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 …
LUCKNOW: It is globally known for being the city where one of the seven wonders of the world, Taj is situated. But what has Agra to do with Aaloo (Potato)? A lot, according to a study conducted by the marketing department of Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow (IIM-L). The tuber, …
Green hotels, an emerging concept in tourism and hospitality industry, may have a higher installation cost but in the long term they bring down operating costs to a great extent. This view was expressed by Prof Russell Arthur Smith from Singapore in his keynote address at the inaugural session of …
Having angered Kullu's gods once, its proposed ski village is turning to religion THE HIMALAYAN SKI VILLAGE PROJECT ? $300-miliion mountain resort and ski village, over 133 acres in Kulu Valley ? Said to be country's largest FDI-promoted tourism project ? Plans 130 chalets, 485-suite condo, several luxury hotels and …
KOCHI: Cochlear Implantation, a boon for persons with hearing loss, is the latest treatment that brings patients from abroad to city hospitals. Giving a boost to the already flourishing medical tourism sector, specialist ENT treatment is much in demand among overseas patients. The latest to arrive in Kochi for ENT …
Untapped potential HUGH & COLLEEN GANTZER Rural tourism is intended to energise local skills, economy and grassroots development. Judging by Pranpur in Madhya Pradesh, it seems to be working well, in parts. Leaving aside the many shortfalls in the accommodation, we found much in Pranpur that would provide fascinating experiential …
- Rs 2.65cr for wayside amenities, project to kick off after elections Tourist special Ranchi, April 3: Tourists in Jharkhand can look forward to a relaxing visit. The state tourism department, in collaboration with private partners, has decided to set up hotels, wayside facilities and other amenities at 28 spots. …
ANGUL: The eco-tourism introduced at Satkosia forest region has yielded a record income of Rs 5.88 lakh in the current year. The nature camps at Tikarpara, a prominent tourist centre, was opened to tourists from November 7 to March 30 this year. It attracted about 50,000 tourists both from the …
Tourist inflow to Sikkim has soared by 60 per cent in the first two months of this year, with 60,925 visitors visiting the State. The Himalayan State, famous for its pristine natural landscape such as snow-capped mountains and lakes, received 27,834 and 33,091 tourists in January and February 2009 respectively …
Siliguri, March 30: The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) has accepted a proposal from an NGO working in the tourism sector to conserve the century-old Siliguri Town Station, which is part of the heritage buildings serving the toy train. In a letter to the mayor of Siliguri Municipal Corporation Nurul Islam, …
C. Jaishankar Eyesore: Flies feeding on waste in front of an eatery near the Sri Ramanathaswamy temple in Rameswaram. RAMANATHAPURAM: The fly menace, which has reached an unprecedented level, has caused a negative impact on arrival of tourists at Rameswaram, one of the major pilgrim centres in the State. Thousands …
Maharashtra plans industries in its tourist spots The Maharashtra government has invited companies to set up industries in a district, which it declared eco-sensitive 12 years ago. On January 2, the government passed a resolution allowing thermal power plants, renewable energy projects, mining and stone crushers in the coastal district …
R Haldorai |ENS Coimbatore FOR the first time in the Queen of Hills, Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) is likely to introduce bicycle riding at Ooty Boat House (Ooty Lake) to attract more tourists this summer. Arrangements for buying modern bicycles by the TTDC have been made following an …
Ranchi, March 7: As part of its social responsibility, the Federation of Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FJCCI) will adopt Pithoria village and develop it as a possible tourist spot. FJCCI president Anchal Kinger said:
In a bid to place Sri Lanka as one of the most sought-after holiday destinations in South Asia, Sri Lanka Tourism has launched a new tourism development project consisting of 14 unspoilt islands known as Kalpitiya located 150 kilometres north of Colombo. The Kalpitiya Integrated Development Project (KITDP) will select …
JAIPUR: The Braj Foundation, which successfully campaigned in the past for a ban on mining operations in the tehsils of Deeg and Kaman in Bharatpur district of Rajasthan, has called for a comprehensive tourism master plan for the region to ensure a holistic development of this religiously and culturally significant …
