Shankar Bennur MYSORE: All 30 districts in Karnataka, including the recently-formed Ramanagaram and Yadgir, will soon have their own tourism master plans. This is expected to attract tourists to little known places with potential and thus improve the prospects of Karnataka becoming one of India's leading tourism destinations.
Following the launch of the Integrated Development of Tourism Circuit by the Union Tourism Ministry, where the North-East has been selected as an eco-tourism circuit, the Assam Government has
<p>Order of the High Court of Uttarakhand (Writ Petition (PIL) No. 93 of 2022) in the matter of Jitender Yadav Vs Union of India & Others.</p> <p>The matter related to steps taken to clear the solid
George Schaller, wildlife biologist, is also a conservationist. He has not only studied prominent species such as tigers, gorillas, jaguars and pandas but is also credited with having rediscovered two
<br /><br />KOCHI: The Ernakulam district is set to become the country's first tobacco-free tourism destination with the action plan, towards achieving the feat, on the anvil. The plan aims at making public places in the district totally free of tobacco by June 2011.<br />
Bhubaneswar: With a view to attracting more tourists to the state, the Odisha government on Thursday decided to create basic amenities and other infrastructure like road communication and accommodation
In a major step to end commercialisation of wildlife tourism, the State Forest Department has banned the movement of private vehicles in the Bandipur tiger reserve with effect from September 1.
Kashmir’s scenic beauty has always drawn tourists in hordes. Now a visit to the Valley could also calm your mood through a variety of aromas if the mission of a group of local scientists is successful.
Jaipur: To promote Jhalana Forests as an eco-tourism park, the forest department has proposed a 30km safari route. “There is a proposal for eco-tourism at Jhalana that would encompass trekking, overnight camping, bird watching and nature camps for tourists as well as students. It is estimated to cost Rs158 lakh. The 30-km safari route, likely to cost Rs 20 lakh, would pass through Neem Gatta, Sikarodhi, Watch Tower, Chitalbada, Lalakund, Kali Mata Temple, shooting range and finally to Jhalana Park-II.
Whereas, the National Tiger Conservation Authority under clause (c) of sub-section (I) of Section 38-0 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 has the power to lay down normative standards for tourism
NEW DELHI: The upcoming Commonwealth Games will not boost the country's tourism industry but will instead have an adverse impact on the sector, claims a report released in the Capital on Tuesday.
The colourful butterflies fluttering through Zanzibar's Jozani forest are beautiful to look at, but for farmers and charcoal producers in the region, they mean something more: a paycheck. In an effort
The bordering district of Yamunanagar got the ambitious Saraswati Revival Project in 2015. With the completion of the project, the district will come on the international map in terms of tourism. The
Switzerland has experienced its warmest December since the country that founded winter tourism began keeping records 150 years ago. Clear skies and dry ground have seen the Alpine nation end the year
Sri Lanka has drawn up a plan to educate the tourist to the island on biodiversity in the county's national parks. The plan has been drawn-up jointly by the Ministry of Environment and the Wildlife
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Centre for Environment Protection Vs State of West Bengal & Others dated 09/12/2019 regarding Chalfilh Tourist Destination Project, Phase I
NEW DELHI: While thousands have suffered the fury of floods in Uttarakhand, experts say worse tragedies may strike the region unless the rampant violation of the Himalayan state's sensitive ecology is
Hanford Nuclear Reservation, country’s newest national park and home to the world’s first full-sized nuclear reactor, prepares for expanded crowds Thousands of people are expected next year to tour
Europe's oldest lake is under threat from Mediterranean style-resorts and man-made sandy beaches, marine biologists have warned. Known as Europe’s Galapagos, Lake Ohrid in Macedonia is a Unesco Word
By Lamphrang Nongspung SOHRA: Sohra or Cherrapunjee is likely to witness a multiplied number of tourists in the coming years with a plan to promote the concept of eco-tourism in the "wettest place on earth." Chief Minister Dr Mukul Sangma on Saturday announced the plan to further boost tourism in Sohra by promoting various destinations as eco-tourism spots.
