Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Subhas Datta Vs State of West Bengal & Others dated 10/04/2024. The present Original Application has been filed by the Applicant appearing in person stating that in the tourist township of Darjeeling there is the ‘Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary’ popularly known …
The Asia-Pacific Trade and Investment Report (APTIR) is a recurrent publication prepared by the Trade and Investment Division of the United Nations, Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. It provides information on and independent analyses of trends and developments in: intra- and inter-regional trade in goods and …
The Colombian authorities decided to temporarily close Tayrona National Nature Park, one of its most popular tourist destinations in the northern Caribbean region, in response to an indigenous community petition to protect nature. The tourists ban takes effect on Nov. 1 and lasts one month. The closure came after the …
Beijing and neighboring Hebei Province will combine land to develop a national park stretching dozens of miles in northern China, the local government said over the weekend. Baoding, a city in Hebei province southwest of Beijing, will join hands with Beijing's Fangshan district to turn the region's rivers, forests and …
SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh high court on Monday directed the HC appointed committee to submit its report on Shimla airport within one week. The high court had formed the committee to suggest and take steps to make Shimla airport operational as early as possible. The matter will be listed on October …
Wildlife poaching in Africa has become an issue of major concern with increasing numbers of animals being hunted and killed, even in wildlife conservation areas. Various animals, such as elephants and rhinos are being hunted and killed for their ivory mostly. According to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) reports, …
AHMEDABAD: After the Gujarat high court ordered the closure of illegal resorts and hotels around Gir sanctuary, the state tourism department had legalized them under its home stay policy. But the department has now said that such permission to illegal resorts is 'not within the ambit of its home stay …
Despite the immense potential, Jharkhand has lagged behind in the tourism scenario. But within one year, the mineral capital of the nation will emerge as the go-to place for tourists from India and abroad. To this end, State Tourism Department released its ‘Jharkhand Tourism Policy-2015’ on Sunday. This new tourism …
Ranchi: The state government on Tuesday cleared the decks for bringing out its new eco-tourism policy.The state cabinet, led by chief minister Raghubar Das, approved the draft new policy that aims to develop eco-tourism in specific pockets, like national parks, sanctuaries and forests. "The policy will prepare framework for promoting …
The state government has urged the Centre to relax Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms to develop beach tourism in the state. “Due to CRZ guidelines, no activity can be taken up 200 metres from the high tide at sea. We have sought a relaxation of the distance to about 50-80 …
While the State Government claims to be working on conservation of environment, planned development and boosting tourism in Uttarakhand, the number of slum settlements across the State present a picture that contradicts official claims with more than 500 slums being listed across the State. While Mussoorie is touted as the …
UNESCO-listed Lake Baikal contains 20 percent of world's total freshwater reserves The world's biggest freshwater lake located in Russia's Siberia is in danger by the growing number of tourists as illegal camping sites cause severe pollution. According to Russian environmental officials, both tourists as well as hotel and boat owners …
In this town of 403 residents 83 miles above the Arctic Circle, beaches are disappearing, ice is melting, temperatures are rising, and the barrier reef Kivalina calls home gets smaller and smaller with every storm. There is no space left to build homes for the living. The dead are now …
Hukuntsi — Of Botswana's over 600 species of birds, about 30 face extinction due to poisoning. The director of BirdLife Botswana, Dr Kabelo Senyatso made the revelation at an inception workshop for a project funded by the European Union Non State Actors (EUNSA) and the government in Hukuntsi on recently. …
SRINAGAR: The Government of Jammu & Kashmir has launched a beautification and cleaning drive of the Dal Lake shoreline to attract tourists to Kashmir valley. The primary aim of the beautification and cleaning drive is to attract more tourists to the Kashmir valley and to give a substantial business boost …
The Chief Secretary, the Puri DFO, the Idco and the OTDC have sought more times to submit a detailed report at the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on stopping of construction and tree felling in Puri for the Shamuka project. The officials on August 21 submitted their affidavits before the NGT …
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Union Territory of Lakshadweep & Others Vs Seashells Beach Resort & Others dated 19/08/2015 regarding violation of CRZ norms. Related Supreme Court Order of 2012
Project will encourage tourism infrastructure, he says; Will generate employment for up to 450 people In a major submission on the Floor of the House on Thursday, Industries Minister Mahadev Naik said that the proposed Rs 700 crore marina projects at Nauxi and Sancoale will not damage the environment and …
The tourism industry in southern European countries like Spain and Italy could be under threat due to climate change, an EU report has warned. In a study, entitled 'Time is of the essence: adaptation of tourism demand to climate change in Europe', it has been found that changing climate conditions …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi) in the matter of Court on its own Motion Vs. State of Himachal Pradesh & Ors. And Abhimanyu Rathor Vs. State of H.P. & Ors. dated 13/08/2015. The Counsel appearing for the State has informed that trial of CNG Buses …
Aiming to attract investments of over `1 lakh crore and creating four lakh jobs in the State, the Haryana Government on Tuesday rolled out its much-awaited industrial policy —“Enterprises Promotion Policy 2015”. To attract new investments, the State Government has announced fiscal incentives including VAT refund, stamp duty refund, interest …
