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BJP posts Manmohan Singh's iftar party image to counter row over PM Modi's attendance at CJI's Ganesh Puja | PM Modi joins Ganesh Chaturthi celebration at CJI DY Chandrachud's home, performs aarti | 2 terrorists killed in encounter near J&K's Kathua-Udhampur border | RG Kar: Junior doctors ready for talks with Mamata Banerjee but firm on ceasework until demands are met | PM Modi assures semiconductors industry 'stable policies' and 'ease of doing business' | 'Reservations can't be abolished as long as BJP is in power': Amit Shah slams Rahul Gandhi's quota remark in the US | Congress MP from Inner Manipur writes to Amit Shah appealing for 'corrective measures' as the northeastern state crisis boils | Another senior Haryana BJP leader quits party after being denied poll ticket, says party 'sidelining loyalists' | IAF woman flying officer accuses Wing Commander of rape in Srinagar, says was forced into oral sex | Rahul Gandhi's Sikh rights remarks in the US draws BJP ire, reminds him of Congress-led 1984 riots

Kashmir celebrates Kheer Bhawani Mela

Jun 02, 2017, at 08:36 pm

Srinagar, Jun 2 (IBNS): The annual Kheer Bhawani mela in the temple of Rajnya Devi, in Tulmulla Ganderbal in central Kashmir, witnessed emotional scenes on Friday with Muslims greeting and hugging Kashmiri Pandits.

Vistara claims information about withdrawing all flights from Kolkata as baseless

May 31, 2017, at 09:33 pm

Kolkata, May 31 (IBNS): India's low cost airline Vistara, a joint venture between Singapore Airlines and Tata Sons, has said on digital media platforms --such as Twitter and Facebook -- that it is not suspending all flights taking off from Kolkata.

Jet Airways introduces third non-stop daily service between Mumbai and London Heathrow

May 25, 2017, at 05:26 am

Mumbai, May 24 (IBNS): Strengthening its global footprint, Jet Airways - India’s full-service, premier international airline, on Wednesday announced the introduction of its third, non-stop, daily service between Mumbai and London Heathrow.

3 Wild Camping Locations in Nainital

May 23, 2017, at 03:59 am

Camping is generally not for the idle, loner types like me, that is for sure. However, gladly for mother earth, most of the people love adventures and thus, camping is nice enough idea for them, especially when it is in the pleasant weather and breathtaking surroundings of Nainital. If you are among these active, fun-loving, on the go, happy go lucky (and similar phrases) people, you will love camping. Jokes apart, camping allows us to connect to the mother nature like nothing else.

Rank of India improves in International Tourist Arrivals

May 19, 2017, at 09:07 pm

New Delhi, May 19 (IBNS): As per the UNWTO definition, International Tourist Arrivals (ITAs) comprises two components namely Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) and Arrivals of Non-Resident Nationals.

Jet Airways' Jetescapes Holidays offers all inclusive holiday options to 69 destinations

May 19, 2017, at 07:28 pm

Mumbai, May 18 (NITN): With the onset of the holiday season, JetEscapes Holidays from Jet Airways announced its latest line-up of brand new, all-inclusive holiday options for 2017 summer season.

Maharashtra's Minister of Tourism inaugurates Jaya He 'Museum Safari' at Mumbai's Terminal 2

May 19, 2017, at 04:09 am

Mumbai, May 18 (IBNS): On World International Museum Day, GVK MIAL's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, the metropolitan's integrated terminal that hosts India’s largest public art program – Jaya He, announced the launch of a new service - The Jaya He ‘Museum Safari’, for travelers transiting through the iconic Terminal 2.

Australia Tourism Exchange 17 returns to Sydney

May 18, 2017, at 09:45 pm

Sydney, May 18 (Not in Town News) Tourism Australia’s 38th annual business-to-business event for building future tourism opportunities for Australia - the 2017 Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE17) - returned to Sydney this week, bringing together more than 2,500 travel industry delegates from more than 30 countries including India, making it the biggest ATE event in nearly a decade.

Emirates returns with signature Iftar service for Ramadan

May 17, 2017, at 08:59 pm

Kolkata, May 17 (IBNS): Emirates’ signature Iftar service for customers during Ramadan is expected to commence on May 27 to coincide with the start of the holy month.

Cox & Kings' Survey reveals Dubai, UK and Singapore are top vegetarian-friendly destinations for Indians

May 16, 2017, at 10:42 pm

New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS): As per the latest Cox & Kings Survey on 'Top Vegetarian-Friendly Destinations and Preferences of Indian Vegetarian Outbound Travellers', Dubai, the United Kingdom and Singapore have topped the list of most preferred Vegetarian-Friendly destinations for Indian Vegetarian Travellers.

Ranbir Kapoor roped in as Yatra's new Brand Ambassador

May 15, 2017, at 10:07 pm

Mumbai, May 15(IBNS): Yatra.com,an online travel portal, on Monday announced Bollywood superstar and youth icon, Ranbir Kapoor, as their brand ambassador.

W Barcelona: Hipster, chic and sinfully inviting

May 11, 2017, at 08:52 pm

As our flight from Paris was descending towards the Barcelona airport, from the night sky we could see on the waterfront of the glittering city a distinctive tinted glass fronted skyscraper standing tall and gleaming.

OYO launches first Townhouse in Hyderabad

May 10, 2017, at 09:48 pm

Hyderabad, May 10 (IBNS): OYO, India’s largest and most innovative hospitality company, on Wednesday introduced OYO Townhouse to Hyderabad.

Travelling to France? Include Cotentin in your itinerary

May 10, 2017, at 08:47 pm

Mumbai, May 10 (NITN): France is by far the most travelled destination in the world.

"Cotentin is completely different from the image the world currently has of Normandy"

May 10, 2017, at 08:39 pm

Cherbourg Tourisme director Guillaume Hamel reveals plans for the new tourism office in Normandy and why you need to visit the Cotentin Peninsula. Excerpts:

St Paul's Cathedral and movie sites set to thrill London Pass customers for Summer 2017

May 10, 2017, at 06:31 pm

London, May 9 (NITN): One of London’s legendary landmarks and sites made famous by blockbuster British movies are among the new attractions waiting for visitors exploring the UK’s capital city with the London Pass this summer.

Air India deploys Boeing 777 aircraft on Delhi-Chennai route

May 09, 2017, at 02:54 am

New Delhi, May 8 (IBNS): National carrier Air India on Monday announced it has deployed the Boeing 777 aircraft on the Delhi-Chennai-Delhi sector.

Cathay Pacific, Cathay Dragon launch new digital Discovery platform

May 09, 2017, at 01:33 am

Victoria, May 8 (IBNS): Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon on Monday launched Discovery – www.cathaypacific.com/discovery – a new digital destination where travellers can access and enjoy content from the airlines' leading inflight magazines, Discovery and Silkroad, wherever they are in the world.

Jet Airways announces 24th anniversary celebration mega fare sale

May 04, 2017, at 11:18 pm

Mumbai, May 4 (NITN): Commemorating its 24th anniversary, Jet Airways has announced special anniversary fares on both domestic and international sectors, an official release stated.

Etihad Airways expands capacity to Kerala

May 04, 2017, at 05:10 am

Thiruvananthapuram, May 3 (IBNS): Etihad Airways is celebrating 10 years of flying to the southern Indian state of Kerala with the introduction of additional flights to the popular destination.

Jet Airways launches non-stop flights to Europe from Chennai, Bengaluru

May 04, 2017, at 04:19 am

Chennai, May 3 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India's full service, premier international airline, on Wednesday announced the introduction of new, direct services connecting Chennai with Paris and Bengaluru with Amsterdam.

Hotel Arts Barcelona: Defined by Flower Power

May 04, 2017, at 01:55 am

Hotel Arts Barcelona in every sense lives up to its nomenclature. This hotel on the Mediterranean- read Olympic Marina- is as Epicurean in attraction as it is in its artistic appeal.

Etihad Airways launches '48 Hour Challenge' to promote Abu Dhabi stopovers

May 02, 2017, at 05:45 pm

Abu Dhabi, May 2 (NITN): Etihad Airways has thrown down the gauntlet to the millions of guests who transit through its Abu Dhabi home, as well as the residents of the UAE, by challenging them to experience a host of ‘once in a lifetime’ activities throughout the emirate in just two days, an official release stated.

The Thomas Cook India Group inks an agreement to acquire Kuoni’s global network of Destination Management Specialists in Asia, Australia, Middle East, Africa & The Americas

Apr 29, 2017, at 11:22 pm

Mumbai, Apr 29 (IBNS): Thomas Cook (India) Ltd. India’s leading integrated travel and travel related financial services company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, on Saturday announced its acquisition of Kuoni’s global network of Destination Management Specialists, covering 17 countries across the geographies of The Americas, Africa, Middle East, Asia and Australia.

Thrissur in Kerala gets ready for its Pooram, strict regulations on fireworks being enforced

Apr 29, 2017, at 07:16 pm

Kochi, Apr 29 (IBNS): Thrissur in Kerala is preparing hard for the famous Pooram festival, associated with the Vadakkunnathan Temple, which will be held on May 5 this year.

Pilgrims flock to Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand as Char Dham temples open

Apr 28, 2017, at 07:27 pm

Dehra Dun, Apr 28 (IBNS): The doors of the Yamunotri and Gangtori temples, two of the four popular temples which comprise the Char Dham of the high Himalayas, opened for the public on Friday.

Gulf Air appoints VFS Global to provide visas for Bahrain visitors

Apr 28, 2017, at 02:03 am

Mumbai, Apr 27 (IBNS): Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain's national carrier, has partnered with VFS Global, the largest visa service provider in the world, to facilitate visa issuance for passengers flying to the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Etihad Airways launches 'Runway to Runway' in UAE

Apr 28, 2017, at 02:01 am

Abu Dhabi, Apr 27 (IBNS): Etihad Airways hosted a special reception on Wednesday night at the Rosewood Abu Dhabi to mark the UAE launch of 'Runway to Runway', the airline's rewards programme specially designed to support the fashion community's international travel requirements.

OYO sets up presence in Nepal, launches first hotel in Kathmandu

Apr 27, 2017, at 09:48 pm

New Delhi, Apr 27 (IBNS): OYO, a hotel network, announced its foray into Nepal, with the launch of its debut hotel in Kathmandu.