Chennai, July 25 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Public Works Department (PWD) is preparing an ambitious plan to restore, preserve and commercially utilise hundreds of heritage buildings across the State in an effort to safeguard their architectural legacy while ensuring their long-term maintenance through sustainable revenue generation.According to officials, Tamil Nadu has 264 heritage structures under the control of the Public Works Department. These buildings date back to the reigns of various dynasti…
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Bengaluru, July 19 (IANS) The Karnataka government has made registration mandatory for all homestays operating in the state, with more than 500 homestay owners having already applied under the newly introduced Karnataka Homestay Registration Guidelines-2025. Tourism Department Commissioner V. Ram Prasath Manohar stated on Sunday that all eligible homestay operators who are yet to register must complete the process without delay through the Department of Tourism.Tourism and Energy Minister K.J. G…
Gandhinagar, June 30 (IANS) Gujarat government, under the stewardship of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, is placing special emphasis on enhancing eco-tourism, marine tourism, and also island development in the state. The government has allocated about ₹20 crore to develop the state’s coastal areas and natural assets into global tourism hubs.Gujarat, with a coastline stretching nearly 1,600 kilometres from Kutch to Valsad, holds immense potential for marine tourism. The state government has tak…
Chennai, June 20 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has ordered a fresh reshuffle of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers, including the district collectors of Madurai and Sivaganga, continuing a series of administrative changes undertaken since the TVK-led government headed by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay assumed office last month. The latest transfers come amid the government’s efforts to streamline administration and place key officials in positions considered crucial for implementi…
Bengaluru, June 9 (IANS) The Karnataka Police will submit the investigation report to the High Court on Tuesday in connection with the sensational case of sexual assault of an American tourist by a staff member from Jharkhand at a homestay in Madikeri.A bench headed by Justice M. Nagaprasanna issued directions in this regard to the government. The direction was issued while hearing a petition filed by the accused homestay owner, Palekanda Ponnappa alias Vishal, seeking an interim stay on the inv…
Bhubaneswar, June 8 (IANS) The Odisha Cabinet on Monday approved 10 major proposals of five departments, including the Tourism Department’s new “Land Bank for Hospitality Infrastructure” scheme aimed at creating a strong foundation for tourism-led economic growth and attracting large-scale investments in the hospitality sector across the state.The decisions were taken at a State Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar.Among the key dec…
Shillong, June 5 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday called for a more citizen-centric approach to governance, asserting that the true measure of development lies not in the inauguration of projects but in the positive impact they create in people’s lives. Addressing a World Environment Day (WED) programme at Mawrah village in East Khasi Hills district, Sangma said government programmes should focus on recognising citizens and communities rather than felicitating public …
Jaipur, June 3 (IANS) Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari on Wednesday called for a mission-driven approach to position the state as the world’s leading tourism destination, directing officials to fast-track key projects and strengthen global branding efforts. During a high-level review meeting of the Tourism Department, she emphasised innovation-led tourism development, including Astro Tourism, desert adventure tourism, AI-based visitor services, and year-round destination marketing, wh…
Imphal, May 29 (IANS) Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal amid prevailing global challenges, the Manipur government on Friday announced a series of measures aimed at conserving fuel and reducing expenditure from the state exchequer, officials said.A senior official from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said that a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh at the Civil Secretariat in Mantripukhri, Imphal, took several important decisions focused on fuel…
Jaipur, May 25 (IANS) The capital city of Rajasthan was witnessing heightened security and major traffic diversions on Monday as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to arrive in Jaipur as part of his India tour. He will land at Jaipur International Airport at around 2 p.m. and will visit Amer Palace and participate in cultural engagements during his brief stay before departing on Tuesday morning.During his visit to Amer Palace, Rubio may also visit the Elephant Village, City Palace and sele…