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Powerful Earthquakes Strike Off Japan Coast Near Miyazaki; Tsunami Advisory in Effect

On August 8, 2024, Japan experienced two powerful earthquakes off its southern coast, near Miyazaki Prefecture. The first earthquake had a magnitude of 6.9, followed shortly by a second quake of...

Visa-on-Arrival Facility Now Open For Three Countries In India

The Indian government has introduced a visa-on-arrival scheme for citizens of Japan, South Korea, and the UAE. This new facility is available for tourism, business, conferences, and medical...

Nagapattinam-Sri Lanka Passenger Ferry Service to Relaunch Soon

The Nagai-Lanka passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu and Kankesanthurai in Sri Lanka is set to relaunch soon. This service, which was suspended, is being revived by a new...

Heavy Rainfall Expected To Continue In Flood-Hit Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh is reeling from the aftermath of flash floods triggered by cloudbursts in Shimla, Kullu, and Mandi districts on July 31. The disaster has resulted in 22 fatalities, with over 30...

New Vande Bharat Superfast Train Between Udaipur and Agra; Check Route and Stops

The Indian Railways has launched a new Vande Bharat Superfast train service to make travel between Udaipur City and Agra Cantt more convenient. This tri-weekly service is set to connect these key...

Vietnam Plans Visa Waivers To Attract More Tourists, Boosts Travel Sector

Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has proposed visa waivers for several countries to boost tourism. He has directed the ministries of public security and foreign affairs to explore this...

Mata Vaishno Devi: Independence Day Celebrations In Katra's Sports Complex, Security Intensified

The security of the renowned Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district was reviewed on Tuesday, focusing on the upcoming Independence Day 2024 celebrations, officials said....

Sikkim Science Centre Added to State Tourist Itinerary: Know The Key Features

The Sikkim Science Centre has been officially included in the state's tourist itinerary. This decision was made by Sikkim's Department of Science and Technology (DST) to enhance the centre's...

Helicopter Services to Kedarnath Resume with 25% Fare Discount

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that helicopter services to Kedarnath will resume on Wednesday, offering a 25% discount on fares. This decision follows the temporary halt...

Indian Government Issues Travel Advisory for UK Amidst Violent Unrest

The Indian government has issued a travel advisory for its citizens planning to visit the United Kingdom. This advisory comes in response to recent violent unrest and riots in various UK cities,...

Mathura To Celebrate Krishna Janmashtami With Grandeur And Devotion

Preparations for Krishna Janmashtami have begun in Mathura. Uttar Pradesh's Minister of Tourism and Culture, Jaiveer Singh, announced on Monday that the state plans to celebrate the birth...

Delhi Metro Advises Early Commute Ahead Of Independence Day Security

Delhi Metro commuters should plan their journeys considering the heightened security measures ahead of Independence Day. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced increased security...