The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has allowed the opening of shops as part of the easing of lockdown restrictions announced on April 15 with neighbourhood shops and others being allowed within the city and all shops except those in malls allowed outside the municipal limits with 50 percent strength of workers. The neighbourhood and standalone […]

Nepal has extended the nationwide lockdown till May 7 as the novel coronavirus cases rose to 52 after three people tested positive for COVID-19, which has wreaked havoc on the Himalayan nation’s economy. The government during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli decided to extend the lockdown for 10 more days […]

Archaeological Survey of India ‘s Delhi circle expressed gratitude for Corona Warriors by illuminating historical sites like Red Fort, Qutub Minar &Humayun’s Tomb in a special way on World Heritage Day in New Delhi. Along with this ASI Delhi circle also administered oath to school students through video conferencing to safeguard and respect the monuments […]

The Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India is organising a series of Webinars on the overall theme of ‘Dekho Apna Desh’. The objective of these Webinars is to create awareness about and promote various tourism destinations of India – including the lesser known destinations and lesser known facets of popular destinations. In addition, thematic Webinars […]

Union Minister for Culture (I/C) Prahlad Singh Patel launched the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of India in New Delhi recently Speaking on the occasion, Patel said that India houses a repository of unique ICH traditions, 13 of which have also been recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. He said that […]

Bangladesh has extended a nationwide lockdown till May 5 as part of measures to stem the spread of coronavirus pandemic, local media reported. “Holidays will be extended till May 5 from April 26. The government issued a gazette in this regard on 23rd April i.e. Thursday. The minister, however, added that May 6 is also a […]

Sri Lanka has reimposed a countrywide 24-hour curfew after a surge in the number of coronavirus cases, most of them navy sailors who were searching for those evading quarantine. The Indian Ocean island nation has confirmed 420 cases of the virus, including seven deaths, and has ramped up testing. Sri Lanka had partially lifted a monthlong curfew […]

Nepal Tourism Board rescued a total of 1,721 tourists to Kathmandu from Lukla, Chitwan, Pokhara, Taplejung and other parts of the country, and repatriated 1,592 tourists to home countries from Kathmandu from March 27 to April 3, 2020, during the COVID 19 Lockdown across Nepal announced by the Government of Nepal from March 23. The […]

As part of India’s war against COVID-19, the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India has launched “Lifeline Udan” flights for movement of medical and essential supplies across the country and beyond. Under this initiative, 62 Lifeline Udan flights have been operated during the five day period from 26th to 30th March 2020, transporting over […]

The Nepal government has extended the ongoing nationwide lockdown until April 15 to battle the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The government said on recently that all international flights to Nepal will remain suspended until April 30 as well. Earlier on March 20 the government had decided to suspend all international flights […]

SriLankan Airlines has decided to temporarily suspend all its flights from 8th to 21st  April 2020 in view of the travel restrictions imposed by the destinations where it operates to. The Airline is constantly reviewing the market conditions and the restrictions imposed by the various authorities and will be ready recommence its operations at short […]

According to IRCTC spokesperson, all passengers who booked tickets on IRCTC-run 3 trains will get a full refund. The spokesperson said, “Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has decided to suspend bookings for trains that are run by it, till April 30, 2020. IRCTC runs three trains as of now, 2 Tejas trains and […]

Indian Ministry of Tourism has launched portal www.strandedinindia.com with a view to identify, assist and facilitate foreign tourists who are stranded in various parts of India due to the lockdown situation necessitated by the COVID19 global pandemic. Such tourists would need to log on to the portal, provide some basic contact information and narrate the nature […]

IndiGo has been recognised as one of the most valuable and strongest airlines as per the Brand Finance Airlines 50 report for 2020. The airline was ranked at number 43 in the report as it entered the list for the first time. IndiGo, the only airline from India, ranked above the other two new entrants […]

Because of the sacrifice by countrymen, India has staved off the extensive damage which would have been caused by coronavirus. The way people have respected the lockdown restrictions is inspiring. We did not wait for the problem to increase and acted in advance to stop the crisis from getting worse. We started screening at airports […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an extension of lockdown till May 3. Emphasising the importance of the next one week in the fight against coronavirus, he appealed to all the countrymen to stop the spread of the Covid-19 disease to newer areas. PM Modi said that certain relaxations can be given in those areas that […]

Headed by a team of industry veterans, Sarovar manages 85 operational hotels in 55 destinations in India and overseas, under Sarovar Premiere, Sarovar Portico, Hometel brands. As part of its expansion in the leisure segment, Sarovar Hotels and Resorts announces the signing of a new hotel in Bhimtal, Uttrakhand. Executive Chairman, Sarovar Hotels & Resorts […]

As of 25th March, there are approximately 18,093 international tourists in the country according to immigration authorities; and Sri Lanka Tourism is closely working with the Foreign Ministry and respective embassies/high commissions to arrange necessary facilities. Though arrivals are suspended into the country, all departures are supported and Srilankan Airlines operates departure flights daily to UK, […]

All commercial domestic flights had been ordered to cease their operations from 11.59 pm on Tuesday, March 24. They had been further directed to plan and schedule their current operations so that they land at their destinations by 11.59 pm on March 24. The only flights exempted from this order were the fights which only […]

India has extended the ban on international commercial airlines operating to India till 18.30 GMT on April 14 (April 15 India time). Earlier, the ban on international flights to and from India was till March 29. The extension of the ban on scheduled commercial international flights is in keeping with Prime Minister Narendra Modi declaring a […]

The Nepal government decided on Sunday, 29 March to extend its national lockdown by another week till midnight April, and to continue the ban on all domestic and international flights till 15 April. The Cabinet made the decision on recommendation of the Coronavirus Control High-level Task Force headed by Defence Minister Ishwar Pokhrel based on the […]

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, with an aim to extend support to the foreign tourists who are stranded in India, has come up with a portal to disseminate information regarding the services that can be availed by foreign tourists who are stuck far away from their home land. The portal is titled ‘Stranded […]