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Nalco's Orissa mine production drops after Maoist attack

Production in Orissa's state-owned National Aluminium Co Ltd (NALCO) mine has dropped by at least 35 percent as workers have refused to do night shifts following the Maoist attack April 12, officials said Tuesday.

Confident of LTTE rout, Sri Lanka draws tourism plans

The Sri Lankan government plans to turn the country's war-torn northeastern region, which boasts of some of the island's most scenic beaches, into a tourist attraction as the decades-old conflict with the Tamil Tigers seems to be nearing its end.5:34 PM on April 27

Economic slowdown changing travel trends, say experts

The economic downturn is unlikely to affect the Indian tourism industry but only trigger a change of travel trends and preferences in the market, according to industry experts.8:32 PM on April 23

Despite meltdown, overseas buyers queue to promote Incredible India

Despite the global meltdown, India's oldest travel and tourism mart is seeing a 20 percent increase in overseas buyers, interested in promoting the rich heritage of 'Incredible India' abroad.6:32 PM on April 19

Switzerland also wants to woo Indian budget traveller

Switzerland sees no let up in the inflow of Indian tourists to the European country and hopes to attract even budget tourists in the coming season with accommodations at relatively inexpensive apartments, loaded with Indian food.8:30 PM on April 17

Citizens demand heritage city status for Agra

Ahead of the polls, several citizens' groups have asked candidates of various political parties to support their demand for heritage city status to Agra visited by millions of tourists every year.11:31 AM on April 17

Druk Air to fly to West Bengal's Bagdogra from April 18

Bhutan's flagship carrier Druk Air will launch a new flight April 18 connecting Bagdogra in West Bengal with Paro in Bhutan and Thai capital Bangkok, it was announced here Saturday.9:30 PM on April 04

Russian tourist in Goa forced to change 'Om' t-shirt

Amidst reports of the notorious Sri Rama Sene (SRS) entering Goa, a local right-wing outfit late Friday forced a Russian tourist to change her T-shirt bearing an 'Om' symbol, after taking her to the local police station. Police officials said some of the activists were drunk.11:00 PM on April 03

Poll picks 'Seven Wonders of India'

The Sun Temple, Meenakshi Temple, Khajuraho, Red Fort, Jaisalmer Fort, Nalanda university and the Dholavira site were Monday named the 'Seven Wonders of India' after a nationwide poll.11:30 PM on March 30

Domestic tourist arrivals on the rise in Sikkim

Domestic tourist inflow into Sikkim is on the rise so far this year, but there has been a drop in foreign tourists visiting the state.8:00 PM on March 28

Kerala targets tourists from Sweden, Russia

Kerala is targeting Russian and Swedish tourists to beat the downturn feared this year, the government said Thursday.8:01 PM on March 26

Weather, stadiums make South Africa best choice for IPL

South Africa's 'superb' weather and stadium capacity and lighting made it a favourite to host the second edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), said a tourism official from the country.6:31 PM on March 26

Goa to crack down on beachwear 'hurting religious sentiments'

The Goa government will crack down on the sale of clothes, particularly beachwear, carrying images of Hindu deities and quotations of scriptures on them.6:30 PM on March 26

Sheraton Park Hotel to join Earth Hour campaign

A five-star hotel here will switch off its lights at its restaurants for an hour March 28 and serve candle light dinners in support of Earth Hour-2009, a global environmental awareness programme.7:30 PM on March 25

Goa government to cancel five-star grading to coastal hotel

Goa Tourism Minister Francisco alias Mickky Pacheco said Monday that the five-star grading given to Hotel La Calypso would be cancelled after the opposition alleged corruption by tourism department officials in granting the hotel the grade.5:30 PM on March 23