2ND INTERNATINOAL FLOWER SHOW

2nd International Flower show

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The state Government of Sikkim in collaboration with Government of India is going to organize the 2nd International Flower show in Gangtok from 23-27 February 2013.

Sikkim is home to around 5,000 species of flowering plants, 515 rare orchids, 60 primula species, 36 rhododendron species, 11 oak varieties, 23 bamboo varieties, 16 conifer species, 362 types of ferns and ferns allies, 8 tree ferns, and over 424 medicinal plants. A variant of the Poinsettia, locally known as "Christmas Flower", can be found in abundance in the mountainous state. The orchid Dendrobium nobile is the official flower of Sikkim, while the rhododendron is the state tree.

The International Flower show 2013 will be a mega show, where participants from different states as well as from International are expected in a huge number. 

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DESERT FESTIVAL , RAJASTHAN 2013

Rajasthan Tourism

Desert Festival 2013

Jaisalmer 23 to 25 February

Date & Time	Programme	Venue
23-02-2013
9-00 to     10-30 A.M. 10-45 A.M. to 01-30 P.M. 07-30 to 10-00 P.M.	Shobha Yatra (Ceremonial Procession) Inauguration of  Desert Festival, 2013 Turban Tying Competition (Indian’s) Turban Tying Competition (Foreigner’s) Moomal Mahendra Competition Moustache Competition Miss Moomal Competition Mr. Desert Competition Cultural Programme of Folk Music & Dance	Fort Gate to Shahid Poonam Singh Stadium Shahid Poonam Singh Stadium -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do-
24-02-2013
09-30 A.M. to 01-00 P.M. 04-30 To 06-00 P.M. 07-30 to 09-30 P.M.	Camel Decoration Competition Shan-E-Marudhara Competition Tug of War Competition Indian v/s Foreigner’s (Men) Tug of War Competition  Indian v/s Foreigner’s (Women) Panihari Matka Race Competition Indians & Foreigners (Women) Camel Polo Match Camel Tattoo Show by B.S.F. Cultural Programme of Folk Music & Dance	Shahid Poonam Singh Stadium -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do-
25-02-2013
2.30 P.M. 04-00 To 05-00 P.M 05-15 P.M.  5-35 to 5-50 P.M. 6-15 to 8-45 P.M.	Showcasing of Village Life Kuldhara & Khabha on the way of  Sam Camel Race Dhora Dhor (Race) Women Dhora Dhor (Race) men Cultural Programme of Folk Music  & Dance and Fire works Display	Kuldhara Deserted Village Sam Sand Dunes -do- -do- -do- -do- -do- -do-

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SOUND AND LIGHT SHOW IN JAIPUR

The show timings for Sound & Light shows in Jaipur  w.e.f. Wednesday 16th Jan 2013 are changed and would be as follows:

Amber Sound and Light Show - ENGLISH 6:30 PM & HINDI 7:30 PM 

Jantar Mantar Sound and Light Show - HINDI 7:00 PM & ENGLISH 8:00 PM 

INDIA & MEXICO TOURISM COOPERATION

New Delhi: A five-member delegation led by Minister for Tourism, Mexico, Mrs. Gloria Guevara called on Minister for Tourism and Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation Kumari Selja here. During their 40-minute meeting, both sides agreed to promote cooperation in tourism sector between the two countries. Welcoming the visiting dignitary, Kumari Selja said that India deeply admire the uniqueness of Mexican culture and heritage which has been preserved and conserved over the years. She said, the diplomatic relations between the two countries should be strengthened by exchange of ideas for tourism development and promotion, exchange of visits by travel and tour operators, travel media, opinion makers, holding road shows and food festivals in each others country. She said, two countries should exchange best practices in the tourism and hospitality education for Human Resource Development. Two countries may encourage student exchange programmes. Kumari Selja said, Indian Council of Cultural Relations proposes to open an Indian Cultural Centre in Mexico City and it will be an excellent platform for promoting Indian culture, cuisine and arts in Mexico. She said, a festival of India in Mexico is also being proposed for next year where Ministry of Tourism will focus among other things to promote Yoga and Wellness Tourism. For information on various tours to India visit www.exotiqueindia.com

Mother Express train

Indian Railways have decided to run an exhibition train named ‘Mother Express’ to commemorate the birth centenary of Mother Teresa, the noted missionary social worker. Mother Teresa was a Catholic nun who founded the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta and who worked tirelessly in the service of the poor, sick, orphaned and destitute for over 47 years.
The ‘Mother Express’- a tribute from Indian Railways - would showcase life and philanthropic deeds of this great soul who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 and India’s highest civilian honour, the ‘Bharat Ratna’ in 1980 for her humanitarian work. The Minister of Railways, Mamata Banerjee will open “Mother Express” for public viewing on the occasion of Mother Teresa’s birthday on 26 August, 2010 at Sealdah Station in Calcutta, West Bengal. This train will travel at different stations of the country over the next six months.
The train, ‘Mother Express’ consists of 3 air-conditioned coaches in which photographs, write-ups, etc. are exhibited to project the life, work and message of Mother Teresa.Missionaries of Charity, has helped much by supplying the photographs and different other materials of Mother Teresa for showcasing those in the exhibition train. For information on the luxury trains in India, please visit website http://www.india-luxury-trains.com/

Air India Update

Even as the Air India employees called off their strike on Wednesday evening, thousands of air travelers in the national capital had been stranded at the airports. Air India was Thursday struggling to restore normal operations after a two-day wildcat strike by 15,000 employees and said it would take another two days for flight schedules to get regular.

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