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SECTOR | 04 Jul 2024, 06:40PM

Rajasthan tourism industry optimistic about state's civil aviation policy

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Tourism expert Mohan Singh Mertiya says the projects listed under the policy will improve aviation in the state, "which will be a big support to the tourism industry"

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SECTOR | 03 Jul 2024

Sudha Murty's First Rajya Sabha Speech Advocates For India's Tourism Growth

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Murty also advocated for a government-backed vaccination programme to combat cervical cancer.

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SECTOR | 02 Jul 2024

Bihar set to become growth engine of East, says Minister Nitish Mishra

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Bihar is planning to introduce a few policies in the next 2 months to attract capital in various potential sectors and is poised to become the growth engine of the East, State Industries and Tourism Minister Nitish Mishra has said. The state is implementing strategic measures to suit both large and small businesses in order to promote industry and employment, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to develop East India as a growth engine, he said. "Bihar is ready to participate in the country's development and become the growth engine of the East," Mishra said on the sidelines of Bihar Business Connect 2024 first roadshow in Kolkata on Monday. Over 50 companies represented by some nearly 90 officials and industrialists attended the event. The state is prepared to participate in the country's development through Invest India, he said encouraging industries to explore Bihar's reality and potential before making any judgments. "We will come out with new sectoral policies

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SECTOR | 02 Jul 2024

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SECTOR | 01 Jul 2024

Digital Competition Bill may impact user experience on online platforms

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As many as thirteen platforms, including Zomato, Swiggy, Paytm, IRCTC, Makemytrip, Flipkart, JioSaavn, Pharmeasy, and others, would come under the purview of the Digital Competition Bill

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SECTOR | 27 Jun 2024

Free treatment to all aged above 70 yrs under Ayushman Bharat scheme: Prez

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All citizens aged above 70 years will be provided free treatment under the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme, President Droupadi Murmu said on Thursday. The opening of 25,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras in the country is also progressing at a fast pace, she said while addressing the joint sitting of Parliament. Under the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), free health services are being provided to 55 crore beneficiaries, Murmu said. "Further, the Government is going to take yet another decision in this area. Now all the elderly above 70 years of age will also be covered and get the benefit of free treatment under Ayushman Bharat Yojana," the President said. Today, India is emerging as a leader in every sector from IT to Tourism and from Health to Wellness, she stated. The AB-PMJAY, the largest publicly funded health insurance scheme in the world, aims to provide health cover of Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation t

With enhanced safety more films to be shot in Kashmir, benefit locals: Kant

Business Standard | 26 Jun 2024

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SECTOR | 24 Jun 2024

Oyo opens first luxury hotel in Dubai, eyes boosting premium properties

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Travel tech platform OYO on Monday announced the opening of its first luxury hotel in Dubai -- Palette Royal Reflections Hotel and Spa -- as the IPO-bound unicorn eyes strengthening its premium property portfolio globally. The company expects the number of Indian tourists to grow significantly in 2024 after Dubai relaxed visa policy for them earlier this year. "OYO is expecting more than 1 lakh Indian tourists to visit Dubai this year. Dubai has long been a favourite destination for Indian travellers, thanks to its luxury shopping, stunning architecture, and vibrant culture. The launch comes as the emirate prepares to welcome a record number of Indian tourists in 2024," OYO stated. The initiative is part of OYO's ongoing efforts to strengthen its premium property footprints across the world, including the Middle East. OYO has over 700 properties in the UAE, including over 200 only in Dubai, the company said. India is the biggest source country for Dubai tourism. The country ranked

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SECTOR | 22 Jun 2024

MP to develop places linked to Lord Ram, Lord Krishna as pilgrim sites: CM

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The Madhya Pradesh government will develop the places associated with Lord Ram and Lord Krishna in the state as pilgrimage sites, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said. The government has also decided to construct welcome gates dedicated to these deities at the entry points of state capital Bhopal, he said. CM Yadav issued directives to this effect during a review meeting of the Culture and Tourism Department on Friday, an official said. "The Madhya Pradesh government will identify the places associated with Lord Ram and Lord Krishna in the state and develop them as pilgrimage sites," Yadav said. He directed the department to construct welcome gates dedicated to Lord Rama and Lord Krishna at the entry points of Bhopal city and also make plans to set up entry gates dedicated to Raja Bhoj, an 11th century king from the Paramara dynasty, and Vikramaditya, a legendary king mentioned in Indian literature. Yadav also gave directions to officials to build entry gates at the state boundarie

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SECTOR | 20 Jun 2024

7.4 mn tourists visit HP till May, hike by 3.5%; Solan surpasses Shimla

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With over 74 lakh tourists visiting Himachal Pradesh till May this year, the tourist footfall has increased marginally by 3.5 per cent as compared to the corresponding period last year. A total of 74,64,184 tourists including 32,415 foreign tourists visited the state till May end as compared to 72,02,956 tourists including 23,174 foreign tourists in the same period last year, an increase of 3.5 per cent, said Tourism and Civil Aviation Director Manasi Sahay Thakur. "Efforts are afoot to improve inter and intra state connectivity through construction of heliports. Major focus is on infrastructure development like creating wayside amenities besides opening wellness centres, construction of ice skating rinks, promoting eco and adventure tourism with the funding of Asian development Bank (ADB)," she told the PTI. Private players are also engaged in advance to ensure sustainability of tourism projects and the results will be visible in the next three years, she added. Surprisingly,...

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SECTOR | 20 Jun 2024

Sula Vineyards aims for double-digit growth aided by premiumisation shift

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Tourism potential huge: expansion underway at all vineyards

Rajasthan govt to boost religious tourism by enhancing temple towns, infra

Business Standard | 20 Jun 2024