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Turkey has imposed a 14-day quarantine on passengers from eight countries, including India, to prevent the spread of covid-19. Turkish Airlines has announced that it will impose quarantine for 14 days for people from eight countries, including Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Brazil, South Africa, and Nepal. Passengers traveling to these countries within the last 14 days must submit a negative result of the PCR test conducted a maximum of 72 hours prior to entry back into the country. Passengers arriving from the United Kingdom, Iran, Egypt, and Singapore must submit a negative result of the PCR test conducted ... Read more

Dubai Safari Park closed for three months. The park closed to protect the animals from hot weather. The Dubai Municipality has announced that the park will open in September with more facilities. During this period the animals live in a comfortable environment in harmony with their natural habitat. During the park closure, steps will be taken to upgrade services, improve animal habitats and make repairs. Ahmed al-Sarhani, Director of Public Parks and Recreational Facilities, said many people had arrived at the park in this covid time. Excellent security was provided for visitors. The park is home to over 3000 species. ... Read more

A farmer from Himachal Pradesh has developed an innovative self-pollinating apple variety that does not require long chilling hours for flowering and fruit setting. This has spread to plain, tropical, and subtropical areas in various parts of India, where the temperature is as high as40 -45 ºC during summer. Commercial cultivation of this apple variety has been initiated in Manipur, Jammu, low lying areas of Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka Chhattisgarh, and Telangana, and fruit setting has been expanded to 23 states & UTs so far. Shri Hariman Sharma, a progressive farmer, hailing from Paniala village of Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh, who ... Read more

Slowly but surely, one of the local emblem is disappearing from the Thiruvananthapuram district. The present-day Valiyathura sea bridge was built when the iron bridge of the British collapsed. The sea bridge at Valiyathura was built during the British rule before the Indian Empire. As there were no ports at Thiruvananthapuram, a bridge was built for cargo ships. However, in the years following the departure of the British from India, the ‘story’ onshore is that the iron bridge was destroyed by a ship accident. In time, the bridge was forgotten. On some of the rare occasions now, some of its ... Read more

Several myths on India’s Covid-19 vaccination program are doing the rounds. These myths are arising due to distorted statements, half-truths, and blatant lies. Member (Health) in NITI Aayog and Chair of the National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19 (NEGVAC) Dr. Vinod Paul addresses these myths and gives out facts on all these issues. Here are the myths & facts.   Myth 1: Centre is not doing enough to buy vaccines from abroad Fact: The Central Government has remained engaged continuously with all the major international vaccine manufacturers right from mid-2020. Multiple rounds of discussions have happened with Pfizer, ... Read more

Union Minister of State (I/C) for Ports, Shipping & Waterways Shri Mansukh Mandaviya in the presence of Chief Minister of Goa Shri Pramod Sawant inaugurated the second floating jetty at Old Goa virtually yesterday on the occasion of Goa statehood day. Shri Mandaviya expressed hope that the floating jetty at Old Goa will prove a game-changer for the tourism sector of Goa. He also announced that Panjim and Old Goa will be connected by ferry and cruise services. The Minister said the jetty will offer safe, hassle-free transportation to the tourists. The Minister lauded the work done by the Government ... Read more

Heart Island in the Thonikkadav Reservoir to Tourist Attention. It is a heart-shaped island which is in an area of ​​15 acres in Peruvannamuzhi Reservoir near Kallanode Thonikkadav. Plans will start to bring this island to the attention of the tourism sector. Sachin Dev MLA said. The island is located in the reservoir near Thonikadav, which has become a tourist destination. Acacia trees planted 30 years ago as part of community afforestation are growing now in the shape of hearts. The bushes have grown thicker. This green island is seen in the shape of the heart when viewed from above. ... Read more

From June 1, passengers on domestic flights will be allowed only half a seat. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued a new directive in the wake of the rising covid. At present, 80 percent of the seats are reserved for passengers. With the reduction in seats, there will be an increase in airfares. Domestic flights resumed on May 25, 2020, after a two-month hiatus last year. In the first phase, only 33 percent of the seats were filled. However, by December, the ministry had approved a gradual increase in the seat limit to 80 percent. Now that the number ... Read more

The aim is to double the number of tourists arriving by 2025 and 2022 is expected to be the year of covid-free tourism. Muhammad Riyaz. The minister was speaking at an online meeting convened to invite suggestions for overcoming the downturn in the tourism sector. About 18 organizations attended the meeting called by the minister. Tourism Authority will launch special marketing campaigns after the covid second wave. Immediate action will be taken to target intra-state tourism and tourist arrivals from other states. In addition to completing the existing ones, heritage projects like Ponnani and Aranmula will be set up immediately. ... Read more

Refunds for canceled tickets are not getting from airlines. The non-receipt of the money is a further setback for the travel sector, which is in crisis in the lockdown. There are a number of travel agents in the state who have been stuck with airline ticket refunds for over a year. This has put small and medium enterprises in crisis. Passengers who have booked tickets are also approaching the establishments for a refund. Many of the services that booked directly tickets have been canceled due to restrictions imposed by the Gulf countries in the covid context. The money for the ... Read more

The flight service from India to Israel will resume on the 31st of this month. Minister of External Affairs V. Muraleedharan informed. The first flight will depart from Delhi. A schedule of flights up to July 31 has been prepared. Only those who have been granted an Israeli visa after the 21st of this month will be able to travel. Previous visa holders need to renew their visas. 72 hours prior RTPCR test results are essential for travel. Similarly, passengers must undergo a covid test after arriving in Israel. Also, the quarantine must be completed.

Want to own a private island in the Maldives, which is described as a tourist’s paradise? Then get ready. The Maldivian government is set to auction off 16 islands on a 50-year lease. The islands in this paradise are prepared for sale with strict conditions that should not be taken for granted. Island buyers should be prepared to build a resort there. Corona has had a serious impact on the economy of the Maldives. Where tourism is the main source of income. The government’s latest move is aimed at recovering the country’s lost wealth. Winners of the auction have 36 ... Read more

Efforts are being made to make Kerala Tourism a fully vaccinated sector. The government aims to vaccinate as many people as possible in the tourism sector before next season, Tourism Minister P.A. Muhammad Riyaz said. Tourists will come to Kerala, Only if there is a sense of security. Everyone in the sector should register and complete the vaccination as soon as possible. This is important to revive Kerala tourism in the next season itself. Hotel, resort, and restaurant sector employees, and all entrepreneurs must register to receive the vaccine. Most of the people in this field are 18-45 years old. ... Read more

Estonia’s Kihnu is the only island in the world where women have absolute power. Women are the ones who govern and make decisions. There are not only women but also men here. The wives and children are secured on the island and the men stay at sea for several months for daily needs, a group of women takes care of the whole country. This small island is another name for decades of tradition and culture. Kihnu Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The island has a population of 604 and is home to seven villages and beautiful beaches. Most ... Read more

In a boost to exports of organic products, a consignment of 10.20 MT of value-added products of organically certified gluten-free jackfruit powder & retort-packed jackfruit cubes were exported to Germany from Bengaluru yesterday via sea route. The has been processed in the APE jackfruit DA assisted packhouse owned by Phalada Agro Research Foundations (PARF), Bengaluru. APEDA registered PARFrepresents a group of 1500 farmers with a wide coverage of around 12,000 acres of farms. These farmers grow Medicinal and aromatic herbs, coconut, jackfruit, mango puree products, spices, and Coffee. PARF facilitates the certification process as per National Programme for Organic Production ... Read more