WASHINGTON: The Indian Embassy here has started to contact the Indian nationals who wish to return home once the international travel lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic is lifted.The move comes days after the Indian government indicated that a decision will be taken to bring back the Indian nationals stranded abroad after assessing the...
No tourists, Himachal travel industry with 5800 hotels seeks relief in peak season – India Today
It is an irony that Himachal Pradesh’s travel and hospitality industry, which contributes to 7% of the state’s GDP every year, is seeking an interim relief that too when the tourist season should have peaked. The lockdown has left Himachal’s hotel, restaurant and other business owners worried as 15 days of the tourist season,...
Rishi Kapoor’s daughter, 4 others allowed to travel to Mumbai by Delhi Police – Hindustan Times
Delhi Police on Thursday issued movement passes to 5 people, including late Bollywood veteran actor Rishi Kapoor’s daughter, to visit Mumbai, news agency ANI reported. Bollywood veteran actor Rishi Kapoor passed away in Mumbai on Thursday after losing his fight with cancer. Four other people were allowed to travel to Mumbai from Delhi along...
Man United wont travel to India: Report – News Today
Manchester: English giants Manchester United have reportedly shelved their plans of playing a pre-season match in India amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. The Red Devils were in touch with authorities over the possibility of playing a match in Kolkata later this year. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, football across the top European leagues has been...
Embassies prepare to bring stranded Indians back home – Business Traveller
USA: As reported by Press Trust of India, the Indian Embassy in the US has started to contact Indian nationals who wish to return once restrictions on international travel are lifted. Those interested to travel back can register here. However, no travel dates have been announced yet. Qatar: The Indian Embassy in Qatar is...
Airports Authority of India issues guidelines for flight operations – Business Traveller
The aviation regulatory body has announced detailed guidelines to its airports for managing operations once the lockdown is lifted in India. Airports Authority of India (AAI), which manages over 100 airports in the country has stated that they should prepare to handle only 30 per cent of the normal flight schedule, in the first...
Stranded allowed inter-state travel, with conditions – The Tribune India
Tribune News Service New Delhi, April 29 The government today issued an order allowing movement of migrant workers, tourists, pilgrims, students and others stranded in various places across the country amid Covid-19 lockdown to reach their respective native places. In the order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the Centre has asked...
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Centre allows interstate travel of migrant workers, tourists – Livemint
NEW DELHI : The Union home ministry on Wednesday issued fresh guidelines for interstate movement to allow stranded migrant labourers, tourists and students to return to their homes. It said the new guidelines will come into effect from 4 May, “which shall give considerable relaxation to many districts.” So far, only interstate movement of...
Manchester United wont travel to India for pre-season: Report – Telangana Today
Manchester: English giants Manchester United have reportedly shelved their plans of playing a pre-season match in India amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. The Red Devils were in touch with authorities over the possibility of playing a match in Kolkata later this year. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, football across the top European leagues has...