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November 16, 2024 10:43 AM

Dense fog blankets Taj Mahal, Delhi faces severe smog and air quality crisis

A thick layer of fog engulfed the iconic Taj Mahal on Saturday, reducing visibility of the monument, which was barely visible to visitors. The dense fog, coupled with smog in the region, led to a significant decline in visibility, compared to previou...

November 13, 2024 11:28 AM

Flights cancelled to and from Indonesia’s Bali due to volcanic ash

Several international airlines cancelled flights to and from Indonesia's resort island of Bali on Wednesday, after further eruptions of a volcano that has spewed ash clouds as high as 10 km (32,808 ft) and forced thousands to evacuate. Jetstar and Q...

November 13, 2024 11:09 AM

Nepal addresses COP29; meets Maldivian counterpart to join hands in climate negotiations

President of Nepal Ramchandra Paudel addressed the 'World Leaders Climate Action Summit' on Tuesday. The conference, which began on November 11, will continue until November 22. In his statement, he highlighted issues such as climate justice and clim...

November 11, 2024 2:52 PM

Vistara makes its final flight ahead of merger with Air India, passengers share emotional farewells

As Vistara prepares to merge with Air India, passengers have taken to social media to reflect on their final flights with the airline, expressing nostalgia and gratitude for the service that made it one of India’s most beloved carriers. The airline...

November 9, 2024 2:36 PM

Jordan’s tourism industry struggling as Gaza war deters visitors

Enas Al Hinti has cut staff pay in half and asked workers to take unpaid leave in an effort to keep her hotel in ancient Petra open as Western holidaymakers fearful of conflict shun destinations in the Middle East. A crisis across the region's touri...

November 1, 2024 8:25 PM

Annapurna base camp welcomes record-breaking number of visitors in past two weeks

Annapurna Base Camp (ABC), located at the base of Annapurna-I, has witnessed a record-breaking influx of tourists following this year’s Dashain festival. Many domestic tourists have flocked to ABC in Nepal's Myagdi district during the festive seaso...

October 29, 2024 11:15 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate and lay foundation for Rs 284 crore projects at Statue of Unity

In a momentous occasion coinciding with Diwali and the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate and lay the foundation for various development projects and tourist attractions in Ekta Nagar on O...

October 28, 2024 10:06 PM

PM Modi inaugurates projects worth ₹4,800 crore in Amreli, Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several road, rail, water supply, and tourism projects worth ₹4,800 crore in Amreli, Gujarat, on Monday. Among the key developments, PM Modi inaugurated the Bharat Mata Sar...

October 22, 2024 6:20 PM

Spain’s airlines see winter sales boost due to Middle East conflict

Airline operators in Spain expect to sell 12% more seats this winter than a year earlier as travellers look to steer well clear of conflict zones, the head of Spain's airlines industry group (ALA) said on Tuesday. Tourist destinations such as the Ca...

October 16, 2024 9:42 PM

Cabinet approves multi-deck bridge across Ganga connecting Varanasi and Chandauli with six-lane highway and four railway tracks

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the construction of a state-of-the-art rail-cum-road bridge across the Ganga River, traversing Varanasi and Chandauli districts in Uttar Pradesh. The bridge will feature a six-lane highway on the upper deck and...

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