Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Subhas Datta Vs State of West Bengal & Others dated 10/04/2024. The present Original Application has been filed by the Applicant appearing in person stating that in the tourist township of Darjeeling there is the ‘Senchal Wildlife Sanctuary’ popularly known …
Jammu & Kashmir was conferred with a special award in "Excellence in Regenerating Tourism" for the year 2012 by well-known Conde Nast Traveller Magazine at a glittering ceremony here. Minister of State for Tourism & Culture, Nasir Aslam Wani, received the award on behalf of J&K; State. J&K; has been …
The Parambikulam Tiger Reserve in Kerala and the adjacent Anamalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu were reopened for tourists on Tuesday after a gap of four months. Two other tiger reserves, Mudumalai and Kalakkadu in Tamil Nadu, were reopened for tourists last week after implementing the new guidelines issued by …
The use of non-biodegradable plastics would continue to be banned in the forest ranges of Shevaroyan Hills. Announcing this, the South Shevaroyan Forest Ranger Sivakumar said that the eco system in the Shevaroyan Hills was fragile and hence conservation measures were needed to be maintained without any let-up. “It has …
Tiger sighted after it was thrown open on Tuesday The Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) was thrown open to tourists on Tuesday. The ad hoc committee, constituted on the recommendations of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) in accordance with a recent directive of the Supreme Court, had reviewed the situation …
George Schaller, wildlife biologist, is also a conservationist. He has not only studied prominent species such as tigers, gorillas, jaguars and pandas but is also credited with having rediscovered two animals believed extinct, the saola of Laos and the Vietnamese warty pig. Schaller, who has travelled across the globe since …
PANJIM: Tourism minister Dilip Parulekar has said that State’s coastal tourism projects should be exempted from Coastal Regulatory Zone (CRZ) regulations, if they are to see the light of day. Speaking to Herald, Monday, Parulekar said, “Many of our ambitious projects are getting stalled due to CRZ regulations, which makes …
An amount of Rs 1.4 crore has been generated as environment fee from tourists and non-state subjects who visited Ladakh till October end this year. The amount generated was given out during a review meeting held under the chairmanship of chief executive councillor of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council …
The population of Uganda's mountain gorillas has grown to 400, up from 302 in 2006, according to a census conducted last year, bringing the total number of mountain gorillas in Africa to 880 and giving hope to conservationists trying to save the critically endangered species. Uganda is now home to …
There is good news for tiger watchers going to Dudhwa tiger reserve. The National Tiger Conservation Authority guidelines, in view of the Supreme Court order, have not made much impact on its tourist map. Sonaripur range, Dudhwa national park and Sathiana range are open to tourists. The latest guidelines permit …
Guwahati: As the picturesque World Heritage Site at Kaziranga National Park (KNP) was thrown open for tourists for the season on Thursday scores of tourists from England and Japan along with several groups of domestic tourists visited the ‘world heritage site’ known as abode of one-horned rhinoceros. The tourists season …
This paper draws from the literature centered on case studies of nature-based tourism projects in developing countries to evaluate the empirical support for key premises for nature-based tourism being a viable conservation and development strategy. In doing so it also assesses the extent to which nature-based tourism generates jobs for …
The Karnataka government on Tuesday allowed resumption of wildlife tourism in the State tiger reserves, after a gap of three months. The Supreme Court had earlier this month lifted the ban on tiger tourism. Official sources in the Forest department said the tourism resumed on October 23 afternoon. “We received …
The glistening waters and sandy beaches of the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area have drawn millions of tourists over the years. But the lake also collected wastes dumped into the Columbia River from one of the world's largest lead and zinc smelters, just across the border in Trail, British Columbia. …
The tiger needs more space, the lion a second home. And the government is confused The tourist is invading the tiger's home, taking away his privacy. The lion's quarters are cramped, it could do with a second home. The government, however, dreamt of providing a home to the cheetah, instead. …
Guwahati: Assam’s Kaziranga National Park, which is closed for tourists annually from June to October due to the rains, is to be opened from Nov 1, the park director said Friday. Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in Assam for …
The famous Ranthambore and Sariska national parks in Rajasthan were thrown open to tourists on October 17, a day after the Supreme Court lifted the interim ban on tourist activities in the core areas of tiger reserve forests in the country, following the notification of revised comprehensive guidelines for tourism …
JAIPUR: It was the end of a long wait for tourists, hoteliers, tour operations and the entire town of Sawai Madhopur as the gates of Ranthambore National Park was opened for tourists on Wednesday morning. Excitement was palpable as the first vehicle moved into the green forest. According to sources, …
Strictly adhere to National Tourism Conservation Authority guidelines, says court The Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted the ban on tourist activities in core areas of tiger reserve forests. This follows Additional Solicitor-General Indira Jaising’s submission that on October 15 the government notified the revised guidelines for the 41 tiger reserves …
A Supreme Court bench comprising Justices A.K. Patnaik and Swatenter Kumar made it clear that the matter of tourism-related activites in core areas of tiger habitats would continue to be heard further and also said any party aggrieved by the guidelines would have the liberty to challenge the same before …
SC Verdict On Lifting Ban Likely To Attract More Tiger Tourists During Festive Season Jaipur: It could not have been better than this. With festive season around, it was a gift of sorts for many a tourist in the state as the Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted the ban on …
