Show cause notice to DG tourism over pollution
Jammu and Kashmir State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) has issued show cause notice to Director General of tourism (DGT) for failing to stop environmental vandalism by commercial establishments at
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Climate Change Action Plan may be approved today
Bangladesh Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan 2009 is likely to be approved today by the Ministry of Planning. The action plan will be placed before the cabinet meeting as soon as possible for consideration following its approval, sources said.
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Eco-friendly camps from Leisure Hotels
Leisure Hotels, a major player in Uttaranchal's tourism sector, has launched eco-friendly luxury tented accommodation for visitors visiting the holy shrines at Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and
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World’s largest shark sanctuary created
The Marshall Islands in the Pacific Ocean is to ban shark fishing and trade in shark products throughout its waters, creating a sanctuary roughly eight times the size of the UK. The Marshall Islands archipelago
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Renewable energy park by May 2010
The Rs 2.25 crore Renewable Energy Education Park will finally become a reality by May 2010. Rechristened as the Rajiv Gandhi Renewable Energy Education Park (RGREEP), the project is expected to give a boost to students as well as tourism in the state.
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Statistical yearbook for Asia and the Pacific 2011
This yearbook presents current trends and emerging topics in Asia and the Pacific, grouped around the themes of people, the environment, the economy and connectivity. It provides the international and
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Corbett battles commercialization to protect its tigers
Neha Sinha Corbett, August 8: Tourism and its ensuing commercialisation are gradually emerging as big threats to the Corbett Tiger Reserve. Around 40 resorts have come up in the tiger corridor leading up to the reserve and just last month, a tiger was hit on this corridor by a tourist vehicle. There are three other resorts on the banks of the Ramganga and similar resorts can also be spotted on the banks of the Kosi that borders the reserve. At Marchula, agricultural land in between the reserve has been converted into private resorts on both sides of the Ramganga.
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Goa completes land use plans for entire State
After long deliberations on the Regional Plan (RP) for four coastal talukas in Goa, the State Government has finally completed the process of land use plans pertaining to the entire State. The land
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Ladakh Council evolves new vision for Leh
Though defence and tourism have significantly contributed to the economic development of Ladakh, alien lifestyles and social mores are fast threatening the traditional socio-cultural edifice.
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Better investment opportunities in MP due to good governance and resource abundance
Beijing: Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that better investment opportunities are available in Madhya Pradesh due to good governance and abundance of resources. Madhya Pradesh is progressing
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Order of the National Green Tribunal on Metro Rail Project of the Kolkata Metro Rail Private Limited, 29/10/2013
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Suvra Roy Chowdhury & Ors. V/s State of West Bengal & Ors dated 29/10/2013 on Metro Rail Project of the Kolkata Metro Rail Private Limited and lake
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Nod for six-lane National Highway
The Union Cabinet's Committee on infrastructure on Thursday gave its approval for Rs.6013.70-crore six-laning of the Kishangarh-Udaipur-Ahmedabad section of the National Highway. Of the total cost, Rs.626.40 crore will be spent on land acquisition, rehabilitation and reconstruction purposes.
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Eco-tourism: 25 tribal women to be recruited as guides in Kanha
In an attempt to make tribal women self-reliant, the Madhya Pradesh Government has decided to recruit 25 tribal women as professional guides after training them to guide tourists visiting Kanha National
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Judgement of the National Green Tribunal regarding unregulated licensing of the river rafting camps operating in river Ganga, 10/12/2015
<p>Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Social Action For Forest And Environment (SAFE) Vs Union of India & Others dated 10/12/2015 regarding haphazard and unregulated licensing
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Departments fight while lake shrinks
Surinsar, July 16 The ambitious plans of developing Surinsar Lake has not only run into rough weather but also the fresh water body has been shrinking alarmingly, thanks to a standoff between the Tourism and the Wildlife Department. After the directorate of tourism had spent Rs 1 crore in the past one year, the Wildlife Department has restricted the former from undertaking further developmental works. Consequently, the fresh water lake continues to shrink and its aquatic life faces threat of extinction.
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Asias Jarawa tribesmen under threat as tourism comes calling
For centuries the Jarawa tribe were notorious for using bows and arrows to kill any intruder into their jungle home, deep in the interior of a tropical island. Now, however, their days as feared warriors are over and the Jarawa - until recently one of Asia
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Letter from Maharashtra Pollution Control Board to the Secretary, MOEF on Lavasa
<p>Letter from Maharashtra Pollution Control Board to the Secretary, MOEF on the environmental clearance for a tourism project/hill station in Mulshi and Velhe Talukas of Pune District, Maharashtra dated July 15 2005.</p>
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Year of the disappearing ape
<p>The aims of the UN's initiative to protect the last gorillas are laudable – but they are a distraction from the pressing need for anti-poaching measures. (Editorial)</p>
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Tree houses to boost eco tourism
As part of the intent to develop eco-tourism, Tripura Forest Department have made houses atop trees in Sipahijala Sanctuary for tourists who wish to enjoy nature literally sitting in its lap. The
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Bhalla launches Rs 13 lakh development projects
Minister for Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation Raman Bhalla today said Government is committed to provide all basic amenities to the residents of the Bahu Fort like better lanes and drains, adequate drinking water facilities, un-interrupted power supply, education, healthcare and road connectivity.