India has administered more than 8.8 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines in 24 hrs starting from 16th August till 17th August, government data shows, close to its all-time record and speeding up a campaign to inoculate all eligible adults by December. India has undertaken one of the world’s largest COVID-19 vaccination drives and has so […]

The UK government on 17 August updated its official travel advisory for India to reflect the country’s upgraded status under the COVID-19 based traffic light system, no longer advising against all but essential travel. India moved from the UK’s red list travel ban to amber on August 8 and now the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development […]

A museum on wheels inside the iconic trams of Kolkata, commemorating the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence, was inaugurated on 15th August by West Bengal Transport Minister. The museum on wheels has been curated by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Trust in collaboration with West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC). Lord Meghnad Desai and Lady Kishwar […]

Sarovar Hotels & Resorts’ announced the signing of a new property in Tadoba, Maharashtra. A place well-known for its wildlife sanctuary and enthralling tiger sightings. Sarovar Hotels & Resorts currently operates 96 hotels in India and abroad. Sarovar Portico is nestled close to Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve. An ideal getaway to explore wildlife and nature. […]

The US has eased travel advisory for India to its second-lowest level of “exercise increased caution” and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said the South Asian nation now has a “moderate level of Covid-19.” “Your risk of contracting COVID-19 and developing severe symptoms may be lower if you are fully vaccinated with […]

The new guidelines applies to International Tourists visiting Sri Lanka under tourist visa and optional for dual citizens, valid resident visa holders, Sri Lankan citizens who opt to come under the tourism route. Further, please not that “No prior approval required from Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Civil Aviation Authority. There is no minimum duration […]

The Indian Government has asked states to vaccinate its tour operators, hotel employees, drivers and other industry stakeholders on priority to bring back confidence in the sector. Tourism Secretary Arvind Singh said, “We have taken it up with state governments that vaccination of all tourism stakeholders should be done on priority so that we gain […]

India’s leading carrier, IndiGo, has partnered with International Air Transport Association (IATA) to become the first Indian airline to launch a pilot for IATA Travel Pass to help passengers easily and securely manage their travel in line with any government requirements for Covid-19 testing or vaccine information. IATA Travel Pass is a mobile app that […]

The Indian Parliamentary Standing Committee on transport, tourism and culture suggested to re-start the scheduled international flights on 03rd August 2021. TG Venkatesh, Chairman of Parliamentary Committee for Transport, Tourism and Culture told on 03rd August 2021 that, the committee is advocating for re-starting the scheduled international flights. “We have told officials and Ministry (Tourism) […]

Lakshadweep will soon have three premium Maldives-style water villas, claimed to be the first-of-its-kind in the country. The three premium projects will come up in Minicoy, Kadmat, and Suheli islands, for which the administration floated global tenders recently. With a vision to establish a robust base for maritime economic growth with tourism development at its […]

ibis India has announced a new offering perfect for pet parents in need of a getaway. The hotel brand’s latest pet-friendly policy will help pet parents to enjoy their stay at ibis hotels, with their pets. To make these stays hassle-free, a number of welcome amenities such as food bowls, puppy pads, and plenty of […]

Odisha’s Bhubaneswar has become the first city in India to achieve 100 per cent vaccination coverage against Covid-19. Additionally, about one lakh migrant workers have also been administered the first dose of Covid vaccines in the capital city of Odisha. Talking to India Today TV, Anshuman Rath, South-east Zonal Deputy Commissioner of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, […]

The tiny kingdom of Bhutan, nestled between India and China, has managed to fully vaccinate a major chunk of its eligible population against Covid-19. A recent health bulletin update by the Royal Government of Bhutan stated that it had vaccinated 90.2 per cent of the eligible population with both doses of the vaccine during the […]

Rajasthan has started the feasibility study for a fifth tiger reserve at Kumbhalgarh, said Sreya Guha, Principal Secretary – Forest & Environment, Government of Rajasthan. On the eve of International Tiger Day, speaking at a webinar organised by FICCI, Guha informed that the government has engaged the Wildlife Institute of India to do the field […]

The Jammu and Kashmir government on 28 July signed a pact with the JSW Foundation to restore and conserve Shalimar and Nishat Gardens in Srinagar. Speaking on the occasion, the lieutenant governor termed the signing of MoU as a new beginning in the conservation of the historic sites which are the hallmarks of J&K’s rich […]

The Indian government has decided to extend the suspension of international travel and visa in the country for one more month. The aviation regulator, Directorate General of Civil Aviation has announced this in partial modification of the more-than-a-year long suspension order. As per the latest circular from DGCA, restrictions for international commercial passenger services to […]

Raffles Udaipur, India’s first Raffles hotel, is all set to open in Udaipur on August 2. The uber luxury hotel situated in a 21-acre private island set in the middle of the serene Udai Sagar lake is an architectural marvel with 101 guest rooms and suites. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, […]

Slated to open its doors for its guests, in October, 2021 Six Senses is opening its first resort in India at Fort Barwara this year. Situated in the royal province of Rajasthan, Six Senses Fort Barwara has witnessed a sensitively designed restoration process lasting over a decade. With 2 palaces and 2 original temples within […]

Marriott International has announced that it has signed an agreement with International Himalaya Hospitality and Hotels to debut the company’s playful and spirited Moxy Hotels brand in Kathmandu. Featuring 108 smart and stylish bedrooms, Moxy Kathmandu is expected to open in 2025. The hotel will be located in the heart of the city and within […]

Asiatic Golden Cat (Catopuma temminckii) is one of the widely distributed wildcat species in Bhutan from lower subtropics to areas above 3,000m. It is one of the largest of all the other small cats geographically distributed over South Asia (Nepal, Bhutan, and North-Eastern India) through parts of China to South-Eastern Asia (Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia, and […]

Dholavira in Gujarat, which got the tag of a UNESCO World Heritage Site on 27 July, is a Harappan-era city sprawled over 100 hectares on Khadir, one of the islands in the Rann of Kutch. One of the five largest cities of the Indus Valley Civilisation, Dholavira is located about 250 km from Bhuj. It […]

During the unprecedented and challenging times of Covid-19 pandemic, Bhutan has been maintaining exemplary record from the very beginning and able to keep situation well under control. The following Covid statistics shows country’s successful handling of situation as of date: Total confirmed cases: 2500 Recovered cases: 2275 Active cases: 223 Death: 2 Second round of […]