y Coronavirus scare: After Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak temple, Shirdi Saibaba temple set to close from Tuesday By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-17T12:49:00+05:30 The above mentioned Trust is the authorised body to manage and supervise the day-to-day activities and facilities of the samadhi temple. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y Coronavirus: Tourist centres in Tamil Nadu under lockdown; visitors in Ooty asked to leave within 24 hours By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-17T17:19:00+05:30 Tamil Nadu has so far reported only one COVID-19 case and the 45-year old man unuder treatment in Chennai has recovered and two subsequent tests returned negative. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y Coronavirus outbreak: Pilgrims, take note! Vaishno Devi yatra closed from today By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-18T18:37:52+05:30 "Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra has been closed from today. Operations of all interstate buses -- incoming and outgoing from Jammu and Kashmir, banned from today," the Jammu and Kashmir Director of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) said in a tweet. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y Coronavirus: How clean is the plane you are travelling in? Airlines asked to deep clean aircraft every 24 hours By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-18T16:19:00+05:30 DGCA has also asked carriers to procure at least one universal precaution kit on every plane to be worn by crew members handling suspected positive cases of the Coronavirus. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y Coronavirus scare: Ready to pay? Aerocity hotels to reserve rooms for quarantine with meals, laundry, WiFi By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-18T18:57:52+05:30 Three premier hotels in Delhi's Aerocity directed to reserve rooms for quarantine. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y Coronavirus impact may render 3.8 cr people jobless in tourism, hospitality: Federation of Associations (FAITH) By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-19T15:39:50+05:30 The coronavirus impact could render 3.8 crore people jobless, which is around 70 per cent of the total workforce in the tourism and hospitality sector, according to a grouping. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y Coronavirus outbreak: No landing of international flights for a week starting Sunday By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-20T08:33:00+05:30 Most of the states and Union territories also imposed fresh restrictions on public transport and gatherings. In Delhi, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal announced the closure of restaurants, but takeaway outlets will remain open. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y Coronavirus outbreak: Entry closed for pilgrims at Guruvayur Sri Krishna temple from March 21 By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-20T18:58:00+05:30 Major temples and places of worship across the country have announced various restrictions to curb the rush of pilgrims. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y Saviour! Air India aircraft to rescue over 200 Indians stranded in Rome, Italy due to Coronavirus By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-21T12:25:00+05:30 Amid Coronavirus (Covid-19) Outbreak, Air India will send an aircraft to bring back Indians stranded in Rome. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y Coronavirus in India: Canceling flights? Know GoAir’s latest cancellation, reschedule policy, helpline By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-23T14:18:18+05:30 GoAir helpline, cancellation, flight status: Go Air has cancelled all flights from Delhi Airport (DEL), Mumbai Airport (BOM), and Bengaluru Airport (BLR) with flight numbers like G8 33, G8 34, G8 43, G8 44, G8 23, and G8 24 have been cancelled until April 15, 2020. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y Coronavirus in India update: Indigo issues fresh cancellation, rescheduling rules, policy By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-23T16:33:38+05:30 Check latest flight ticket cancellation policy, fee, and rules of Indigo: For bookings made between March 9, 2020 till March 31, 2020, for any travel date, one can reschedule your journey multiple times, without paying any change fee. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y COVID-19: Travelling by flight in India? The seat next to you should be vacant; check new guidelines By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-23T17:17:52+05:30 Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak in India: Travelling by flight in the country? Take note of these new guidelines! Airlines and airports have been asked to follow social distancing protocol! Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y Coronavirus impact: Air India issues new flight cancellation, rescheduling advisory; check new rules By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-23T17:43:45+05:30 Air India has stated that if the flight is cancelled, flyers need not call Air India or Travel Agent through whom the tickets have been booked. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y Construction of Ram temple initiated with special prayers in Ayodhya By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-23T18:46:00+05:30 The construction was initiated amid restrictions in the wake of the coronavirus threat in Ayodhya. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y Coronavirus hits domestic flights! Check Spicejet flight cancellation policy By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-24T10:29:31+05:30 Spicejet flight cancellation: Flyers must remember that this is a limited period waiver. SpiceJet has categorically stated that it reserves the right to withdraw this waiver without prior notice. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y China partly reopens iconic Great Wall to visitors as coronavirus eases By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-24T18:01:00+05:30 China in January closed all its museums and tourist centres all over the country to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y Coronavirus outbreak: Travellers pay attention! Here’s what you can do during lockdown By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-26T12:39:00+05:30 COVID-19: While the tourism sector is dealing with unprecedented disruptions, the closure of borders and more restrictions will just worsen the blow. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y COVID-19 impact: International tourism hardest hit, set to plunge up to 30%, says UN By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-27T18:12:00+05:30 The drop in arrivals will lead to an estimated loss of $300-450 billion in international tourism receipts, almost one third of the $1.5 trillion generated in 2019, the Madrid-based UN body said in a statement. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y Coronavirus concerns: No more globe-trotting videos! Travel and tourism worst hit by COVID-19 By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-30T14:50:00+05:30 Market analysts suggest a 17% fall in the global revenue from travel and tourism industry, estimated at about 568.6 billion U.S. dollars. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y Observe Coronavirus lockdown to win 5-day sponsored vacation! Here’s how you can participate! By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-03-30T15:48:00+05:30 Darjeeling's Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) has unveiled a novel competition to encourage people to stay inside their homes. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y COVID-19 impact: India’s tourism sector may lose Rs 5 lakh crore; 4-5 crore jobs could be cut By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-03T18:57:00+05:30 The CII said the industry will see cash flows only beginning to improve in November, 2020 and perhaps get to normal levels by early 2021. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y Coronavirus pandemic denting tourism, hotels at astonishing pace: Industry body By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-06T11:00:31+05:30 "Disruption due to coronavirus could result in 18-20 per cent erosion of nationwide occupancy across the hospitality sector, and 12-14 per cent drop in average daily rates (ADRs) for the entire 2020," ICC Director General Rajeev Singh said. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y No fresh COVID-19 case for second day in Noida By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-06T19:37:19+05:30 Gautam Buddh Nagar, adjoining Delhi in western Uttar Pradesh, has so far recorded 58 positive cases of coronavirus, the highest for any district in the state, while eight patients have been cured and discharged from hospitals. Full Article Health Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y Travelers, pay attention! Goa tourism to resume only when COVID-19 situation is under control By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-09T10:42:00+05:30 The Goa tourism industry can resume only after the lockdown is lifted and the coronavirus situation is completely under control in the country. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y COVID-19 lockdown: Funny banter between IndiGo, Vistara, AirAsia send Twitterati into a tizzy By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-12T14:43:00+05:30 After not being able to fly during the nationwide lockdown, Airline companies entertain Twitteratis with an interesting word play on Twitter. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y Important update! All domestic, international flights suspended till May 3 after COVID-19 lockdown extension By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-14T13:13:45+05:30 All the scheduled domestic and international flights have been cancelled till May 3, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the extension of the nationwide lockdown till 3rd of May. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y Coronavirus lockdown: Indigo announces resumption of flight operations from May 4 By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-14T18:45:06+05:30 Private carrier Indigo airline has said that it will start flight operations from May 4 after the end of the nationwide lockdown. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y Flying to Goa after lockdown is lifted? Tourists may require a COVID-19 certificate to enter the state! By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-14T18:10:00+05:30 As many as 10 rapid testing booths will be set up at industrial estates and state borders, the health minister said. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y Latest Corona lockdown guidelines: Hotels, motels, homestays, lodges to open after April 20 By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-15T14:55:34+05:30 The doctors and health care workers across the country have been successful in curing a total of 1305 people who were infected with Coronavirus but their efforts could not be enough to save lives of 377 people from highly-infectious Covid-19. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y Domestic, international flights prohibited till May 3 but not for all; check who will be allowed By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-15T13:39:00+05:30 A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the extension of nationwide lockdown till May 3, 2020, the Ministry of Home Affairs has released guidelines for the lockdown. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y Flight cancelled due to lockdown? Big relief for flyers! You will get full refund from airlines; details By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-16T17:06:00+05:30 Guidelines on refunds for flight ticket cancellations during the lockdown period have been issued! Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y COVID-19: Big blow for global tourism! 96 per cent of worldwide destinations restricted travel, says UN body By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-17T11:43:00+05:30 The UNWTO called on all governments to continuously review travel restrictions and ease or lift them as soon as it is safe to do so. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y COVID-19: Empty skies, grounded planes! What you do with two thirds of the world’s jets when they can’t fly By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-17T16:07:06+05:30 More than 16,000 passenger jets are grounded worldwide, according to industry researcher Cirium, as the coronavirus obliterates travel and puts unprecedented strain on airline finances. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y Coronavirus outbreak: Nepal is home away from home for some stranded foreign tourists during COVID-19 crisis By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-18T17:56:00+05:30 The tourists are staying like a family and the guesthouse owner has waived their expanses for one week due to the lockdown imposed in response to contain the coronavirus, leaving many tourists stranded. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y Badrinath reopening: Desist from any change in rituals, Jyotish Peetham head advises Utarakhand CM By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-19T22:09:00+05:30 This comes in the backdrop of the Uttarakhand government contemplating a change in the traditions of the opening of the famed Himalayan temples. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y COVID-19: Sikkim not to host Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, border trade through Nathula Pass By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-23T12:13:47+05:30 The Ministry of External Affairs organises the yatra from June-September each year through two different routes -- Lipulekh Pass (Uttarakhand) and Nathu La Pass (Sikkim). Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y International passenger capacity for India reduced by 89 per cent in April due to COVID-19: UN By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-24T12:45:00+05:30 In February 2020, international passenger capacity reduced by 13 per cent, mainly related to traffic from/to States experiencing an early outbreak and States deeply interconnected to China. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y Chandan Yatra, Akshaya Tritiya festivals to take place inside Jagannath temple premises By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-25T16:00:00+05:30 The annual "Chandan Yatra" and "Akshaya Tritiya" festivals of Lord Jagannath will be held inside the temple premises in Puri on Sunday. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y COVID-19: NORKA registration for safe return! Kerala to bring back Malayalis stranded in other states By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-28T18:06:00+05:30 The Kerala government has asked Keralites who are stranded in different parts of the country to register on the Non-Resident Keralites Affairs (NORKA) website for their safe return to the state. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y COVID-19 lockdown: NORKA registrations in Kerala soar! Nearly 3 lakh expats stranded due to lockdown set to return By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-29T15:18:00+05:30 Now nearly 3 lakh expats spanning 150 countries are expected to return to Kerala, with registrations already taking place on the online registration facility called Norka Roots. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y Provide specific packages to tourism industry for survival: FAITH to states By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-29T16:56:00+05:30 All states have been requested to give a complete waiver on all fixed electricity and other utility charges as well as excise duties without any penalties to the tourism and hospitality industry, FAITH said in a statement. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y Flights cancelled during Coronavirus COVID 19 lockdown period? Paytm offers flyers ‘credit shell’ By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-01T13:00:32+05:30 Flyers, who had booked flights via Paytm, will receive the refund in their airline credit shell. They can redeem that refund amount in order to book a flight ticket via Paytm website and mobile site. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y Now, Himalayas visible from Saharanpur! UP town wakes up to spectacular view of snow capped peaks! By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-04-30T16:21:00+05:30 Earlier this month, people of Jalandhar also witnessed snow-capped mountain peaks of the Himalayas after decades. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y Coronavirus Lockdown extended by two weeks! MHA guidelines on flight operations; check details By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-01T20:00:00+05:30 Coronavirus Lockdown: The third round of lockdown has come with detailed rules for green, orange and red zones and has allowed some services to open in each zone with specific guidelines. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y No Domestic flights till May 17! DGCA issues fresh circular as govt extends lockdown By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-02T17:44:00+05:30 Suspension of flight operations has been extended till May 17, the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said in a circular issued today. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y Modi government likely to operate over 60 flights to bring 14,800 nationals back to India; check dates By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-05T13:46:37+05:30 India will send flights to several countries between May 7 and 13. Among the countries, India is likely to send 10 flights to the UAE, seven flights each to the US, and the UK. Apart from these, India will send five to Saudi Arabia, five to Singapore, and two flights to Qatar Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y Covid-19 impact: Loss forecast for India’s tourism sector doubles to Rs 10 lakh crore, says FAITH By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-05T17:40:00+05:30 The earlier forecast, which was shared with the government in March 2020, had put tourism's economic value at risk at around Rs 5 lakh crore, FAITH said in a statement. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y Sky is so clear that villagers in Bihar can see Mount Everest! Image from Sitamarhi goes viral By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-06T11:29:00+05:30 Lockdown in India has brought some positive environmental news from clean rivers to clean air at many places. Pollution has declined drastically and as a result, people are able to see distant things. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y Disneyland in Shanghai will reopen May 11 after COVID-19 shutdown under enhanced health, safety measures By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-06T12:52:36+05:30 Social distancing will be maintained in lines for amenities, in restaurants, on rides and other facilities and sanitization and disinfection will be boosted, the company said in a news release. Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism
y COVID-19: Safety measures stepped up! How Kochi airport is gearing up to receive NRIs from Middle East; details By www.financialexpress.com Published On :: 2020-05-07T11:52:59+05:30 Expecting many stranded non-resident Keralites to be evacuated from the Middle East stating Thursday onwards, the Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) is gearing up with several safety measures! Full Article Lifestyle Travel & Tourism