Commemorative stamps released on 150th celebrations of Kolkata Port Trust

On January 12, 2020, PM Modi attended the 150th celebrations of Kolkata Port Trust. During the celebration, the prime minister launched commemorative stamps of the port trust. Highlights During the celebrations, the PM also launched Rs 600 crore worth port development activities. It includes upgrade of a ship repair facility, upgraded railway infrastructure for the ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Topics: Bharatiya Jana Sangh • Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) • Commemorative stamp • Cruise tourism • Kolkata • PM Modi

First BIMSTEC Ports Conclave at Visakhapatnam

Between November 7 and November 8, 2019, the Ministry of shipping is hosting the first ever BIMSTEC Ports’ Conclave. The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multisectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation is an international organization that involves South East Asian and South Asian countries. India’s growing interests in the region makes the conclave crucial and significant. ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2019

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Topics: BIMSTEC • Cruise tourism • Cultural tourism • Foreign Investment • Indo-Pacific Region • Ports • Tourism

Swadesh Darshan Scheme: Tourism Ministry sanctions Rs. 80.37 crore for developing cruise tourism in Kerala

Ministry of Tourism sanctioned Malanad Malabar Cruise Tourism Project under Swadesh Darshan Scheme for development of rural circuit in Kerala. Under this project, Ministry of Tourism will be developing three cruises with budget of Rs. 80.37 crores. Three approved cruise are Malabari Cuisine and Culinary Cruise (Muthappan Cruise): It will start from Valapattanam and cover ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2018

Topics: Cruise tourism • Government Schemes • Kerala • Malanad Malabar Cruise Tourism Project • Ministry of Tourism • National • States • Swadesh Darshan Scheme

MHA exempts cruise tourists with e-visa from biometric enrolment till 2020

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on request of the Ministry of Shipping has exempted cruise tourists arriving with e-visa from the requirement of biometric enrolment for a period of three years i.e. till 2020. The purpose of the move is to promote cruise tourism in the country and make India attractive cruise tourist destination. ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2018

Topics: Biometric Enrolment • Cruise tourism • Ministry of Home Affairs • Ministry of Shipping • National