Feb 02, 2021, at 11:59 pm
Srinagar: Indian security forces on Sunday busted a terrorirst hideout in Rajouri district and recovered a rich haul of arms and ammunition, media reports said.
Jammu and Kashmir Tourism deptt participates in ITM, Ahmedabad
Feb 02, 2021, at 11:38 pm
Srinagar: Gearing up its promotional programmes outside JK, the J&K Tourism department participated in the 3- day India Travel Mart (ITM) held from 29 January- 31 January here.
Jammu and Kashmir witnessing huge tourist turnout after snowfall
Feb 02, 2021, at 05:21 am
Srinagar: After witnessing a slowdown due to COVID-19 pandemic, Jammu and Kashmir is experiencing a tourist influx in recent times, media reports said on Monday.
India to soon connect Cambodia by direct flight
Jan 29, 2021, at 04:26 pm
Phnom Penh/New Delhi:India and Cambodia will soon be connected by a direct flight, media reports said.
Hotel business regaining momentum but long way from where we left in 2019: ITC Hotels' Nakul Anand
Jan 28, 2021, at 02:21 am
Tourism and the hotel industry were the worst affected sectors due to Covid-19. While the infections are steadily declining in India, and people are getting back close to their normal lives, ITC board of Hotels executive director, Nakul Anand narrates how his company survived the pandemic and what's to look forward, at Ek Mulakat Vishesh organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh reports
Jan 25, 2021, at 10:09 pm
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department is all set to participate in the Virtual Bharat Parv-2021 being organised from 26 to 31 January 2021 by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in conjunction with the Republic Day celebrations.
The Seychelles Islands open for tourism
Jan 25, 2021, at 10:00 pm
Victoria: The exotic island of Seychelles known for its pristine beaches re-opens borders to all countries worldwide with immediate effect.
IndiGo strengthens regional connectivity, launches Agra as 64th domestic destination
Jan 23, 2021, at 12:27 am
New Delhi: To strengthen its regional connectivity, IndiGo, a major aviation giant in India, on Friday announced Agra as its 64th domestic destination.
Jammu and Kashmir: Tourism Deptt's 4-day snow sculpting competition begins at Gulmarg
Jan 22, 2021, at 09:58 pm
Srinagar: In order to provide a platform to the budding artists, the Department of Tourism Kashmir is organising a 4-day Snow Sculpting Competition at Gulmarg from today.
Kashmir: Paradise On Earth Beckons Again
Jan 21, 2021, at 10:58 pm
Kashmir, which was once a magnet of tourists and Bollywood filmmakers, is drawing visitors and creative souls again, riding on a relative peace since last year. While Kashmir is an eternal favourite of all generations, Rohini Dasgupta, a Gen Z Indian in her late teens, discovers the same awesomeness in the land of mountains, rolling green meadows, lakes, food and warmth of locals.
Delegation of MPs arrive in Jammu and Kashmir to review tourism, developmental projects
Jan 20, 2021, at 11:03 pm
Srinagar/UNI: A 31-member delegation of Members of Parliament (MPs) arrived on Wednesday in the summer capital, Srinagar, on a four-day visit to the Union Territory of J&K to review tourism revival and developmental projects.
Rovaniemi to host FIA World Rally Championship in end February
Jan 20, 2021, at 03:41 am
Rovaniemi (Finland): This year, Finland will be hosting not just one, but two FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) events.
IndiGo announces special festive sale, with fares starting Rs. 877
Jan 14, 2021, at 04:32 pm
Kolkata/UNI: India’s private airline IndiGo has announced a five-day special domestic sale across select domestic flights on 6E network.
IndiGo plans to open 7 new stations to enhance regional connectivity
Jan 12, 2021, at 09:12 pm
New Delhi: In order to further strengthen domestic connectivity, India’s leading carrier, IndiGo, on Tuesday announced its plans to initiate flights from seven new stations which include Leh, Darbhanga, Agra, Kurnool, Bareilly, Durgapur and Rajkot, subject to regulatory approvals and slot allocation.
Jan 11, 2021, at 10:30 pm
New Delhi: The Indian aviation industry has witnessed a continued recovery in domestic passenger traffic in December 2020, with a sequential growth (over November 2020) of 12 percent to 71 lakh passengers, says credit rating agency ICRA.
Tourists enjoy snow in Jammu and Kashmir's DKG
Jan 10, 2021, at 12:12 am
Srinagar: Tourism is slowly returning to normal state in Jammu and Kashmir after COVID-19 related lockdown and fear.
Himachal Pradesh: India's first indoor Ski Park to be developed at Kufri
Jan 08, 2021, at 02:16 am
Shimla/UNI: Himachal Pradesh is going to add another feature in its colourful cap, as the country's first indoor Ski Park will come up at Kufri, near here.
SpiceJet introduces 21 new domestic & international flights
Jan 06, 2021, at 11:00 pm
Gurugram/IBNS: Airlines major SpiceJet on Wednesday anounced the launch of 21 new domestic and international flights.
Jammu and Kashmir: JKSA establish helpline, offer free accommodation for tourists
Jan 06, 2021, at 09:55 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) has established helpline and online platforms to address the issues of tourists who got stranded in the Kashmir valley due to closure of the Srinagar-Jammu national highway and cancellation of all air traffic since Sunday due to heavy snowfall.
Indigo now connects Amritsar-Pune with daily flight
Jan 06, 2021, at 09:10 pm
Amritsar/UNI: India’s largest passenger airline Indigo has started daily flights between Amritsar and Pune with a short halt at Delhi from January 5.
Jammu and Kashmir: Tourism department to provide free accommodation to tourists
Jan 05, 2021, at 10:27 pm
Srinagar/UNI: The Tourism Department Kashmir (TDK) has decided to provide free accommodation to tourists stranded in the Kashmir valley due to closure of the Srinagar-Jammu national highway and cancellation of Air traffic at Srinagar International Airport.
Saudi Arabia to allow travel with Qatar ahead of Gulf leaders summit: Kuwaiti foreign minister
Jan 05, 2021, at 03:12 pm
Riyadh/Sputnik: Saudi Arabia announced on Monday that it will lift the three-and-a-half-year-long sea, air and land blockade of Qatar ahead of Tuesday's summit of Persian Gulf leaders, Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Ahmed Nasser Al-Sabah said.
Here's why you #CantSkipPortugal in 2021
Jan 04, 2021, at 09:08 pm
Portugal is a country that you simply cannot skip. Named Europe’s leading destination for the fourth consecutive year, Portugal bagged 27 awards at the World Travel Awards this year, it is in the top 3 of the 2020 Global Peace Index, the ranking of the safest countries in the world and is also the first country to receive the 'Safe Travels' seal from the World Travel & Tourism Council.
Jammu and Kashmir: Air traffic remains suspended at Srinagar airport
Jan 04, 2021, at 03:49 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Air traffic remained suspended at Srinagar International Airport for the second consecutive day on Monday due to fresh snowfall and poor visibility.
Feature enhanced IRCTC website launched
Jan 01, 2021, at 02:56 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Railway Ministry has launched the feature-loaded new version of e-ticketing website of the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC).
Hong Kong New Year Countdown celebration goes online
Dec 30, 2020, at 11:41 pm
Hong Kong: Despite Covid-19, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is gearing up for festive cheers. This New Year’s Eve (31 Dec 2020), for the first time, the HKTB’s signature “Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations” will go online.
Welcomhotel Shimla: Your window to the Himalayan splendor of Mashobra
Dec 29, 2020, at 12:32 am
Shimla/IBNS: One of India’s most popular hospitality brands, ‘Welcomhotel’, recently launched its first property in Himachal Pradesh, not far from the state capital Shimla.
Himachal Pradesh: major tourist spots experience rainfall
Dec 28, 2020, at 03:42 pm
Shimla/UNI: All major tourist attractions in Himachal Pradesh, including Shimla, Kufri, Fagu, Mashobra Narkanda, Chail (Solan), Kasauli, Manali and Dalhousie, received major spell of snowfall on Monday while many other places were lashed by light rainfall.
X-mas in J&K: Tourism department organising special programmes in Gulmarg
Dec 26, 2020, at 02:17 am
Srinagar: Christmas, the birthday of Jesus Christ (AS), would be celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety across J&K on Friday.
Nagaland to re-open for tourists from Dec 27
Dec 24, 2020, at 09:04 pm
Kohima: Nagaland will re-open for domestic tourists from Dec 27 after a prolong ban due to COVID-19 pandemic.