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Study policing in Goa for better security for tourists: MP Minister to cops

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra on Wednesday instructed the state police to study the functioning of their counterpart in Goa to make proper security arrangements for tourists visiting the state. Mishra gave directions to the state officials in this regard during a high-level meeting that was attended by state Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Rajesh Rajora and Director General of Police (DGP) Sudhir Saxena, among other top officials, a government release said. "Mishra directed the MP Police to study Goa's policing system to provide proper security arrangements to the tourists visiting the state," it said. The home minister also instructed the officials to collect proper information about the number of tourists, their native countries, languages spoken by them to make a proper tourist policing system in Madhya Pradesh, it said. Mishra said that better arrangements can be made only after compiling this kind of information, it said.

Going abroad? Declare pre-existing disease even when buying travel policy

Take country, trip duration, and your age into account when deciding on the sum insured

Water sports policy to benefit tourists, operators of Goa: Tourism Minister

Stating that Goa faces challenges on tourism from Sindhudurg belt and from Karnataka border, Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said that his department is promoting water sports

Taj Mahal to open during 'Sharad Purnima' for four nights this month

The Taj Mahal will be open for night viewing during 'Sharad Purnima' for four nights this time

Kenya to receive nearly 1.46 million foreign tourists this year: Report

Kenya has forecast to receive nearly 1.46 million foreign tourists in 2022, up from 870,000 recorded in 2021 amid the post-Covid-19 economic recovery

How the G20 Summit can be leveraged to showcase India's tourism sector

Thrust on developing the tourism industry will help India achieve the $5 trillion economy target faster

States want e-buses, but manufacturers worry about repayment: Official

After more than 5,000 electric buses were readied in five states as part of the Grand Challenge scheme, there is a demand from other states for an additional 15,000

Why over-tourism may spell trouble for tourist spots?

Popular Indian destinations are now brimming with travelers and many a misadventure by them. It's the result of over-tourism. Find out the ramifications of over-tourism and how it can be addressed

Airbnb makes party ban permanent; 6,600 guests suspended for violation

The San Francisco company believes the ban has worked, saying on Tuesday that reports of parties at listed properties have dropped 44 per cent from a year ago

Thailand aims to woo tourists, scraps pre-travel registration for visitors

The country's main Covid-19 task force approved the proposal to scrap the so-called Thailand Pass requirement for overseas tourists, Tourism Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn told reporters Friday

Char Dham railway line: An uphill task in face of geological challenges

RVNL ready to build a curtailed link: that would mean the Indian Army will have to cover a longer distance to the China border by road.

Hasmukh Adhia panel suggests Gujarat reorient budget towards services

State must increase spending on tourism, IT, financial services, education and sports.

New Zealand warmly welcomes back tourists as pandemic rules now eased

New Zealand welcomed tourists from the U.S., Canada, Britain, Japan and more than 50 other countries for the first time in two years Monday after dropping most of its pandemic border restrictions.

Kashmir sees record tourist arrivals this year, highest in a decade

Kashmir, the Heaven on Earth received a record-breaking tourist footfall this year, the highest in a decade.

Indians top list of tourists to Sri Lanka in October, shows data

India, the UK, Pakistan, Russia and Germany were the top five international tourist generating markets during October

India's aviation sector on the verge of a turnaround?

Indian airlines' passenger traffic is rising steadily. And, in time for the festival season, airlines in India are allowed to operate at 100% capacity. What else is in favour of the sector?

Kerala govt to slash motor vehicle tax on tourist caravans by one-fourth

The Kerala government will slash the motor-vehicle tax on tourist caravans by one-fourth, considering the immense scope of Caravan Tourism in the state, State Tourism Department said here on Thursday

India to allow charter flights as it gets ready to welcome tourists

An announcement regarding the modalities and date for resumption of leisure travel is expected by the end of this month

Misbehaving with tourists in Rajasthan now a cognizable offence

Strict action will be taken against those who misbehave with tourists in Rajasthan as the crime will now be included under the category of cognizable offence.

France requires Covid pass from visitors for Eiffel Tower, tourist venues

Visitors need a special C pass to ride up the Eiffel Tower or visit French museums or movie theaters from Wednesday