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Tourists who don't respect Goan culture not welcome: Minister
Tourists who do not respect the culture of Goa and create nuisance by littering on the beaches or taking narcotic drugs are not welcome in the state, Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar said in the Legislative Assembly today. The minister also said that existing laws were not strong enough to tackle the nuisance created by hawkers on the beaches in the state "I still say we don't want tourists who arrive here and create nuisance and do not respect our culture. We don't want them if they litter on the beaches or do drugs," he said during the Question Hour. The minister said tourists often created nuisance on the streets after getting drunk. "There is a difference between a drunk Goan and a tourist who is drunk. Goans will walk straight on the road while tourists walk shaking their body," Ajgaonkar added. Speaking on issues of stray animals, garbage and illegal hawkers on the beaches in the state, he said although the tourism department was working to tackle those, the issues ...
Clothing, accessory for a timeless wardrobe
Wardrobe refreshments are a must for this season, not because you dont have enough clothes or accessories but because its necessary to keep up with fashion. Its mandatory for you to invest in quality clothing and accessories for you to have a timeless wardrobe.
Woman to drive for 'Clean India' and 'Make in India'
A 51-year-old woman has embarked upon on a record-making solo drive in a four-wheeler across the country to create awareness and promote 'Clean India' and 'Make in India' initiatives. Sangeetha Sridhar, a native of Coimbatore and living in United Arab Emirates, would start the journey on August 12 from Gateway of India in Mumbai, cover 310 cities in 29 States and five Union Territories in over five months. The trip would coincide with the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the 100th anniversary of Sheikh Zayed, founding father of the UAE. The 'Clean India Trail' has been endorsed by Union Minister of Tourism K J Alphonse, Sangeetha told reporters here today. The journey officially represents 'Incredible India' brand and would go on till January next, she said adding that this was a commemorative drive to conduct an experiential audit of sanitation facilities along the National and State Highways, she said. She would cover 300 kms per day and halt at night, ...
KTDC launches country's first state-run all-woman hotel
Work on India's public sector hotel run entirely by women for women, claimed to be the first such in the country, was launched here today by state Tourism minister Kadakampally Surendran. A flagship project of the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC), the hotel named 'Hostess' will come up within six months at the KTDC complex at the main bus station in the heart of the city, adjacent to the central railway station. The project was a 'milestone initiative' of KTDC, considering its purpose, security features and facilities of global standards at affordable rates, the minister said. "There are many services being offered by KTDC which are affordable to common people and facilities at 'Hostess' at economic rates are expected to be of global standards," he said. Tourism was a priority sector for the state, he said and lauded the KTDC initiatives to create top class facilities for visitors. "The government has given administrative sanction of Rs 17.5 crore to set up
Chhattisgarh: Kovind takes ride in tribal woman's e-rickshaw
President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday took a ride in a tribal woman-driven e-rickshaw in Chhattisgarh's Maoist-affected Dantewada and had lunch with children from a nearby village.
Decor essentials to attain the perfect home
We are all guilty of swooning over plush celebrity homes while flipping through a magazine or scrolling through our feeds. The best way to bid adieu to the humdrum appearance of your home and transform it into a swanky haven is by re-creating its finer aspects. This could include altering the colours or even combining a plethora of elements to yield a resplendent aura.
Honeymooners from Kerala ignore political hiccups to stream into Maldives
Even though Maldives has been embroiled in political turmoil for a long time, it's becoming a tourist destination of choice for honeymooners from Kerala.
Will preserve Goan culture while promoting tourism: Minister
Goa Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar today said that local culture would be protected during promotion of tourism. Responding to the Cut Motions moved by the Opposition on Demands of Grants for tourism department in the Assembly, Ajgaonkar said that upcoming Tourism Policy will ensure that the Goan culture is left untouched while inviting the tourists to the beach destination. "Even while drafting the policy and during its implementation, we will preserve the Goan culture. We will not allow the culture of the state to be touched," the minister told the House. Ajgaonkar said the tourism policy will focus on promoting the hinterland. Tourism in Sattari, Pernem, Dharbandora, Sanguem, Quepem and Canacona talukas would be promoted in a big way, the minister said. "We are preparing a tourism master plan. We will announce the tourism policy soon. We will take all the stake-holders and experts of the tourism sector into confidence," the minister stated. Talking about deaths ..
DDA to plant 1o lakh saplings across Delhi during this monsoon
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has set a target of planting nearly 10 lakh saplings during the ongoing monsoon season across various green spaces of the national capital including parks and the Yamuna flood plains, the urban body today said. Several big parks, green belts, bio-diversity parks and the Yamuna flood plains fall under the jurisdiction of the DDA, which has planted 1.6 lakh saplings so far, it said in a statement. "Large-scale plantation, i.e. nearly 10 lakh saplings will be planted during this monsoon season in various parks, green belts, (on the) roadside, bio-diversity parks and the Yamuna flood plains," it said. Some of the DDA parks having rich green cover include Japanese Park in Rohini, Coronation Park in Burari and Astha Kunj Park in south Delhi.
Think tequila and you'll hear Mexican music play (July 24 is World Tequila Day)
It's an alcoholic drink made from the blue agave plant, primarily in the area surrounding the city of Tequila in wesern Mexico. Sugars found in the plant makes tequila could lower blood glucose levels for people with type 2 diabetes, and help obese people lose weight, researchers say.
14 states have deployed tourist police: Alphons
Fourteen states have deployed tourist police in one form or the other, Union Tourism Minister K J Alphons said in the Rajya Sabha today. These state were -- Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana and Odisha -- he said in a written reply to a question in the Upper House of Parliament. Listing out the measures taken by his ministry to ensure the safety of tourists, Alphons said it had launched the 24x7 Multi-Lingual Tourist Info-Helpline (toll-free number 1800111363, short code 1363) in 12 languages (Hindi, English and 10 international languages) in February, 2016. It was launched to provide support to the tourists in terms of information relating to travelling in India and it also offered appropriate guidance to the tourists in distress, he added. "The 'Athithidevo Bhava' social awareness campaigns have been introduced by the Ministry of Tourism with the objective of ...
Identified 17 sites for development under iconic tourist sites development project: Alphons
The Ministry of Tourism has identified 17 sites in 12 clusters in the country for development under the Iconic Tourist Sites Development Project, Minister K J Alphons said today in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha. The 17 sites are TajMahal and Fatehpur Sikri in Uttar Pradesh, Ajanta and Ellora in Maharashtra, Humayun's Tomb, Red Fort and Qutub Minar in Delhi, Colva beach in Goa, Amer Fort in Rajasthan, Somnath and Dholavira in Gujarat, Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh, Hampi in Karnataka, Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu, Kaziranga in Assam, Kumarakom in Kerala and Mahabodhi in Bihar. "The ministry shall be developing the above sites in a holistic manner with focus on issues concerning connectivity to the destination, better facilities/experience for the tourists at the site, skill development, involvement of local community, promotion and branding, and by bringing in private investment," Alphons told the Upper House. The monuments taken up for development under the Iconic Tourist Sites ...
Ranveer Brar loves the scientific side of cooking
Celebrity chef Ranveer Brar says cooking is not only about the recipe but also about the art and the craft behind the dish.
Indian-origin World Bank economist drowns at Bali beach
A young Indian-origin senior economist working with the World Bank drowned after strong currents pulled her away while she was swimming in a restricted area at a beach in Bali, the Indonesian media reported. The beach lifeguard tried to save the 37-year-old Aakansha Pande, who resided in Singapore, and took her to Siloam Hospital where she was pronounced dead on arrival, The Jakarta Post reported. Pande, a US citizen, was Senior Health Economist at the World Bank where she focused on countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). She died after being swept away by strong waves while swimming in the evening at the beach in front of Double Six Hotel in Seminyak, Bali, on Saturday, the report said. Quoting lifeguard officials, it said before the incident, Pande had been warned twice by the beach lifeguard as she was swimming in an area where swimming was banned due to strong currents. "We have put (no swimming signs) in the area. But she kept swimming," the official was quoted as .
Trump submits plan for $200 million investment in Scottish golf resort
LONDON (Reuters) - U.S President Donald Trump's company has submitted plans to invest another 150 million pounds ($197 million) in one of his Scottish golf resorts, the Trump Organization said on Tuesday.
This stairway to heaven is breaking: Religious tourism in Uttarakhand
Dehradun, July 24 (IANS/Mongabay) Once a haven for pilgrims, the quiet town of Kedarnath in the northern state of Uttarakhand is now abuzz with the sound of helicopters. Hundreds of tourists are ferried on these helicopters all through the day. On some occasions, as many as 300 sorties are made in one single day.
Report prepared for tourism potential of five islands in Lakshadweep: Alphons
Niti Aayog has taken up the development of identified Islands and a report has been prepared for five islands in Lakshadweep with regards to hotel accommodation, connectivity and other facilities, Tourism Minister K J Alphons told Lok Sabha today. The five identified islands are Minicoy Island, Bangaram Island, Thinnakara Island, Cheriyam Island and Suheli Island. "NITI Aayog has taken up the holistic development of identified Islands and the final site potential development report has been prepared for five islands in Lakshadweep... The development of projects for identified islands has been planned in consultation with Lakshadweep Administration. This includes the aspects of hotel accommodation, connectivity and other tourist facilities as per the carrying capacity of these islands, the minister said. Further, an Airport at Minicoy has been proposed for construction by Indian Air Force which would also be available for use by civilian aircrafts, Alphons said. As many as 17,241 ...
Vintage jewelleries to add grandeur at India Couture Week 2018
Jewellery pieces taking inspiration from the colonial era of 18th century with some of the designs showing the rich diversity and splendour of Indian royal history is going to be part of a show by Anju Modi, Shyamal and Bhumika and Falguni and Shane Peacock at India Couture Week (ICW) that will start here from Wednesday.
Zimbabwe edges back onto tourist map
After nearly two decades in the doldrums, Zimbabwe's tourism sector is enjoying a rebound, with visitors returning in droves to see the majestic Victoria Falls and explore unspoilt safari reserves. The number of foreign visitors to Victoria Falls, the southern African country's flagship destination, jumped nearly 50 per cent in the first quarter of this year compared with the same period in 2017, the tourism minister says. Countrywide, arrivals rose by 15 per cent to 554,417, according to treasury statistics. Political and economic turmoil under longtime autocratic ruler Robert Mugabe had wrecked the sector, but authorities and tourism operators now believe the industry has a new lease of life. Mugabe was ousted in November after a 37-year repressive rule during which tourists shunned the country, fearful of police demanding bribes, crumbling infrastructure and scarce fuel. Cash was also in short supply from 2009, when hyperinflation forced Zimbabwe to abandon its own currency in ...
Thomas Cook India inks pact with Seoul Tourism
Travel services provider Thomas Cook India today said it has inked a three-year agreement with Seoul Tourism to promote Seoul as a leisure destination for outbound travellers from India. As a part of the pact, both parties will focus on a programme that includes product development and destination promotions to showcase Seoul as a vibrant leisure destination across various Indian traveller segments including, families, millennials, honeymooners, culture seekers and women travellers among others, Thomas Cook India said in a statement. "In a continued effort to bring new destinations and experiences to the Indian outbound travellers, we are delighted to partner with Seoul Tourism to promote the beautiful and culturally rich global city," Thomas Cook India Marketing, Service Quality, Value Added Services & Innovation President & Group Head Abraham Alapatt said. Fashion and technology-forward but equally rich in culture and heritage, Seoul is a vibrant amalgamation of ...