet decision on night safari.
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Biodiversity conservation key to development
Conservation of biodiversity is crucial to the sustainability of sectors such as energy, agriculture, forestry, fisheries, wildlife, industry, health, tourism, commerce, irrigation and power. This
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First-ever eco-tourism policy released
25 destinations have been identified across the State for this purpose The mission is to conduct activities such as climbing, forest visits, boating, herbal tourism and trekking
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Illegal stone quarries flourishing in Basistha area
GUWAHATI: Taking advantage of the long pending inter-State border dispute and the negligence of the Assam government, illegal stone quarries are flourishing along the Assam-Meghalaya border adjacent to Basistha temple, a famous tourism site in Guwahati city. The Baisistha temple is located around 7-km away from Dispur. Over the last few years, many small to big stone quarries were set up in the Kalachanda area, a ‘disputed stretch’ of the Assam-Meghalaya border. Kalachanda is around 2-km away from the Basistha temple.
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Policy decision on beach cleanliness given more time
The Bombay High Court has granted additional time to government authorities to ensure implementation of the policy decision taken by government for appropriate cleanliness in the city and more particularly on the beaches of Goa. The collectors of both the districts and the director tourism as also the director of municipal administration have been asked to file detailed affidavits by March 5, 2008.
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Coal Ministry dithers on action against SKS Ispat
Sudhir Kant Sahay is honorary executive director of the company Even as the Coal Ministry on Monday decided to cancel the allocation of the Gourangdih ABC block in West Bengal, owned by Sajjan Jindal’s JSW Steel Ltd. and Himachal EMTA, it delayed action against SKS Ispat, linked to Sudhir Kant Sahay, brother of Union Tourism Minister Subodh Kant Sahay, leading to speculation about political pressure on the issue.