Shri Amarnathji Yatra from 2nd July to 18th August, 2016 The process of registration of pilgrims for Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2016 has started. Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board chaired by the Governor, Jammu and Kashmir has issued following procedure for registration of yatris through bank:- The registration and issue of Yatra Permit (YPs) will be done… Read More »
Kailash Manasarovar Yatra – 2016 Ministry of External Affairs has announced today the commencement of online application for Kailash Manasarovar Yatra-2016 on the website http://kmy.gov.in The Yatra is planned during the period 12 June to 9 September 2016 through Lipulekh and Nathu La. The route via Lipulekh Pass (Uttarakhand), which involves extensive trekking of about… Read More »
Change of Address in Passports Address of the passport holder is printed on the additional data page of the passport. This page is laminated along with the primary data page containing the photo, name and other personal particulars of the passport holder, using a laminate paper with high security features. Change in address of the… Read More »
Facilities for Haj Pilgrimage The number of pilgrims who proceeded for Haj during the last three years are as follows: Year Number of Pilgrims proceeded for Haj 2013 135,938 2014 135,914 2015 135,868 The expenditure towards Haj is borne by the pilgrims themselves. No financial assistance is given directly to Haj pilgrims. However, Ministry of… Read More »
Government Owned Hotels and Yatri Niwas India Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. (ITDC) under the administrative control of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India runs 15 hotels in the country. The details of the hotels are given below. ITDC has been in profit for the last three years. The details are as under: (Rs. in… Read More »
Bed and Breakfast Scheme The Scheme for Approval and Registration of Incredible India Bed and Breakfast/Homestay Establishments of the Ministry of Tourism is voluntary in nature. The main objective of the scheme is to provide a clean and affordable place for foreigners and domestic tourists alike including an opportunity for foreign tourists to stay with… Read More »
Seeks to amend Notification No. 20/2016-Central Excise (N.T.) dated 01.03.2016 [Central Excise (Removal of Goods at Concessional Rate of Duty for Manufacture of Excisable and Other Goods) Rules, 2016] so as to notify 16.03.2016 as the date from which the said rules will be effective. Further the requirement of submission of security for availing the… Read More »
Sports Ministry revises Guidelines for Appointment of Government Observers for various Sports Disciplines With the objective of promotion of sports in the country, the Government of India has revised the guidelines for appointment of Government Observers for various sports disciplines. The Government Observers will keep the government informed about fair play in the selection of… Read More »
Indian Railways Launches Four Services/Initiatives To Ensure Passenger Comfort and to Strengthen Its System Indian Railways E-Catering Service extended from existing 45 Major Stations to 408 Designated Stations E-Ticketing For Accredited Journalist On Concessional Passes launched We Have To Meet Passengers Needs : Suresh Prabhu E-Governance Will Bring Impartiality In The Functioning Of Indian Railways… Read More »
Dr. Justice Balbir Singh Chauhan, appointed as chairperson of the Law Commission of India Government has appointed Dr. Justice Balbir Singh Chauhan, retired Judge, Supreme Court of India, as Chairperson, 21st Law Commission w.e.f. afternoon of today (15th March, 2016). He will remain on this post upto 31st August, 2018. Apart from this, Mr. Justice… Read More »