ABN Charaidew II, entered service on the Brahmaputra in January 2019. Built in Kolkata, her length is 44.50 m and breadth is 11.00 m and is powered by 2 engines. Her extra-shallow draught and a lower profile than conventional designs allow her to cruise faster. ABN Charaidew II has 18 cabins in total: 2 spacious […]

A cap frequently worn by Subhas Chandra Bose was presented to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by his nephew, Chandra Kumar Bose, on Netaji’s 122nd birth anniversary on Wednesday. The cap can be seen by visitors at a new museum at Red Fort dedicated to the life of the nationalist leader and his Azad Hind Fauz […]

Delhi Panchavadyam Trust, a non-profit organization promoting Temple Arts of Kerala based in Delhi is organizing a Pooram (traditional temple festival of Kerala) in Dilshad Garden, Delhi from 16th to 17th Feb 2019, which will be in line with the Trichur Pooram in Kerala. The highlight of the event would be from 1430 hrs on […]

Kerala finds a place in the 19 places shortlisted by CNN this year for travel enthusiasts to visit in 2019. “This area of India has it all: sun, sea, sand, good food, houseboats, culture and wildlife. Its spectacular natural landscapes — think palm trees and sprawling backwaters — lend the region the nickname “God’s Own Country,” […]

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a management agreement with Tipping Point Hospitality for Holiday Inn Goa Candolim. The hotel is expected to welcome guests in November 2019. The newly built , 110-room Holiday Inn Goa Candolim will be a 30-minute drive from the city center and a 60-minute drive from the Dabolim Airport. The […]

In view of the upcoming 2018 Men’s Hockey World Cup scheduled in Bhubaneswar from November, Odisha Tourism department decided to launch e-Tourist Visa service at the Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA). While the e-tourist visa facility is available for citizens of 150 countries in India, the service will be provided to the foreign tourists in […]

Sarovar Hotels has announced the signing of a new hotel in South Goa, marking the group’s further foray into the state. Sarovar Portico in Palolem will offer guests a perfect stay experience upon completion in mid-2019. In addition to well-appointed 48 rooms, the hotel will offer all-day dinning, bar, spa, gymnasium and swimming pool. The hotel […]

IRCTC has partnered with Bharti AXA General insurance company to provide free-of-cost travel insurance to customers who book air tickets through the IRCTC’s air ticketing website. IRCTC Air is set to offer free air travel insurance worth up to Rs 50 lakh for the customers. It is a first-of-its-kind initiative and the travel insurance will […]

The Fern Hotels & Resorts is all set to open 20 Fern and Beacon Hotels across India and Nepal in the year 2019, said Suhail Kannampilly, COO, The Fern Hotels & Resorts. Out of these 20 hotels, two will be opened in Nepal – one in Kathmandu and second in Bharatpur, he informed. This will […]

Accor Hotels has announced the opening of the 189-room ibis Kolkata Rajarhat, marking the debut of the brand in the City of Joy, Kolkata. This is the group’s 50th property in India, taking the brand’s total inventory in the country to over 3,000 rooms. At the recent launch, the multinational hospitality company also announced the […]