News for 'travel advisory'

Coronavirus outbreak: Govt cancels visas for 4 countries

Coronavirus outbreak: Govt cancels visas for 4 countries

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Those requiring to travel to India due to compelling reasons, may seek fresh visa from nearest Indian embassy/consulate, said the advisory.

NTAGI moots booster dose for foreign travellers before 9-month gap

NTAGI moots booster dose for foreign travellers before 9-month gap

Rediff.com5 May 2022

The NTAGI has recommended that those who need to travel overseas can take the precaution dose of Covid vaccine as required by the country they are travelling to, before the stipulated nine-month waiting period, sources told PTI.

Zika virus: Centre issues guidelines; warns against travel to affected areas

Zika virus: Centre issues guidelines; warns against travel to affected areas

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

A day after the WHO declared emergency over the "explosive" spread of the mosquito-borne Zika virus, the Centre on Tuesday issued detailed guidelines for combating the disease, including a travel advisory that asks pregnant women to either defer or cancel their travel to the affected areas.

Assam-Meghalaya border remains tense; travel curbs continue

Assam-Meghalaya border remains tense; travel curbs continue

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Restrictions under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) continued to be imposed in the clash site and surrounding areas, they said.

Terror threats still loom large over India

Terror threats still loom large over India

Rediff.com1 Jan 2010

In the past few months several countries have been issuing travel advisories against travelling to India. The latest on the list of countries that have issued travel advisories are United States of America, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada.

Indians Want Offbeat Travel Choices

Indians Want Offbeat Travel Choices

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

On the itinerary: Luxury camping, tribal homestays, heritage cities.

Canada advises citizens to leave Russia after curbs on fin transactions

Canada advises citizens to leave Russia after curbs on fin transactions

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

The Canadian government is advising its citizens to refrain from visiting Russia and to leave the country as soon as possible amid the impacts of the Russian military operations in Ukraine.

Mpox Puts Health System On High Alert

Mpox Puts Health System On High Alert

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Strict screening protocols are to be implemented for passengers arriving from central African countries affected by the outbreak.

Outage: Passengers struggle for 2nd day as flight delays continue

Outage: Passengers struggle for 2nd day as flight delays continue

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

A passenger at Delhi airport said that most of the flights are delayed.

Disquieting Deeds Can't Wipe Out Work AAP Has Done

Disquieting Deeds Can't Wipe Out Work AAP Has Done

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

'A government whose policies are focused around making the life of ordinary citizens, specially the most deprived sections, richer; a government that prioritises education, health and transport, that doesn't treat its citizens as subjects who must come to it for everything, is rare in our country.' 'When such a government is thrown out, one is left stunned,' notes Jyoti Punwani.

The Great Indian Waterfalls

The Great Indian Waterfalls

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

A trip to any of these enchanting waterfalls guarantees a memorable vacation.

As Bengaluru gets inundated in rains, netizens flood social media

As Bengaluru gets inundated in rains, netizens flood social media

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Amid the heavy downpour in Bengaluru, residents of many flood-affected areas have taken to social media to pour out their woes ranging from waterlogging to complaining about "crumbling" infrastructure.

Bibek Debroy: A Guru I Could Look To

Bibek Debroy: A Guru I Could Look To

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Bibek Debroy was one of the very few economists not bound by any single area of expertise and was simultaneously curious about economics and politics, myths and maths, chess and chemistry, and what not, remembers Laveesh Bhandari.

India issues advisory, asks all to avoid travel to Iraq

India issues advisory, asks all to avoid travel to Iraq

Rediff.com15 Jun 2014

Amid escalation in violence in Iraq, India on Sunday asked its citizens not to travel to the troubled-torn country and set up a 24-hour helpline to offer assistance to those living there.

Amarnath Yatra remains suspended; MEA issues advisory for Kailash pilgrims

Amarnath Yatra remains suspended; MEA issues advisory for Kailash pilgrims

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The advisory comes in the wake of the recent inclement weather along the Nepalganj-Simikot-Hilsa route of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Nepal, and the consequent stranding of pilgrims for over a week.

Fate of Women's T20 World Cup in Bangladesh uncertain

Fate of Women's T20 World Cup in Bangladesh uncertain

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

However, with the current advisory from India's Ministry of External Affairs against traveling to Bangladesh and considering the volatile situation, the ICC is preparing contingency plans.

India's HMPV cases rise to 5; govt says no need to panic

India's HMPV cases rise to 5; govt says no need to panic

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

It is important to note that neither of the patients have any history of international travel, the ministry underlined.

India urges citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to Myanmar

India urges citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to Myanmar

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Myanmar's powerful military grabbed power in a coup against the civilian government and imposed a state of emergency after detaining Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi and other leaders of her National League for Democracy in the early hours on Monday.

Security advisory to J-K tourists to be lifted from Thursday

Security advisory to J-K tourists to be lifted from Thursday

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

The state administration on August 2 had issued a security advisory asking Amarnath pilgrims and tourists to leave Kashmir as soon as possible, citing terror threat in the Valley.

'My Uncle Is Flirting With Me. Pls Help'

'My Uncle Is Flirting With Me. Pls Help'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

rediffGURU Anu Krishna offers advice on how to deal with complicated situations in a relationship.

6 Omicron cases detected in Scotland, some without travel history

6 Omicron cases detected in Scotland, some without travel history

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Six cases of the new COVID-19 Omicron variant have been identified in Scotland on Monday, taking the UK's total to nine following three cases detected in England earlier.

Coronavirus outbreak: IT services companies widen travel restrictions

Coronavirus outbreak: IT services companies widen travel restrictions

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Apart from such advisory, IT biggies such as TCS, Infosys and HCL Tech among others have been pursuing 'remote working' model to overcome the situation.

Bengal minister visits Srinagar

Bengal minister visits Srinagar

Rediff.com13 Jul 2006

All You Want To Know About LTA

All You Want To Know About LTA

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

LTA can be claimed only for domestic travel and is available for two journeys within a block of four years.

SEE: Indians evacuated from Wuhan dance at isolation camp

SEE: Indians evacuated from Wuhan dance at isolation camp

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

A video of a group of men, staying at the facility, singing and dancing while wearing masks has been shared widely on social media.

Red alert sounded as Delhi roads 'turn into rivers'

Red alert sounded as Delhi roads 'turn into rivers'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

At least 10 flights scheduled to land at the Delhi airport were diverted -- eight to Jaipur and two to Lucknow -- due to inclement weather conditions. Airlines also warned of the possibility of more flight disruptions.

Emergency declared in New York city as torrential rain floods subways, roads

Emergency declared in New York city as torrential rain floods subways, roads

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

The heaviest rainfall began to ease across hard-hit portions of Manhattan and Brooklyn late Friday morning, but another round is expected in the afternoon and could reinvigorate dangerous flooding.

Heatwave grips Kashmir; Srinagar's hottest July in 25 yrs, beats Delhi temp

Heatwave grips Kashmir; Srinagar's hottest July in 25 yrs, beats Delhi temp

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Srinagar recorded the maximum temperature of 35.6 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, the highest temperature in the month of July in 25 years since 1999 when the mercury had settled at 37 degrees Celsius, the officials said.

Why Sindhu decided to play on at All England despite COVID-19 threat

Why Sindhu decided to play on at All England despite COVID-19 threat

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

On March 11, the government issued a revised travel advisory, cancelling all visas till April 15 and making it clear that Indian nationals returning to the country from affected countries would be quarantined for 14 days. England is among the most-affected by coronavirus outbreak. P V Sindhu was given the choice of pulling out of All England Championships after the Indian government's travel restrictions came into force but the Olympic silver-medallist decided to play on

Slowdown-hit tourism sector struggles to move ahead

Slowdown-hit tourism sector struggles to move ahead

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

In mid-October, travellers from the US, the UK, New Zealand, Canada and Australia were advised by their governments to exercise a high degree of caution when travelling to India, citing terror threats.

MEA asks Indians not to undertake non-essential travel to Lanka

MEA asks Indians not to undertake non-essential travel to Lanka

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

Those requiring to undertake emergency travels can contact the High Commission of India in Colombo.

5,000 farmers allowed to gather at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan

5,000 farmers allowed to gather at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Delhi Police has given permission to the farmers to hold their 'Kisan Mazdoor Mahapanchayat' with the condition of gathering not exceeding to 5,000, no tractor trolleys, no march at the Ramlila Maidan, and made elaborate security arrangements that may lead to a heavy traffic jam in the national capital on March 14, officials on Wednesday said.

Morne Morkel named India's bowling coach

Morne Morkel named India's bowling coach

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The 39 year-old has played 86 Tests, 117 ODIs and 44 T20Is for South Africa with a total of 544 international wickets.

'Terror strikes can occur anytime, anywhere'

'Terror strikes can occur anytime, anywhere'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

In a fresh advisory, Australia on Tuesday warned of possible terrorist attacks in public places in India, especially in New Delhi and Mumbai, and advised its citizens not to travel to Jammu and Kashmir due to "frequent armed clashes and terrorist activities" there. In the travel advisory issued to its citizens residing in India or planning to travel to that country, the department of foreign affairs and trade asked them to exercise a "high degree of caution in India"

Coronavirus: Over 50,000 Indians stuck in China

Coronavirus: Over 50,000 Indians stuck in China

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

While many are getting stranded because of lack of clarity regarding the visa rules following the novel coronavirus outbreak, others are stranded in transit as even OCI cardholders are being turned away

Cops gear up for mega farmers' meet at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan

Cops gear up for mega farmers' meet at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Due to a 'Kisan Mazdoor Mahapanchayat' convened by farmers at the Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi on Thursday, the Delhi Police has beefed up security and deployed heavy force for checking vehicles, which might lead to traffic snarls in the central parts of the city, officials said.

'For 5 cr corpus in 5 yrs you must...'

'For 5 cr corpus in 5 yrs you must...'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Do you have financial planning or income tax queries? Ask rediffGURU Anil Rego.

No selfie with tourists sans permission, says Goa govt

No selfie with tourists sans permission, says Goa govt

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

This instruction forms part of an advisory issued by the Goa tourism department for tourists and the set of directives is aimed to protect the privacy of travellers

Australian expert on Indian terror

Australian expert on Indian terror

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

Justine Bowden from Australia, whose company will provide security to the Australian media during the CWG, says the delay in infrastructure development has affected the ability of counter-terrorism teams to train and plan contingencies for the sites.

Aerosols carrying Covid virus can travel in air up to 10m: Centre

Aerosols carrying Covid virus can travel in air up to 10m: Centre

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Nasal droplets fall within 2 metres from a COVID-19 infected person and the aerosols can travel in air up to 10 metres, the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser said on Thursday, adding that proper ventilation can decrease the risk of transmission.