Andhra Cabinet gives nod to 34 proposals; boosts aviation, irrigation, industrial developmentThe Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approved 34 proposals, including a new aviation policy, organ transplantation law, and revised funding for the P...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
India embarks on Rs 45,000 crore inland waterway development planAn investment of Rs 45,000 crore for the development of river cruise tourism in the country has been promised by the Inland Waterways Devel...
08 Jan, 2024, 08.34 PM IST
MV Ganga Vilas has put India and Bangladesh on world's river cruise map: Sarbananda SonowalWelcoming ‘MV Ganga Vilas’, the world’s longest river cruise at its culminating destination in Dibrugarh, Sonowal hailed it as a historic a...
28 Feb, 2023, 09.19 PM IST
Karnataka plans country’s first marina at ByndoorThe government will also seek permission from the Centre for the relaxation of coastal regulation zone (CRZ) to take up beach tourism in co...
26 Feb, 2023, 09.50 PM IST
In India's rivers lies a big part of its prosperous futurePrime Minister Narendra Modi's focus on commercialising waterways, particularly in the east of the country, could be an economic game chang...
16 Jan, 2023, 12.19 AM IST
Government working on comprehensive national tourism policy: G Kishan ReddyAddressing the last day of the two-day India International Cruise Conference here, Reddy also urged the industry stakeholders to prepare a ...
15 May, 2022, 08.43 PM IST
Explore India on water, plan a cruise holiday this summerWith the temperatures soaring, plan your summerscapes soon.
24 May, 2018, 05.07 AM IST
Rs 1,200 cr sanctioned for development of beaches, rivers as tourist spots: GovernmentKarnataka has been sanctioned Rs 95.67 crore during 2016 -2017 and West Bengal and Maharashtra have been sanctioned Rs 85.39 crore and Rs 8...
19 Jul, 2017, 05.13 PM IST
Liquor, casinos too have place on Goa tourist map: Goa Deputy Chief Minister Francis D'Souza"Casino industry is helping the state government earn revenue. If we didn't want it why did we allow it at the first place?" the Deputy Chi...
11 Jun, 2016, 05.49 PM IST
Goa welcomes investment for developing inland waterways: CM Laxmikant ParsekarIn his presentation at the summit, Parsekar said Goa government offered red carpet to the investors for development of inland waterways.
15 Apr, 2016, 07.32 PM IST
Coastal circuit project in Goa gets Centres nodGoa Tourism's coastal circuit project under the 'Swadesh Darshan Scheme' has been approved by the Centre and soon funds will be allocated.
02 Apr, 2016, 11.56 AM IST
Soon houseboats in Kolkata, Sundarbans and creeks of DighaThe air-conditioned houseboats, costing Rs 1.2 crore each, will have three rooms with all facilities like a kitchen, a common drawing room,...
10 Mar, 2016, 11.32 AM IST
Goa to offer sea planes, helicopters for tourists soonThe state tourism department will also, from January 15 onwards, launch private helicopter services connecting Dabolim airport to various h...
02 Jan, 2016, 05.54 PM IST
Government gives nod to sea plane landing in Goa waters amid protestsTraditional fishermen have threatened to end their lives if Goa government allows the sea planes to operate in the waters disturbing their ...
23 May, 2015, 03.47 PM IST
Bill on 101 National Waterways to be in Parliament this session: GadkariDevelopment of waterways that are found feasible for navigation would commence from 2016-17. Multi-modal hubs would boost industry, employm...
09 Apr, 2015, 04.09 PM IST
- Odisha wetland to be developed as major tourism spot
Tampara, a wetland, district headquarters town of Ganjam in Odisha, will be developed into a major tourist destination.
08 Mar, 2013, 11.59 AM IST
- Goa govt should concentrate mainly on tourism infra, says TTAG
Travel and Tourism Association of Goa has also demanded upgradation of power and water supply in terms of quality and quantity.
26 Feb, 2013, 10.36 AM IST