Srinagar, May 25 (IANS) While large parts of India continue to reel under severe heatwave conditions, tourists visiting Kashmir are enjoying the Valley’s cool and refreshing weather. Visitors in Srinagar and other popular destinations described the pleasant climate as a welcome escape from the soaring temperatures being experienced in several states across the country. Tourists from different parts of India said the comfortable weather, scenic beauty, and warm hospitality of locals have made t…
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Ayodhya, May 24 (IANS) In a unique initiative to elevate the tourism potential and cultural heritage of the holy city, a ‘Lav-Kush Park’ is set to come up in Ayodhya, with its ‘Art from Waste’ theme to be the highlight. The park, being built under the State Smart City Mission will entail a cost of Rs 17.72 crore and will portray the mythological tales of Hindu epic Ramayana as well as Lord Ram’s two sons — Luv and Kush.As the theme entails, the park will see elaborate and extensive spread of sc…
Bengaluru, May 23 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Saturday that the state government has taken a major step towards the overall development of Bengaluru by initiating the construction of an international-standard cricket stadium at Suryanagar near the city, which he added would boost sports, tourism, employment generation and economic growth. Speaking after inaugurating and laying foundation stones for multiple housing and infrastructure projects organised jointly by the Hou…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call urging Indians to increasingly choose destinations within the country for leisure travel, conferences, weddings and events has opened up a major economic opportunity for India’s tourism and hospitality sectors, according to the Hotel Association of India (HAI). The industry body said the Prime Minister’s push for domestic tourism comes at a crucial time when geopolitical instability, slowing global growth and changing travel p…
Narmada (Gujarat), May 21 (IANS) Gujarat’s tourist guide training initiative is creating employment opportunities for local youth while significantly enhancing the visitor experience at the Statue of Unity and other key attractions in Ekta Nagar.With professionally trained guides now deployed across major tourist sites, visitors are receiving detailed information about the world’s tallest statue and nearby attractions such as the Jungle Safari, Miyawaki Forest and Arogya Van, making their trip…
Bhubaneswar, May 20 (IANS) Odisha will soon forge a “sister state” partnership with Japan’s Tottori Prefecture, marking a significant step towards strengthening long-term cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, technology, tourism, and skill development, government officials said on Wednesday. According to an official statement of Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), the decision was taken during the meeting of the Consul General of Japan in Kolkata Ishikawa Yoshihisa and Odisha Chief Minister…
Chennai, May 18 (IANS) In a move aimed at improving administrative efficiency and ensuring closer coordination across departments, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has assigned a wide range of government portfolios to senior officials in the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), outlining a new administrative structure for overseeing governance and policy implementation. According to an order issued by the CMO, senior bureaucrats have been entrusted with clusters of important departments to …
Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said the central government has taken a significant financial burden on itself by reducing excise duty on fuel and continuing heavy subsidies on fertilisers to protect farmers and consumers from rising global prices.Speaking to IANS on the sidelines of an event here, Goyal said the Centre had reduced excise duty by Rs 10 to provide relief to citizens despite mounting fiscal pressure.He added that the government was also bearing massive …
Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) In a significant boost to India’s travel and economic growth, Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) and IHG Hotels & Resorts have signed a landmark, managed hotel portfolio agreement to develop five hotels across key airport-linked and high-growth urban destinations.The agreement will add close to 1,500 keys across multiple brands and locations, in line with IHG’s growth plans for India and aligning with rising travel demand and the rapid expansion of India’s aviati…
Chennai, May 12 (IANS) In a significant bureaucratic reshuffle, the Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday ordered the transfer and posting of several senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers across key departments, including Finance, Revenue Administration, Tourism, and the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC). The orders were issued by Chief Secretary M. Sai Kumar in the name of the Governor.According to the official notification, senior IAS officer N. Muruganandam, who has ret…