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 …
A route being explored is Delhi-Kolkata wherein Agra, Varanasi, Khajuraho, Gaya could be covered Targeting high-end tourists by offering them an option that goes beyond the existing state-specific luxury trains like the Palace on Wheels in Rajasthan and the Golden Chariot in Karnataka, the Indian Railways has now decided to …
As directed by the High Court, the Tourism Department Thursday carried out an exercise to free the Candolim-Baga beach belt of unauthorised beach beds, umbrellas and other encroachments. It may be recalled that the High Court after taking suo-moto cognizance of a photo that appeared in Herald showing a crowded …
Construction of star hotels and any other tourism-related projects, taken up by entrepreneurs in 18 specific places in the State, will qualify for capital subsidy and soft loan facility. Enquiries reveal that the State Government has issued orders to attract entrepreneurs to invest in construction of star hotels or set …
The most outstanding feature of the River Ganga is that it offers uncommon environmental diversity, impressive scenery, and an outstanding adventurous and wilderness experience. All these attributes contribute towards wild land-based recreation. The objective of this article is to assess the environmental and socio-cultural impacts of camping and white-water rafting …
Luxury bus services in Santiniketan-Kolkata route, ~ a sight that had only been a dream earlier for the locals and Santiniketan-bound tourists, is now a reality. Thanks to Sriniketan Santiniketan Development Authority and the South Bengal State Transport Corporation for their initiatives, jumbo-size Starbuses now will carry passengers from Santiniketan …
The rapid growth of India's exports of commercial services during the period 2000-2006, from US $ 16 billion to US $ 72.8 billion, and of India's share in world exports from 1.1 per cent to 2.7 per cent provides ample evidence of India's international competitiveness in the services sector as …
This dossier is located within the context of increasing global discontent and community protest against interventions of International Financial Institutions (IFIs) in the developing world. It specifically presents a questioning and critique of their operations in tourism. As the nature and impacts of tourism cross boundaries and affects entire regions, …
Injustice continues to haunt the Narmada River Valley! The Narmada Valley projects comprise 30 large dams, 135 medium size dams, 3000 small dams and a minimum of 75,000 kms of canal networks to direct the waters. Despite twenty years of struggles and supreme sacrifices and regardless of the Narmada Water …
Even as the fate of the Himalayan Ski village hangs in the balance, the new regime is yet to take a decision on a number of mega tourism projects for which bids have come in from big industrial houses. During Congress rule some prime government properties were advertised with a …
Tourism has become a part of Bankura ever since other parts of the state came to know about places like Jhilimili, Mukutmonipur, Bishnupur. The district has been trying for the past few years to woo the tourists who would be interested in exploring the unique natural beauty of Bankura. Last …
S N Chary The central government should concentrate on increasing infrastructure facilities. India has been, of late, promoting tourism with the slogan Incredible India. With the changes in government policies, the number of foreign tourists have increased. Over 4 million foreigners visited India during the previous year, compared to 2.2 …
The Union Tourism Ministry has selected Gangtok among 16 cities to be developed under the Ministry's latest scheme of mega tourism projects for destination and circuit development in the country. Sikkim Tourism department officials said here today that the state capital was given the distinction of being the only city …
Shimla, February 11 : It seems the $300 million Himalayan Ski Village project in Himachal Pradesh is heading for some real trouble. A day after his visit to Manali, Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal said the project lacks transparency. "We will take into account all aspects, including its clearance from …
Tourism in the hill state is likely to get a major boost with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) agreeing to provide financial assistance up to Rs 400 crore for developing the necessary tourism infrastructure. Himachal Pradesh is one of the six states identified by the ADB after a year-long exercise …
Antarctica is the most unspoiled continent on Earth - and fast becoming a tourist hotspot. It has been 50 years since the first cruise ship visited with 200 passengers, but now 30,000 tourists go each year. Veteran polar researcher and zoologist Bernard Stonehouse has seen for himself how Antarctica has …
Judgement of the Punjab-Haryana High Court in the matter of Eros City Developers Private Ltd. vs State Of Haryana And Others dated 21/01/2008 regarding acquiring the land belonging to the petitioner (Eros City Developers Private Ltd.) in village Lakarpur, Tehsil and District Faridabad, for a public purpose, namely, for the …
