National Conference of State Tourism Ministers from 18th to 20th September 2022 in Dharamshala
New Delhi, India: Ministry of Tourism, Government of India is organizing the National Conference of State Tourism Ministers from 18th to 20th September 2022 in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh under the Chairmanship of Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Minister of Tourism, Culture and DONER, to discuss issues related to the development of Tourism in the country. The […]
India-Bhutan border to reopen for tourists from Sep 23
New Delhi, India: Closed for almost 2.5 years due to covid-19 pandemic, once again the India-Bhutan border gates will finally reopen for tourists on September 23. The Himalayan kingdom’s Director (law and order) of the Ministry of Home and Cultural Affairs, Tashi Penjore said, “Government of Bhutan has officially announced that international border with India […]
Russian President Calls For Visa-Free Travel With India
New Delhi, India: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday (Sep 16) called for a visa-free travel deal between India and Russia during his bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in this Silk Road city in Uzbekistan. As per Russia’s official […]
Indian Domestic air traffic registers huge growth in August 2022 compared to 2021, DGCA report said
New Delhi, India: A Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday (Sep 16) published the report on Domestic Passenger traffic for August 2022, according to the report 1.01 cr passengers flew in August 2022 while only 67.01 lakh passengers in the same time previous year. Passengers carried by domestic airlines during January-August 2022 were 770.70 […]
Kochi-bound Air India Express flight aborts take off after smoke warning at Muscat airport
New Delhi: 141 Passengers were evacuated from Kochi-bound Air India Express flight IX 442 at Muscat airport in Oman today (Sept 14) following a smoke warning just before take-off. Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) released a statement that said, “All crew and the 145 passengers on board, four of them infants, were evacuated from the […]
First Sydney To Bengaluru Direct Flights Take Off
Qantas today ( Sept 14) launch a new route from Sydney to Bengaluru, establishing the first direct connection between Australia and Southern India by any airline. QF67 will cut nearly three hours off the current fastest travel time between the two cities and significantly boost connectivity between India and New South Wales in time for […]
Air India to expand the fleet, induct 30 more aircraft by 2023
New Delhi, India: Air India is to induct 30 more aircraft by 2023 and increase its fleet size by 25%, the airline said. The airline has signed leases and letters of intent for 25 Airbus narrow-body and 5 Boeing wide-body aircraft. The airline currently has 113 aircraft in its fleet out of which 87 planes […]
Indian Railways’ overall revenue grew by 38% till August 2022 over the corresponding period of 2021
New Delhi, India: The overall revenue of Indian Railways at the end of August’22 was Rs 95,486.58 cr, showing an increase of Rs. 26271.29 cr (38%) over the corresponding period of last year. The revenue from passenger traffic was Rs.25,276.54cr with an increase of Rs 13,574.44 cr (116%) over the corresponding period of last year. […]
Radisson Hotel Group Inaugurates EV Chargers At Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport
New Delhi, India: Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) has been a pioneer in taking action to reverse climate change and has always showcased a commitment to the environment. The Group is building on its long heritage of sustainability through its commitment to setting science-based emission reduction targets and aims to achieve a net zero carbon future […]
Tuticorin Airport undergoing up-gradation for better passenger services
Tamil Nadu, India: In order to cater for the rising passenger traffic and the demand for better services and connections, the Airport Authority of India’s Tuticorin Airport in Tamil Nadu is undergoing major up-gradation. It includes the extension of the Runway for the operation of A-321 type of aircraft, construction of a new apron, new […]
