Six sites, including the Ganga ghats in Varanasi, temples of Kancheepuram in Tamil Nadu and the Satpura Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, have been added to India’s tentative list of UNESCO world heritage sites, Culture Minister Prahlad Singh Patel said on May 19. Mr. Patel said six of the nine sites submitted by the Archaeological […]
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Taj Group adds a Vivanta in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), which owns the Taj Group of Hotels, has announced the opening of a new Vivanta Hotel in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The stylishly designed hotel reflects the pulse and culture of God’s own country. With its vantage location in the heart of the city, the hotel is ideally suited for business, MICE and […]
Read MorejuSTa Birding Resort opens doors in Dharamshala
juSTa Hotels and Resorts has now announced the launch of juSTa Birding Resort in Dharamshala. The opening marks the 12th juSTa Hotels and Resorts property in India. Located in the scenic Kangra District of Himachal Pradesh, the resort is inspired by the region’s unique heritage and culture, which is designed to offer a comprehensive range […]
Read MoreInternational flights to remain suspended till June 30 in India
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) recently announced that international passenger flights will not start operation until June 30, however, the restriction will not apply to international all-cargo flights, and scheduled flights under the travel bubble arrangements. Ban on scheduled international flights has been in place since March last year. Although international flights have […]
Read MoreGoAir rebrands as Go First after 15 years of flying
After being in the skies for 15 years, GoAir has rebranded itself as ‘Go First’ as the airline focuses on ultra-low-cost business model amid the aviation industry grappling with pandemic headwinds. The announcement on May 13 also comes amid reports that the airline was preparing for an initial share sale to raise funds for its […]
Read MoreNepal greenlights regular flights to China, Qatar, Turkey
The Nepal government has decided to allow once-a-week flights to China, Qatar and Turkey as all international flights, except two flights per week to India, have remained suspended in the country’s efforts to curb a deadly new wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, a Minister said on May 29. Authorities had suspended almost all international flights […]
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