[ad_1] Chamoli: An earthmover being used to clear debris on the Badrinath National Highway following incessant monsoon rains, in Chamoli district. (PTI Photo)( The Rishikesh-Chamba National Highway was closed for traffic at Bagaddhar to clear boulders following a landslide, an official said. “NH94 Rishikesh-Chamba is closed at Bagaddhar. Work is …
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Arunachal governor asks BRO to integrate remote border villages, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen KT Parnail has encouraged the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to expedite the integration of remote border villages under the vibrant village programme and foster inclusivity and development in border areas of the state. The governor, who is on a two-day visit to East Siang …
Read More »Major mishap averted at Delhi airport; Vistara planes get permission for take off, landing at same time, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image A major mishap was averted at the Delhi airport on Wednesday morning as a Vistara Airlines aircraft was given permission for take-off while another was in the process of landing. The take-off was aborted after instructions from ATC. Aviation regulator DGCA is set to probe this incident. …
Read More »SAUDIA signs MOU with Lilium to buy 100 eVTOLs; expands fleet with new A321neo aircrafts, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with German based aerospace company, Lilium, to buy 100 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircrafts. With zero operating emissions, the Lilium Jets will enable sustainable and time-saving travel allowing the national flag-carrier to play its part in …
Read More »State Department renews ban on use of US passports for travel to North Korea, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative image (AP) The Biden administration is extending for another year a ban on the use of US passports for travel to North Korea, the State Department said August 22. The ban was imposed in 2017 and has been renewed every year since. The latest extension comes as tensions …
Read More »Canada considering foreign student visa cap to address housing shortage, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] The Canadian government, under pressure over the rising cost of housing, could consider capping foreign student visas, which have rocketed in recent years, new Housing Minister Sean Fraser of Canada said on Monday. Official data show there were more than 800,000 foreign students with active visas in 2022, up …
Read More »Military Heritage Tourism Project & Guided Tour launched, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image Military Heritage Tourism is an unique concept, culminated into a viable Project with the collaboration of three institutions viz United Services Institution of India (USI), a premier 153 years old tri-service think tank; CSC e Governance India Ltd (CSC), a SPV of Ministry of Electronics and Information …
Read More »MoT launches Wedding Tourism campaign; shortlists 25 destinations, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image As a part of “Developing Tourism in Mission Mode”, the Ministry of Tourism has introduced a wedding tourism campaign, developed in close cooperation with industry experts, associations, and wedding planners. Through the campaign, India will not just gain prominence as a wedding destination of choice, but will …
Read More »Goa’s Manohar International Airport now authorised immigration check post for e-visa holders, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] The move is seen as a huge relief to tour operators and international passengers. The Manohar International Airport (MIA) in Goa is now an authorised immigration check post for the entry of individuals holding e-visas, a spokesperson of the airport said. The international flights commenced at the MIA on …
Read More »New Tourism Projects A Non-starter In Vizag, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image The proposed tourism projects in Visakhapatnam and surrounding areas remain a non-starter. The state government had announced the projects to boost tourism sector and create job opportunities. With beaches, green hills, historic places and temples, Visakhapatnam has a lot of potential for sustainable tourism. The surrounding districts …
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