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Nepal govt halts solo expeditions to Mt Everest, other peaks above 8000 meters

The revised regulations require a high-altitude support staff or mountain guide to be assigned for every two climbers for peaks above 8,000 meters, including the 8,849 meters tall Mt Everest.

Indian

Indian family’s dream trip to Kazakhstan turns into nightmare after man breaks thighbone in fall

Following days of uncertainty and "zero help" from the Indian mission in Astana, an IndiGo engineer from Kerala finally secured special approval to retrofit an aircraft by removing eight seats to make way for a stretcher so that the injured Kochi man could fly back home for surgery.

No room for unmarried couples: OYO rolls out new policy for UP's Meerut town for now

OYO has given the directive to its partner hotels in Meerut to ensure this with immediate effect. Based on ground feedback, the company may expand this to more cities, people familiar with the policy change said.

Goa CM slams social media influencers over 'empty Goa' claims

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant rejected claims by influencers that the state was "empty" during the holiday season, asserting that "hotels are full" and criticizing the spread of false messages about declining tourism in Goa.

Air India

In a first, Air India rolls out Wi-Fi for select domestic flights

The service will be offered free of charge on select domestic flights including Airbus A350, Boeing 787-9, and select Airbus A321neo aircraft for a limited introductory period and Air India will progressively offer the service on other aircraft in its fleet in the future, the airline said in a statement.

New bypass to boost tourism, help local commuters in Goa by reducing travel time from Panaji and Canacon

The bypass is a part of 279.38-km highway infrastructure works currently underway in the state, funded by the Union government under the aegis of the National Highway Authority of India.

Punjab

Chandigarh-Delhi airfare skyrockets amid agitating farmers’ led Punjab bandh

The fares soared from ₹ 3,000 to ₹ 19,000 as most airlines did not show the booking prices for flights online on Dec 30, with tickets available only at the airport or through their dedicated websites, according to a ticketing firm owner in Mohali.