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This MP village is battling with water crisis for past three years
Under acute drinking water crisis, a village in Madhya Pradesh's Tikamgarh town has been deprived of water for the past three long years.Villagers travel for almost five km every day to fetch water for their daily needs. With a population of 3,000, most people in this village are either farm labourers or petty traders.The schemes launched by both the Central and the State governments have failed to reach the villagers despite many attempts and complaints."We have to walk till Uttar Pradesh border to get water. Our children can't go to school as all their time goes in fetching water. Due to non-availability of drinking water, womenfolk of the village walk five km every day through forest road to collect water," locals told ANI."The district administration too has ignored our problems for the last three years," locals added.The village in Tikamgarh town also continues to be deprived of basic facilities such as school, all-weather road and electricity.
JBL Free wireless in-ear headphones launched in India
Harman International, a provider of connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, announced the launch of JBL Free, a wireless in-ear headphone for a completely hands-free experience, in the Indian market."JBL Free truly steps up the listening experience with its superior sound, versatility and sleek looks. The cord-free earbuds encourage music lovers and executives to break up from wires and neckbands for truly unrestricted movement. We are excited to introduce the new in-ear headphone to add to their active lifestyle, give them high-quality audio and the freedom to experience audio in a completely new way," said Sumit Chauhan, Vice President - Lifestyle Audio, HARMAN India.JBL Free provides 24 hours of combined use; delivering continuous listening for up to 4 hours with 20 hours of backup power from the smart charging case. The lightweight case is equipped with a built-in battery, letting listeners recharge an entire hour of music playback in just 15 ...
HC seeks details of casino license cancellation procedure
The Bombay High Court at Goa has asked the state government to submit details of the process it follows to cancel the licences of casino operators if they fail to pay the fee as prescribed in the latest notification of the government. A division bench of Justices N M Jamdar and Prithviraj Chavan asked Advocate General Dattaprasad Lawande to file a written reply on the process and modalities for cancellation of casino licences tomorrow. The bench also asked whether a showcause notice is issued to casino operators before cancelling the license. The court was hearing a petition filed by Gopal Kanda-controlled Golden Globe Hotels Private Limited (GGHPL) which wanted a reduction of the license fee. The state government hiked the fee from April 1, 2018 arbitrarily, without considering its impact on the tourism industry, the casino company said. It also sought a court direction to the government to allow it to pay the recurring license fee of Rs 30 crore in instalments. The court has refused
BSF sets world record in motorcycle riding
Two BSF officers from its trick riding "Janbaz" team on Wednesday created what is claimed to be a world record by riding separate bikes continuously for over 10 hours on top of a pole fitted to their bikes, breaking the Indian Army's previous record.
Manipur's Shirui Lily festival aims to promote a green environment
Manipur's much-awaited five-day Shirui Lily State Festival, commenced yesterday in the Ukhrul district headquarters.The festival will continue till 28th of April 2018.The festival, organized by the State Tourism Department, aims to spread awareness and conserve the endangered state flower 'Shirui Lily', while also promote the hill district as a potential tourist destination.Speaking at the inaugural function as the chief guest, state Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said, "There would be unity among us when we have cultural, emotional and traditional attachments.""It is indeed a pride for the Government to organize Shirui Lily Festival in such a grand manner and we need to join hands to protect and preserve our indigenous endangered Shirui Lily," he added.During the Green Shirui Lily event which is part of the Shirui Lily festival celebration, Singh also planted the first sapling, initiating the tree plantation campaign, following which other dignitaries also followed suit.The Green ...
Uttar Pradesh Tourism dept launches 24x7 phone helpline for tourists
The tourism department on Wednesday started its first 24x7 phone helpline (18601801364) for better convenience of tourists.From information about tourism centers to the lodging of complaints, the helpline will provide all the facilities to tourists.There are many cases when tourists are harassed and insulted by locals. This new helpline will lodge their complaints and guide them for the next step to be taken.There will also be arrangements to record the incoming calls on the helpline and the police, administration along with other departments have been appointed to redress all the complaints.The tourists will be updated about the places to visit, the best modes of travelling and where to eat and stay through this helpline.After this helpline, the arbitrary recovery made by auto and tempo drivers in cities will end.UPDESCO (Uttar Pradesh Development System Corporation) has been given the responsibility for the operation of the helpline.
Goans skip beaches, hit the hinterland to beat summer heat
While tourists from across the world come to Goa to enjoy on its picturesque beaches, the locals have of late been holidaying in the state's hinterland to get respite from the summer heat and humidity. Several Goans have been rushing these days to the river fronts in the rural talukas of Sanguem in South Goa district and Sattari in North Goa district, thus encouraging a new trend of 'agro-tourism' in the state. There are at least 100 farms in Goa, which operate seasonally, mostly in summer, away from the beaches, a senior state tourism official said. "While foreign and domestic tourists enjoy on the beaches, the locals in the beach belt try to search for something else. The agro-tourism has, thus, come as a good alternative," Goa's tourism minister Manohar Ajgaonkar said. The state government plans to provide all possible help to boost this hinterland tourism, he said. "We aim to provide a diverse experience to the visitors. They should know all facets of Goa, right from
Andhra's new tourism pitch: Selling the Araku coffee story
Araku coffee to Bongu chicken, the specialities of the picturesque Araku valley in the eastern ghats, are set to get a push as part of ambitious plans by Andhra Pradesh to promote tourism.
BSF sets world record in motorcycle riding
Two Border Security Force (BSF) jawans from motorcycle trick riding team 'Janbaz' set a new world record on Tuesday by riding continuously for 10 hr 34 min 27 sec on top of a pole fitted to their steed.Inspector Awdhesh Kumar Singh and Head Constable Durvesh Kumar of BSF rode on 16.5 feet tall ladder/pole fitted to their steed on the 350cc Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycle and entered the Limca book of world record.They set their record at Chawla BSF Camp in Delhi.The team broke Indian Army's previous record of 09 hr 04 min 05 sec.In an official statement, BSF noted that on April 13 three of these motorcycles carried 36 jawans and covered a distance of 1 km in only 55.52 seconds.BSF's 'Janbaz' was created in 1990, and they are famous for displaying their gravity-defying stunts.
Dhaka-Siliguri-Kathmandu buses arrive in India on trial run
Marking a fresh leap in vehicular communication among three neighbouring nations, two buses on trial run from Dhaka crossed over into India at Phulbari on way to Kathmandu on Tuesday.
GMR, ITC show interest to adopt Taj Mahal, Cement company to adopt Red Fort
GMR Sports, a part of infrastructure conglomerate GMR Group, and consumer products and cigarette company ITC Ltd have expressed interest in adopting the Taj Mahal under the Tourism Ministry's 'Adopt a Heritage' scheme started last year. The scheme invites government and private parties to operate and maintain heritage sites. The ministry today awarded the Letters of Intent to nine agencies for 22 monuments of Phase-IV of the scheme, including the Taj Mahal in Uttar Pradesh, Chittorgarh Fort in Rajasthan, Mehrauli Archeological Park and Gol Gumbad in Delhi. Union Minister for Tourism K J Alphons asked the stakeholders to "protect, preserve and market" the heritage of India. He emphasised on creating awareness among corporates and citizens to adopt the heritage sites under the scheme for maintenance of amenities at tourist destinations. The ministry also signed an MoU with Dalmia Bharat and the Archaeological Survey of India under the project to adopt the iconic Red Fort monument in New
'Travel Bazaar in Jaipur put Rajasthan on global tourism map'
The 10th edition of The Great Indian Travel Bazaar (GITB) concluded here on Tuesday, during the course of which almost 11,000 meetings were held over two day between buyers and sellers, officials said.
MOU signed between Indian Culinary Institute and IGNTU, Amarkantak
ICI has its campuses at Tirupati and Noida. The academic courses from Noida campus would commence from 2018-19 batch and further batches at Tirupati campus from 2018-19 academic session.
Seoul finalises preparations for Kim-Moon summit
The South Korean government on Tuesday finalised preparations for the upcoming historic summit between President Moon Jae-in and North Korea's Kim Jong-un.
Duffle, crossbody: Must-have bags for men
As the summer season calls for travel, invest in the right kind of bags before you set out for a trip. While women have a lot of options, so do men as they can invest in smart duffle or crossbody city bags, experts suggest.
Niche Experiences For Tourists Recommended-FICCI -Yes Bank Report
The report further recommends laying emphasis on creating a comprehensive ecosystem highlighting the need for involvement of State Governments in policy making. The knowledge paper cites examples of State Governments like those of Rajasthan, West Bengal, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, among others. These States have taken numerous initiatives like developing new forms of tourism, creating new tourism marketing campaigns, sustainable use of existing resources and much more.
Paramount Golf Foreste Delhi-NCR Open 2018 - 2019 concludes at Noida
The Paramount Golf Foreste Delhi-NCR Open, which made a grand debut in the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) at the Noida Golf Course saw Delhi golfer Honey Baisoya secure his second successive win in the fourth round on the PGTI tour 2018 - 19. This comes in succession to his victory previous week in Pune. The tournament was held across five days from April 17 - 21, 2018 and carried prize money of Rs. 30 lakhs.The tournament which featured some of the top professionals from the South Asian region such as Indians Shamim Khan, Himmat Singh Rai, Viraj Madappa, Honey Baisoya, Amardip Sinh Malik and Shankar Das. The golfing event will also see Sri Lankans Anura Rohana and N Thangaraja along with Bangladesh's Md. Zamal Hossain Mollah, saw a lot of people from Noida and Delhi coming together to cheer the golfers. The event also saw a Golf Clinic being organised at Paramount Golf Foreste where professionals Trishul Chinnappa and Deepinder Singh Khullar were seen passing on valuable ...
Update fashion quotient with paper bag waist trend
Paper bag waist is in vogue for trousers, dresses, skirts and shorts not only because they are comfortable and chic but also they give a stylish look, say experts.
Create niche experiences for tourists, recommends Ficci-Yes Bank report
There is a need to create new and unique themes to promote tourism and also provide niche experiences to international tourists, a Ficci-Yes Bank report on tourism said.
Centre aims to double foreign tourist inflow in country in next 3 yrs: Alphons
The Centre aims to double foreign tourist inflow in the country in the next three years and is taking all measures to achieve the target, Union minister K J Alphons said today. Participating in the Great Indian Travel Bazaar (GITB) exhibition here, the Union Minister Of State for Tourism said, "Foreign tourist inflow in the country grew by 15.6 per cent last year. We want to double the tourist inflow in the next three years." He said that Rajasthan has immense potential for growth of tourism and asked the state officials to make efforts to increase footfall at tourist destinations in the state, particularly at Amber Fort in Jaipur. At the event, K J Alphons also held a meeting with officials and tourism stakeholders and reviewed the progress of the Amber Fort development project. Tourism department of various states have set up pavilions to highlight their states' tourism potential, business opportunities and customised tourism packages for foreign and Indian buyers. As many as 280 ..