uttarakhand

Travel and Tourism Fair West Series 2016

Travel and Tourism Fair West Series 2016

October 3, 2016

More than 25,000 travel trade and general visitors attended the Travel and Tourism Fair (TTF) four-city road show seriesthat was organised in India in September 2016.

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Uttarakhand to open India’s first Tiger protect cell

Uttarakhand to open India’s first Tiger protect cell

August 17, 2016

Great deal of tigers have been killed in India in the recent past and to protect the endangered species, the country will soon be up with its first tiger cell in Dehradun (Northern India).

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Uttarakhand’s efforts to procure the miracle herb, “Sanjeevani Booti”

Uttarakhand’s efforts to procure the miracle herb, “Sanjeevani Booti”

August 11, 2016

Despite the fact that the ages old search for the herb has failed to reveal any results, #Uttarakhand government has decided to bestow an amount of INR 250 million (EUR 3.3 million) to search the #Himalayas for the magical herb, #Sanjeevani Booti, which is supposed to have unique...

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Torrential rain leads to mishap in Uttarakhand

Torrential rain leads to mishap in Uttarakhand

July 21, 2016

Incessant rains are causing ruinous damages in the Northern Indian State of Uttarakhand, leading to an upsurge in casualties. Numerous landslides have been reported, which caused over 300 arterial roads and highways to be closed.

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Nearly 74 tigers died in India in six months

Nearly 74 tigers died in India in six months

June 29, 2016

India witnessed an increase of 500 tigers in April 2016 but things seem to be a little topsy-turvy with the death of about 74 tigers in the country.

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Remembering the Heroes awarded with the Victoria Cross

Remembering the Heroes awarded with the Victoria Cross

June 22, 2016

United Kingdom introduced new digital archives which unfold the stories of six Indian soldiers who were dignified with the Victoria Cross award for their bravery during World War I.

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India’s conservation effort

India’s conservation effort

April 14, 2016

The number of wild tigers in the world has increased to 3,890 in April 2016 from 3,200 in 2010, making it an increase of almost 22 pc. India is at the forefront of this conservation effort of this endangered species. The tiger population in the world has increased to almost 3,890...

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Mix énergétique

Mix énergétique

March 3, 2016

Face à des besoins énergétiques en pleine croissance, le gouvernement indien étudie la construction de nouvelles centrales nucléaires, notamment dans le Bihar, l’Haryana et le Pendjab, pour tripler dans la prochaine décennie sa capacité de production d’énergie nuc...

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Energy mix

Energy mix

March 3, 2016

Facing huge power needs, the Indian government is planning to set up new nuclear power plants and studying new locations, notably in Bihar, Haryana and Punjab, to triple in the next 10 years its nuclear power generation base. A huge market where international companies, notably U...

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Chandrashila Peak

Chandrashila Peak

February 26, 2016

Trekking means exploring life. It’s different and more youthful and one of the best ways to connect with nature. Chandrashila summit (4000 m) trek allows one to enjoy the beauty of the nature and winter is a good time to experience it, courtesy the snow. In the first leg of the...

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Impact of Climate Change on the Hills

Impact of Climate Change on the Hills

February 3, 2016

Enroute Chandrashila peak at 4000 metres in Tungnath region of Uttarakhand, the villages still await to receive the first snowfall in the middle of January. Additionally, the reduced rainfall once again impacted agricultural output, thanks to climate change. “We are in the midd...

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SATTE, tourism trade show

SATTE, tourism trade show

February 1, 2016

South Asia Travel and Tourism Exchange (SATTE) 2016, the leading B2B event in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, managed to attract a huge crowd in its 23rd year. South Asia Travel and Tourism Exchange, the three day business networking trade show in New Delhi that was scheduled for Janu...

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