State plans big on theme-based tourism
The Hindu
Vizag’s coastline may soon become a major destination
The State is blessed with the country’s second largest coastline (974 km), perennial rivers, and scenic backwaters, and the government is committed to exploring the nature’s bounty by embarking on theme-based tourism projects, according to Special Chief Secretary, Youth Services, Archaeology, Tourism and Culture, Rajat Bhargav. Addressing a review meeting on Friday on the tourism projects in progress and those proposed to be taken up, Mr. Bhargav took stock of the projects to be implemented under river tourism, eco-tourism and adventure tourism.After a long, tiring day all we want is to jump right on our cosy beds and rest comfortably on our soft, fluffy pillows, right? Pillows are not quite appreciated as much as electric cars or air-fryers, for instance. Pillows are a wonderful man-made creation that has improved the lives and sleep of people across the globe. Did you know ages ago people used to rest their heads on a HARD ROCK? So how did humans go from sleeping on stones to cosy, fluffy and soft pillows today? Let’s get into the origin of your everyday pillows!
As the November 30 deadline nears for installing vehicle location tracking devices (VLTD) and emergency panic buttons in public service and nationally permitted goods vehicles in Karnataka, transport unions representing cab, bus, and truck operators are urging the government to reconsider the mandate. They argue that the high cost of these devices and a lack of awareness have made it difficult for many vehicle owners to comply with the requirement.