More tourists bring in more trash on Vanjangi Hill

More tourists bring in more trash on Vanjangi Hill

Plastic water bottles and other trash strewn around by visitors being cleared as part of a cleanliness drive at Vanjangi Hill, Paderu, in Alluri Sitarama Raju district. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Heaps of plastic waste and other garbage has been collected from the hill top and the surroundings of ‘Vanjangi Hill’ in the last … Read more

As tourists’ footfalls continue, Dasara illumination in Mysuru to stay till Nov. 4

As tourists’ footfalls continue, Dasara illumination in Mysuru to stay till Nov. 4

The Dasara illumination in Mysuru will continue till November 4. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO Tourists can cheer as the special illumination done for Dasara is here to stay till November 4. Even after the Dasara finale, the tourists’ footfalls to the city have remained intact and therefore the tourism sector was in favour of … Read more

State to promote e-autos, bicycles at tourists destinations to travel green

State to promote e-autos, bicycles at tourists destinations to travel green

Foreign tourists during a green travel at Kadalundi in Kozhikode. Kerala is planning to promote sustainable and green travel initiatives in the popular and emerging tourist destinations adjacent to backwaters, beaches, and rivers in the State. As part of the initiatives, a certain percentage of tourists visiting the Responsible Tourism (RT) Mission packages at various … Read more

Tourists, vehicles trapped after hit by avalanche at Nathu La in Sikkim

Tourists, vehicles trapped after hit by avalanche at Nathu La in Sikkim

State disaster management team and local police are involved in the search and rescue mission. Photo: Special Arrangement Seven people were killed, while seven others have been rescued after 5 to 6 vehicles and around 30 tourists were hit by an avalanche at Nathu La in East Sikkim on April 4 morning. Search and rescue … Read more

Foreign tourists may get tax refunds on goods bought in India

Foreign tourists may get tax refunds on goods bought in India

New Delhi: The tourism and exports industries are pushing for tax refunds to overseas tourists on goods being taken outside India, on the lines of the provisions in popular destinations such as the UK, UAE and Singapore, to attract international travellers and encourage them to shop more in the country. Industry executives and experts said … Read more

Three Swedish tourists held for violating Foreigners’ Act

Three Swedish tourists held for violating Foreigners’ Act

They will be sent to Delhi on Thursday via the Foreigners’ Regional Registration Office and then to Sweden They will be sent to Delhi on Thursday via the Foreigners’ Regional Registration Office and then to Sweden The Assam police have detained three Swedish nationals for allegedly misusing their tourist visas to preach among tea plantation … Read more

Tourists flock to Kallippara hills in Kerala’s Idukki district to relish Neelakurinji in bloom

Tourists flock to Kallippara hills in Kerala’s Idukki district to relish Neelakurinji in bloom

According to Santhanpara panchayat officials, nearly 5,000 to 10,000 people are arriving at the destination daily to catch a glimpse of the flowers. A large number of photographers and videographers too are dropping by to capture the efflorescence, which happens once in 12 years According to Santhanpara panchayat officials, nearly 5,000 to 10,000 people are arriving … Read more

Goa not banana republic, tourists must follow COVID-19 norms: State Health Minister Vishwajit Rane

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Panaji: Predicting a spike in COVID-19 cases in January, state Health Minister Vishwajit Rane on Saturday appealed to tourists to take precautions, as “Goa is not a banana republic”. Addressing the media after chairing a high-level meeting, the minister said despite repeated appeals to wear masks and practice social distancing, people have not been taking … Read more