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Installation at Onam Week celebrations a reminder of the threat posed by plastics

At Kanakakkunnu Palace, a 90-ft snake made of 20,000 plastic bottles serves as a reminder of the environmental damage caused by overuse of plastic. 11 artists created the installation to raise awareness of the threat posed by plastic. The Thiruvananthapuram city Corporation has deployed a 200-member green army to enforce…

The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023

Kerala Tourism’s Onam fest to enliven evenings across state for 7 days

The grand Onam cultural festival planned by Kerala Tourism Department is all set to enliven the entire state for the next seven days with the state capital and district centers reverberating with classical, folk, ethnic and popular art forms in scores of venues, based on the core theme ’Onam the…

Dynamite News · Aug 27, 2023

Thiruvananthapuram city to deck up for Onam from today

Thrissur to be lit up for Onam: Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas to switch on city-wide illumination. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to inaugurate State-level Onam week celebrations at Nishagandhi open air auditorium. 8,000 artistes to participate in cultural events, concerts, folk art performances, fusion music & more. Trade & food…

The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023

Kerala’s tourism success story receives a pat on the back from Goa

Goa hails Kerala's success in attracting both "quality" and "quantity" of tourists. Post-pandemic, Goa saw 1.7M tourists while Kerala saw 3.5M. Post-pandemic, Kerala has been able to reposition itself in the foreign segment. Kerala has a variety of products to offer, from backwaters to wellness tourism, while Goa is known…

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2023

‘UN Women’ joins hands with Kerala Tourism for women-friendly tourism initiative

UN Women & Kerala Tourism join hands to promote Women-Friendly Tourism initiative. 85 women trainers attended a 2-day orientation programme to learn about tourism activities in which women can play a role. The project will create 10,000 enterprises, 30,000 job opportunities & a network of 1.5 lakh women.

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023

Tourism prospects of Aranmula brightens with govt. sanctioning boat service on Pampa river

The efforts of Aranmula, a central Travancore village renowned for its heritage and traditions, to work its way into the tourism map have received a fillip with the State government approving operation of motor boats on the Pampa river

The Hindu · Jul 29, 2023

Shakti scheme has empowered citizens to travel and boosted tourism: HK Patil

Tourism Minister H.K. Patil on Friday said that the government is committed to empowering citizens through travel and that the Shakti scheme has been playing an instrumental role in the same. Speaking at the ‘India International Travel Mart’ (IITM) which facilitated interaction between the tourism industry and corporate buyers, customers,…

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

₹37 crore sanctioned under Kuttanad package

Admin. sanction granted for 41 projects worth ₹37 cr under 2nd Kuttanad package in 12 Assembly constituencies of Alappuzha & Kottayam districts. Projects focus on Water Resources, Agriculture, Fisheries & Tourism to increase productivity, restore Vembanad Lake & improve living conditions.

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

Mani Ratnam backs Kerala’s ‘Cinema Tourism’

Noted filmmaker Mani Ratnam has extended his support to Kerala’s Cinema Tourism project, which seeks to showcase prime locations featured in popular hits in different parts of the State to attract tourists.

The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023

An MLA and a civil servant, story of a unique friendship

Kerala Chief Secretary Dr. V. Venu and M.K. Muneer, MLA, of Indian Union Muslim League have shared a deep friendship since their college days

The Hindu · Jun 30, 2023