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Rare Brahma Kamal Flower Bloom In Uttarakhand’s Snow-Clad Chamoli

The rare Brahma Kamal, the only flower is known to bloom after sunset and just once a year, has been spotted in the higher reaches of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand. It is said that Brahma Kamal – named after God Brahma, who is believed to have created the universe – takes about two hours to […]

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8 Indian beaches are now Blue Flag certified

All the eight beaches of India that had been vying for the Blue Flag certification have been awarded the coveted international eco-label. The eight beaches, spread across five states and two union territories, are Ghoghla (Diu), Kasarkod and Padubidri (Karnataka), Kappad (Kerala), Rushikonda (AP), Golden (Odisha), Radhanagar (Andaman & Nicobar Islands) and Shivrajpur (Gujarat). India […]

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London-based Kalrock Capital says it has won the bid for Jet Airways

Kalrock Capital, a London-based asset management company, said it, along with a UAE investor Murari Lal Jalan has been chosen as the new owners of the bankrupt airline Jet Airways. “Our consortium was chosen by the committee of creditors in a meeting that concluded this evening,” Igor Starha, managing partner at Kalrock, said last night. […]

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India@75: Tourism & Culture Ministry plans facelift to 75 iconic destinations

Gearing up for the 75th Independence Day celebrations in 2022, The Ministry of Tourism & Culture has decided to equip 75 iconic destinations of India with world-class visitor facilities. The Union Minister of Tourism & Culture, Prahlad Patel, announced this initiative while participating in a virtual exhibition-cum-seminar. Patel said that these iconic destinations would include […]

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Except for beaches, Kerala opens all destinations for tourism.

Kerala announced that it is ready to receive tourists from outside the State. Hill stations, adventure tourism destinations, backwater destinations are all open for tourists with immediate effect. Houseboats can operate complying with the Covid guidelines. However, beaches will remain inaccessible for tourists until November 1. While opening the State for tourists from other states, […]

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Gujarat keen to hear Ambardi Safari Park roar in global tourism map

Watching Asiatic lions in their natural habitat is indeed a treat for travellers visiting Gujarat and Ambardi Safari Park is one such perfect place for this sighting. Not as popular as the Gir National Park, the Ambardi Safari Park is situated 7 km from Dhari, in Gujarat’s Amreli district. However, the state government is now […]

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Nepal to waive off quarantine, Covid-19 insurance rules for tourists

The Nepal government decided to waive off quarantine and Covid-19 insurance rules for tourists starting from October 17 onwards. A meeting of the Council of Ministers held at the Prime Minister’s residence approved a proposal presented by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation which will allow foreign tourists who test negative for Covid-19 […]

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Russian tourist charter operators express interest in Goa: Minister

Russian tourist charter operators have expressed interest in flight landing slots at Goa’s Dabolim International Airport for the upcoming tourism season, Ports Minister Michael Lobo said on 08th October. Speaking to reporters at the state secretariat after a meeting with Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Lobo said that no new offshore casino vessel was expected to […]

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Guwahati airport to get new terminal building by June 2022

A new terminal building will soon be coming up at the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, a major hub for travel around Northeast India. More than 38 percent of the project work is completed, and the new terminal building, which is estimated to cost INR 1232 crore, is scheduled to be ready by […]

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Sikkim does away with health screening and quarantine

Sikkim, which had earlier announced opening interstate movement from October 1 and opening of hotels and homestays from October 10, has further eased restrictions as part of the Unlock 5.0 guidelines. The state had earlier installed health-screening check posts is now discontinuing the facility at Rangpo and Melli check posts. There shall be no restrictions […]

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Nepal’s aviation ministry proposes resumption of flights to India from October 17

Nepal’s Civil Aviation Ministry has sent a proposal to resume flights to and from India from October 17, confirmed an official from Nepal’s COVID-19 Crisis Management Centre (CCMC). Nepal had earlier blocked all flights to and from India from March, following the COVID-19 pandemic. Nepal’s Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has proposed to […]

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Goa airport eyes touching 80% capacity by December-end.

Goa airport expects to touch 75-80 per cent of its flight handling capacity by December-end from the current figure of around 35 per cent, a senior official said. Airport Director Gagan Malik said that it is safe to fly now with all the precautions at the aerodrome and during the flight in place. Right from […]

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Arunachal gets set for its first airport by Nov 2022

An airport to connect the capital city of Itanagar is a long-felt need of the local community, as it will also serve as the primary gateway to the state of Arunachal Pradesh. Presently, the closest airport to Itanagar is the one at Lilabari, located at a distance of 80 km in the state of Assam. […]

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