Digital Public Infra initiatives may contribute 4 pc of GDP by 2030: NITI reportIndia's digital public infrastructure is already boosting the economy. A NITI Aayog report predicts this contribution could reach four perc...
27 Apr, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
Plans afoot to boost lighthouse tourism in India: Union minister Sarbananda SonowalSarbananda Sonowal chaired a meeting to promote lighthouse tourism, focusing on Vizhinjam Lighthouse. PM Modi endorsed a Light and Sound sh...
11 Jul, 2024, 08.29 PM IST
Always wanted a lighthouse? 10 century old watchtowers go up for auctionThe aim of the program run by the General Services Administration is to preserve the properties, most of which are more than a century old.
30 May, 2023, 02.23 PM IST
Lighthouse Learning partners with Heritage Xperiential Schools to expand its Network in India28 Mar, 2023, 12.45 PM IST
Marine Aids to Navigation Bill aims to replace over 90-year-old Lighthouse ActSonowal said that this initiative is part of the proactive approach adopted by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways by repealing c...
28 Jul, 2021, 01.04 AM IST
Marine Aids to Navigation Bill introduced in Lok Sabha to replace over-90-year-old lawWith technological changes taking place at a fast pace in marine navigation, a bill was introduced in Lok Sabha on Monday to replace an ove...
15 Mar, 2021, 08.12 PM IST
Visakhapatnam: City’s history on offer at restored lighthouseFour years after the old lighthouse in Visakhapatnam was restored and thrown open to the public, the project has become a big hit, attracti...
10 Feb, 2020, 04.47 PM IST
Government to develop 78 lighthouses on its own because of environmental issuesThe Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, a subordinate office under the shipping ministry, will install the elevators, said a...
21 May, 2018, 07.53 AM IST
Urban Infrastructure Venture Capital drags Neelkanth township, promoter to NCLTThe petition has accused the Mumbai-based builder of misappropriation of funds, creation of fraudulent accounts, mismanagement of the compa...
28 Sep, 2016, 12.27 PM IST
Government seeks out private investors for Lighthouse tourismGadkari will hold an investor summit in Mumbai to encourage private sector investment in converting 78 of country’s lighthouses into touris...
29 Oct, 2015, 02.08 PM IST
Government to develop 78 lighthouses pan-India as tourist spotsLighthouses have been beacons of navigation for mariners for centuries, but of late these are transforming into major tourist destinations.
15 Oct, 2015, 10.23 AM IST
Shipping ministry plans to lease land owned by lighthouses for tourismNitin Gadkari-led shipping ministry plans to lease out land held by about 50 lighthouses to private developers for 25-30 years through comp...
24 Sep, 2015, 06.06 AM IST
Government to use the romance of light houses to draw in touristsAccording to shipping ministry officials, areas adjoining lighthouses will be developed as major tourism zones.
09 Jun, 2015, 11.45 AM IST
India's fourth lighthouse museum set to woo visitorsAiming to promote lighthouse tourism, India's fourth lighthouse museum, depicting the story of its evolution and history, is all set to be ...
16 Apr, 2015, 10.06 AM IST
Shipping Ministry to develop 15 lighthouses as tourist spotsAfter opening Chennai lighthouse overlooking the Marina beach for public, the Shipping Ministry now plans to develop 14 heritage lighthouse...
19 Nov, 2013, 05.07 PM IST
Gopalpur lighthouse stands up to cyclone 'Phailin'Red-and-white striped lighthouse standing on popular beach was the lone witness to the fury of the severe cyclone 'Phailin'.
13 Oct, 2013, 02.59 PM IST
Kanhoji lighthouse in Maharashtra to be developed as tourist destinationKanhoji Angre lighthouse is one of the 15 heritage lighthouses chosen by Tourism along with Shipping Ministry to be developed as a tourist ...
02 Jul, 2013, 03.45 PM IST