Kerala backwater tourism scene under study
In a bid to preserve the State's ecosystems and to sustain its tourism potential, Kerala's Tourism Department has commissioned a study on the development of its ecologically fragile backwaters. The
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Jagmohan promises eco boost
Union tourism and culture minister Mr Jagmohan's visit to the Uttaranchal has ended with more promises. The minister has said the state would be developed as a centre for tourism, archeology and
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Jharkhand Naxals scaring away tourists
The steadily growing grip of Naxalities in the newly formed State of Jharkhand is being felt by the tourism sector, which has vast potential to attract tourists. The tourism sector of the State has
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Novel plan to promote eco-tourism in Changthang
International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has proposed a novel plan to promote tourism in Changthang in the name of Eco-tourism, which has the Government of India's advocacy
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Kerala introduces eco-certification for tourism sector
The Kerala Tourism Department has introduced an eco-certification scheme as part of its efforts to promote eco-friendly tourism in a big way in the State. The scheme, styled "Eco-Kerala", attempts to
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Eco-tourism in Majuli to bloom
In a bid to develop the infrastructure for eco-tourism in Majuli, the Assam Tourism Department has arranged for the visit of one of the famous architects of Delhi, Mr Pradeep Srivastav who is also
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ZAMBIA
Poaching has become very common in Zambia's largest national park due to a severe shortage of supervising officers. The Kafue National Park has less than 500 officials. Enviro nmentalists say that at
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Paradise lost
The Kerala government is all set to 'develop' Bekal, near Kasargod, into Asia's largest tourist resort. But the locals are far from enthusiastic about it. Resentment against the Rs 1,000- crore
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Sri Lanka State of Environment Report: The Monthly Overview, November, 2013
The Sri Lankan government will commence a program to promote indigenous seed varieties among farmers from November 18. Read more in this November 2013 edition of the Monthly Sri Lanka State of the Environment Report published by the South Asia Environment Portal. Read and Share.
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Development doom
In yet another quest for development, which may spell doom for 25 villages, the Madhya Pradesh government has mooted a high-flying plan for Tawanagar - casino, water sports - you name it. There
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Damn it!
The Mekong river flowing through six South-East Asian countries is to be arrested by the planned construction of nearly 76 dams. The Mekong Watch Network (MWN) a coalition of NGOs,
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MOBILE BAN
The Delhi high court has directed the Union government to ensure strict compliance of a ban on use of cellular mobile phones in aircraft. "The authorities must ensure that there is no use of mobile
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Living on the edge
Protected areas attract human settlements? globally, creating protected areas (pas) has been a preferred method of biodiversity conservation. Such areas with their mandate of providing refuge to wildlife are usually assumed to have negative impact on local communities since their access to natural resources is restricted. But a study from the University of California, Berkeley, shows that
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<font face=arial size=3 color=#CE181E><b>•</b></font> A report found that 12 months after a ban on smoking in bars in New Zealand, there were no downturn in bar sales, tourism or employment, contrary to predictions of serious economic consequences to the hospital industry following the ban.<br>
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High hopes
West African countries sign elephant conservation pact
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Campaign against cruelty
the World's largest animal rights organisation, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (peta), has warned that it would launch "a poten tially devastating campaign against Indian
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Three avenues, one goal
The focus is on development of hydropower, industries and food production: how sustainably can the targets be achieved?
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Making a beginning
Community management of natural resources is still in the nascent stage
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No airing secrets
Scared of losing tourists due to the haze, the Malaysian government makes air quality levels an official secret
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Death Tourism
A controversial Swiss clinic, which has helped nearly 40 British people commit suicide, is to open an office in the uk because of growing demand, The Independent revealed. Zurich-based Dignitas