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Indian origin hotelier in car park row with Heathrow Airport
An Indian-origin hotel tycoon in Britain is locked in a legal battle with Heathrow Airport over his plans to build a multi-storey car park on land he owns at the facility.
Normalcy returning to Meghalaya, tourism picks up: Minister
Meghalaya is still a favourite among tourists and the improving law and order situation in Shillong, which witnessed tension early this month, has brought about "positive vibes", aiding tourist inflow, according to state Tourism Minister Metbah Lyngdoh. Clashes in the first week of June between Khasis and Sikhs in the city's Punjabi Lane area had briefly affected tourism in Shillong, popularly known as 'Scotland of the East'. "The state is still a favourite and a safe summer destination for tourists in the North East region," Metbah told PTI in an interview. Meghalaya Tourism Development Corporation general manager P Das said that government-run hotels, which include Hotel Pinewood, the Convention Centre and a chain of Orchid Hotels with over 100 beds, are "100 per cent occupied" at present. He, however, said that there were no visitors in all the properties of the MTDC in the first week of June. Federation of Shillong Hotels' general secretary A M Lanong said that as the hill .
Yoga guru Bharat Bhushan to perform yoga with President Kovind in Suriname
Uttar Pradesh's prominent yoga guru Bharat Bhushan will be performing yoga with President Ram Nath Kovind in Suriname to mark the fourth anniversary of the International Day of Yoga on June 21. Suriname President Dsi Bouterse and his cabinet ministers will also be performing yoga at the event. Bhushan has performed yoga in nearly 70 countries, including South Africa, Japan, Taiwan and Malaysia.
Tihar jail bends its mind to rules of yoga
Yoga guru Ramdev conducted a special session with Tihar jail prisoners, ahead of the International Yoga Day.As many as 500 prisoners gathered in a ground inside the jail complex to practice various asanas along with Ramdev, while the remaining inmates joined the session on a live telecast.The yoga session is also being live streamed for the prisoners in Rohini and Mandoli jail complexes.Earlier today, Ramdev took to his Twitter handle to announce the Yoga sessions with the prisoners."Even within the boundaries of the jail, they can be free from the limitations of body and mind through Yog," he tweeted.On Saturday, Ramdev, along with author Ira Tridevi and playback singer Babul Supriyo, conducted a Yoga session at Humayun's Tomb in the national capital.The Yoga guru also took part in a Yoga camp in Scotland's capital Glasgow earlier this month.On a related note, International Yoga Day will be celebrated on June 21.
Drive against illegal colonies, buildings to continue: Sidhu
Punjab Local Bodies and Tourism Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu today reiterated that the drive against illegal colonies and buildings in the state would continue despite resistance by some people, including from his own party. The government would take a tough stand against the illegal colonisers and builders who would obstruct the ongoing drive in the state, Sidhu said while talking to media persons here after inspecting the ongoing repair of heritage buildings in Kapurthala. Replying to a question regarding complaints by some Congress MLAs against him to Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, he said he was not bothered about "such complaints and his department would continue the drive". Notably, Congress MLA of Jalandhar (West) constituency, Sushil Rinku, had staged a protest for nearly two hours on Friday and allegedly did not let a team of the municipal corporation demolish an illegal structure in his constituency. Rinku had said that the "state government should make some policy for ...
Indian-origin hotelier in car park battle with Heathrow Airport in UK
Britain's leading Indian-origin hotelier, Surinder Arora, is locked in a legal battle with Heathrow Airport for his right to build a multi-storey car park at one of the world's biggest airport hubs. According to 'The Sunday Times', Arora has issued a UK High Court claim against the west London airport over his plans to build a 2,077-space nine-storey car park on a land he owns at Heathrow. While Heathrow Airport Limited claims it alone is entitled to build these spaces, Arora has challenged that claim. Under local planning rules, a maximum of 42,000 car parking spaces are allowed at the airport. Arora believes the 42,000 cap refers to the airport site as a whole, of which his land is a part and therefore should allow him the right to build car-park spaces too. A planning application has been pending with Hillingdon Council since 2015. Unable to secure approval for his multi-storey car park, Arora was allowed to build a smaller version with 1,000 spaces and five storeys on the site, ...
Hundreds perform Yoga at 12,171 feet in Nepal
Hundreds of yoga enthusiasts today thronged Nepal's iconic Muktinath temple and performed various asanas at the height of over 12,000 feet. The temple, located in Muktinath Valley, is regarded as a sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists. It is situated at an altitude of 3,710 metres (12,171 feet) at the foot of the Thorong La pass in mountainous Mustang district. More than 100 people including monks, tourists and locals attended the camp organised at the temple to celebrate the Yoga Day which in on June 21. This was for the first time that Yoga Day was celebrated at the temple in modern times. The fourth International Yoga Day was organised by India's Embassy in Kathmandu. Tourism to Muktinath has increased by over 50 per cent after Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the temple last month, according to officials.
Fitness essentials that will inspire you to get moving
If you are serious about fitness, invest in the right gear and essentials before you start. Buy breathable and sturdy walking shoes, get a fitness tracker, and if you sweat a lot, get yourself sweat-proof clothes, suggest experts.
Country-made liquor seized in Balasore
Excise personnel have seized a huge quantity of country-made liquor and arrested six persons involved in transporting the liquor near Soro in Balasore district. Acting on a tip-off, the excise sleuths conducted a raid on NH-16 yesterday and nabbed the six persons from Matiapali near the highway and seized over 1,000 litres of country-made liquor, Excise sub-inspector Kulamani Maharana said. Four motor-cycles have also been seized from the accused persons involved in the illegal liquor business, he said.
North-east beckons tourists; footfalls to grow 12% in 2019
Improved infrastructure and air connectivity are drawing a large number of tourists to India's North-east and looking at the current traction, footfalls in the picturesque region are expected to grow by 10-12 per cent in 2019, industry experts said. "The bookings for North-east have gone up by 18 per cent as compared to the same period (April-June) last year. Tourism in the North-east region is expected to grow by at least 10-12 per cent even in the next year," Cox & Kings head, relationships, Karan Anand, told PTI here. He said improved infrastructure and air connectivity have played a major role in driving tourism growth in the vast region which consists of eight states. "Air connectivity has tremendously improved with new routes opening in the region last year. New flights have been introduced using Shillong as a hub to travel to other prominent tourist destinations of Meghalaya like Cherrapunji and Mawlynnong. "The new airport at Pakyong (Sikkim) will further ...
Ethnic Chinese cuisine festival in Noida
Want to try ethnic Chinese dishes like Peking duck, Hunan lamb fry or sliced fish? A luxury hotel here is offering an array of Chinese and pan Asian cuisine as part of its anniversary celebrations. "We aim to take our guests on a journey to the mainland of China through exquisite dishes and traditional frame-ups," says Sujeet Singh, executive chef at Radisson Noida. The hotel has three restaurants - The Creative Kitchen, The Great Kabab Factory and Ni Hao - with the third one mainly catering to Chinese and pan Asian food aficionados. "Ni Hao is ideal for those seeking flavours of Chinese cuisine along with seafood delicacies," Singh says, adding the emphasis is on seeking great flavours of the food. A variety of seafood delicacies is on the menu like marinated squid, stir fried lobster, salt and pepper and bird eye chilli prawn and shrimp and bok choy dumplings. For the vegetarians, there are dishes such as Som Tam, broccoli with Haricot beans salad, Napa cabbage and walnut dumpling, .
Indian Embassy organises Yoga camp in Nepal
Indian Embassy in Kathmandu organised a Yoga camp at Muktinath Temple.Taking Yoga practice to new heights, Monks and locals in Nepal, celebrated fourth International Day of Yoga at 12500 feet above sea level.On Saturday, the High Commission of India in Seychelles also celebrated the International Day of Yoga at the iconic Palais des Sports indoor stadium in Victoria.In April, addressing the 43rd edition of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the nation to make this 4th edition of Yoga Day memorable.Yoga is a physical, mental and spiritual practice. International Yoga Day was declared unanimously by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Piece of history lost in the folds of time
Now a bustling tourist hotspot, Nainital seems to have forgotten all about the British woman who took the first steps towards developing it as a tourist destination 130 years ago. Mary Jane Corbett, better known as the mother of hunter-turned environmentalist Jim Corbett, was virtually the mother of tourism activities in the hill town as she set up its first lodging facility for visitors. This piece of history, however, seems to have been buried under the layers of time as the picturesque hill town gets busier each year with the crowd of tourists. Mary Jane was a woman who lived in the hills of Mussoorie and Nainital and died in Nainital. Her final resting place is also located in the lap of this town but stands neglected by the locals and tourists alike despite having the potential to become a tourist attraction. Mary Jane was the first person to provide a lodging facility in the town and in her own little way she sowed here the seeds of tourism culture, which gradually became one of
International Yoga Day celebrations begin in US
Hundreds of yoga enthusiasts gathered to flex their body at historic monuments of the US, including the Capitol Hill, kick-starting a host of events planned this week to mark the fourth anniversary of the International Day of Yoga. In New York, people gathered at the Governors Island in the backdrop of the iconic Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline to participate in the Yoga Day commemoration organised by the Consulate General of India. The two-hour event 'Let Yoga Govern Your Life' organised yesterday by the Consulate General of India in New York, included meditation and a guided yoga session based on 'Common Yoga Protocol' conducted with the help of yoga demonstrators and teachers. People from various backgrounds, accompanied with their families, participated in the yoga sessions, performing the Surya Namaskar, Pranayama, various yoga asanas and breathing exercises. Among the highlights of the event was an impressive Mallakhambh performance by children. Specially designed ..
Lorenzo takes pole position with Ducate in Barcelona
Spanish rider Jorge Lorenzo on Saturday claimed the pole position in the Catalan motorcycle Grand Prix, his first with the Ducati team.
This Father's Day, here are some must-have apps
It's that time of the year when fathers are pampered for being the first superhero in a child's life.With our fathers working endlessly to succeed professionally and at the same time, ensure a comfortable family life, a number of apps have now been created to make life easier for them.Ahead of Father's Day, here are some essential apps:Ixigo: Be it planning a business trip or family vacation, ixigo mobile app offers options for travel and accommodation. The app is also useful to check real-time seat availability of Indian Railway Trains.Bookmyshow: The app lets users find events and assist with information and ticketing options. It gives immense options for online payment such as UPI, Net Banking, Debit/Credit cards and wallets.1mg: With 1mg app, one can make sure their father's health is in check. The app allows users to buy medicine online, and book appointments with doctors nearby. The app also helps in getting free home sample pickup for most of the lab tests.FITPASS: For all the .
Yoga enthusiasts in South Africa unite ahead of Yoga Day
Hundreds of yoga aficionados gathered at a stadium here on Saturday for a large-scale class.
Artist honours Anthony Bourdain with lifelike murals
While the aura of Anthony Bourdain lives on, fans who drive down Wilshire here will get an extra reminder of the celebrity chef - thanks to a new painting by a popular street muralist.
Farrah Abraham arrested after fighting with hotel employee
American television personality Farrah Abraham has been arrested after an alleged altercation with a hotel employee.
Goa mulls having lifeguards round-the-clock at its beaches
The Goa Tourism department is contemplating deploying lifeguards round-the-clock to patrol the state's beaches. State Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar said, "We are exploring the possibility of extending beach patrolling between dusk and dawn to prevent untoward incidents." Drishti Marine, the private agency contracted by the state government to provide lifeguards, currently deploys them at beaches from morning to sunset. The minister said that the firm had been offered help in terms of vehicles and other infrastructure in order to implement this plan. The plan is being thought of following the death of three tourists off Calangute beach on June 11, an official said. Three tourists, including a police constable and his brother, from Akola in Maharashtra had drowned in the Arabian Sea at Calangute beach early morning on June 11. The three were identified as police constable Pritesh Lankeshwar Nanda Gawli (32), his brother Chetan Lankeshwar Nanda Gawli (27) and Ujwal ...