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Hype Malaysia
27-07-2025
- Hype Malaysia
From New Resorts To Attractions: What Labuan Bajo Has In Store For Future Visitors
A fishing village located on Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara, Labuan Bajo is a hidden gem with tons to explore! Labuan Bajo is being hailed as the next best Asean holiday destination and a must-add to your travel list, thanks to the many fun tourist attractions and activities available – but what if we told you that there's more coming soon? While visiting Labuan Bajo with AirAsia, we also learned what the East Nusa Tenggara destination has planned for the future, especially for Parapuar Park and Golo Mori. From new tourist attractions to family resorts, Labuan Bajo promises a lot in the next few years, so here's a hint at what's coming soon: Parapuar Starting with Parapuar Park, or sometimes referred to as Parapuar Viewpoint. This hilltop park is located in Labuan Bajo's city centre, just five minutes from the Komodo International Airport and seven minutes from the Marina Waterfront area. During our trip, we met with members from the Labuan Bajo Flores Tourism Authority (BPOLBF), who shared with us their ongoing plans to develop the park into a new tourist destination on the island. Parapuar has also begun transformation into the next must-visit attraction in Labuan Bajo. BPOLBF said the park will focus on nature tourism as it's a prime location on the island for sunrise and sunset viewing. One of the ways the agency is getting people to visit Parapuar is by hosting weekend events on the hilltop, such as yoga workshops and the Picnic Over The Hill pop-ups. Of course, the park will continue to see growth over the next few years. BPOLBF said there are already a few brands hopping on the development project. This means visitors will soon be able to dine at more cafes and restaurants, whilst enjoying the scenic view from the hilltop. In the meantime, the agency will continue to host more events to get visitors familiar with Parapuar. Golo Mori Another area with expansion plans within the next five years is Golo Mori Village, also known as The Golo Mori. Located 45 minutes away from the centre of Labuan Bajo, this scenic spot presents a truly stunning concept of a sustainable marine-based meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) tourism destination. Currently, the area is home to the Golo Mori Convention Centre, which hosted the recent Golo Mori International Jazz Festival. Unfortunately, the area still lacks many facilities and has little to no attractions. However, during our meeting with the spokesperson for InJourney Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), we learnt that the area will see more growth in the next few weeks. Amongst the plans for Golo Mori are new luxury resorts and hotels to offer more accommodation options to those travelling to Labuan Bajo. At the same time, ITDC is inviting more international businesses to invest in Golo Mori, promising more traffic to the area within the next few years. The Nuka Beach Club is steadily attracting guests who are looking for a beach getaway without the crowd of central Labuan Bajo. Given the vast area of Golo Mori, we're sure this destination has plenty of space to grow in the coming years. Of course, now is still a great time to visit Labuan Bajo – and you can get there from Malaysia with Air Asia! The World's Best Low-Cost Airline offers three flights per week to Labuan Bajo from KLIA Terminal 2. For more information on the flights, check out the AirAsia website and the AirAsia MOVE App.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
PSUs Unite for Wellness
Yoga event In a powerful display of unity and wellness, the India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, marked the International Day of Yoga 2025 with a rejuvenating yoga session at The Ashok, New Delhi. Organised in collaboration with the Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE), the session brought together over 100 participants, including representatives from 25 Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), officials from the Ministry of Finance's Department of Public Enterprises, and esteemed instructors from the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY). Embracing the global theme, 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health' , the event went beyond being a ceremonial observance—it became a shared space of reflection, breathwork, and mindfulness that transcended organisational boundaries. It reaffirmed the growing recognition that wellness is not just an individual pursuit but a collective responsibility. Senior leadership from across the public sector spectrum attended the session, with Chairpersons, Managing Directors, and senior officials from Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL), Cement Corporation of India Ltd. (CCIL), Electronics Corporation of India Ltd. (ECIL), National Divyangjan Finance & Development Corporation (NDFC), National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC), ITI Ltd., by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Glicemia acima de 100? Tente esse truque antes de dormir Revista Saúde+Você Undo National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC), NBCC (India) Ltd. , and more marking their presence. NHPC's participation stood out for embodying the link between environmental consciousness and holistic health, echoing the day's theme of interconnected well-being. Speaking at the event, Ms. Mugdha Sinha, IAS, Managing Director, ITDC , captured the philosophical core of the initiative: She further emphasized the significance of collective participation: Acknowledging the partners, she extended thanks to SCOPE and MDNIY, Ministry of AYUSH, for making the event a success. Mr. K. P. Mahadevaswamy , Chairman, SCOPE and Chairman & Managing Director, NBCC, echoed the sentiment of collaboration and leadership grounded in wellness:
Time of India
28-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Drone survey for Vadhvan port completed: Officials
The drone survey for the ambitious Vadhan Port project in the Dahanu taluka of Maharashtra's Palghar district has been completed, officials said on Saturday. A section of villagers had earlier protested against the technical survey at the site of the proposed seaport, claiming the project would snatch their livelihoods. The drone survey was done by ITDC, said district officials. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Semua yang Perlu Anda Ketahui Tentang Limfoma Limfoma Pelajari According to a release by the district administration, officials met locals on Saturday over their demands. Though the protesters who had initially raised objections did not attend the meeting, several representatives from the affected coastal villages participated in the discussion, it said. The villagers' demands include higher compensation for land to be acquired for the Vadhvan greenfield highway, employment opportunities for locals in the port project, and compensation and rehabilitation measures for fishermen who may lose their livelihood. Live Events Deputy Collector Mahesh Sagar said during the meeting that JNPT ( Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust ) has agreed in principle to prioritise the local residents for employment opportunities in the project, according to the release. The district administration also clarified that a comprehensive compensation policy for fishermen is under preparation, the release said. Officials also emphasised that the government remains sensitive to public sentiment and is committed to an inclusive development process, it added. The development of a Rs 76,200 crore all-weather greenfield deep draft major Port at Vadhvan was approved by the Union Cabinet in 2024. The project will be constructed by Vadhvan Port Project Limited, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) formed by Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) and Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB), with a shareholding of 74 per cent and 26 per cent, respectively.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Villagers protest against technical survey for Vadhavan port project in Palghar district
Palghar: A section of villagers on Wednesday protested against a technical survey being conducted at the site of the proposed deep seaport at Vadhvan in Palghar district of Maharashtra, claiming the project would snatch their livelihood. A police officer, however, claimed the survey was called off due to inclement weather and rain and not because of demonstration. A video of the villagers from Vadhavan and surrounding hamlets carrying banners demanding the cancellation of the project has gone viral. The protesters, most of whom depend on the sea for their livelihoods, expressed concerns about their displacement due to the project. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai "ITDC (agency) had undertaken a technical survey using a drone to access the low and high tides for environmental reports," a local official said. Boisar sub-divisional police officer Vikas Naik said the technical survey had to be called off due to the inclement weather and rain. "There was no agitation at the site. Some people had come to the spot to enquire about the activity. They dispersed peacefully after police and officials explained to them about the ongoing work," he said. The development of a Rs 76,200 crore all-weather greenfield deep draft major Port at Vadhavan was approved by the Union Cabinet in 2024. The project will be constructed by Vadhavan Port Project Limited, an SPV formed by Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority and Maharashtra Maritime Board, with a shareholding of 74% and 26%, respectively.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Celebrating Yoga: IAS Mugdha Sinha Leads International Day of Yoga at The Ashok, New Delhi, ET TravelWorld
Advt Advt By , ETTravelWorld Join the community of 2M+ industry professionals. Subscribe to Newsletter to get latest insights & analysis in your inbox. All about ETTravelWorld industry right on your smartphone! Download the ETTravelWorld App and get the Realtime updates and Save your favourite articles. Public sector leaders, officials, and employees rolled out their mats early Friday morning at The Ashok hotel in New Delhi to observe the International Day of Yoga . The event, hosted by India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) in collaboration with the Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE), brought together over 100 participants from across 25 public sector enterprises and government by instructors from the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), the hour-long session introduced a sequence of foundational asanas and pranayama breathing techniques. Designed to centre both body and mind, the practice created a rare pause in the otherwise fast-paced world of public sector year's theme—' Yoga for One Earth , One Health'—found a clear echo among attendees. From the Ministries of Finance and Public Enterprises to PSUs like Bharat Petroleum (BPCL), Cement Corporation of India (CCIL), NHPC, NBCC, and ECIL, the shared participation was a signal of rising institutional attention to mental and physical Sinha, IAS, Managing Director of ITDC, said: 'Yoga is not merely a physical discipline; it is a quiet revolution rooted in self-awareness, balance, and collective well-being. This year's theme, ' Yoga for One Earth, One Health ,' powerfully underscores the deep interconnection between our individual wellness and environmental harmony. As leaders from various PSUs unite on the same platform today, we are reminded that true progress begins with inner harmony and shared purpose.'Thanking all the participants, she added: 'This initiative embodies the 'whole of CPSE approach,' where all Central Public Sector Enterprises unite in pursuit of a shared wellness objective. By integrating Yoga into our institutional ethos, we're not only nurturing healthier individuals but also contributing to a more resilient and mindful nation. We are thankful to SCOPE for partnering with ITDC for this first of its kind inclusive event on International Day of Yoga. We also thank MDNIY, Ministry of AYUSH for providing the expert resource for the event's yoga session.'Continuing the united initiative, n, Mr. K. P. Mahadevaswamy, Chairman, SCOPE, and Chairman & Managing Director, NBCC, said: "Today, seeing so many PSU leaders come together in the spirit of unity and mindfulness reaffirms our belief that wellness must be at the heart of leadership and governance. SCOPE is proud to collaborate with ITDC to nurture a culture where soul, mind and body wellbeing becomes integral to the employees of Public sector Undertakings."The initiative reflected a wider shift in government workplaces—one that prioritises resilience, reflection, and sustainability. As participants moved in unison through sun salutations, it wasn't just about flexibility or breath—it was about rebalancing from within, together.
