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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.

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.

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Over 5,000 tourists rescued after heavy snowfall blocks Manali-Leh highway

The rescue operation focused on ensuring the safety of the tourists and other passengers who had been stuck for several hours in the region, a senior official said. “The snowstorm, which began on Dec 27 morning, caused an abrupt halt to traffic movement, leaving vehicles trapped in the region’s steep and treacherous terrains.” he said.

snowfall

White Christmas across HP, J&K sees major surge in tourists, closure of roads and 4 deaths

The Metrological department has predicted rain and snow at isolated places in some parts of Himachal Pradesh, particularly Shimla, from Dec 27 to Dec 29, with the downpour peaking on Dec 28. Heavy snowfall led to the closure of about 223 roads, including the national highways between Attari and Leh, officials said.

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More than 1,000 vehicles stuck on Atal Tunnel road in Manali amid heavy snowfall

The mountain resort town in Himachal Pradesh is witnessing a massive influx of tourists arriving to celebrate a snowy Christmas and New Year, much to the pleasure of local hospitality and tour operators who are still trying to recover from the slump caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Indian govt launches 'Udaan Yatri Cafe' to address high airport food prices

The first of its kind pocket-friendly cafe will open at Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport as a trial project. If successful, it will expand to other airports managed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).