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Rs.10 bn investment expected from Kerala diaspora meet

The two-day diaspora meet 'Ente Naadu', billed as a platform for the Kerala diaspora to invest in tourism projects in the state, concluded here Wednesday with an investment of over Rs.10 billion expected to take place in the coming years, a minister said.6:01 PM on December 24

Chandigarh hotels asked to install CCTV, caller-ID phones

Hotels, both private and government-owned, in Chandigarh have been asked to install closed-circuit television cameras (CCTV) and caller identity (ID) phones as part of enhanced security measures, an official said Wednesday.5:30 PM on December 24

White Christmas eludes Shimla again

A crystal-clear sky in this tourist town in Himachal Pradesh Wednesday morning once again dashed hopes of partygoers of celebrating a White Christmas.1:00 PM on December 24

Diaspora meet to spur tourism infrastructure in Kerala

The two day 'Ente Naadu', billed as a platform for the Kerala diaspora to invest in tourism projects in the state, has attracted a good response with more than 500 delegates from 42 countries attending the meet.8:01 PM on December 23

World War II American observation post found in Arunachal Pradesh

Villagers in Arunachal Pradesh have stumbled upon a World War II camp-cum-observation post used by American forces, close to a graveyard where over 1,000 soldiers of the Allied Forces are buried, officials said Tuesday.10:32 AM on December 23

I can't let terrorists win: Taj general manager

He lost his wife and two sons in the audacious terror attack Nov 26. But Taj Mahal Palace Hotel general manager Karambir Kang didn't let his personal grief overtake his spirit of duty - neither during the hours of the bloodshed nor after it.6:00 PM on December 22

Trains back on Kalka-Shimla railway line

Train services resumed on the Kalka-Shimla railway line Monday morning, a day after a holiday special train derailed, killing one person, officials said.10:30 AM on December 22

Goa beach party ban casts uncertainty over music festival

The ban on beach parties in Goa has put a question mark over the Sunburn music festival, featuring top disk jockeys (DJs) from the world, scheduled to be held at the popular Candolim beach Dec 26-28.8:30 PM on December 21

Terror-struck Taj, Trident hotels reopen with prayers, resolve

Amid prayers and resolve to fight terrorism, two sea-facing hotels in India's commercial and entertainment capital opened their doors to guests here Sunday barely three weeks after terrorists ravaged the properties in one of the worst attacks on the country's soil.6:30 PM on December 21

Flip-flop on Goa beach parties: ban is back

In an embarrassing volte face, the Goa government Saturday banned parties on beaches and other open areas from Dec 23 to Jan 5. It had first come up with this ban two ban two days back but then revoked it.6:30 PM on December 20

No ban on beach parties: Goa chief minister

Hours after the Goa administration issued orders late Thursday evening banning parties and crowded events on beaches and in open areas, Chief Minister Digambar Kamat ordered lifting of the controversial ban Friday.6:01 PM on December 19

More than 500 investors to visit Kerala tourism meet

More than 500 prospective domestic and overseas investors have registered at 'Entee Naadu', a two-day meeting of the Malayalee diaspora and entrepreneurs to be held at Kochi Dec 23-24, the government said here Friday.6:00 PM on December 19

Goa bans beach parties from Dec 23 to Jan 5

In a move which could send wrong signals to Goa-bound vacationers, the state government Thursday banned parties and celebrations on beaches and other open areas from Dec 23 to Jan 5 citing 'safety reasons'.6:00 AM on December 19

Travel advisories reviewed on India's behest: tourism minister

Many countries have reviewed or removed their travel advisories against visiting India in the wake of terrorist attacks after the government took up the matter with them through Indian missions overseas, the Lok Sabha was informed Thursday.7:30 PM on December 18

Goa tourism industry blames media for fall in tourists

After global recession and the Mumbai terror attacks, the Goan tourism industry has now trained its sights on the media, holding it responsible for the fall in tourist numbers this season.11:01 PM on December 17