Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News Item titled "2 killed in blast at illegal cracker unit in Thanjavur appearing in The Hindu dated 19.05.2025". The application is registered suo-motu on the basis of the news item titled 2 killed in blast at illegal cracker unit …
If the environmental footprint made by the world tourism industry was compared to the footprint of a country, tourism would be the fifth biggest polluter worldwide, a report into the industry has found. Analysis of 1047 global industry properties over seven years found proven financial returns on investment for those …
The cabinet today approved the much-awaited Jharkhand Food Processing Policy-2015 and Jharkhand Industrial Park Policy-2015 to provide an impetus to the state's growth. The cabinet also approved the Jharkhand Film Shooting Regulation-2015, a move aimed at improving revenue earnings and promoting the state as a favoured destination among filmmakers. The …
The Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry will set up a system designating certain roads as recommended cycling routes to help spur development of the bicycle tourism industry. Certified roads will get subsidies for improvements such as additional signposts, bicycle parking lots and toilets, ministry officials said Monday. The system …
SHIMLA: In the affidavit to be filed before the National Green Tribunal (NGT), Himachal Pradesh government has stated that while submitting the vital report based on which the tribunal ordered ban on commercial activity at Rohtang pass, its deputy registrar Sheetal Sharma failed to appreciate the ground situation in right …
SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC), on Monday, expressed its concern on complete ban on commercial activities at Rohtang Pass and its surrounding areas imposed by National Green Tribunal (NGT), and requested chief minister Virbhadra Singh to take steps to find early solution on the issue to sustain tourism activities …
Agra: After a gap of 17 years, the UP tourism department has set about drafting a new tourism policy. The department has proposed the development of 13 heritage walks in Agra, Lucknow, Varanasi and Mathura. There is also a 10-year plan in place for the development of tourism-related projects. Tourism …
The tourism policy of the State aims at making Jharkhand as one of the most preferred destination for tourists, both inside and outside of the country and to ensure accelerated development of tourism related infrastructure, increasing employment opportunities, augmenting the resources of the State as also showcasing the rich cultural …
Jumhooree Party leader and Maamigili constituency MP Gasim Ibrahim has called the authorities to use the green tax which will be commenced from November of next year for different environmental causes. He made this remark speaking at the budget committees meeting held yesterday at the Peoples’ Majlis Gasim Ibrahim said …
The national green tribunal (NGT) has directed Goa coastal zone management authority (GCZMA) to file an affidavit in reply and furnish the inspection report related to the construction of steps and some structures on Vagator beach by August 28. The matter pertains to the application filed by Chapora villagers Girish …
An Environmental Information System (EIS) for the tourism industry will be developed that will maintain data on carbon emissions, energy use and waste. This is a part of the low carbon tourism project initiated by the Association of Bhutanese Tour Operators (ABTO), with financial support from the European Union ‘switch …
Review website TripAdvisor has today (29 July) launched a new online programme that will help travellers around the world plan greener trips by choosing European hotels and B&Bs; based on their environmental credentials. The TripAdvisor GreenLeaders programme has awarded more than 6,000 qualifying accommodation businesses a 'GreenLeader' status based on …
The State Government is all set to revise its Industrial Policy Resolution (IPR) 2007 and is contemplating to put in place a more comprehensive IPR 2014 with provision of incentive packages for the upcoming industries. A draft committee formed for the purpose under the aegis of industry department recently met …
Local residents feel the Tribunal order will spell doom for the tourism industry With no provision to run the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) or electric buses and taxis, the Manali Hoteliers’ Association (MHA) and the Manali Paryavaran and Vikas Mandal (MPVM) have requested National Green Tribunal (NGT) chairman Swatantra Kumar …
The Karnataka Tourism Policy 2014-19 aims to position Karnataka as a visible global brand in tourism for visitors as well as investors by encouraging development of relevant infrastructure through partnerships between private sector, government and the community. Strategic intervention areas have been identified with a view to support local entrepreneurship …
Thiruvananthapuram : In an apparent bid to protect the tourism industry, 20 legislators and five bishops, including a Catholic cardinal, have sent a petition to the Chief Minister stating that the state government should not report coastal regulation zone violations to the Supreme Court. While six of the legislators are …
The disease, like SARS which had its origin in south-east Asia some years ago, has already claimed close to 90 lives. The Indian travel industry is still in denial on the impact that Middle-Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) could have on tourism. The disease, like SARS which had its origin in …
The devastation caused by torrential rains that lashed Uttarakhand earlier this month is expected to cause a loss of Rs 12,000 crore to the state's tourism industry in the current fiscal, says a PHDCCI survey. “Uttarakhand was expected to generate Rs 25,000 crore from tourism in 2013-14. Although Rs 5,000-6,000 …
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today ordered the formulation of a comprehensive tourism-development policy which would govern and guide the growth of tourism in the region. The Chief Minister ordered the formulation of the policy while chairing a meeting of the State Tourism Advisory Committee here. Omar said the comprehensive policy …
Kashmir valley to be promoted as golfing destination The J&K; Tourism Development Corporation (JKTDC) has inked a pact with Sharjah National Travel and Tourist Agency (SNTTA) — the UAE’s largest travel and tourist management company. By doing so, the state government intends to promote Kashmir as a golfing and pilgrim …
Aitken Spence Travels Ltd (ASTL), Sri Lanka’s largest inbound tourism operator, was awarded the ‘Carbon Neutral’ Certificate at a formal ceremony held at the Central Environmental Authority last week. Nalin Jayasundera, Managing Director of Aitken Spence Travels was presented with the certificates issued by the Ministry of Environment and Renewable …
