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Terrorist groups had attacked the French Embassy and an army headquarters, located at Ouagadougou, capital city of Burkina Faso in Africa. According to reports over 8 people died on spot, leaving dozens injured. Meanwhile, it was the third attack over Ouagadougou in the past three years, which was conducted by associates of Al-Qaeda. This time, terrorist groups linked to Al-Qaeda or ISIS had not taken the responsibility of the attack so far. Local television channels reported that the attack was unleashed by anonymous gunmen killing 8 soldiers, followed by capturing two attackers by the army personals. “All the employees inside ... Read more

One of the longest well-established travel companies, Cox and Kings have been a part of travellers across the world for 260 long years. And, today she turned 260, the company celebrated her birthday with much pomp and glory at a special event in New Delhi. The event was attended by Peter Kerkar, CEO Cox & Kings, followed by other dignitaries from the tourism industry. “Tourism sector had a positive aspect this year, Crossing 10 million tourist arrivals gave 27 billion dollar revenue to the country,” said Alphons Kannanthanam, Union Minister for Tourism, who was the chief guest of the evening. He also appreciated Cox ... Read more

Booking.com, one of the world’s largest e-commerce companies and digital technology leader, announced the 10 sustainable tourism startups that will be joining the 2018 Booking Booster Programme in Amsterdam in May 2018. Building upon its successful launch in 2017, the three-week accelerator programme consists of a series of lectures, hands-on workshops and coaching, culminating in a final pitch to receive a scaling grant of up to €500k from Booking.com’s €2 million fund in order to help support the next stage of the startups’ projected growth. Out of the 10, start-ups, two are from India and one from Nepal. Global Himalayan Expedition ... Read more

More than three quarters of travellers use review sites such as Yelp and Trip Advisor to conduct research prior to booking services, according to a survey conducted by The GO Group LLC, an international ground transportation provider. More than 150 people responded to the survey, which asked about site usage for accommodations, activities, events and ground transportation. When asked about use of sites for hotels and other accommodations, 13 per cent of respondents said they always check sites; 31 per cent said they do so frequently, 34 per cent said sometimes and 22 per cent said never. Fifteen per cent ... Read more

After ‘Feel The Jail’ programme from Telangana Prison Department, now it is time to visit Tihar, country’s largest as well as controversial jail till date. The prison located at West Delhi is famous for hosting the most-wanted notorious criminals. According to reports, a preliminary plan has been implemented within the authorities, regarding the inauguration date as well as the package tariff. Anyone who pays for the programme will be accommodated as a prisoner, along with jail clothes and foods. Besides all one has to do all the respective jobs in the prison, that includes gardening and carpentry. Meanwhile, as per security ... Read more

Actor Sridevi’s mortal remains are handed over to the relatives and is brought to the airport. The body is expected to reach Mumbai tonight. The post-mortem report, and the forensic report states that the death has been caused due to an accidental drowning, unconsciously inside the bathtub. There was nothing unethical and unusual found out by the authorities and hence had closed the case, said the authorities. A private jet has been arranged by Ambani for the smooth transportation of the body from Dubai. The autopsy report is entirely different from the first statement announced by the family as of ... Read more

Maple Assist Software Company had recently launched their brand new ‘Maple Assist’ mobile application, which aims to provide a full clarification regarding an abroad study in Canada, exclusively tailor-made for Indian and international students. The app was launched by Canada’s Minister for Innovation Navdeep Bains. The application designed entirely from India has collaborated with major educational institutes from Canada, that includes colleges from Ontario, Durham, Fanshawe, St. Clair and Georgian College. The application is expected to reach over 1 lakh international students from India, China, Philippines, Japan, Brazil and Mexico, who aspires to study in Canada. A presentation has also been conducted ... Read more

It was a huge solace for the residents of Delhi, after the central ministry’s approval came upon for a sum of Rs 1,200, for eradicating the drastic air pollution. The project assurance was exclusively announced at an event by the NITI Ayog CEO Amitabh Kant, which includes ensuring clean air for the residents of Delhi. The air quality of Delhi was even worsened recently from October to December, as a result of burning agricultural by-products from the neighbouring states surrounding Delhi. Meanwhile, media reports state that a top-notch task force under the principal secretary was appointed by Prime Minister to ... Read more

Azerbaijan Tourism Association (AZTA) and the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation during the international tourism fair, SATTE 2018 held in Delhi. “This collaboration will boost mutual tourism exchange, as well will contribute to the development of economic relations between the two countries. Our association include hotels, travel agencies and airline companies. Azerbaijan’s national air carrier – AZAL is also one of our members. Furthermore, about 242 tourism companies and 110 hotels are our active members. Therefore, I hope our cooperation will be successful,” said Nahid Baghirov, Chairman of AZTA. Razeen Hasan of AZTA Travel ... Read more

As part of its 71st foundation day celebrations, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), India’s biggest research centre for fisheries, is opening its doors for the people to explore and understand the latest research, as well as possibilities of the underwater marine ecosystem on 3rd February, 2018. Photo Courtesy: cmfri.org.in The programs will showcase exhibitions as well as education-related contents for the students inside the marine biodiversity museum. Some of the exhibits include whale shark, dolphin, sea cow, sunfish, poisonous fishes, penguin, sea snakes, starfishes, seahorse, lionfish, different types of algae, followed by the display of an electron microscope that can magnify objects for up ... Read more

Photo Courtesy: radionz The Government of Fiji warns its citizens to be prepared for hazardous weather soon, also forecasts torrential rain and flash flooding. The extreme weather could turn into a full-blown tropical cyclone early next week was moderate to high, a report by commercial weather service Na Draki Weather stated. In a public advisory issued by the Department of Information, a heavy rain warning remains and a strong wind warning for land and waters of Rotuma were now in force. A “heavy rain warning” remains in force for Yasawa and Mamanuca groups, Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, Lau and the ... Read more

February 2nd is considered World Wetlands Day. This day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar on the shores of the Caspian Sea. Each year since 1997, the Ramsar Secretariat has provided materials to help raise public awareness about the importance and value of wetlands. The international theme for World Wetlands Day 2018 is ‘Wetlands for a sustainable urban future’. The Ramsar Convention Secretariat has developed a number of downloadable World Wetlands Day materials for 2018, including posters, infographics, Power Point presentations, fact sheets and a t-shirt ... Read more

Kerala Finance minister Thomas Isaac is presenting the state budget. The minister allocated Rs 82 crore for Kerala Tourism’s marketing activities. It also has allocated Rs 40 crore for the protection of heritage projects of Muziris and Thalassery. The heritage project of Alappuzha will be funded through KIIFB. Approvals have been given to a few museums, informed the minister adding that the rest of the projects will be initiated in 2018-19 period. Once the Spices Routes starts functioning, places like Ponnani and Beppur will also come under the heritage project belt. The construction works of Muzhuppilangad Tourism project included in KIIFB will ... Read more

Forest fire engulfed 10 hectares of Silent Valley buffer zone, triggering panic and causing extensive damages to trees, shrubs and the animal population. Authorities said the massive fire broke out in the buffer zone was controlled by Wednesday afternoon. Frequent fires during the summers is a common scene in Silent Valley. Though the authorities have taken measures to curb the issue by conducting workshop to control the fire, they couldn’t control the fire from spreading to the interiors of the forest. The fire erupted at the vegetation-rich mountain heads, which will result in soil erosion if it spreads further. The ... Read more

Kenya is all set for the ‘Maesabit-Lake Turkana Cultural Festival’ which is into its 12th  year.  The event, to be held at Loyangalani town,  is a celebration of a cluster of 14 communities that form a larger unity of Marsabit County’s total strength. The event, started in 2008 and conducted annually at Lake Turkana from 28th to 30th June 2018. Lake Turkana, the largest desert lake in the world, often termed ‘The Jade Sea,’ is a World Heritage Site. El Molo, Rendille, Samburu, Turkana, Dassanatch, Gabra, Borana, Konso, Sakuye, Garee, Waata, Burji, Somali etc are the communities. Photo Courtesy: Youtube.com Speciality of the ... Read more