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KTDC working out medical tourism package
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The Kerala Tourism Development Corporation is working out a medical tourism package, seeking to cash in on growing worldwide interest in the state as an ideal destination
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Orissa artisans carve trophies for sports awards
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The artisans in Orissa's Bhubaneshwar city have engaged themselves in manufacturing trophies depicting Hindu mythological stories for the prestigious sports awards
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District-wise tourism master plans soon
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All 30 districts in Karnataka, including the recently-formed Ramanagaram and Yadgir, will soon have their own tourism master plans.
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Governor’s call to boost tourism in State
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Of every thousand foreign tourists visiting India, only eight come to the North East region and there is urgent need for marketing the region as a potential tourist destination to attract tourists, said Governor, JB Patnaik.
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Tourism Department plans to reorient its staff
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In wake of alleged molestation attempt on an 18-year-old foreign tourist near Sun Temple in Konark on Tuesday, the Orissa Tourism Department is contemplating to reorient its staff members who come in contact with tourists.
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Inclement weather forces shift in Butterfly Meet venue
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The venue for the proposed Butterfly India Meet 2010 has been shifted from Deban in Namdapha National Park (NNP) to Miao Township under Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh
keeping in mind the inclement weather.
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Orissa offers special package to Chinese tourists
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Centuries ago Chinese scholar-traveller Heiun T'sang was attracted to visit Orissa for its Buddhist heritage.
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Kolkata fans losing interest in World Cup
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With the exit of two football giants - Brazil and Argentina - from the World Cup, fans in Kolkata have either lost interest or have found new favourites.
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Pact signed for heli-tourism
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Chopper services for the well-heeled tourists visiting some of the best tourist destinations in the State could commence as early as September 2010
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Rs. 17 crore for temple development
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The Muzrai Department proposes to take up development works at Sri Durga Parameshwari temple at Kateel in Dakshina Kannada and Kollur Mookambika temple in Udupi district at an estimated cost of Rs. 17.7 crore.
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Local body opposes move to privatise tourist facilities at Pichavaram
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The Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) has proposed to privatise the tourism facilities at Pichavaram, a scenic tourist spot renowned for the mangrove forests, near here
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Cabinet approves Munnar Tourism zone ordinance
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The Kerala Cabinet today decided to promulgate an ordinance for the creation of a separate Munnar Tourism Zone. Speaking to reporters after the Cabinet meeting, Chief Minister V S Achuthandan said Munnar Tourism Zone would be developed in 1,036 acres of land in the Kannan Devan Hills
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Big B to be more responsive
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Superstar Amitabh Bachchan seems to have responded to an appeal that Chief Minister Narendra Modi had made to the people of Gujarat during the State’s golden jubilee year to devote 100 hours to the State’s social progress.
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PIOs up in arms; Ravi promises lenient view
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Angry PIOs have filed a mass petition to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh against External Affairs Ministry’s recent directive asking them to surrender their Indian passports with retrospective effect.
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Its architectural beauty is unmatched
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Cawnpore and Fatehpur districts still have some ancient brick temples in their original shapes. Although these temples look like ordinary temples, yet they exhibit entirely different styles.
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Religious Chardham yatra begins in Uttarakhand
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The annual religious 'Chardham yatra' began on Sunday with opening of portals of Gangotri and Yamunotri shrines, nestled in Garhwal region of Uttarakhand.
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Buddha Purnima observed
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Along with the rest of the State, Buddha Purnima was observed today in the capital city at different Buddhist temples. The day is sacred for the birth, enlightenment and Mahaparinirbana of the Buddha.
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ASI directed to report on steps for conservation of temple
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In an unusual move, villagers of Lenduri Bhagabanpur in Nischintpur block have taken the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to the court of law for the latter's failure to conserve a 1500-year-old temple in their village.
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602nd birth anniversary of Annamaya celebrated
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Sri Annamaya Aradhana Samity of the city celebrated the 602nd birth anniversary of the great saint poet of bhakti era on Thursday.
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Buddha Purnima celebrated with full devotion in Tripura
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Thousands of devotees converged at the Venuban monastery here for lighting candles and offering prayers on the auspicious occasion of 2554th birth anniversary of Lord Buddha.
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Bengal Eversters to arrive city airport this evening
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The Everest summiters from West Bengal, the first climb atop the world's tallest mountain by any civilian team from India, are expected to land at the NSCBI airport this evening.
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Indians rank fourth in Australia's biggest migrant community
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The Indian community in Australia has multiplied in the last six years, surpassing Italians and topping the chart of biggest migrant community on fourth rank.
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Arunachalee girl on IMF expedition to Mt Shivaling
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Tene Mina, an Arunachalee girl, has once again proved that there is no dearth of talent in the state as she has been selected as a member of the All India combined Mountaineering Expedition 2010 under the banner of Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF)
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Rejuvenating ayurvedic massage, the Kairali way
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A massage on a wooden plank in natural light with no air-conditioners or music systems around might not be your idea of a relaxing massage, but this is what a rejuvenating ayurvedic massage at the Kairali health resort is all about.
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Women magicians meet from May 30
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'Maya 2010,' claiming to be the world's first festival of female magicians, will begin here on May 30.
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