Making space for the tiger a reality
The contentious issue of notifying buffer areas around tiger reserves came under sharp debate when the Supreme Court issued interim directions to stop tourism in core or Critical Tiger Habitats (CTHs)
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Socio-economic development of rural area of Konkan region of Maharashtra state through agrotourism
To preserve the natural heritage of Konkan region and to develop the socio-economic status, strategic scientific planning of agro-tourism as a form of rural tourism is a need of hour. Therefore the focus
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Tanzania: 17 New Wildlife Areas Establishment in Offing
Arusha — Establishment of 17 new Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) is in the offing, according to Natural Resources and Tourism Minister, Mr Lazaro Nyalandu. He told a two-day forum for government, WMAs,
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Rohtang Pass ropeway project gets thumbs down from Virbhadra
Amid locals protest and denial to No Objection Certificate by Palchan and other panchayats of Manali area of Kullu district, chief minister Virbhadra Singh declined the move to construct the ropeway to
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Sri Lanka tourist arrivals exceeds 1.2 million in 2013
Jan 08, Colombo: Statistics released by Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Wednesday showed that Sri Lanka had met its tourist arrival target of 1.2 million for the year 2013. The Authority
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South Asia Economic Focus, Spring 2020: The Cursed Blessing of Public Banks
<p>The unprecedented COVID-19 crisis comes with a dire economic outlook. South Asia might well experience its worst economic performance in 40 years. The harsh reality of inequality in South Asia is that
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The cursed blessing of public banks
<p>The unprecedented COVID-19 crisis comes with a dire economic outlook. South Asia might well experience its worst economic performance in 40 years. The harsh reality of inequality in South Asia is that
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Beaches Continue to Fight Sanitation Battle
The 480-km coastline of Odisha continues to battle sanitation issues with the mechanised cleaning proposal of the Tourism Department yet to take off. Although the Department has been toying with the
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Bhadarwah meadows face environment threat from plastic waste
The plastic waste generated through increased tourism activities in the high altitude meadows here is posing threat to environment, experts here said. According to officials, an estimated 4.1 lakh tourists
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20-year tourism master plan almost ready: CM
Shimla, April 2 : Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh today said a 20-year tourism master plan was being prepared to promote tourism which not only made a significant contribution to the economy but provided
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Panel to frame tourism norms for tiger sanctuaries
LUCKNOW: Tigers will soon have a peaceful existence in wildlife sanctuaries during the tourist season. The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has constituted an eco-tourism committee to formulate tourism guidelines for tiger reserves.
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Blue skies, blue seas: air pollution, marine plastics, and coastal erosion in the Middle East and North Africa
This book shows how virtually all forms of natural capital, but particularly “blue” natural capital – skies and seas – has been degrading in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region over the last
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Greens see red over plans to promote tourism in Netrani
Green activists and conservationists are up in arms over Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s announcement in the Budget for 2014-15 that the State government would organise a Netrani Beach Festival to promote tourism on the ecologically sensitive island in Uttara Kannada district. Uttara Kannada District In-charge and Tourism Minister R V Deshpande said: “We have sent a proposal to the Central government seeking permission for tourism development there. I have been told the tourism ministry has taken it up on a priority basis, and work could start by 2015. During the beach festival, people can visit the rare spot and enjoy scuba diving.”
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Double delight for Arunachal at National Tourism Awards
Arunachal Pradesh bagged an award in the Best State: Campaign Clean India category apart from winning a special prize for Most Innovative use of Information Technology at the National Tourism Awards function here on Monday. However, none of the other northeastern states could make a mark in the event. Incidentally, two Delhi-based tour operators received awards for their operations in North East.
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Tourism to face the challenge of climate change
Climate change is one of the greatest global challenges in general, and to sustainable development and the UN Millennium Development Goals in particular. Catalyzing grassroots action by the tourism sector to combat this challenge is at the centre of World Tourism Day [WTD] 2008 Theme, Tourism: Responding to the Challenge of Climate Change. The official host country of WTD 2008 is Peru.
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Green Tribunal Brake on 'Shamuka' Journey
PURI:In a major jolt to the State Government, work on its most ambitious tourism project - Shamuka - was stayed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday. The mega tourism project was coming
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HP contests NGT report, to file affidavit today
SHIMLA: In the affidavit to be filed before the National Green Tribunal (NGT), Himachal Pradesh government has stated that while submitting the vital report based on which the tribunal ordered ban on commercial
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Tanzania: Ministry Mulls Study to Trace 'Lost' Jumbos
Arusha — NATURAL Resources and Tourism Ministry envisages embarking on an extensive search on elephants reported to have mysteriously disappeared in Southern Tanzania. The sudden vanishing of over 12,000
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Spectacular rebirth of Belize's coral reefs threatened by tourism and development
Just below the surface of the turquoise sea, coral flutters majestically amid schools of puffed up porcupinefish and fluorescent blue and yellow angelfish. The gangly staghorn and fanning elkhorn corals
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Plan to shift motor boats to Bhavali dam brings cheer
NASHIK: The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) proposal to shift motorized boats from the Gangapur boat club to Bhavali dam has brought much cheer among the citizens and activists, who