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Meghalaya and Mizoram issue new travel guidelines

December 8, 2021716 Views

North-eastern states of Meghalaya and Mizoram have issued new guidelines for national and international travellers coming to these states. The new guidelines were issued after the Omicron variant of COVID-19 was detected in some states, the officials said on Tuesday. Meghalaya government has issued new guidelines making it mandatory for people entering the state to register with the government website and download the Arogya Setu App and the Behavioural Change Management App, an official said. "It is mandatory for all persons entering Meghalaya to register themselves prior to their travel at http://meghalayaonline.gov.in/covid/testing.htm and to download the Arogya Setu App and the Behavioural Change Management App of Meghalaya from Google play store or App store. However, touri...

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Nagaland calls off Hornbill Festival over civilian killings

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December 7, 2021869 Views

The cabinet of Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Tuesday decided to call off the ongoing Hornbill Festival in protest against the killing of 14 civilians by security forces, official sources said. The state government has also decided to write to the Centre demanding the repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, they said. A silence at the Hornbill festival in the memory of Naga people killed at Mon The 10-day Hornbill Festival, the state's largest tourism extravaganza held at Naga Heritage Village in Kisama near the state capital, was scheduled to end on December 10. The state government had cancelled the day's event at the venue on Monday. Several tribes from eastern Nagaland and other parts of the state had suspended all activities at their respective Morungs ov...

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Nagaland’s famed Hornbill Festival to begin on Wednesday

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November 30, 20211125 Views

The Nagaland government on Tuesday said elaborate arrangements have been made to check the spread of coronavirus during the ten-day Hornbill Festival in the state. The famed Hornbill Festival will begin on Wednesday amid strict COVID safety protocols, said Principal Director of Health Department Neikhrielie Khimiao. He appealed to the people attending the festival to follow the guidelines strictly. The festival will be held after a gap of a year, considering the low positivity rate, less hospital occupancy and decrease in mortality, Khimiao said. Special COVID Care Management Centres are being set up in Kohima, Dimapur and Mon -- the three main entry points, he said. He also said that a medical team will be stationed at the main venue in Naga Heritage Village in Kisama ...

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Responsible Tourism project inaugurated in Beypore

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November 28, 20211041 Views

Seeking to put the ancient port town of Beypore on the global experiential tourism map, Kerala Tourism Minister P A Mohamed Riyas on Sunday inaugurated a comprehensive Responsible Tourism (RT) project to showcase its panoramic water-front settings, history and culture before the world. Riyas said promoting experiential tourism that simultaneously helps increase footfall, supports the local community and preserves the environment, culture and heritage is on the government's agenda. "Our perspective on tourism is that the state should offer a novel and refreshing experience to visitors. It should also bring benefits to the local communities without upsetting their day-to-day life. This is why the government is giving high priority to the projects of the RT Mission. The RT model of...

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India to resume international flights from December 15

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November 26, 2021616 Views

Limited flights from ‘at-risk’ countries including the UK, Europe and 11 others At a time when there are renewed worries world over on a stronger COVID mutant spreading in Africa, and a spree of fresh travel restrictions across the globe, India has announced to resume scheduled international flights from December 15. The Civil Aviation Ministry, in a statement on Friday, said the matter of resumption of scheduled commercial international passenger services has been examined in consultation with the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Countries identified as not “at-risk” of Covid-19 by the Health Ministry will get “full capacity entitlements according to the bilateral air service agreements.” As per the lat...

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Cherry Blossom Festival 2021 begins at Shillong

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November 25, 2021607 Views

The three-day Cherry Blossom Festival was on Thursday inaugurated by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and Ambassador of Japan to India Satoshi Suzuki at the scenic Wards Lake here. The festival coincides with the blooming of pink cherry blossom flowers that dot the state capital here and across the state at this time of the year. The popular event was cancelled due to the COVID pandemic last year. The first edition of the Shillong Literary Festival was also inaugurated on the occasion. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma gave an assurance that the government is trying to make it an annual event and more innovative by promoting music, art and culture. For a region like the Northeast that has immense talent, it is not only about giving people a platform but also providing th...

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Nanakmatta Sahib : Place of Nanak’s miracles and discourses

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November 19, 20211149 Views

Located between Sitarganj and Khatima in Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand, Gurudwara Nanakmatta Sahib is one of the historical shrines associated with Guru Nanak. On the occasion of 552th Prakash Parv (birth anniversary) of Guru Nanak, founder of the Sikh religion, lets go on a video tour of the Gurudwara Nanakmatta Sahib. It is said that Guru Nanak Dev visited this place during his third Udasi (Guru’s travels) in 1514 AD. At that time this place was under spiritual control of Siddhas (Yogis, devotees os Guru Gorakhnath). People also say that, just because of this the place was earlier known as Gorkahmata. It came to be known as Nanakmatta because of Guru Nanak. This was the place of constant struggles between Sikhs and Siddhas and also constant miracles of the Gurus. A place...

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Three new eco-tourist spots on anvil in Odisha

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November 18, 20211213 Views

The Odisha government has decided to set up three new eco-tourist spots in the state and employ a community-based management (CBM) approach to operate them, as it has been successful in generating income for tribal families, an official release said on Thursday. Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mohapatra, during a virtual meeting, asked the Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation to acquire non-forest plots near popular ecotourism centres, and develop them into tourism and hospitality units. "The CBM has provided alternative and sustainable livelihood to many people who, otherwise, were dependent on forest. It has also empowered people and infused a sense of belongingness towards the forest and wildlife among them," he said at the meeting. Proposals were approved for ...

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Kerala introduces Responsible Tourism classification norms for hotels, resorts

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November 16, 20211384 Views

First state in India to do this, Tourism Minister also launches online portal for classification schemes In a first in the country, Kerala today introduced Responsible Tourism (RT) Classification for hotels and resorts, giving an added thrust to environmental protection and ecological-restoration through tourism. Launching the RT Classification Software and online application portal for standardization schemes at a function here, Tourism Minister P A Mohamed Riyas said this initiative, based on sustainable management, socio-cultural, economic and environmental responsibility, is a role model for the entire nation. The Minister also released a short video about the standardization schemes on the occasion. VK Prasanth MLA, presided over the function. As per the scheme, hotel...

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Aramness Gir opens its doors for guests

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November 15, 20211108 Views

Provides the ultimate luxury safari experience Situated on the fringe of the Sasan Gir National Park, where the last remaining Asiatic lions in the world coexist with the semi-nomadic Maldhari tribe, Aramness Gir, a new style luxe safari lodge, opened its doors on Monday morning to its first guests. Located within the 18 square kilometre area that skirts the National Park, Aramness Gir sits within a rarely undeveloped natural paradise in a protected teak forest. This forest is home to abundant bird and animal species freely roaming between the park area and the lodge. The property is positioned as an offering to the uber luxe traveller who not only has sophisticated taste, but also seeks the finer details in cuisine, wildlife and has a penchant for the environment and conservation. ...