Agra: On World Tourism Day on Thursday, Taj city Agra has little to celebrate in spite of being a favourite tourist destination. This is because of the total lack of forward planning, industry stakeholders say. "There is neither the will nor any major policy push being contemplated by the state government, which had made many promises at the time of elections. The UP tourism department looks hardly prepared to create the kind of ambience required to encash the boom in the industry," said Shishir Bhagat, president of Wake Up Agra, an NGO working on different issues that people in the city face.
Tourism organisations in Agra on Thursday organised the ritual welcome of tourists at the railway station and at different hotels. But there was little else to commemorate the day and no sign of activity to make the city any more "tourist-friendly".
Agra is one of India's top tourist destinations. Yet, it lacks basic infrastructure, and thus cannot take advantage of the interest generated in India and its tourist attractions, said Surendra Sharma, founder-president of the Agra Hotels and Restaurants Association. "The (previous) Mayawati government did nothing, and we had great hopes from the young Akhilesh Yadav (the present chief minister)," Sharma said, talking of how successive chief ministers have let the city down.
"We thought the scenario would change for the better, we expected some action on our long list of demands. So far, however, there is nothing to indicate that the state government
02:08 PM, Sep 27, 2012
Mysore: Mysore city known for its heritage structures and palaces will soon lose its tag if the government fails to put in place a Heritage Act, to check people from demolishing these structures. The heritage structures are also under threat as most of the 198 identified structures need immediate attention, as they are in a dilapidated condition. Former chief minister S M Krishna declared Mysore a Heritage City, and constituted...
02:53 PM, Aug 28, 2012
Cuttack: The crime branch, which is probing the Pipili rape case, on Tuesday filed its fourth charge sheet warranting trial of SCB Medical College superintendent DN Moharana and two other doctors. The Judicial Commission, inquiring the same matter, also issued notices to Moharana and six others asking them to file their affidavit before it by June 30. The crime branch police, who had earlier filed charge sheets in the case...
11:38 PM, Jun 12, 2012
BANGALORE: Have you noticed the colourful and meaningful paintings on many walls of the city, depicting the history of the state, the tradition and culture of Kannadigas or tourist havens of Karnataka? May be or may not be. But do try to spare a glance as they are now in a state of utter neglect and fading glory. Way back in 2009, the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) came up...
09:55 AM, Apr 24, 2012
New Delhi: Don't go by the name, as 'Neglected Poems represent Gulzar at his creative and imaginative best, as he meditates on nature, delves into human psychology, explores great cities and confronts the most telling moments of everyday life. After 'Selected Poems', a collection of some of his best works translated by diplomat-writer Pavan K Varma, the veteran lyricist has chosen to present his next 60 poems in an inimitable...
12:37 PM, Mar 06, 2012
Noida: A day after the two Behl sisters were rescued from their Noida house, 47-year-old Anuradha, the elder sister, died on Wednesday. An inquiry has been ordered into the self-confinement of two Noida sisters for seven months. A team of the National Commission for Women will investigate whether the two sisters - Anuradha Behl and Sonali Behl - were neglected and will submit its report within 15 days. The enquiry...
02:50 PM, Apr 13, 2011
New Delhi: The Commonwealth Games (CWG) are less than a month away and Delhi is being dolled up. However, a closer look brings out a different picture – that only certain parts of the capital city are being given a facelift. While nearly Rs 4,500 crores have been spent on stadia across Delhi, the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Bawana lies in shambles. As the host city to CWG 2010, it’s...
01:28 PM, Sep 06, 2010
