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Three month SIM connectivity limit on foreign visitors

As per guidelines, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has asked service providers to not provide mobile connections exceeding 3 months to foreign tourists in the country. The guidelines further instruct service providers that while...

WHO issues malaria alert to those travelling to India

The World Health Organization (WHO) has alerted international travelers against the active threat of malaria in India. In its latest ‘International Travel and Health Bulletin 2012’, the WHO has said that malaria risk exists...

Sri Lanka Cuts Visa Fees For SAARC Countries

Good news for your future Srilanka tour in 2012! Sri Lanka government has reduced a $50 visa fee to $20. Sri Lanka’s Immigration and Emigration Department launched the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system last...
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New Garib Rath Special Trains to Run Between Puri and Bangalore

The East Coast Railway has decided to start Garib Rath Weekly Express Special trains between Puri and Bangalore to handle the extra rush of passengers, as per the following timings, stoppages and composition, according...

UK Borders Agency suspends student visas from India, Nepal, Bangladesh

The UK Immigration Service, now known as “UK Borders Agency” has suspended the applications process for student visas from northern India, Nepal and Bangladesh after a dramatic upsurge in numbers and allegations of fraud....

Tourism sector in India during October 2009

Ministry of Tourism compiles monthly estimates of Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) and Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEE) from tourism on the basis of data received from major airports. Following are the important highlights regarding these...

Improved Connectivity for Easier Travel in Golden Triangle

To improve the connectivity between the mega tourist destination/ circuits, a pilot project on seamless travel will be undertaken on the golden triangle tourist circuit (Jaipur-Delhi-Agra) from 1st December 2009. In a meeting held...