New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Monday stressed the need for a specialised and motivated workforce for the growth of tourism sector.
Kolkata, March 18 (IANS) After failing to get any private player to set up the proposed Haldia Dock II project at Salukkhali, the Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT) Monday said it is hopeful of getting proposals from private parties by March 28 after it agreed to extend the stipulated date.
Bangalore, March 18 (IANS) Tata Group's subsidiary Roots Corporation Ltd is expanding its presence in the midsize hospitality sector to have 50 budget hotels under its 'Ginger' brand by 2015 across the country, an official said Monday.
Shimla, March 18 (IANS) Former Himachal Pradesh chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal Monday defended the decision of his previous BJP government to allot land to yoga guru Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust and denied any wrongdoing.
Kolkata, March 18 (IANS) The West Bengal government Monday inked an MoU with state-run helicopter firm Pawan Hans Ltd. to avail services of sea-planes, helicopters and fixed-wing planes to boost its tourism and industrial potential.
Shimla, March 18 (IANS) The hills of Himachal Pradesh are set to roll out a red carpet for entrepreneurs.
Hyderabad, March 18 (IANS) Japanese auto giant Isuzu's agreement to set up a manufacturing plant has finally brought some cheer to Andhra Pradesh, desperately looking for carmakers for nearly two decades.
Bangalore, March 18 (IANS) Hit by worst drought in 40 years and fast depleting ground water, Karnataka has made permission mandatory to dig wells/borewells in Bangalore and 11 other districts.
Bangalore, March 18 (IANS) Global software major Microsoft is promoting a developer ecosystem by empowering its about 1,000 independent software vendors (ISVs) in India with tools, technologies and training to compete in a global marketplace.
Panaji, March 18 (IANS) Foreign tourists who fly into Goa can now shop cheap at the beach paradise.
Panaji, March 18 (IANS) Beer and Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) will be marginally expensive after Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar presented the state budget for 2013-14 Monday but a consumer can now make up part of the added expense.
Panaji, March 18 (IANS) Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar Monday quoted a poem by former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to open his budget speech in the state assembly.
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Indian investments and knowhow are crucially important for boosting farm sector growth and ensuring food sufficiency in Africa region, senior ministers of several African countries said Monday.
Panaji, March 18 (IANS) After exempting petrol from Value Added Tax (VAT), Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar Monday excluded sanitary napkins and diapers from the tax.
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) India targets to boost trade with African countries to $100 billion by 2015 from nearly $65 billion registered last year, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said Monday.
