Infra projects see cost overrun of Rs 5.65 lakh crore in AprilCentral sector infrastructure projects exceeding Rs 150 crore each show a cumulative cost overrun of Rs 5.65 lakh crore. As of April, 1,981...
25 May, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Who gets what in Vijay’s Tamil Nadu Cabinet as Congress, VCK, IUML join power tableTamil Nadu's political landscape has shifted with Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay forming a 35-member coalition ministry. This new government...
22 May, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Cabinet Expansion: CM Vijay adds 23 more ministers to TVK-led govt, shuffles some portfoliosT.N. Cabinet Expansion Updates: Tamil Nadu's new government has expanded its cabinet. Twenty-three more MLAs joined the State Cabinet. This...
21 May, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
Thailand plans stricter visa rules across categories; may scrap 60-day visa-free stay for touristsThailand is set to tighten visa rules for foreign visitors, reviewing all major categories to prioritize tourist "quality" over quantity. T...
12 May, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Infra projects see cost overrun of Rs 5.61 lakh crore in MarchAs of March 2026, the landscape of central sector infrastructure is marked by significant challenges, with projects exceeding Rs 150 crore ...
24 Apr, 2026, 09.07 PM IST
Arunachal to turn Subansiri Lower Pondage into a mountain-cum-river immersive tourism hubArunachal Pradesh is set to transform the Subansiri Lower Pondage into a premier tourism destination. This ambitious project will integrate...
23 Apr, 2026, 08.29 PM IST
IPL teams appeal for tax rematch: 'Treat event as sport, not entertainment'Indian Premier League teams are asking the government to reclassify match tickets. They want IPL games treated as sports, not entertainment...
21 Apr, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Bihar portfolio allocation: Samrat Choudhary retains 29 departments; Deputy CMs get key sectorsBihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary holds 29 departments including Home and Health. Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary manages 1...
15 Apr, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
Thailand reviews visa-free entry system over compliance gapsThailand is reviewing its visa-free entry for tourists from over 90 countries due to compliance gaps and misuse of entry rules. The governm...
12 Apr, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Thailand plans to introduce a tourist entry fee for air travellersThailand's new government will introduce a 300-baht entry fee for air travelers to boost tourism revenue, with plans for land and sea entry...
30 Mar, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Ladakh to set up snow ski institute in Kargil to promote winter sportsThe decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC)-...
03 Nov, 2020, 07.17 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
PM Modi asks ministry to showcase India's tourism potentialUnder a new initiative, companies can use funds under their corporate social responsibility programmes to maintain monuments of national in...
28 Sep, 2017, 10.56 AM IST
Satellite phones for adventure tourism soonLack of communication facilities has affected some adventure sports like high altitude mountaineering, trekking etc, Tourism Minister Mahes...
08 Dec, 2014, 06.03 PM IST
- Duty on adventure sports equipment may be removed
In a move to promote adventure sports and tourism in the country, the tourism ministry has proposed removal of import duty on equipment rel...
04 Apr, 2009, 02.31 AM IST
- Ex-servicemen may be roped in adventure tourism
The Tourism Ministry is considering a proposal to use the services of ex-servicemen as part of an exercise for manpower development in adve...
05 Sep, 2008, 06.48 PM IST
- Yoga & ayurveda: New mantras of tourism
The government is looking to attract tourist traffic towards niche areas.
16 Sep, 2006, 02.46 AM IST