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Press Release

16 February 2019

This Year, Script Your Adventure, here in Karnataka

A land known for its silks, spices and sandalwood, Karnataka is an experience to remember. Tourism in Karnataka stands out with its diverse offerings and is unparalleled in terms of touristic offerings. Karnataka is a state of diverse landscapes and experiences, and offers every tourist a unique holiday and lifelong memories. From ancient temples and monuments, verdant forests teeming with amazing flora and fauna, pristine beaches, romantic hill stations to people undertaking pilgrimage to many of the divine destinations. Thus, making it an ideal place for a traveler with diverse interests. With this in mind and to retain the momentum generated in previous years, Karnataka Tourism has initiated a new theme “Script Your Adventure”.

In lines with the new theme, a new brand campaign TVC along with a print ad campaign and marketing collaterals was launched today by Chief Minister Sri. H. D. Kumaraswamy in the presence of Sri. Sa Ra Mahesh, Minister for Tourism along with Secretary Tourism Mr. Anil Kumar, IAS, Ms. Priyanka Mary Francis, IAS, Director-Tourism, Mr. Vijay Sharma IFS, MD-JLR and Mr. Kumar Pushkar IFS, MD-KSTDC.

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Sri. H. D. Kumaraswamy said “I am happy to know Karnataka Tourism, in its endeavor to promote the state has chosen a very novel theme. I congratulate the Tourism Department for conceiving this wonderful film and ad campaigns. I am sure this promotion will surely help to project positively Destination Karnataka in the international/ national tourism markets and will help us in becoming India’s best tourist state in the coming years”.

Sri. Sa Ra Mahesh, Minister for Tourism said “True to its tagline – One State, Many Worlds – Karnataka has something for every kind of tourist. Karnataka has a plethora of rich offerings for you to enjoy; be it Heritage, Culture, Nature, Beaches or Wildlife. All these will help you to script your own unforgettable experience in Karnataka. It is here where you can script your own adventure. I extend a warm welcome to you on behalf of the people of Karnataka and wish that you find your adventure here in Karnataka.”

1 January 2019

This Year, Script Your Adventure, here in Karnataka

A land known for its silks, spices and sandalwood, Karnataka is an experience to remember. Tourism in Karnataka stands out with its diverse offerings and is unparalleled in terms of touristic offerings. Karnataka is a state of diverse landscapes and experiences, and offers every tourist a unique holiday and lifelong memories. From ancient temples and monuments, verdant forests teeming with amazing flora and fauna, pristine beaches, romantic hill stations to people undertaking pilgrimage to many of the divine destinations. Thus, making it an ideal place for a traveler with diverse interests. With this in mind and to retain the momentum generated in previous years, Karnataka Tourism has initiated a new theme “Script Your Adventure”.

In lines with the new theme, a new brand campaign TVC along with a print ad campaign and marketing collaterals was launched today by Chief Minister Sri. H. D. Kumaraswamy in the presence of Sri. Sa Ra Mahesh, Minister for Tourism along with Secretary Tourism Mr. Anil Kumar, IAS, Ms. Priyanka Mary Francis, IAS, Director-Tourism, Mr. Vijay Sharma IFS, MD-JLR and Mr. Kumar Pushkar IFS, MD-KSTDC.

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Sri. H. D. Kumaraswamy said “I am happy to know Karnataka Tourism, in its endeavor to promote the state has chosen a very novel theme. I congratulate the Tourism Department for conceiving this wonderful film and ad campaigns. I am sure this promotion will surely help to project positively Destination Karnataka in the international/ national tourism markets and will help us in becoming India’s best tourist state in the coming years”.

Sri. Sa Ra Mahesh, Minister for Tourism said “True to its tagline – One State, Many Worlds – Karnataka has something for every kind of tourist. Karnataka has a plethora of rich offerings for you to enjoy; be it Heritage, Culture, Nature, Beaches or Wildlife. All these will help you to script your own unforgettable experience in Karnataka. It is here where you can script your own adventure. I extend a warm welcome to you on behalf of the people of Karnataka and wish that you find your adventure here in Karnataka.”

Karnataka Tourism Minister CT Ravi Resigns

Karnataka Minister For Tourism, Culture C T Ravi Resigns

A week after getting the key post in the party’s organisation as the National General Secretary of the BJP, the Karnataka Minister For Tourism & Culture C T Ravi announced his resignation.

The four-time MLA from Chikkamagaluru submitted his resignation to the Chief Minister of Karnataka B S Yediyurappa on Saturday. His leaving the position also comes in the midst of reports that the CM may go in for a cabinet reshuffle and expansion soon.

“ Nothing stops when a person dies. The seasons continue to change. Time may grieve for some time. From the soil in which the dead are buried, rises the sprout of grass. Earth is pregnant again with new life. Nature is in constant state of cultivation – Mankutimma “ – C T Ravi posted this popular verses of ‘ Mankuthimmana Kagga ‘ on Twitter soon after his resignation.