In the wake of the recent death of Latvian tourist in the state, Kerala Tourism Department has decided to strengthen the tourism police force in the state, and is also planning to recruit more women to the force. Kadakampally Surendran, Minister for Tourism, has informed informed this after a meeting held with senior tourism and […]
Category Archives: Second Headline
09
May
May
As a tourist, you might have got stranded in the midst of the city you are visiting not knowing what to do, where to go, how to proceed etc. The risk is more if it is a bustling destination like that of Varanasi. But, you will not be stranded any more as the tourism department […]
08
May
May
As part of its agri-tourism project in the Chembakassery area of Alappuzha, the Pattanakkad panchayat is planning to set up a wind park in the village. The wind park is expected to be open to the public by August 2018. The panchayat is planning to begin the work on the project by the end of […]
Kerala, News, Second Headline, Special Page News
AYUSH minister to inaugurate ATTOI’s Yoga Ambassador’s Tour
05
May
May
ATTOI (Association of Tourism Trade Organizations, India), in association with Ministry of Ayush and Kerala Tourism, is organising a tour of yoga professionals from across the world to the birthplace of yoga. The 10-day educational tour, Yoga Ambassadors Tour, is organised as part of the various programmes organised by the ministry on the International Yoga Day […]
02
May
May
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval to for expansion and upgradation of integrated terminals at Chennai, Guwahati & Lucknow Airports, at a cost of Rs 2467 crore, Rs 1383 crore and Rs 1232 crore, respectively. Construction of New Integrated Terminal at Lucknow airport will have […]
30
Apr
Apr
After setting the cricket pitch afire with super star batting in IPL, the West Indian star performer Chris Gayle is cooling down in the tranquil backwaters of Kerala. Enjoying a holiday with his family at The Raviz Kollam, he was trying his hands in fishing in the Kerala backwaters. Gayle is accompanied by his wife, daughter, […]
29
Apr
Apr
The newly elected government of Tripura is planning to boost tourism and employment of the state by enhancing new pineapple exports, as well as, building new tourism circuits around their picturesque tea garden. The new project is said to benefit the local community, as their products are welcomed by Dubai and Hong Kong. According to […]
28
Apr
Apr
The Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Tourism, Gvt of India, K J Alphons said that the government is taking all measures to double the tourists inflow in India in next three years. ‘Foreign tourist inflow in India last year grew by 15.6 per cent and receipts grew by 20.2 per cent. Our targets are very […]
26
Apr
Apr
Kochi, also known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, is a major port city located on the south-west coast of India. The city, with its pristine lakes, beaches, Fests, Art and Architecture attracts a wide number of inbound foreign tourist arrival annually. As per the Kochi Police, the city records zero crime rates against […]
23
Apr
Apr
The stall of Kerala Tourism at the Arabian Travel Market was inaugurated by Navdeep Suri, Ambassador of India to UAE. “Impressive projection of Incredible India at ATM Dubai. Also, good to see strong tourism promotion drive by Kerala Tourism,” Navdeep Suri tweeted after inaugurating the stall. Kerala Tourism has succeeded in creating an impact with its participation […]
22
Apr
Apr
People across the world have immense love for these giant animals and Keralities stand a couple of steps ahead in showing the love for the animal. Along with a large population of wild elephants, Kerala has more than five hundred and fifty domesticated elephants at present, which are mostly owned by temples and individuals. It is also […]
19
Apr
Apr
State of Madhya Pradesh bagged the award for the Most Film Friendly State for its efforts towards easing filming in the State by creating a well-structured web site, film friendly infrastructure, offering incentives, maintaining databases, undertaking marketing and promotional initiatives. The Most Film Friendly State Award was announced today by the Chairman of the Jury, Ramesh […]
18
Apr
Apr
April 18 is observed as International Day For Monuments and Sites, also called World Heritage Day. As of 2018, India has 28 cultural heritages, 7 natural heritages and one mixed heritage as per the UNESCO list. Have a look at the seven natural sites of India listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List… Great Himalayan […]
17
Apr
Apr
A special pilgrimage train for senior citizens, under the Baristha Nagarika Tirtha Yatra Yojana, has been flagged off from Sambalpur station by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. The train will take senior citizens to Shirdi, Nasik and Trimbakeshwar during the seven-day tour. As many as 998 senior citizens from 10 districts of the western region of […]
15
Apr
Apr
UAE announces new transit visa policy which is aimed at enhancing transit visa procedures to enable stopover passengers to enjoy a day out in the country, thus boosting the tourism industry. The cabinet has given a thumbs up for the preparations to begin on a general policy to grant entry visas to transit passengers – across […]