PM Modi to review the progress of the National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal on SaturdayNarendra Modi will visit Gujarat on September 20. He will review the National Maritime Heritage Complex progress at Lothal. The complex sho...
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Maritime heritage tourist spot to be built in Lothal in Gujarat: Union ports, shipping and waterways minister Sarbananda SonowalIndia is building a massive maritime museum at Lothal. The complex will feature 14 galleries, theme parks, and a recreated Lothal city. It ...
14 Dec, 2024, 11.18 PM IST
Cabinet approves development of National Maritime Heritage Complex in Lothal, GujaratThe Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) in Lo...
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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...
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View: Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya a befitting reply to critics, gives equal play to all PMsThe decision to set up this Sangrahalaya at Teen Murti premises, which has the Nehru Memorial, was met with criticism, particularly by thos...
11 Mar, 2023, 12.46 AM IST
Ancient past merges seamlessly into the vibrant present in AlexandriaIt is believed that Roman general Julius Caesar and queen of Egypt Cleopatra once spent a stormy winter in Alexandria as lovers.
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Go canoeing or on a walking tour: Travel for unique signature experiencesWhen on vacation, live the local's life to imbibe authentic culture.
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Riding on an island: Plan a five-day driving-tour in Sardinia & stay mesmerisedExperience delicious food, excellent wines, fascinating archeological sites, intriguing little towns and miles of empty beach at Sardinia.
25 Aug, 2016, 05.31 AM IST
Gadkari eyes lighthouses, islands as Indian economy's new growth driversGadkari said new ship building policy will also give a major boost to the "Make In India" plan while the country's coastline will see major...
22 Dec, 2015, 12.54 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
Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal to dedicate 3 memorials to the nationBadal underscored the need for expediting the work on these projects so that they could be completed within the stipulated time period.
26 Oct, 2015, 04.47 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
Blend with the locals to experience the real HawaiiOf course, everyone goes to Hawaii for some sun and white sand. We say, try something thatfs different and unique in Hawaii. Spend a day o...
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Apple vs Google: The battle of the beaconsSmartphones don't just connect to nearby cell phone towers. Proximity beacon technology has been around a few years in the form of Apple's ...
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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
Plans are afoot to make Kerala an electronic hub: Milind DeoraPlans are afoot to make Kerala an electronic hub, which will ensure enough indigenous production and generate employment opportunities, Min...
24 Dec, 2012, 11.04 PM IST
- Government exploring possibility of venturing into light house tourism
In the first phase, 13 lighthouses across India,including four in Tamil Nadu, would be covered under this scheme.
03 Aug, 2012, 03.21 PM IST