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Army dog Phantom dies in anti-terror op in Jammu and Kashmir's Sunderbani Sector | Maharashtra polls: Upset over poll ticket denial, senior BJP leader rebels; says will contest as independent candidate | Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena fields BJP's Shaina NC from Mumbadevi seat for Maharashtra polls | Days after Kalyan Banerjee row, oppn stages walkout over Waqf bill report, session sees verbal spat again | Russian envoy welcomes India-China agreement on border dispute, says 'amicable resolution requires trust' | 'Family gathering maliciously labelled as rave party': KT Rama Rao on 'farmhouse' raid | Kashmir: Suspected terrorists open fire at Army vehicles in Akhnoor | ED conducts fresh raids in MUDA case involving Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah | Secularism, Tamil language, removal of Guv's post: Actor Vijay spells out his newly-formed party's goals | C-295 aircraft factory reflects new work culture of the country: PM Modi as India gets big defence push

Qatar publishes updated COVID-19 Travel and Return Policy, India in exceptional red list

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm

Doha/NITN: India ranks among the ‘exceptional red countries’ according to the updated COVID-19 Travel and Return Policy posted by Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health.

Road-tripping: Southern California in 10 days

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm

There’s nothing like packing your bags, hopping in the car and turning the radio dial up as miles of pavement pass beneath your wheels. In Southern California, where warm, sunny days make for perfect drives with the window down, the best road trip includes three amazing and unique regions all within a few hours of each other: Santa Monica, Greater Palm Springs and San Diego. Whether you’re a beach bum or a culture connoisseur, you’ll appreciate the variety of experiences that await in each place—and can be enjoyed in just 10 days. 

‘Time to rethink, transform, and safely restart tourism’, says UN chief

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm

Tourism “touches almost every part of our economies and societies”, enabling the historically marginalized, and “those at risk of being left behind, to benefit from development”, declared UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday, marking World Tourism Day. 

Etihad Airways launches exponential Abu Dhabi

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is giving all of its guests travelling into or via Abu Dhabi a complimentary ticket to Expo 2020 Dubai, the biggest cultural gathering in the world.

Thailand likely to delay reopening of key tourist destinations until November

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm

Bangkok, UNI/Xinhua: Thailand plans to postpone its reopening of the capital Bangkok and other major tourist destinations to foreign visitors until November, citing that the vaccination rate in these regions are still behind the targets.

Now you can enter Oman with a proof of vaccination

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm

Since the lifting of the travel ban, Pakistani citizens have also become eligible to travel to Oman if they have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus disease provided, they have a valid Oman visa. The Oman visa for Pakistani citizens can also be obtained online as an electronic travel authorization by completing an application with the relevant travel details.

Your Budget-friendly Philadelphia

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm

As the largest city of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia attracts thousands of tourists each year. And Philadelphia offers something to every traveler - bustling neighborhoods, over 1000+ restaurants in Centre City alone, a varied range of public and performing arts, markets, museums, history, shopping and so much more.

Air Canada resumes operations in Delhi after four months

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Air Canada resumed its flights to India after four months, the airline said in a tweet.

J&K safe destination for foreigners: NCRB data

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm

Srinagar/IBNS: The National Crime Record Bureau’s report has vindicated the fact that Jammu and Kashmir continues to be a safe destination for foreign tourists.

Etihad Airways announces special fares for travel from India as Abu Dhabi opens to fully vaccinated travellers

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has announced the commencement of its ten-day sale in India for travel to Abu Dhabi, following the UAE government’s recent announcement to remove the quarantine requirement for all vaccinated travellers arriving from abroad.

NF Railway launches 'Stream Jungle Tea Safari' to promote tourism in Darjeeling

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: The Northeast Frontier Railway recently introduced a new service named 'Steam Jungle Tea Safari' between Siliguri Junction and Rongtong station section on the UNESCO World Heritage site - Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR).

Uttarakhand expecting a rise in number of tourists from West Bengal

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm

Kolkata: Every year throngs of tourists from West Bengal visit Uttarakhand.

AirAsia India launches ‘Extra Seat’ service

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm

Mumbai: AirAsia India on Friday announced the launch of its new service  ‘Extra Seat’, with which guests can now reserve up to two additional seats and enjoy an even more comfortable flying experience.

India-Bangladesh air bubble to commence from tomorrow

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm

Dhaka/UNI: The flight operation between Bangladesh and India under air bubble arrangement will resume on Sunday after four months of suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Turkey scraps mandatory quarantine rule for fully vaccinated travelers from India

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm

Turkey has declared that fully vaccinated travellers from India will no longer be subjected to mandatory 14-day quarantine rule, with effect from  Sept 4. 

Abu Dhabi welcomes all vaccinated travellers from across world, lifts quarantine measures

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm

Abu Dhabi/IBNS: Following the updated international entry guidelines recently announced by the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced that the UAE capital is set to welcome all fully vaccinated tourists and residents travelling from all countries around the world, as well as unvaccinated visitors from ‘Green List’ countries, with no quarantine measures.

New 3AC Economy coach base fare 8% cheaper than regular AC three-tier coaches

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Indian Railways has fixed base fare of its new variant of AC three-tier Economy coach at 2.4 times of base fare of the sleeper class (SL).

World's largest observation wheel Ain Dubai to open on Oct 21

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm

Dubai: Ain Dubai, the world’s largest and tallest observation wheel standing at over 250 metres offering over 19 customisable experiences, is set to open on Oct 21. Ticket sales for that day onwards are now open to the public on www.aindubai.com.

SriLankan Airlines enhances connectivity to Sri Lanka from key Indian cities

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm

Mumbai: SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka and a member of oneworld alliance, in a bid to promote greater travel opportunities from India to Sri Lanka, is adding more destinations and frequencies.

Sri Lanka reopens borders after a long-anticipated wait

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm

New Delhi: As the ease in restrictions globally paves way for a strong comeback of international travel, Sri Lanka has taken a big step ahead in reopening its borders for India.

Jammu and Kashmir: Increase in passenger footfall at Srinagar Airport

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm

Srinagar: The Srinagar International Airport has recently witnessed a sharp increase in the number of flights as well as passenger footfall with sizeable tourist inflow being seen of late.

Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates first direct flight on Bhavnagar-Delhi route

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Friday virtually flagged off Spicejet's first direct flight from Bhavnagar in Gujarat to Delhi.

Tezu in Arunachal Pradesh gets air connectivity under RCS-UDAN programme

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm

Guwahati: The much awaited direct air connectivity to one of the eastern most location of the country, Tezu in Arunachal Pradesh started on Thursday with the maiden flight of FLybig airlines from Guwahati that landed on Thursday.

IndiGo augments regional connectivity; commences operations from Jabalpur

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm

New Delhi: In-line with its vision to further strengthen regional connectivity, IndiGo, India’s leading carrier, on Friday commenced operations from Jabalpur.

Experience these great American outdoors on World Photography Day 

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm

If your dream trip includes outdoor experiences and expansive spaces, then the United States of America has a lot to offer. Full of natural wonders and great outdoors, the USA offers unlimited options to travellers looking to truly immerse themselves in wilderness in the era of social distancing.

A Virtual Tour of Virginia's Splendid Southern Shenandoah Valley

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm

Famous for its natural beauty and historical sites, the beautiful Shenandoah Valley also features rich arts and culture, an abundance of locally crafted beverages, and countless opportunities for outdoor recreation, all wrapped in genuine Virginia hospitality.  Here is a virtual tour of the southern portion of Virginia's renowned valley.

Etihad Airways moves on path of recovery

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has announced operating and financial results for the first half of 2021, showing a progressive recovery across its business despite a slower than expected return to global air travel.

India-Bangladesh flights to be launched this week

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm

Dhaka/UNI: After a long time India-Bangladesh flights are set to resume.

SriLankan Airlines uplifts largest vaccine consignment to Sri Lanka

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm

Colombo: SriLankan Airlines has uplifted another batch of Sinopharm vaccines amounting to four million doses to the country on three dedicated cargo flights.

Airfare for India to UK skyrockets to nearly Rs 4 lakh, top official alerts civil aviation ministry

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The airfares between India and UK have shot up as high as Rs 3.95 lakh with Britain moving India from red to amber list and more students wanting to travel to that country for academic reasons, according to media reports.