News for 'Travel Advisory'

G20 summit: Delhi cops conduct full dress rehearsals; traffic curbs in place

G20 summit: Delhi cops conduct full dress rehearsals; traffic curbs in place

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The police advised people to follow real-time traffic updates on the 'G-20 Virtual Help Desk' for route suggestions for commuting from/to the airport, railway stations, or bus terminals.

Over 130 schools in Delhi-NCR get bomb threat; IS angle suspected

Over 130 schools in Delhi-NCR get bomb threat; IS angle suspected

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The Delhi Police said it has conducted a thorough check of all schools that received the bomb threat but found nothing.

Flu phobia: Video-conferencing gets a booster

Flu phobia: Video-conferencing gets a booster

Rediff.com20 May 2009

Technologies like Telepresence enable seamless collaboration amongst distant team members and deliver real time face-to-face interactions between people and places in their work and personal lives. Companies with global presence are expected to cut costs on travel in future due to the swine-flu pandemic. Video-conferencing reduces the dependence on travel and ensures quick return on investment, industry sources say.

AirAsia, Emirates ban use of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on their flights

AirAsia, Emirates ban use of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on their flights

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Samsung last week suspended sales of its latest flagship smartphone and announced a recall of 2.5 million units already sold, after faulty batteries caused some handsets to explode during charging.

Medal contenders miss Jr chess tourney due to visa issues

Medal contenders miss Jr chess tourney due to visa issues

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

The curtailed squad that is now travelling to the Mexican capital include Rakshitta Ravi, Bommini Mounika Akshaya and Amulya Guruprasad among girls while Harshavardhan GB, Pranav Anand, Dushyant Sharma and

Stay off India, Israel warns citizens

Stay off India, Israel warns citizens

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

The bureau said there was 'concrete' threat of attacks on Chabad centres and synagogues throughout India, including Goa, as well as on sites frequented by Israelis and Westerners.

Amit Shah to review J-K situation after terror attacks

Amit Shah to review J-K situation after terror attacks

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

The home minister will also review the preparation for the annual Amarnath pilgrimage set to start on June 29.

India downplays China, Saudi absence as G20 events kicks off in Srinagar

India downplays China, Saudi absence as G20 events kicks off in Srinagar

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Delegates of all G20 countries, barring China, arrived in Srinagar on Monday for the third working group meeting on tourism -- a much-anticipated event for which authorities have made extensive security arrangements and spruced up the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir.

Nothing unusual, attacks happen in big cities: Aus

Nothing unusual, attacks happen in big cities: Aus

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

As India issued a travel advisory for Australia following unabated assaults and killing of its citizens, Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard insisted that her country is safe for all international students and said "acts of violence" occur in big cities around the world.

Amarnath Yatra: Drinks, fast food among 40 items banned

Amarnath Yatra: Drinks, fast food among 40 items banned

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

More than 40 food items have been banned at the upcoming Amarnath Yatra and the pilgrims have been advised to achieve physical fitness by walking at least 5 kilometres a day, the Shri Amarnath Shrine Board said in its health advisory issued on Thursday.

Railways make Aarogya Setu app mandatory for travel

Railways make Aarogya Setu app mandatory for travel

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Passengers, who do not have the app installed on their mobile phones, might be asked to do so after their arrival at the station.

Big bonanza for BCCI's office bearers

Big bonanza for BCCI's office bearers

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

An office bearer of the all-powerful BCCI will now be paid a daily allowance of US$ 1000 on foreign tours and will fly first-class.

Despite 26/11, hotel industry still not secure

Despite 26/11, hotel industry still not secure

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

The 26/11 attacks on Mumbai and the fall in demand due to the recession, dented the industry's revenues.

Efforts on to woo tourists despite slowdown

Efforts on to woo tourists despite slowdown

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

There have been cancellations in inbound air bookings as well as in hotels after the November 26 terror strikes in the western metropolis, industry experts said. According to the ministry, the growth rate in the foreign tourist arrival during January-November 2008 was only eight per cent as compared to growth rate of 14.8 per cent during the same period in 2007.

Indians in Israel, Gaza safe; stranded citizens seek quick exit

Indians in Israel, Gaza safe; stranded citizens seek quick exit

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

The Indian embassy has received requests from Indian tourists stranded in the country to facilitate their exit. Most of the tourists are travelling in groups.

Luxury hotels see robust bookings

Luxury hotels see robust bookings

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

If you were planning to spend Christmas or New Year's Eve at exotic locations in Goa or Kerala but haven't done the required bookings for it yet, chances are that you can't go.

Coronavirus scare: Flyers from China to be screened at 7 airports

Coronavirus scare: Flyers from China to be screened at 7 airports

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Airlines flying in from any airport in China including Hong Kong have been asked to make in-flight announcements requesting passengers with history of fever and cough and travel to Wuhan city in the past 14 days to self-declare at the port of arrival in order to facilitate early isolation, according to an official statement.

Taken all steps to ensure safety of Sri Lankans: Govt

Taken all steps to ensure safety of Sri Lankans: Govt

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

India on Tuesday assured that it will take all measures to ensure safety and security of Sri Lankans in the country, saying the Centre was in "close consultation" with the concerned state governments regarding this.

7 ways to be more effective at work

7 ways to be more effective at work

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

Being efficient at work is essential, but to rise above the rest one needs to be 'effective' as well. Read on to find out how you can achieve carreer success.

Only high-risk contacts of confirmed cases need to get tested: ICMR

Only high-risk contacts of confirmed cases need to get tested: ICMR

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The ICMR Advisory on Purposive Testing Strategy for COVID-19 also said individuals undertaking inter-state domestic travels do not need to get tested either.

India advises citizens in Canada to remain alert amid rising hate crimes

India advises citizens in Canada to remain alert amid rising hate crimes

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

The perpetrators of these crimes have not been brought to justice so far in Canada, the MEA said.

Coronavirus: How India Inc is tackling the crisis

Coronavirus: How India Inc is tackling the crisis

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Across the country, companies have stepped up their act to contain the crisis. IT and other new economy firms seem to have taken a lead.

'I was fired without a relieving letter'

'I was fired without a relieving letter'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

rediffGURU Abhishek Shah advise you on how to deal with challenges at the workplace.

Australia warns of high terror risk during CWG

Australia warns of high terror risk during CWG

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

A rattled Australia on Monday warned that there is a 'high risk of terrorism' in Delhi during the Commonwealth Games, while New Zealand also expressed concerns about security arrangements for the event after a shooting incident in the Indian capital left two foreigners injured.

17 more Indians evacuated from Iraq

17 more Indians evacuated from Iraq

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

India has evacuated 17 more of its nationals from the conflict zone of Iraq with the help of local authorities taking the total number of those rescued so far to 34 and also advised its citizens to leave on voluntary basis by commercial means in view of the "fragile" security situation.

After US, Aus issues terror alert for Delhi

After US, Aus issues terror alert for Delhi

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

Australia on Thursday warned its citizens to exercise a high degree of caution and avoid some of the shopping areas and markets in New Delhi because of the high risk of terrorist activity.

Don't travel to Naxal-hit areas: Andhra cops to MPs, MLAs

Don't travel to Naxal-hit areas: Andhra cops to MPs, MLAs

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

The Andhra Pradesh police have issued a general advisory to all elected representatives, mainly ministers, members of Parliament and members of Legislative Assembly, asking them not to travel in Maoist-infested agency areas in the state.

Fliers concerned about safety on flights after Malaysian Airlines disaster

Fliers concerned about safety on flights after Malaysian Airlines disaster

Rediff.com19 Jul 2014

Malaysia Airlines flies to Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Kochi.

India's tourism potential unrealised

India's tourism potential unrealised

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

It is time to think and do something drastically differently to boost tourism into India, writes Mahesh Vijapurkar.

PIL filed for safety of Indian cricketers

PIL filed for safety of Indian cricketers

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking adequate security for the Indian cricket team touring Sri Lanka for the tri-nation series was filed in the Supreme Court on Thursday.

Goa rape: Russia seeks India's urgent action

Goa rape: Russia seeks India's urgent action

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Angry over incidents of sexual assault on its nationals in Goa, Russia has said local authorities were not doing enough to nab the culprits but added that a travel advisory will not be issued immediately as it will watch what steps the Indian government takes.

India asks citizens in Kyiv to leave Ukraine as soon as possible

India asks citizens in Kyiv to leave Ukraine as soon as possible

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

The Indian embassy in Ukraine has asked Indian nationals to leave the country at the earliest in view of a fresh wave of hostilities.

Security to be tightened for Chennai Open

Security to be tightened for Chennai Open

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

Security will be tightened ahead of next week's Chennai Open ATP tennis tournament following the terror attacks in Mumbai, a tournament official said on Monday. Independent security consultant Reg Dickason will inspect the venue for the January 5-11 event and the players will receive a briefing.

Coronavirus Impact: Indian archery team pulls out of Asia Cup

Coronavirus Impact: Indian archery team pulls out of Asia Cup

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

India were to send a second-string team for the tournament and all the tickets and booking arrangements had been done. The decision to pull out was taken after getting the Sports Authority of India advisory on Wednesday evening.

Air fares down 30% for S-E Asia

Air fares down 30% for S-E Asia

Rediff.com11 Jun 2003

Centre asks states to keep suspected monkeypox cases in isolation

Centre asks states to keep suspected monkeypox cases in isolation

Rediff.com26 May 2022

According to sources, so far only one traveller from Canada having symptoms of monkeypox infection had been isolated.

Terror shadow over RIL gas plans

Terror shadow over RIL gas plans

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

The Mumbai terror attacks may derail Reliance Industries' plans to start natural gas production from its eastern offshore D6 field from January 2009, as several ex-pats have refused to return to India citing safety reasons.

SLC requests BCCI for scheduled series in July

SLC requests BCCI for scheduled series in July

Rediff.com15 May 2020

India is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka for three one-dayers and as many T20 internationals in June-July, which is currently under threat due to the global health crisis, which has infected over 40 lakh people globally and forced a cricket shutdown.

How To Build A Good MF Portfolio

How To Build A Good MF Portfolio

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Do you have financial planning queries? Ask rediffGURU Abhishek Dev.

Vajpayee's funeral today: Traffic advisory for Delhi commuters

Vajpayee's funeral today: Traffic advisory for Delhi commuters

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Vajpayee's last rites will be performed at the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal in New Delhi at 4 pm on Friday.