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Jammu and Kashmir: Bharat Scouts and Guides organise Trekking expedition

Apr 03, 2022, at 05:21 am

Srinagar: The J&K chapter of Bharat Scouts and Guides conducted a one-day divisional level trekking cum environment awareness programme from Asthan Pora Brain Nishat to Gophabal Zabarwan mountain here.

Jammu and Kashmir tourism receives overwhelming response in Chennai

Apr 03, 2022, at 05:01 am

  Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir tourism while continuing its aggressive efforts to promote J&K as round a year destination has invoked a big response from this South Indian metro city which has immense potential for adventures and high end corporate niche tourism segments like GOlf and MICE.

IndiGo reinforces its regional network with new flights from Bhopal

Mar 30, 2022, at 09:27 pm

New Delhi: In-line with its vision to strengthen regional connectivity, IndiGo, India’s leading carrier, commenced its new direct flight from Bhopal to Chennai effective Mar 29.

Top Sustainable Experiences in Philadelphia

Mar 30, 2022, at 12:25 am

To reduce impact on the environment, it is important to support local businesses, restaurants and purveyors of responsible experiences. Some of these to add in any Philadelphia holiday itinerary are:

IndiGo announces resumption of international flights on more than 150 routes

Mar 27, 2022, at 06:49 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Indian carrier IndiGo has announced the resumption of its international flight schedule from various destinations in India.

After 2 years, India resumes regular commercial international flights from today

Mar 27, 2022, at 03:10 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: After two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, India is all set to resume regular commercial international flights from Sunday, as per an order issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation

Civil aviation ministry relaxes Covid travel rules ahead of international flight ops' resumption

Mar 23, 2022, at 04:43 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Ministry of Civil Aviation has relaxed the travel rules which were in place to stem the COVID-19 spread stating the cabin crew will from now on not be required to wear the  PPE kit and that airlines need not keep three seats vacant on international flights for medical emergencies.

Five flights to Andamans cancelled due to cyclone

Mar 20, 2022, at 06:34 pm

Chennai/UNI: Five flights bound for Andamans from Chennai airport has been cancelled in view of poor passenger patronage following cyclone threat. 

Canada makes pre-boarding Covid19 testing not essential from April 1

Mar 18, 2022, at 01:28 am

Ottawa: Fully inoculated international tourists visiting Canada would no longer need to present a pre-arrival covid19 test result with effect from April 1, according to media reports.

SriLankan Airlines to celebrate womanhood with Raid Amazones 2022

Mar 16, 2022, at 08:13 pm

Colombo/IBNS: SriLankan Airlines announced plans to celebrate womanhood by welcoming female athletes who are participating in Raid Amazones 2022, a yearly adventure trail originating from France, scheduled to occur from March 13 to April 6.

SpiceJet delays evacuation flight from Suceava to bring back Indian students stranded at border

Mar 08, 2022, at 11:59 pm

Gurugram: SpiceJet, the country’s favourite airline, delayed its special evacuation flight from Suceava in Romania by close to three hours last night to successfully evacuate a group of 36 Indian students stranded at the Ukraine-Romania border.

SriLankan Airlines adorns aircraft livery with ‘Raid Amazones 2022’ insignia

Mar 03, 2022, at 04:30 am

Colombo/IBNS: SriLankan Airlines has adorned one of its aircraft with customised livery to reaffirm its status as the official airline of the much-awaited ‘Raid Amazones 2022'.

IndiGo to operate 20 repatriation flights under Operation Ganga over 4 days

Mar 03, 2022, at 12:45 am

New Delhi: In its endeavor to support the repatriation efforts from Ukraine, IndiGo is operating 20 flights from Feb 28 February to Mar 3.

SpiceJet to operate special flight to Kosice, Slovakia today to evacuate Indians stranded in Ukraine

Mar 01, 2022, at 06:13 pm

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju will travel on a SpiceJet flight to Kosice, Slovakia as a special envoy of the central government to oversee the evacuation of stranded students in war-torn Ukraine.

How Maha Shivaratri is celebrated in Mauritius in the Indian Ocean

Mar 01, 2022, at 02:04 am

Maha Shivaratri is the biggest religious festival in Mauritius, celebrated to honour the Lord Shiva. This year the auspicious festival will be celebrated on March 1.

India extends ban on international commercial passenger flights till 'further orders'

Feb 28, 2022, at 09:05 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: India's aviation regulator (DGCA) on Monday extended the ban on scheduled international commercial passenger flights till "further orders".

Small Town, Big Story: Journey through America’s hidden wonders

Feb 23, 2022, at 11:09 pm

The United States is home to hundreds of small towns throughout the country, bursting with individual personality and deep-rooted traditions. To help celebrate the local characters who bring these towns to life, Atlas Obscura co-founder and creative director, Dylan Thuras, journeys across America to discover some of the country’s hidden wonders in newly launched GoUSA TV original series Small Town, Big Story.

San Francisco art and culture scene roars to life in 2022

Feb 22, 2022, at 11:44 pm

Those seeking to immerse themselves in art and culture (at long last!) will find San Francisco a must-visit destination in 2022. The city boasts a full and exciting slate of exhibitions, performances, and events that are as varied as San Francisco’s spectacular topography.

AirAsia introduces 'FlyAhead' service

Feb 22, 2022, at 06:55 pm

Indian airline AirAsia India has announced the launch of their new ancillary service, ‘FlyAhead’. 

Regular international flights likely to resume in India from March 15: Reports

Feb 22, 2022, at 06:38 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Regular international flights are likely to resume from March 15 after remaining suspended for almost two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, media reports quoting government sources said on Monday.

AirAsia India offers 10 pct discount for fully vaccinated flyers

Feb 19, 2022, at 05:49 am

Mumbai/IBNS:  AirAsia India on Friday announced the launch of AirAsia VaxiFly, a special incentive for fully vaccinated flyers, offering 10 per cent off flight bookings made on the airline’s website airasia.co.in and mobile app.

Jammu and Kashmir: ‘Winter Carnival’ concludes with felicitation ceremony at Kulgam

Feb 19, 2022, at 04:19 am

Kulgam: The ‘Winter Carnival’ Kulgam, organised by the District Administration Kulgam in collaboration with Tourism Department, Aharbal Development Authority and Forest Division Kulgam concluded today with a colorful felicitation ceremony held at Aharbal, here.

Ginger Hotels opens new property in Greater Noida

Feb 18, 2022, at 12:50 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Ginger Hotels has made a fresh expansion with the launch of a new property in Greater Noida, National Capital Region (Delhi-NCR). 

Virginia: The perfect romantic sojourn for this Valentines Day and beyond

Feb 14, 2022, at 11:57 pm

Richmond: Nothing satisfies that yearning better than a little adventure – whether experienced with a partner, family, friend, or simply by yourself, which brings us to Virginia’s famous slogan, Virginia is for lovers.

The Great Indian Travel reaches Kashmir

Feb 14, 2022, at 05:05 am

Srinagar: To support small and micro businesses affected by COVID-19, the Great Indian Travel, who are on a 101-day road trip campaign, reached Srinagar on Thursday late evening, where they will stay for the next two days.

Check out 10 Airbnb listed homes for Valentine's Day

Feb 13, 2022, at 12:10 am

Airbnb listed homes make for a great sojourn this Valentine's day with options to stay at a romantic beach house in Goa or amidst a dense rosewood forest in Karnataka.

11th edition of Sharjah Light Festival to mark new phase of post-pandemic tourism growth

Feb 10, 2022, at 11:12 pm

Sharjah/IBNS: Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has announced the 11th edition of the Sharjah Light Festival, bound to happen from February 9 to 20 across nine sites in the emirate.

Union Budget gives big boost to tourism in India: Centre

Feb 02, 2022, at 05:15 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Union Budget 2022-23 announced Tuesday, presented the government’s plans to increase capital expenditure by 35 per cent and fuel growth for an economy recovering from 3 waves of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Covid19: Canada eases testing rules for flyers onboarding from India

Jan 30, 2022, at 02:34 am

Ottawa: Canada has eased testing rules for flyers onboarding from India, a decision which the Southeast Asian nation welcomed.

Covid19 Rules: Booster dose not essential to visit Abu Dhabi

Jan 26, 2022, at 07:14 pm

Abu Dhabi: As cooler temperatures attract more visitors to Abu Dhabi this winter season, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has released a comprehensive guide for vaccinated and unvaccinated visitors to ensure streamlined travel into the UAE capital.