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After the successful introduction of Pink line, there comes the good news for the natives of South Delhi, Noida and West Delhi as the new magenta lines would connect all in one stretch. A half portion of the new project is currently in service connecting Botanical Garden and Kalkaji Mandir. The other half Kalkaji – Janakpuri West is nearing completion, which would be opened to public this month, after the final inspection from the railway officials. The new Magenta line will connect over 25 stations out of which 15 underground and 10 on-bridge. The stations are located at south Delhi ... Read more

The Philippines government led by President Rodrigo Duterte ordered, that the beach resort at Boracay will be closed for over 6 months for the tourist. The new move is as part of cleaning the beach from sewage and waste accumulation. “It’s a shame that Boracay, which has repeatedly been recognised by prestigious travel magazines as the world’s most beautiful island, may yet end up a paradise lost if water contamination continues,” said Wanda Teo, Tourism Secretary, Philippines. Meanwhile, the shutdown has altered the livelihood of tourism traders in the location, that has over 2 million tourist arrival yearly. On February, ... Read more

AirAsia has unveiled plans to launch direct flights between Phuket and Penang on 1 July 2018. Operated exclusively by AirAsia Berhad, the direct flight marks the airline’s 10th route from the Pearl of the Orient, further strengthening AirAsia’s inter-ASEAN connectivity. Flights from Phuket to Penang will operate with daily direct flights. “Penang is undoubtedly one of Malaysia’s pride with its World Heritage status, internationally acclaimed cuisines, vibrant cultures and beautiful architecture. More importantly, its strategic location at the crossroads in the region has helped boost the growing inbound and outbound travel demand that saw seven million tourist arrivals via air ... Read more

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will launch 4 new Volvo buses of AP Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) at the Secretariat today. With the launch of new buses, the total bus fleet of the APTDC will be 36. The Corporation has 32 coaches, including 4 volvo, 2 Mercedes Benz, 5 AC Hitech, 9 AC mini buses, 12 non AC/ Hitech and 4 Innova vehicles. TDC has recently purchased 4 new multi axle volvo buses with advanced facilities at a cost of Rs 1.155 crore each to provide hassle free facilities and to enhance tourist experience to the visitors travelling ... Read more

Bali, the tourist Island in Indonesia is all set to conduct ‘Bali and Beyond Travel Fair’ (BBTF) from 26th June at Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center (BNDCC) in Badung regency. The 5th term of the conference is themed as “Exploring the Colors of Indonesia,” organized by the Regional Representative Council (DPD) and the Association of Indonesian Tour and Travel Agencies (ASITA). The event aims to promote not only Bali but also other 10 top destinations in Indonesia, with participation from 21 provinces. “The event is a business-to-business concept forecasted to be the largest market for travel in the country,” said Ketut ... Read more

Hyderabad Police issued a temporary ban on unmanned flying aircraft (drones) and other RC controlled devices from 8th April to 7th May. “No flying activities of remotely controlled drones or para-gliders or Remotely Controlled Micro-Light Aircraft will be allowed in the Jurisdiction of Hyderabad city limits without prior police permission in writing,” said Anjani Kumar, Hyderabad police chief on a statement. The new move is as part of a notification received from intelligence agencies, stating that there could be terrorist attacks and security breach, which could create chaos among the public. The police also states that anyone violating the rules ... Read more

Jet Airways India Ltd. has agreed to buy 75 Boeing Co. 737 Max aircraft, confirming an earlier planned order to help meet demand. The order is valued at $7.2 billion to $9.7 billion. Jet Airways didn’t specify the 737 Max variant for this order and has already made an order for the Max 8, the most popular of the planemaker’s revamped 737 models. Jet Airways becomes the latest carrier in India to order more planes to meet burgeoning demand, fuelled by an expanding middle class that’s finding air travel affordable.

A travel alert has been issued by South Korea for its citizens regarding travelling to Ecuador, on the occasion of a severe security breach in some parts of the South American country. According to media reports, a travel advisory is imposed over cities of San Lorenzo and Eloy Alfaroin in Ecuador along with the travel alert. South Korea further declared orders for citizens living in Ecuador to avoid local trips and called back their citizens until the situation is under control. Meanwhile, in January Ecuador government has ordered emergency in its two cities, as a result of drug-associated bombing.  

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, on the issue of private data leak, revealed that the firm needs a few years to fix the security firewall. Mark states that Facebook’s major compilation was its idealistic nature on connecting people, “we didn’t spend enough time investing in, or thinking through, some of the downside uses of the tools,” said Mark. “I think we will dig through this hole, but it will take a few years. I wish I could solve all these issues in three months or six months, but I just think the reality is that solving some of these questions is ... Read more

Public toilets are always a headache for international travellers, as they cause troubles in terms of cleanliness and functionality. Norway the Scandinavian nation, on the other hand, comes with a new mind-blowing public loo called Ureddplassen at the western coast with ultra-modern design. The lavatory is built in wave-shape which features frosted glass, that cost over 15 million Norwegian kroner. The structure further enables a picturesque view of the open sea at Gildeskål in Ureddplassen. “Ureddplassen is a place for a short break, a nice rest and a picnic, or for long nights with midnight sun or northern lights,” said, Nasjonale ... Read more

Spying on your spouse’s phone is no more a light matter in Saudi, rather it is now a criminal offence potentially punishable by a hefty fine – and a year in jail. The punishment ranges from imprisonment for a period not exceeding one year, and a fine of not more than 500,000 riyals ($133,000), or either one of these penalties in case the husband or wife are spying on the other’s phone, in order to catch a wrongful act. According to legal sources, the penalty is imposed on the husband or wife in the case of illegally accessing the other’s ... Read more

A world away from Iraq’s battlegrounds, Basra’s cat-lovers have found a haven for their favourite pets. The country’s first feline hotel has opened for its guests. The hotel was the brainchild of Ahmad Taher, a 24-year-old veterinary student and feline fan. The hotel located above a vet’s clinic, provides a comfortable place for cats to play when the owners are away. Photo Courtesy: AFP For as little as 5,000 Iraqi dinars (₹275) a night – or half that for long stays – the guests can enjoy beds, regular meals, health checkups and a mini playground, all under the cooling purr ... Read more

South Africa, as part of boosting their international tourist arrivals to 40 per cent by 2021, is all about to speed up visa processing and highlight MICE tourism exponentially. “The new policy is as part of attracting over 5 million additional travellers, 4 million international tourists and 1 million extra local holiday trips,” said Derek Hanekom, Minister of Tourism, South Africa. Tourism being the main contributor to the country’s economy, it hopes to bring about 400 billion rand, which is 8 per cent of the overall GDP, that could easily wipe out unemployment. With pristine beaches and picturesque landscapes, the ... Read more

courtesy: datareign Indian Cellular Association, along with Telecom Ministry has revealed that India became the second largest mobile phone producer globally after China. “We are happy to inform you that with the strenuous and calibrated efforts of the government of India, India has now emerged as the second largest producer of mobile handset by volume,” said Pankaj Mohindroo, President, Institute of Computer Accountants (ICA). ICA revealed this data through market research firms- China’s National Bureau of Statistics and Vietnam General Statistics Office. The data further reveals that yearly production of mobile phones in India has inflated from 3 million units ... Read more

The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has replaced several waterbuses by air-conditioned abras in Dubai Marina. The new abras are more convenient to riders and have better operational efficiency. They avail riders an enhanced view of the picturesque landscape of Dubai city, and offer the service at exactly the same fare. “The teams of Marine Transport Department have replaced some water buses by new air-conditioned abras at the Dubai Marina. The move is part of Public Transport Agency’s efforts to improve marine transit means in the Emirate; which involves rolling out several initiatives and improvements at site,” said Mansour ... Read more