Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said that the State government is to give a fillip to tourism and improve the air transport network in the state. For this, it will announce a new minor airport policy this year. The policy will help in utilising the existing idle airport infrastructure in the state.
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Kerala to develop coastal roads to promote tourism
To promote tourism and protect fishermenÂ’s livelihood during monsoon the Kerala government has sanctioned a series of coastal road development projects. As per orders issued by the State Fisheries and Ports Department, the Harbour Engineering Department will complete the work in one year. Following back-to-back directions and the allotment of Rs 2.16 crore to upgrade seven arterial roads on the districtÂ’s coastline on May 16 and 17, the Fisheries Department made another allocation of Rs.47.40 la
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New Mangalore Port receives 2 cruise vessels
It is learnt that two cruise vessels from the US and the UK called at New Mangalore Port recently carrying a total of 1,088 passengers. Both the vessels sailed out to Kochi after a brief halt at the New Mangalore Port. With these two vessels, the New Mangalore Port has received seven cruise vessels so far in the current fiscal. A pre
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Cruise liner to bring more vessels to Indian ports
M/s Royal Caribbean International plans to bring nine more cruise vessels during 2012-13 to the Indian ports. The cruise liner took the vessel MV Clipper Odyssey with 60 passengers and 70 crew to New Mangalore Port (NMP) marking the beginning of the cruise season for the year. M/s Royal Caribbean International is one of the leading cruise operators of the world and it visited NMP twice
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Kochi Port receives cruise ships
Cruise ships have started berthing at Kochi Port as
as holiday season has begun in western countries. Recently, around 2,800 tourists and 1,250 crew members arrived on board Celebrity Solstice, a mega cruise liner. Another cruise liner Aida Diva also called at the port. It is learnt that cruise ship companies look for ports which have a good international airport in the vicinity. They
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PPP is almost the only way for better management of water sector
A new initiative by ADB and the Government of India seeks to promote and “mainstream†PPP for inclusive growth of the country.
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The coast is closer now
The Coastal Regulation Zone’s latest amendment is mired in controversy. On one hand, many sections of the industry, especially the builder lobby are terming it progressive.
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