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Indian Railways flags off first double decker Goa-Mumbai train

Indian Railways has flagged off the first inaugural service of the Goa to Mumbai double-decker air-conditioned Shatabdi train. The fully air-conditioned double-decker train was the first of its...

December 7, 2015

Uttar Pradesh Government launches first International festival on Birds

Uttar Pradesh Government has launched International festival on Birds in a bid to promote state as an international bird-watching destination. The first-of-its-kind festival was inaugurated by Chief Minister Akhilesh...

December 5, 2015

IS militants blows up Palmyra's iconic Arc of Triumph

Islamic State (IS) militants have blown up the iconic Arch of Triumph in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra. Arch of Triumph was a centrepiece of the UNESCO...

October 6, 2015

India signs Loan Agreement with ADB for upgrading Tourism Infrastructure and Services

Union Government has inked a loan agreement with Asian Development Bank (ADB) for US 123.51 million dollars for Infrastructure Development Investment Program. The 3 tranche loan will be...

September 28, 2015

September 27: World Tourism Day

Every year World Tourism Day (WTD) is observed on September 27 to raise awareness about the importance of tourism. Theme for 2015: “One Billion Tourists, One Billion Opportunities“. This...

September 27, 2015

Union Cabinet approves MoU with Cambodia for cooperation in tourism

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Cambodia for bilateral cooperation in the field of...

September 22, 2015

India, Cambodia ink 2 MoUs for bilateral cooperation in Tourism, Mekong Ganga Project

India and Cambodia have signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to boost bilateral cooperation in the field of Tourism and another related to umbrella projects under Mekong Ganga...

September 17, 2015

Andhra Pradesh Government unveils 'New Tourism Policy-2015- 20'

Andhra Pradesh Government has unveiled ‘New Tourism Policy-2015-20‘ to boost tourism sector in the state. It was unveiled by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu at a function held...

September 15, 2015

Union Government extends e-Tourist Visa Scheme to 37 more countries

Union Government has announced to extend e-Tourist Visa Scheme to 37 more countries in order to attract maximum foreign tourists in the country. It was announced by Secretary...

September 13, 2015

India, Egypt ink two MoUs for Cooperation in Tourism, Scientific and Technical Cooperation

India and Egypt have signed two Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) in the field of Tourism, Scientific and Technical. These MoUS were signed during the visit of Union External...

August 26, 2015

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