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(Search results - 13)Culture ShaukJan 29, 2020, 4:15 PM IST
Dekho Apna Desh | Be Rewarded For Visiting 15 Indian Destinations In A Year
In a bid to boost tourism in the country, the government has come out with a very creative approach which might cheer travel enthusiasts. The Ministry of Tourism has decided to reward travelers who visit at least 15 tourists spots in the country in a year with the Dekho Apna Desh campaign. Union Tourism Minister Prahalad Patel Singh said, "The tourism ministry will fund the travel expenses of tourists who visit 15 destinations in the country in a year and submit the photos on our website.” However, he clarified that the move should not be considered as a monetary benefit, but as an incentive.
IndiaAug 27, 2019, 10:41 AM IST
Karnataka minister CT Ravi denies dissatisfaction, but set to return official car
Karnataka minister CT Ravi who has been given the portfolio of tourism and additional charge of Kannada and culture department is apparently displeased with the allocation.
Travel NewsAug 17, 2019, 4:03 PM IST
Sri Lanka wooing Indian tourists in a big way, read details
Sri Lanka Tourism Minister John Amaratunga presented a Ramayana Tourism Circuit at the Sri Lanka Tourism Roadshow organised here on Friday by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce (FICCI), along with the Sri Lankan Tourism Promotion Bureau.
PoliticsJul 12, 2019, 3:51 PM IST
Karnataka coalition crisis: BJP, JDS leaders upset after Sa Ra Mahesh-Muralidhar Rao ‘unscheduled’ meeting
The ‘unscheduled’ and ‘unplanned’ meeting between Karnataka tourism minister Sa Ra Mahesh and BJP national general secretary Muralidhar Rao has apparently left top leaders unhappy. While Amit Shah gave a dressing down to Rao, Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy pulled up Mahesh
Travel NewsJul 4, 2019, 6:05 PM IST
Twitter Seva Service: Tourists may soon be able to tweet their grievances
Tourism Minister Prahlad Singh Patel held a meeting with officials of Twitter earlier this week and requested them to create a dedicated mechanism for the purpose.
ElectionsMar 18, 2019, 4:20 PM IST
BJP denies ticket to 13 sitting MLAs in Arunachal; opting for fresh faces party's new template
Arunachal Pradesh home minister Kumar Waii, health minister Jomde Kena, tourism minister Jarkar Gamlin and 10 other sitting MLAs were denied party tickets this time. The BJP's state general secretary Jarpum Gamlin was also denied a ticket, which led him to resign from primary membership of the party
PoliticsMar 18, 2019, 1:00 PM IST
Is Siddaramaiah behind Sumalatha staking claim for Mandya Lok Sabha?
Karnataka tourism minister Sa Ra Mahesh said to Congress workers that if they fail to cooperate with the JD(S) in Mandya, the party will ditch Congress in Mysuru and other MP segments. Sources say it is Siddaramaiah’s idea to push Sumalatha into politics to checkmate JD(S) and ensure Congress’s presence in Mandya.
IndiaMar 4, 2019, 10:53 AM IST
Kerala launches Rs 14.67 crore Shangumugham beach master plan
Kerala tourism minister announced Rs 14.67 crore upgradation master plan for Shangumugham beach in the state. As part of the new master plan, Shangumugham beach will consist of recreational hub and cultural hub, entry improvement, urban plaza and vehicle parking
IndiaJan 30, 2019, 3:31 PM IST
Tourism minister KJ Alphons to inaugurate first Swadesh Darshan project in Sikkim
Swadesh Darshan scheme is one of the flagship scheme of the tourism ministry for the development of thematic circuits in the country in a planned and prioritised manner
IndiaJan 24, 2019, 2:19 PM IST
Karnataka minister lashes out at SP: Kumaraswamy justifies Mahesh's actions
Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy came to the rescue of minister SR Mahesh and defended his actions of lashing out at Tumakuru SP Divya Gopinath for stopping the minister from entering through the VIP gate while paying last respects to Shivakumara Swamiji at the Siddaganga Mutt.
IndiaJan 23, 2019, 7:13 PM IST
Tumakuru SP who teared up after JD(S) minister entered to pay last respects, clarifies issue
Though the video showed SP Divya Gopinath wiping away her tears and many alleged that it was a result of the state tourism minister taking her to task, SP Divya spoke to media and clarified that no incident of minister getting angry occurred.
WorldDec 25, 2018, 6:05 PM IST
Thousands of pilgrims reached Bethlehem to celebrate Christmas
All the Bethlehem hotels were fully booked and the situation was relatively calm as the city is preparing to host astounding tourists overnight. Such numbers have not been witnessed for many years, Palestinian tourism minister Rula Ma'ayah said.
IndiaNov 15, 2018, 4:25 PM IST