Railway Budget 2018: Key highlights
Finance Minister, Arun Jaitely, announced the Union Budget 2018 – with an aim to focus on developing infrastructure – including railways. Revamping of signalling system, world-class trains and providing CCTVs…
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UNESCO recognises Kumbh Mela as India’s cultural heritage
The Kumbh Mela has been recognised by UNESCO as an “intangible cultural heritage of humanity”, a tweet posted on Thursday by the international organisation, said. At its 12th session in…
IATA introduces I-ASC Survey to enhance safety on flights
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the IATA Aviation Safety Culture (I-ASC) survey to support airlines in the implementation of Safety Management Systems (SMS) and building a strong safety…
Bali Volcanic Eruption: About 2,000 travellers affected by flights disruption
Due to the eruption of Mount Agung Volcano on the Indonesian tourist island of Bali, plumes of grey smoke and steam, has disrupted flights, stranding thousands of tourists. Mount Agung…
Hyderabad Metro launch: PM Modi flags off 30-km rail link
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of the much-awaited Hyderabad Metro, today. The 30 km-long first phase of the metro rail project between Miyapur and Nagole will have…
Western Railways launches smart feedback system for toilets across stations
Now, Western Railways commuters can give their feedback about hygiene and cleanliness of toilets across 17 stations, using their smartphones. This innovative feedback service was launched by the Zonal Railway…
Travel with your girl gang: Sweden is the destination to be in 2018!
Sweden will host its first ‘women-only’ music festival, the Statement Festival, from August 31 to September 1, in 2018. Statement Festival is a direct reaction to the case of sexual…
Paying more for your Delhi flights tickets? Know why
Due to runway closure at Delhi Airport, there has been an increase in cancellations and rescheduling of flights, leading to four times increase in last-minute fares on flights to key…
Indian Railways update: Know the new timing of these trains!
Indian Railways has changed the timings of some of the trains from November 1st. The announcement was made on Tuesday, on Twitter. The tweet from the Ministry of Railways Twitter…
Now, Aadhaar-verified passengers can book 12 train tickets a month online
Here is a good news for frequent rail travellers: For, Aadhaar-verified passengers, Indian Railways has increased the monthly cap on tickets booked on the IRCTC portal from 6 to 12.…
Now, you can travel from Mumbai to Goa in a glass-roofed train
Imagine crossing through the lush Western Ghats and the beautiful Konkan region and admiring the beauty of the region through an all- glass coach. Yes, you read it right. The…
Upcoming events and festivals that you can’t afford to miss
India is the land of festival and fairs. Not only cultural events, India also hosts some of the biggest music, arts and wellness festivals. What’s a better way to end…