Slew of incentives for tourism development: Puducherry Tourism MinisterPuducherry Tourism Minister P Rajavelu said the govt has announced a slew of incentives for travel and tourism industry to promote tourist ...
12 Aug, 2015, 03.35 PM IST
Anganwadi staff to spread awareness about social security schemesAnganwadi staff would henceforth generate awareness among people on the three mega social security insurance schemes launched by the Centre...
16 Jun, 2015, 04.38 PM IST
Special yoga demonstaration by over 3500 students on International Yoga DayThe idea of celebrating International Yoga day was formally proposed by PM Modi at the 69th session of the General Assembly of the UN last ...
16 Jun, 2015, 02.32 PM IST
Government focuses on welfare of downtrodden: P RajaveluThe welfare schemes included assistance for expectant and lactating mothers.
01 May, 2015, 03.20 PM IST
Pondy to present plan to satisfy norms under 'Smart City scheme'The Town and Country Planning Department has been asked to prepare a detailed plan on the features of Puducherry that satisfy the norms of ...
13 Apr, 2015, 04.09 PM IST
French Ambassador to India Francois Richier holds talks with N RangasamyAn official release said it was a courtesy meeting and during the discussions several potential areas of cooperation between France and Pud...
28 Feb, 2015, 11.20 PM IST
'Spend funds under Special Component Plan without diverting to other heads'There should be no diversion of funds from SCP to other general heads as the SCP is meant for the welfare and well being of the Scheduled C...
03 Feb, 2015, 01.11 PM IST
News this season in a capsuleThe Canadian Tourism Commission has announced that it has registered a double digit growth of 16.5% in the number of visitor arrivals from ...
20 Feb, 2014, 05.43 AM IST
Tourism projects to be implemented with an outlay of Rs 70 crorePuduchery government has earmarked Rs 70 crores for tourism development projects in all the four regions of Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe and ...
03 Aug, 2013, 01.32 PM IST
Puducherry eyeing to cash in on 'Life of Pi' successThe Department of Tourism has drawn up plans to develop all the 18 locations associated with 'Life of Pi'.
25 Feb, 2013, 08.40 PM IST
'Life of Pi' inspires government tourism campaign to woo touristsThe Ministry has already announced special National Tourism Awards for Ang Lee, Director, and Yann Martel, author of the book "Life of Pi",...
11 Jan, 2013, 08.36 PM IST
- Puducherry fast emerging as most preferred tourist destination: P Rajavelu, Tourism minister
Puducherry is fast emerging as most preferred destination for tourists and offers complete safety and security to those arriving here.
04 Aug, 2012, 04.10 PM IST
- Top hoteliers set sights on Puducherry
The Union Territory’s room inventory is expected to double to 2,000 in the next two years with a total investment of around Rs 400 crore.
08 Jul, 2009, 01.17 AM IST
- Puducherry: New tourism hot spot for hoteliers
Even as Chennai awaits the entry of more international biggies (Empee-Hilton, Leela Kempinski, Grand Hyatt) to dot its hospitality skyline,...
07 Jul, 2009, 09.08 PM IST
- Tourism ministry identifies locations to promote cruise & rural tourism
The tourism ministry has identified coastal locations to promote cruise and rural tourism, even as more international liners are knocking t...
29 May, 2008, 01.53 AM IST
- Southern India tourism grid to be formed
A 'Southern India tourism grid' will be formed for the integrated and efficient promotion of tourism.
12 Aug, 2007, 07.40 PM IST
- Hyderabad to host international tourism conference
Andhra Pradesh tourism department and industry chamber Ficci are jointly organising a two-day conference, beginning here tomorrow, to evolv...
17 May, 2007, 09.05 PM IST