India Tourism News Page 17
Indian Railways installation of GPS based information system on trains
Northern Railway has planned to provide Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) based Electronic Display Board and Voice Announcement System in one rake of New Delhi-Guwahati Express.
Indian Railways’ computerized reservation centres
2415 computerized reservation centres have been commissioned by railways.
Indian Railways announces installation of Bio-Toilets in trains
Indian Railways has installed bio-toilets in train coaches with a view to develop designs suitable for Indian Railways conditions.
Indian Railways take safety measures to prevent accidents
Safety is accorded the highest priority by Indian Railways and all possible steps are undertaken on a continuing basis to prevent accidents and to enhance safety.
Indian ministry of railways announce installation of Anti-Collision Devices
Anti Collision Device (ACD), developed by Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL), has been provided as pilot project on North East Frontier Railway.
Railway Line Projects in Uttarakhand
Surveys for Tanakpur-Bageshwar and Rishikesh-Karanprayag new lines have been completed.
Vanilla Islands in the Indian Ocean extend social media promotion
The Vanilla Islands, constituting of the Indian Ocean destinations of La Reunion, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mayotte, Comoros, and Seychelles, has launched its online presence through the different social media networks to further the promotion of the islands.
Mumbai on high-alert following latest terror strike
Cities across India are on high alert following a series of explosions in Mumbai. As many as 18 people are feared dead following three co-ordinated explosions in the commercial hub of the city late yesterday, with dozens feared injured.
Mumbai hit by new terror bombings
Three simultaneous explosions have rocked Mumbai nearly three years after militants killed over 164 people in an assault on the Indian city. The financial heart of the city was attacked during rush-hour, with eight people feared dead and over one hundred injured.
Incredible India To Embark On Cruise Tourism
Indian tourism is gearing up to challenge some of the world leaders in cruise tourism by introducing seaborne cruises along its historic coast line within a year.
Taj Hotels Resorts expands into Kashmir
Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces has announced its first venture into Jammu and Kashmir with the opening of Vivanta by Taj-Srinagar this month.
Record wagon, locomotive & coach production during 2010-11
Indian Railways have set new record in the procurement of wagons in the financial year 2010-11 when it acquired 16,638 wagons.