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Humanity-Equality-Destiny? - Implicating Tourism in the Commonwealth Games 2010  |
| July 27, 2010 |
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| Mega events have little to do with bolstering tourism, and in fact can have a negative impact. The report investigates... |
| Predators on the Prowl |
| July 19, 2010 |
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| As child sex abusers find new hunting grounds in Kerala, the police struggle to get their act together!... |
| NGO expresses concern over tourism Bill |
| July 12, 2010 |
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| Equations, a research, campaigning and advocacy organisation, has expressed concern over the Kerala Tourism (Conservation & Preservation of Areas) Amendment Bill 2010 on the grounds that it |
| Tourism Act encroaches upon powers of LSGs: NGO |
| July 10, 2010 |
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| Equations, a leading NGO working for sustainable tourism, has criticised the Kerala Tourism (Conservation and Preservation of Areas) Act, 2010, saying that... |
| Kerala Tourism (Conservation and Preservation of Areas) Act - Concerns Intensify |
| July 07, 2010 |
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| The Kerala Tourism (Conservation and Preservation of Areas) Amendment Ordinance, 2010 (Kerala Ordinance 2010) was promulgated by the Governor... |
TOURISM IN THE NEWS
This section shares developments in tourism across the country as highlighted in the media. On clicking a Title, you can read the article online or where possible redirected to the respective website.
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Rs 7,000-cr plan on cards for Aarey tourism zone July 23, 2010 - The Times Of India - timesofindia.indiatimes.com
The verdant, 3,162-acre Aarey Milk Colony could soon become more accessible and attractive to the public, with the state's dairy development department working on an ambitious Rs 7,000-crore plan to develop an entertainment zone, dairy institute, aquarium, biodiversAAREY.TIMd other attractions at one of Mumbai's most important green lungs.
Eco-tourism: Need for separate wing
July 21, 2010 - The Times of India - timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Considering that eco-tourism has huge potential in Goa, Goa assembly's ad hoc committee on tourism has recommended setting up of an independent eco-tourism enforcement wing to provide policy support for eco-tourism in the state.
Mangrove theme park closed following Central order
July 20, 2010 - The Hindu - www.hindu.com
The Pappinisseri Eco-Tourism Society closed down its mangrove theme park on the northern bank of the Valapattanam river on Monday after it was served a copy of the order of the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests by the State Coastal Zone Management Authority.
Predators on the Prowl
July 19, 2010 - India Today
As child sex abusers find new hunting grounds in Kerala, the police struggle to get their act together!
For over 20 years, Jakub Spalti, a Swiss tourist now aged 82, was a regular visitor to the famed Kovalam beach in Thiruvananthapuram. Giving English lessons to boys from poor families, he was a familiar face for the locals. But that was to change two years ago, when a complaint from two children compelled the Kerala Police to register a case of child abuse against Spalti, leading to hls arrest and the confiscation of his passport. Spalti then jumped bail and has since disappeared, though many in Kovalam say he has been visiting the beach.
For over 20 years, Jakub Spalti, a Swiss tourist now aged 82, was a regular visitor to the famed Kovalam beach in Thiruvananthapuram. Giving English lessons to boys from poor families, he was a familiar face for the locals. But that was to change two years ago, when a complaint from two children compelled the Kerala Police to register a case of child abuse against Spalti, leading to hls arrest and the confiscation of his passport. Spalti then jumped bail and has since disappeared, though many in Kovalam say he has been visiting the beach.
GTO to negotiate room rates with guest house owners in Delhi
July 19, 2010 - www.hospitalitybizindia.com
Games Travel Office (GTO) of Commonwealth Games Organising Committee will negotiate the room rates with guest house owners’ representatives in Delhi at the behest of Ministry of Tourism (MoT), Government of India. GTO is believed to have approached the MoT to help it bring the guest house owners to the negotiating table in order to fix the rates for guest houses especially from Paharganj area as soon as possible.
Rs 744cr dalit fund diverted for Games
July 16, 2010 - The Times of India - timesofindia.indiatimes.com
The state government has over the past five years been systematically diverting funds meant for the development of Scheduled Caste communities to projects related to the Commonwealth Games, a reply to an RTI query has revealed. Since 2006, Rs 744 crore has been used up from the Scheduled Caste sub plan fund for Games-related projects of various departments.
Curbs imposed on Kerala eco-tourism project
July 15, 2010 - Mathrubhumi - www.mathrubhumi.com
The ministry of environment and forests has halted all activities related to the construction of a mangrove theme park in Kerala's Kannur district due to fears of environmental damage.
NGO expresses concern over tourism Bill
July 12, 2010 - The Hindu - www.thehindu.com
Equations, a research, campaigning and advocacy organisation, has expressed concern over the Kerala Tourism (Conservation & Preservation of Areas) Amendment Bill 2010 on the grounds that it will usurp the powers and mandate of local self-governing institutions.
Tourism Act encroaches upon powers of LSGs: NGO
July 10, 2010 - The New Indian Express - www.expressbuzz.com
Equations, a leading NGO working for sustainable tourism, has criticised the Kerala Tourism (Conservation and Preservation of Areas) Act, 2010, saying that the Act, like its earlier 2005 version, encroaches upon the powers of the local self-governments.
Protectors turn tiger-killers
July 01, 2010 - timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Tiger conservation in Madhya Pradesh is suffering at the hands of its protectors. From speeding forest jeeps to guards believing in the occult, tigers continue to succumb at the hands of those who swear to shelter them.
Now, a Las Vegas in dry Gujarat
July 01, 2010 - timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Dry Gujarat is all set to get its biggest watering hole in a desert. This could be a jackpot for a state struggling to boost its tourism. The Gujarat government is betting big on Casino Zone, replete with bars to draw visitors.
Govt plans tough anti-touting law
June 29, 2010 - epaper.dailypioneer.com
The city may soon get a stringent anti-touting law with the Delhi Government drafting a Bill to deal with touts harassing and duping tourists. Delhi Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta said the Government was considering making the legislation as police had been pushing for it vigorously in the wake of rising cases of violence and harassment of tourists by touts. Two Dutch women tourists were allegedly raped several times in last five months by two men posing as tourist guides who also robbed them of their money. The incident came to light last week.
Sonia invokes Rajiv’s dream as Rohtang Tunnel work begins
June 29, 2010 - www.indianexpress.com
UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Monday laid the foundation stone for the long awaited Rohtang Tunnel project and reiterated the present regime’s commitment to include border areas in the burgeoning network of national highways as part of an effort to develop new infrastructural projects in these areas.
Jairam warns against villagers’ eviction from reserves
June 28, 2010 - dailypioneer.com
Relocation of villages from tiger reserves may henceforth have a more “humane face” with Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh warning against “forcible eviction” of villagers saying, “We will slash funds, if found so.”
Sea Rock revamp clears green hurdle
June 27, 2010 - www.hindustantimes.com
The biggest hurdle in the redevelopment of hotel Sea Rock in Bandra, shut ever since it was hit during the 1993 serial blasts, has been cleared.
Games aren’t a waste: Sheila to Aiyar
June 26, 2010 - www.hindustantimes.com
Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit is upset with former Union Sports Minister and senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar for reportedly terming the Commonwealth Games an “enormous waste of money”.
India Remains Hub of Child Trafficking, Says State Dept
June 24, 2010 - www.indiawest.com
India is a major hub of human trafficking in forced labor and sexual exploitation, especially of children, noted the U.S. State Department in a report released June 16.
IGI Terminal 3 gives Delhi new high
June 24, 2010 - economictimes.indiatimes.com
If airports are an indication of a country’s economic progress, then India has certainly arrived on the world stage. While China may have been the first to draw world attention by building state-of-the-art transport systems, its Asian neighbour is now catching up, projecting the new, swanky Terminal 3 (T3) at IGI as an example of country’s growing prosperity and confidence.
100 days to CWG 2010
June 24, 2010 - www.livemint.com
According to the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), the forthcoming Commonwealth Games 2010 is likely to push India’s Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEE) through tourism alone in 2010 to an estimated level of over USD 16,915 million, as these are expected to grow at a cumulative rate of 20 per cent in the next two years. Through tourism industry last year, FEE’s were measured at USD 11,747 million.
Traffic police begin removing beggars
June 19, 2010 - www.hindustantimes.com
The Delhi Traffic Police have identified several locations in the city where huge number of beggars operate from and deployed its men to remove all of them.
Govt bid to acquire Trivandrum Golf Club rejected
June 18, 2010 - epaper.dailypioneer.com
In a snub to the Left-ruled Kerala Government, the Supreme Court on Thursday refused to hand over the sole ownership of the 25-acre Trivandrum Golf Club to the State-owned Kerala sports council.
Goa is not India's rape capital: Minister
June 17, 2010 - timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Goa's tourism minister Nilkant Halarnkar on Thursday said it would take time to stop rave parties, notorious for drug abuse, in the tourist-favoured coastal belt of the state.
Delhi gets Rs 200 crore extra pocket money
June 17, 2010 - www.hindustantimes.com
The Capital got more money for this financial year than what it asked for, courtesy the Commonwealth Games. The Planning Commission on Wednesday approved the city's annual plan of Rs 11,400 crore, Rs 200 crore more than what Delhi had asked for.
New eco-tourism policy offers much promise
June 14, 2010 - www.hindu.com
The new Eco Tourism Policy of Tamil Nadu, made public by the Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on June 7, promises to provide a new dimension to tourism in the Temple City.
Greens petition against Munnar Ordinance
June 11, 2010 - expressbuzz.com
The Madhavan Pillai Foundation, in a petition, has requested Governor R S Gavai not to accord sanction to the Ordinance for taking over 1,036 acres of land in Munnar for setting up a tourism township.
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