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Tourist's 'Irresponsible' Candle Use Sets Chinese Mountain Temple On Fire
The viral images and videos of the fire have sparked a renewed conversation on tourist behaviour and safety at heritage locations.
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"Worst Experience": Korean Tourist Scammed In Delhi By Elderly Man Claiming To Be A 'Professor'
The video has drawn significant attention online, with many expressing empathy for Walter and calling for action against individuals who target tourists.
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Meghalaya To Launch Paragliding: Tourists Can Soon Soar Above The Clouds
The launch of paragliding in Meghalaya is as much about sport as it is about opportunity, organisers say. It promises to add a new dimension to the states tourism portfolio while creating skilled jobs and encouraging adventure sports culture locally.
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Foreigner In Amritsar Confronts Man For Asking Phone Number From Wife: "You Are A Bit Crazy"
The incident has reignited discussions about the safety and respect of women in India, especially in tourist areas.
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Magnetic Hill In Leh: The Road Where Cars Seem To Roll Uphill On Their Own
Magnetic Hill is located about 30 kilometres from Leh, en route to Kargil, on the Leh-Kargil-Baltic Highway. Read on.
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Italy Shuts Down Mount Vesuvius To Tourists As Wildfire Rages
Italian firefighters on Sunday tackled a wildfire on the flanks of Mount Vesuvius, with all hiking routes up the volcano near Naples closed to tourists.
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UK Tourist Charged Rs 14.3 Lakh After Risky Airlift In Italian Dolomites
A British tourist who ignored multiple warning signs and had to be airlifted to safety from the Italian Dolomites has been fined Euros 14,225 (Rs 14.3 lakh) for the cost of his rescue.
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"Tourism Bouncing Back In J&K After Pahalgam Attack": Omar Abdullah
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that there is an air of optimism about the revival of tourism in the Union Territory after the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people, mostly visitors, dead.
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Meghalaya's Latest Move For Tourists Safety After Honeymoon Murder
Meghalaya has made it mandatory for all tourist accommodations to register with the state tourism department. The latest ruling applies to all hotels, guest houses, homestays, lodges, inns and bed-and-breakfast establishments.
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After Honeymoon Murder, This Meghalaya Region Has New Rule For Tourists
Meghalaya has made it mandatory for tourists to hire authorised and recognised guides while trekking in East Khasi Hills district for safety, the deputy commissioner and chairperson of the District Tourism Promotion Society said.
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Crime, Terror, Rape: United States Flags India Travel Risks
Officials in the Trump administration have also recommended that women avoid traveling alone and stay alert, especially at tourist destinations and public spaces.
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Shut Risky Tourist Spots During Monsoon: Maharashtra Chief Secretary
Maharashtra Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik has said the safety of tourists needs to be prioritised during the monsoon and dangerous or risky spots should be closed down temporarily.
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After Honeymoon Murder Case, Meghalaya To Tighten Residents' Safety And Security Law
The Meghalaya government today decided to revisit the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act (MRSSA) in light of the recent murder of a businessman from Indore in the tourist hotspot Sohra.
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"Hard To Believe...": Video Shows Empty Street In Ladakh During Peak Tourism Season
In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, the tourism sector in J&K has taken a hit, leaving hotels and houseboats empty. Its repercussions are also felt in the neighbouring places in the region, especially in the adjoining UT of Ladakh.
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Watch: Italy's Mount Etna Volcano Erupts With Ash And Lava, Sends Tourists Running For Safety
The eruption filled the Sicilian sky with smoke, with the famous landmark spewing ash and forcing visitors to scramble to safety.
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Tourist's 'Irresponsible' Candle Use Sets Chinese Mountain Temple On Fire
The viral images and videos of the fire have sparked a renewed conversation on tourist behaviour and safety at heritage locations.
-
"Worst Experience": Korean Tourist Scammed In Delhi By Elderly Man Claiming To Be A 'Professor'
The video has drawn significant attention online, with many expressing empathy for Walter and calling for action against individuals who target tourists.
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Meghalaya To Launch Paragliding: Tourists Can Soon Soar Above The Clouds
The launch of paragliding in Meghalaya is as much about sport as it is about opportunity, organisers say. It promises to add a new dimension to the states tourism portfolio while creating skilled jobs and encouraging adventure sports culture locally.
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Foreigner In Amritsar Confronts Man For Asking Phone Number From Wife: "You Are A Bit Crazy"
The incident has reignited discussions about the safety and respect of women in India, especially in tourist areas.
-
Magnetic Hill In Leh: The Road Where Cars Seem To Roll Uphill On Their Own
Magnetic Hill is located about 30 kilometres from Leh, en route to Kargil, on the Leh-Kargil-Baltic Highway. Read on.
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Italy Shuts Down Mount Vesuvius To Tourists As Wildfire Rages
Italian firefighters on Sunday tackled a wildfire on the flanks of Mount Vesuvius, with all hiking routes up the volcano near Naples closed to tourists.
-
UK Tourist Charged Rs 14.3 Lakh After Risky Airlift In Italian Dolomites
A British tourist who ignored multiple warning signs and had to be airlifted to safety from the Italian Dolomites has been fined Euros 14,225 (Rs 14.3 lakh) for the cost of his rescue.
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"Tourism Bouncing Back In J&K After Pahalgam Attack": Omar Abdullah
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that there is an air of optimism about the revival of tourism in the Union Territory after the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people, mostly visitors, dead.
-
Meghalaya's Latest Move For Tourists Safety After Honeymoon Murder
Meghalaya has made it mandatory for all tourist accommodations to register with the state tourism department. The latest ruling applies to all hotels, guest houses, homestays, lodges, inns and bed-and-breakfast establishments.
-
After Honeymoon Murder, This Meghalaya Region Has New Rule For Tourists
Meghalaya has made it mandatory for tourists to hire authorised and recognised guides while trekking in East Khasi Hills district for safety, the deputy commissioner and chairperson of the District Tourism Promotion Society said.
-
Crime, Terror, Rape: United States Flags India Travel Risks
Officials in the Trump administration have also recommended that women avoid traveling alone and stay alert, especially at tourist destinations and public spaces.
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Shut Risky Tourist Spots During Monsoon: Maharashtra Chief Secretary
Maharashtra Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik has said the safety of tourists needs to be prioritised during the monsoon and dangerous or risky spots should be closed down temporarily.
-
After Honeymoon Murder Case, Meghalaya To Tighten Residents' Safety And Security Law
The Meghalaya government today decided to revisit the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act (MRSSA) in light of the recent murder of a businessman from Indore in the tourist hotspot Sohra.
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"Hard To Believe...": Video Shows Empty Street In Ladakh During Peak Tourism Season
In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, the tourism sector in J&K has taken a hit, leaving hotels and houseboats empty. Its repercussions are also felt in the neighbouring places in the region, especially in the adjoining UT of Ladakh.
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Watch: Italy's Mount Etna Volcano Erupts With Ash And Lava, Sends Tourists Running For Safety
The eruption filled the Sicilian sky with smoke, with the famous landmark spewing ash and forcing visitors to scramble to safety.
