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After Just Five Weeks, Pasta-Delivery Service Al Dente Shuts Up Shop
Italian chef Andrea Vignali did $10,000 in orders last week. But as of today, his tortellini with cacio e pepe filling, potato gnocchi and beef-and-pork lasagne are off the menu. There’s good news, though.
This Indie Publisher Is Crowdfunding $20 Titles by Top Aussie Chefs, Restaurants and Venues, Including Sydney’s P&V and Lankan Filling Station
If 100 people pre-order the books, it goes into production. If not, the money is given to the venue as a donation. Books in the pipeline include Woy Woy Fishermen’s Wharf, Hobart’s Sonny and two by prominent Melbourne chefs.
South Korean cafe hires robot server to help with social distancing
South Korean coffee-making robotic arm and serving robot can make 60 different types of coffee
Domestic flights resume: Returning to your hometown? Check out guidelines, quarantine rules
Domestic air travel resumes: The ministry said that all passengers are advised to download the corona contact tracing app Aarogya Setu and that all travellers would require to undergo thermal screening. Face masks must also be used during travel
Coronavirus effect: 40% travel, tourism companies may shut down in 3-6 months, says report
"The travel and tourism sector is going through a very bad phase. It has taken a severe beating due to the COVID-19 outbreak with lakhs of people dependent on it suffering immense losses and job cuts," the report said
Domestic flights cancelled status: Around 80 flights in Delhi, nine in Bengaluru cancelled on Day 1
Domestic flights news: A Mumbai-Delhi flight was also cancelled, passengers said that the flight was cancelled without any prior notice
In pics: Domestic flights resume after two months of coronavirus lockdown
Domestic flights resume: Passengers would also need to declare that they are medically fit to travel. They can do so by downloading the Aarogya Setu app or filling a self-declaration form
Fear of airline bankruptcies triggered knee-jerk opening; but states not playing ball
Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri's plea for 'cooperative federalism' shows that Centre anticipated some resistance to reopening domestic flights; they why were flights restarted without consulting the states?
Domestic flight services to commence today
Amid Covid-19 induced lockdown-4, domestic flight services to the Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur will commence from May 25, with the Chhattisgarh government announcing a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the arriving passengers. The SOP states that foreign residents interested
Spain to welcome foreign tourists back from July
Madrid: Spain urged foreign tourists on Monday to return from July as one of Europe's strictest lockdowns eased, with streets gradually filling again and some pupils returning to school.
South Korean cafe hires robot barista to help with social distancing
DAEJEON, South Korea: The new robot barista at the cafe in Daejeon, South Korea, is courteous and swift as it seamlessly makes its way towards customers.
Where's the pelican crossing? Adorable moment tiny cygnets struggle to climb up kerb as they cross road
Swans George and Zelda exhibited perfect co-parenting when they slowly walked their cygnets across a road in Cheltenham. Onlookers stood in the middle of the road to stop any traffic.
Crack in fashion! Tesco stocks white eggs for the first time in more than 40 years after huge rise in demand
The eggs - which are used in McDonald's breakfast McMuffins - will cost the same as the brown free-range equivalent, starting from 89p for a box of six medium eggs.
Sophie Wessex dons a headscarf as she joins Prince Edward to mark Eid by packing food parcels for vulnerable people at the Shah Jahan Mosque in Woking
Sophie, 55, covered her head with a scarf outside the mosque as she and Edward, 56, delivered a video message discussing their visit, which was shared on the Royal Family's Twitter account.
562 Stranded Kashmiris Return Home In Six Flights
Over five hundred Kashmiris stranded in various parts of the country reached Valley on Monday in six flights, as the domestic flight operations resumed today, two months after Pan-India lockdown was imposed on March 25 to fight coronavirus pandemic
Domestic flight service resumes: Students, migrants take the first flight home after lockdown
Many said they shelled out more to reach the airport as there were limited public transport options available.
Delhi IGI airport opens for domestic flights! Flyers note these 10 points before departure and arrival
Coronavirus COVID 19 Lockdown 4.0 travel guidelines for Delhi Airport: All flyers have to download the Aarogya Setu App on their phones, prior to reaching the IGI airport/at the forecourt itself. DIAL has made provisions for designated gates to airlines to enter into the terminal building.
COVID-19 lockdown stifles Eid celebrations in West Bengal
Eid-ul-fitr celebrations in the city and its neighbourhood turned out to be a low-key affair this year, as people marked the culmination of the fasting month of Ramzan by offering prayers from the confines of their homes, amid the coronavirus-triggered lockdown.
IRCTC special trains: Passengers note new ticket booking, RAC, waitlisting rules for 15 pairs of AC specials
From the existing 7 days, the Advance Reservation Period (ARP) of these Special AC trains will be increased to 30 days. For these Special AC trains, there will be no Tatkal booking facility.
Western Australia storm: 50,000 homes without power as state battered by wild weather
Remnants of ex-Tropical Cyclone Mangga whip up 100km/h wind gusts, dust storms and heavy rain as Perth and state’s south prepares for onslaught
40% tourism firms staring at complete shutdown risk in next 6 mnths: Report
The report said that 81 per cent travel and tourism companies have lost their revenue up to 100 per cent
World coronavirus dispatch: US bans travel from Brazil; commerce allowed
From Eid celebrations in the shadow of pandemic, to nightclubs opening in China, and the story behind NYT's May 24 front page - read these and more in today's world dispatch
80 flights cancelled at Delhi airport; airlines follow Covid-19 guidelines
The flight schedule had been made for all airports, including those in West Bengal, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, which have decided to defer or restrict flights for now
Students, migrants take the first flight home as air operations resume
Those who took first flights included paramilitary personnel, army men, students and migrants, who failed to book a ticket on special trains being run by the railways
North India heatwave likely to ease after May 28; storm expected later
Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and parts of Uttar Pradesh have been experiencing blistering heat for days with temperatures soaring over 45 degrees Celsius
Israeli plane lands in Turkey for first time in 13 years, says El Al
On Sunday, El Al's Dreamliner aircraft, converted to carry cargo, landed in Istanbul. It was loaded there with 24 tonnes of humanitarian coronavirus equipment, destined for Israel and the US
COVID-19 Has Turned Paradise Into a Privacy Nightmare
When Tara Trunfio stepped off her flight from Boulder to Maui, she didn’t see the leis and grass skirts that so many visitors expect. Instead, the 23-year-old saw masked officials warning that visitors who don’t comply with the islands’ 14-day quarantine requirement would be arrested.
40% travel, tourism firm staring at complete shutdown risk in next 3-6 months: Report
The report said that 81 percent travel and tourism companies have lost their revenue up to 100 percent while 15 percent of the companies have witnessed it slide up to 75 percent.
South Korean cafe hires robot barista to help with social distancing
After managing to contain an outbreak of the new coronavirus which infected more than 11,000 people and killed 267, South Korea is slowly transitioning from intensive social distancing rules towards what the government calls
Universal Orlando Is Prepping to Open It's Doors Again — Here's What You Can Expect
Universal Orlando Resort has been closed since March 16th due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After Universal executive John Sprouls presented a reopening plan to
Estonia sees 20%-drop in foreign tourists in Q1
As the effects of COVID-19 spread and related restrictions become visible in quarterly statistics, in the Estonian tourism industry a drop over 20% of foreign visitors in the first quarter of 2020 has been recorded in statistics from the Bank of Estonia as quoted by ERR.
Weather in Latvia expected spring-like with a possibility of thunderstorms
Weather in the coming days in Latvia will be generally moderate – slow wind with some rain every now and then, including thunderstorms. Nevertheless, the sun will shine more often, as reported by Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre.
Number of flight bookings at airBaltic up nearly 500%
Latvian national airline airBaltic reports that compared to the first full week of May, last week the number of new bookings made on airBaltic flights increased by nearly 500%. In total, last week passengers made more than 13 000 new reservations, according to airBaltic communications manager Alise Briede.
Food inspection agency says variety of vegan chocolate bars contains milk
The Canada Food Inspection Agency has issued a warning that a brand of vegan chocolate bars actually contains milk.
Heat warning issued for Toronto, much of southern Ontario
A heat warning has been issued for much of southern Ontario as potentially record-breaking temperatures, that could reach 39 C with the humidex, move into the area.
Closed mosques, no hugs: Subdued Eid celebrations in India as Coronavirus grips nation
With religious places shut due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people across the nation celebrated a subdued and somber eid, striving to 'connect hearts' instead of embracing each other.
Singaporean cooks up Eid feast for migrant workers in lockdown
As Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr to mark the end of the fasting month, thousands of migrant workers in Singapore have had to spend the holiday in quarantine because of outbreaks of
Coronavirus Lockdown: Tamil Nadu clears air, notifies SOP for domestic air travel
Ending uncertainty over resumption of domestic flight services in Tamil Nadu from tomorrow, the state government late on Sunday said it has allowed flights to Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai and
Return of UAE residents stuck in India: Missions await clarity on procedures
India won’t fly special flights to send back stranded UAE residents, says official
Airbus experts to arrive in Pakistan to probe PIA plane crash
Was it a technical fault, bird-hit or pilot error?
COVID-19: 103 Indians arrive in Kochi from San Francisco, 146 reach Gaya from Doha
India continues repatriation flights under ‘Vande Bharat’ mission
Plant-based 'meats' catch on in the COVID-19 pandemic
Meat industry's troubles may have provided a boost for plant-based meat substitutes
Singapore Airlines reinforces commitment to NZ during COVID-19 crisis
The airline is swapping passengers for cargo.
Coronavirus: Spain urges foreign tourists to return from July
Restrictions have been eased in the European nation.
Qld Premier to face frustrated tourism leaders on the Gold Coast
The Premier is expected to meet with tourism leaders and the Mayor on the Gold Coast today amidst heavy criticism the government is not doing enough to get the tourism market kicking again.
CT residents warned of flooding as first winter cold front makes landfall
Other extreme weather warnings include extremely high fire danger conditions over the Central Karoo, high seas with wave heights of between 6 and 9 metres and a storm surge along the coast into early Tuesday morning.
Saturday was Queensland's coldest ever May day
Queensland's combined average temperature for Saturday was 16.95 degrees, beating the previous record of 17.44 from 2012.
Mystery of the naval shell sat in a Devon play park for 100 years
Do you have any information on the Salcombe naval shells?
Western Australia Lashed by 'Once-in-a-Decade' Storm
Strong winds and heavy rainfall on Sunday and Monday battered buildings and downed trees in and around the Australian city of Perth.
How Eid-el-Fitr was celebrated in Saudi Arabia - The Nation Nigeria
Families across Saudi Arabia had the Eid Al-Fitr celebrations in seclusion — with none of the fast-paced hustle and bustle of what is usually
The new rules that could be in place in all Irish barbers and salons when they reopen
When Irish barbers and salons reopen they might not operate like before.
No e-pass needed to travel to airport from Gurgaon
Gurgaon has recorded 284 coronavirus cases so far, including 13 people who tested positive on Monday. Two people have succumbed to the infection so far.
Indigo cancels flight last minute, leaves students stranded
In the video circulated, several disgruntled passengers can be seen outside the booking counter with luggage, without any measures for social distancing being followed.
Mumbai airport handles 47 domestic flights after services resume
Several passengers who had come to the airport to catch early flights were stranded after several airlines announced cancellations. The routes of many flights also had to be re-chalked by the airlines.
As flights resume, passengers settle into new normal despite cancellations
All major airlines such as IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Air Asia and others operated 30% of their regular schedules between destinations, strictly adhering to the safety protocols set by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Dust and thunderstorm to bring respite from heatwave in north India on May 29-30, says IMD
Weather Forecast Today, May 25: The IMD has also issued an orange warning for heatwave for east Uttar Pradesh, Kuldeep Srivastava, the head of IMD’s Regional Meteorological Centre, told the PTI.
Domestic flights resume from Ahmedabad, Surat airports
As per officials of Airport Authority of India, a total of 13 domestic flights arrived and 15 left from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) airport in Ahmedabad on Monday, as air travel restrictions have been relaxed for travel within India in the fourth phase of lockdown.
Maharashtra: For weary migrants taking train home, a free meal & bottled water
Since May 13, when they began with providing packed meals to passengers on board six or seven trains, they have clocked more than one lakh meals in total for those boarding the trains alone.
Many left in the lurch as 82 flights are cancelled
Flights to and from Mumbai, West Bengal and Telangana were among those cancelled.
With distancing, sanitising & warnings for passengers, Pune airport opens with caution
The first day after the two-month hiatus saw 17 flight movements at the Pune airport till 8 pm. According to Airports Authority of India officials, 1,657 passengers arrived or departed from the airport by 8 pm.
Domestic flights resume in Delhi, over 80 cancellations leave flyers in a fix
In the departure area of Terminal 3, passengers lined up for check-in wearing masks and gloves and many even with face screens. Among those were people who were happy at the thought of being home by evening for Eid.
Domestic flights resume today, over 80 cancellations at Delhi airport, 20 in Bengaluru
India domestic flights resume: By 10 am, several took to Twitter to accuse national carrier Air India of either cancelling without any prior notice or goofing up departure schedules.
ExplainSpeaking: Watch for signals at airports and rail stations – and at the LAC
The intrusions by China at three places on the LAC will test the nerves of India's strategic and diplomatic community.
Fear of flying: Negotiating the regulations around flights sounds incredibly daunting
The sight of cabin crew kitted out in PPE will be a sight to behold, a vivid and unforgettable reminder of our dystopian new world.
Gurgaon: Passes not required for commuters travelling to Delhi airport or railway station
An order issued by the Gurgaon District Magistrate stated that passengers who have a confirmed Air/Train E-Ticket in their name shall be allowed to travel from the Airport/Railway station to their Home/destination and vice versa.
‘Conquer every situation with a positive attitude’
This Amdavadi businessman has been in not one, not two but three life-threatening incidents, but he emerged on the other side a stronger, braver person with a p
Thermal scanning, contactless frisking as local flights take-off
Between 40 and 45 flight arrivals and similar number of departures will take place at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport as domestic flights resume
Passenger air services to NE resume
GUWAHATI: Commercial passenger air services to the Northeast resumed along with rest of the country on Monday, with LGBI Airport here being gateway to the region, handling eight flights (arrivals and departures), official reports stated.However
Meghalaya notifies officials to travel outside the state
SHILLONG: Meghalaya government has notified a dedicated team of officers to make necessary transport arrangement on payment basis for residents who need to travel outside the state.Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said, “To ease our people who
Meghalaya notifies officials to facilitate travel to outside
SHILLONG: Meghalaya government has notified a dedicated team of officers to make necessary transport arrangement on payment basis for residents who need to travel outside the state.Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said, “To ease our people who
4 flights with 448 passengers land in Imphal
Four flights with 448 passengers including two minors landed at Imphal airport on Monday, the first day of resumption of the domestic flights amid the increasing COVID-19 positive cases in Manipur. Four new positive cases were reported in the state in the last 24-hour taking the total number of COVID-19 cases to 36.
Singaporean cooks up Eid feast for migrant workers in lockdown
SINGAPORE, May 25 — As Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr to mark the end of the fasting month, thousands of migrant workers in Singapore have had to spend the holiday in quarantine because of outbreaks of the novel coronavirus in their dormitories. To cheer them up, Singaporean...
Domestic visitors bring hope
As autumn leaves fall, optimism in the face of Covid-19 is on the rise in the Waitaki Valley. There were signs that domestic tourists were starting...
Australian skiers book hotels
Australian tourists hoping for a ski season are already making bookings and inquiries at Wakatipu hotels. Novotel Queenstown Lakeside general...
Flight to Q'town: Passengers break 'every rule' in 5 mins
Two months' worth of difficult social distancing could have been blown in five minutes by other impatient flyers, an Air New Zealand passenger...
Australian skiers book hotels
Australian tourists hoping for a ski season in the South Island are already making bookings and inquiries at hotels. Novotel Queenstown Lakeside...
COVID-19: S’Korean cafe hires robots to serve coffee amid social distancing
A cafe in South Korean has hired robots to serve coffee as part of efforts to enforce physical distancing as the world continues battling COVID-19.
In race for tourism, Greece reopens cafes, island ferries | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
ATHENS, Greece >> Greece restarted regular ferry services to its islands today, and cafes and restaurants were also back open for business as the country accelerated efforts to salvage its tourism season.
Shoppers line up as Ross Dress for Less stores reopens | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
If two months in isolation taught the Lutu family anything, it was this: They needed more forks.
Welcome to Puerto Rico, now line up for your coronavirus screening | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico >> Known for its world-class beaches, laid-back vibe and status as a natural-disaster magnet, Puerto Rico is hoping to make another name for itself: innovator in pandemic travel.
Letters: Find better ways to track quarantined visitors; Pub owner struggles without help; Asian Americans face epidemic of racism | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The current efforts to enforce the 14-day quarantine by becoming more and more punitive are futile. Those who are law-abiding are not a problem. Those who are not, will find a way around the law.
Law enforcement breaks up party of 200 people at Kaena Point State Park overnight | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Law enforcement broke up a large beach party of approximately 200 people accused of violating emergency rules at Kaena Point State Park on Oahu’s North Shore late Sunday.
PHOTOS: Indians catch their first flight after 2 months
PHOTOS: Indians catch their first flight after 2 months. After a gap of two months, domestic passenger flight operations resumed on Monday amid reluctance by various states to open up their airports in view of rising cases of the novel coronavirus.
Students, migrants take 1st flight home as services resume
Students, migrants take 1st flight home as services resume. Many said they shelled out more to reach the airport as there were limited public transport options available.
'Air travel will come back much bigger'
'Air travel will come back much bigger'. 'The safety regulations drastically reduce the chances of contracting the virus on a two-hour flight.'
630 cancellations as domestic flights resume in India
630 cancellations as domestic flights resume in India. According to aviation industry sources, around 630 domestic flights of Monday were cancelled due to the Centre's Sunday night announcement that there would be no flights in West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh, and limited operations at major airports such as Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad.
Africa's COVID-19 recovery should harness the benefits of nature and conservation
Today, as we celebrate International Day of Biodiversity, the global community is called to re-examine our relationship to the natural world. We celebrate this day in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic ...
Greece resumes island ferry services in bid to salvage summer tourist season
Travel to the islands had been generally off-limits since a lockdown in late March.
Common sense urged after sunseekers flock to beaches and parks
People made the most of the bank holiday weather following the relaxation of lockdown restrictions in England.
COVID-19: Fiji Airways cuts workforce by half
Pandemic-hit Fiji Airways fired more than half its workforce Monday, as travel restrictions put the islands
More Britons to leave Nigeria in three charter flights
Adelani Adepegba, Abuja The United Kingdom Government has announced three more charter flights for the evacuation of Britons stranded in the country. The flights are scheduled for May 29 on the L...
A return with just 20 customers might not seem economic, but for Ballarat restaurants, it's a perfect start
Ballarat restaurateurs say a return to dine in with 20 people as of next Monday is a smart move
Heatwave likely to abate only after May 28: IMD
PTI New Delhi Dust and thunderstorms are likely over several parts of north India on May 29-30, bringing the much-needed relief from the intense heatwave,
A break from COVID
With railways, air and road travel (domestic for now) having resumed operations, albeit with strict guidelines in place, Goans who’ve missed out on this year’s summer vacation are hoping that they will get their holiday sooner or later, when the situation improves
What's Open And Closed On Memorial Day 2020
Monday is Memorial Day. While all the days might be blurring together right now, the day is a federal holiday, which means some places might not be open that typically have been recently....
From Covid to the cold - Western Cape's disaster management bracing for stormy weather
Snow is predicted for the mountains of the Western Cape, the higher ground of the Eastern Cape, and the southern heights of the Northern Cape.
Snowfall expected in Eastern, Western Cape provinces on Tuesday
The Eastern and Western Cape provinces can expect snowfall on Tuesday, according to the South African Weather Service, with some areas experiencing cool to cold weather.
Gold Coast hotels fear $6b wipeout
The iconic Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast hotel is one of thousands of hotels hoping interstate travel will soon be possible.
Western Cape’s disaster management bracing for stormy weather
The SA Weather Service warned that there would be more snow and gale force winds on Tuesday morning - and, for those at sea, there would be high seas.
Spain to welcome foreign tourists back from July
Spain, on Monday, urged foreign tourists to return from July as one of Europe’s strictest lockdowns eased, with streets gradually filling
Spain Reopening Foreign Tourism from July
The Spanish government has hinted at a possible reopening to foreign tourism this summer. It comes as a raft of lockdown measures were eased in Madrid and Barcelona on Monday.
In the Afternoon: Cloudy With Short-Term Precipitations
Today before noon over most of the country will be sunny with temporary increases in cloudiness over the eastern and southern regions. In the afternoon there will be cumulus and cumulonimbus clouds and in some places there will be short-term precipitations with thunder.
Confusion, chaos and cancellations at Delhi's IGI airport on day-1 of flight resumption
The airlines did not even inform us about it through text message or call, claimed many passengers who were left stranded at Delhi's IGI airport.
Heatwave intensifies in northern India, Churu hottest at 47.5 degrees Celsius
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), which had issued a red colour-coded alert for north India for May 25-26 when the prevailing heatwave conditions are expected to peak, said dust and thunderstorms are likely to bring some relief on May 29-30.
Passengers queue up outside Mumbai airport from night to take morning flights home
Flights are resuming across the country from today, including Maharashtra, where the govt was not too keen to resume operations. Passengers gathered at the airport from Sunday night to board the morning flights.
It's Eid and I'm away from family: Cancelled flight forces Assam man to spend 24 hours at Mumbai airport
A 24-year-old who was vacationing in Mumbai after graduation has been stuck in the city for the past two months. Today, he hoped to catch a flight to Guwahati to reach home in time for Eid. But his flight was cancelled at the last minute and now he has nowhere to go.
'Once-in-a-decade-type' storm lashes 1,200 kms of Western Australia's coast
Tens of thousands of homes and businesses lost power, buildings were battered and trees were uprooted as a vast stretch of the west Australian coast was whipped by a severe storm today for the second straight day.
Parks packed, terraces open as Madrid and Barcelona celebrate easing
Hundreds of Madrid residents flooded to the city's parks as lockdown measures were finally eased in the Spanish capital and in Barcelona, while beaches reopened in parts of the country after months-long closures.
Partygoers celebrate as Iceland's nightclubs reopen
Iceland's dancefloors once again pulsed to the beat as the country's nightclubs reopened on Monday after a nine-week closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Unease in Greece as restaurants, cafes reopen
Restaurants and cafes across Greece opened ahead of schedule Monday as the country prepared to launch a shortened tourism season vital to its economy.
First Spanish beaches to reopen as lockdown eases
Coronavirus lockdown measures will finally be eased for people in Madrid and Barcelona from Monday, while elsewhere in Spain the first beaches are due to reopen.
FDA relaxes food labeling regulations for pandemic
Food manufacturers will be permitted to substitute ingredients in products without changing the labels. The FDA posted a “temporary flexibility policy” permitting inaccurate labels, cla…
On its deathbed, tourism needs local touch to revive
As industry has no way to revive itself, state govt thinks of concepts that can make it get going As most sectors resume businesses following the easing of lockdown, tourism and hospitality sector is .
First flight lands at Jammu airport from Delhi as domestic air travel resumes
After the restart of domestic air travel in the country, the first flight landed at the Jammu airport from Delhi on Monday morning. The Air India flight
Elaborate arrangements made at Srinagar airport as air travel service resumes
Elaborate arrangements were made at the Srinagar airport to receive first flights after commercial air travel service resumed operations after two months
First Spanish beaches to reopen as lockdown eases
Coronavirus lockdown measures will finally be eased for people in Madrid and Barcelona from Monday, while elsewhere in Spain the first beaches are due to reopen.
First flight to leave Bengaluru in two months to Ranchi
The first flight to leave Bengaluru is set to be an Air Asia flight to Ranchi at 5.15 am while the first incoming flight would be an Indigo flight from Chennai at 7.35 am.
Centre issues SOP for movements of Indian nationals stranded abroad, want to leave country
Travel cost has to be borne by the travellers, who should be asymptomatic to be allowed to enter India.
How to find out when your home will be worth £1million
Zoopla has a calculator which will tell you which year your property's value will hit the million pound mark
South Korean cafe hires robot barista to help with social distancing
DAEJEON — The new robot barista at the cafe in Daejeon, South Korea, is courteous and swift as it seamlessly makes its way towards customers.
"Switched To New Normal": Airports' Body Tweets Photos Of Social Distancing
On a day when domestic flight operation commenced after two months of coronavirus lockdown, the Airport Authority of India tweeted pictures of an airport where social distancing norms were being followed. The body called it the new normal.
Heatwave Intensifies In North India, Delhi Sizzles At 46-Degree
Heatwave conditions intensified in most of the northern states of India on Monday, with Churu in Rajasthan scorching at 47.5 degrees Celsius and the mercury breaching the 46-degree mark in parts of the national capital.
This is what's happening to the new restaurants, bars and cafes that were set to open in Nottingham this year
'I don't know when, how or if we're going to open' says the owner of one of the businesses
A fleet of these quirky-looking bikes will soon be hitting the streets of Nottingham
The cycles are already popular in Holland, Germany and Denmark
Nottingham hour by hour weather forecast as temperatures set to stay high in coming week
The upcoming week looks set for more sunshine and high temperatures
Poignant video shows how NCT buses have continued through lockdown
"It's been a tough time for us all and your support means a lot."
Food inspection agency says variety of vegan chocolate bars contains milk
OTTAWA — The Canada Food Inspection Agency has issued a warning that a brand of vegan chocolate bars actually contains milk.
Arabian Sea may throw in own surprise ahead of monsoon
Cyclonic circulation off Kerala coast bears watching
Mixed Bag Of Weather For The Coming Days
MetService is forecasting unsettled weather for many as several fronts affect the country over the next few days.
Food inspection agency says variety of vegan chocolate bars contains milk
The agency says the allergen alert was prompted by consumer complaints
Trains to resume full operations on June 8 - Inside Israel
Trans. Min. Regev and Health Min. Edelstein agree: Buses, minibuses to expand number of passengers allowed to board.
Cave of the Patriarchs to reopen on Tuesday - Inside Israel
Cave of the Patriarchs reopens following coronavirus lockdowns - but the number of visitors will be limited.
British Flairjet to pay N1 million penalty for Nigeria's airport violation - Official
FlairJet, a British private charter company, which is also an affiliate of Flexjet, is to pay N1 million for violating COVID-19 airport directives in Nigeria.
Outlander Kitchen cookbook with recipes inspired by hit the show is on its way
With 100 new easy-to-prepare recipes, the book features recipes inspired by the New World in the show with dishes such as Mrs. Figg's Flapjacks, Claire's Beans and Sass and John Grey's Yorkshire Pudding.
Holiday destinations abroad Scots could visit this year as countries ease lockdown
Popular tourist hotspots abroad are slowly easing lockdown measures.
Spain eases Covid-19 lockdown in Madrid, Barcelona and reopens beaches
Coronavirus lockdown measures will finally be eased for people in Madrid and Barcelona from Monday, while elsewhere in Spain the first beaches are due to reopen.
Coronavirus lockdowns stifle Eid celebrations as infections rise
RIYADH: Muslims around the world began marking a sombre Eid al-Fitr on Sunday (May 24), many under coronavirus lockdown, but lax restrictions ...
Parks packed, terraces open as Madrid and Barcelona celebrate easing of COVID-19 restrictions
Hundreds of Madrid residents flooded to the city's parks as lockdown measures were finally eased in the Spanish capital and in Barcelona, while ...
White House limits travel to US from Brazil due to coronavirus
WASHINGTON, DC: The White House on Sunday (May 24) said it was prohibiting most non-US citizens from travelling to the United States if they had ...
Unease in Greece as restaurants, cafes reopen
Restaurants and cafes across Greece opened ahead of schedule Monday as the country prepared to launch a shortened tourism season vital to its economy.
US may ban travellers from Brazil on Sunday over COVID-19 outbreak
WASHINGTON: The United States is likely to impose travel restrictions on Brazil on Sunday (May 24), a top White House official said after the ...
South Korean cafe hires robot barista to help with social distancing
DAEJEON, South Korea: The new robot barista at the cafe in Daejeon, South Korea, is courteous and swift as it seamlessly makes its way towards ...
Spain urges foreign tourists to return from July
Foreign tourists can book vacations in Spain from July as the two-week self-quarantine for overseas travellers is likely to be suspended by then, ...
Parks packed, terraces open as Madrid and Barcelona celebrate easing of COVID-19 restrictions
Hundreds of Madrid residents flooded to the city's parks as lockdown measures were finally eased in the Spanish capital and in Barcelona, while ...
Australia's most populous state braces for travel chaos as schools, offices reopen
Australia's most populous state on Monday deployed hundreds of crowd control staff to enforce social distancing on public transport amid an ...
Coronavirus lockdowns stifle Eid celebrations as infections rise
RIYADH: Muslims around the world began marking a sombre Eid al-Fitr on Sunday (May 24), many under coronavirus lockdown, but lax restrictions ...
British Columbians can book a provincial campsite starting today
British Columbians will now be able to reserve a campsite at many -- but not all of -- B.C.'s provincial parks.
Tampa Bay area agencies forced to reevaluate hurricane season plans due to COVID-19
Hurricane preparations are being be reevaluated almost daily as new information comes out with COVID-19.
Jamaica Leads The Way In Profiling Post-Pandemic Travel And Travelers
Jamaica, and all of its famous resorts, leads the way in establishing COVID-19 protocols for 2020 travel.
Italy Travel: This Is Why It Should Soon Be Possible For All Tourists
Italy is welcoming tourists back from June 3–but only Europeans not international visitors. Italian travel experts believe others can pack their bags soon for an Italian holiday–possibly from June 15 if EU borders reopen. Overseas arrivals will depend on COVID-19 levels in Italy and other countries.
Amazon Launches Food Delivery Service With “Amazon Food” In India
Amazon is starting to offer online food delivery, which is called Amazon Food, in Bengaluru.
Greece resumes island ferry services in bid to salvage summer tourist season
Travel to the islands had been generally off-limits since a lockdown in late March.
Restaurants thrilled to open
“Be A Tourist in Your Own Town” is a 10-part collaboration between Castanet and Travel Penticton, highlighting ways to enjoy the city. Watch for it every Monday morning.
'Local box' supports vendors
Okanagan's Craft Culture has launched The Local Box to help vendors who have felt the negative impacts of markets being cancelled due to COVID-19.
Petition for paved path
The Pineview Valley Community Group is looking for some more pavement in their neighbourhood.
Predator golf, trails open
With everybody looking to take advantage of the great outdoors, Predator Ridge is offering some green space for the public to enjoy.
Ebus ready to roll again
Ebus has announced it is relaunching service starting June 4.
Domino Park Introduces Social Distancing Circles to Adapt to the COVID-19 Crisis
Domino Park has introduced a series of painted social distancing circles.
Domino Park Introduces Social Distancing Circles to Adapt to the COVID-19 Crisis
Domino Park has introduced a series of painted social distancing circles.
Spain reopening for tourism 1 July
Tourists can return to Spain from 1 July, its prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, said Saturday. Tourists "do not run a risk or bring a risk of contagion to Spain", he said, amid scattered anti-lockdown protests in Madrid. "The hardest is behind us ... we've o...
Robot barista helps South Korean cafe with social distancing
A new robot barista at the cafe in Daejeon, South Korea is courteous and swift as it seamlessly makes its way toward customers.
PMPML to hit PCMC roads with odd-even seating from tomorrow
With the lockdown being slowly relaxed, Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) is eyeing to resume operations in Pimpri-Chinchwad from May 26.
Anxious passengers wait for flights to resume from today
With state govt and Centre differ on allowing airlines to fly, many are in a state of dilemma over status
Crowds on Lake Wylie, boaters felt safe social distancing
The only real worry out on Lake Wylie Monday is how fast people could get on the water. A lot of boaters say they feel safest on the lake since there is plenty of space.
IAF's 18 Squadron with LCA Tejas to be operational on May 27 at Sulur
The 18 Squadron was formed on April 15, 1965 with the motto 'Teevra aur Nirbhaya' meaning 'Swift and Fearless'.Tejas is an indigenous fourth-generation tailless compound delta wing aircraft
Heatwave likely to abate only after May 28; Dust storm, thunderstorm expected on May 29-29: IMD
The IMD had on Sunday issued a red colour-coded alert for north India for May 25-26 when prevailing heatwave conditions are expected to peak.Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and parts of Uttar Pradesh have been experiencing blistering heat for days with temperatures soaring over 45 degrees Celsius
Long lines and huge wait time, the new face of air travel
For passengers taking their first flight post the lockdown, air travel has been tedious but most are just happy to be home.What also differed is the passenger experience depending on the state to which they travel
Locust swarms reach MP, farmers brace for pain in kharif season
India has witnessed several locust plagues and upsurges since 1812 to 1997, but there has not been any major locust upsurge since 2011.The insects are known to originate in Arabian Peninsula, and invade India via Rajasthan-Pakistan border, just before the onset of the seasonal monsoon
'Indians soar in the skies again,' tweets aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri
All health protocols were being followed by officials for both the arriving as well as departing air passengers.International commercial passenger flight services remain suspended in India
Maharashtra govt appoints nodal officers to handle domestic flight passengers
The state government appoints the additional municipal commissioners as the nodal officers for the purpose of enforcing the SOP norms
Tamil Nadu's Covid-19 count crosses 17,000-mark after record spike in cases
State's virus-related death toll reaches 118.87 of the 805 new patients are passengers from Maharashtra who returned to the southern state
Uttar Pradesh in grip of blistering heat, Allahabad hottest at 46.3 degrees Celcius
Day temperatures rose appreciably over Varanasi, Faizabad, and Lucknow divisions.The weatherman has forecast dry weather in the state warned of heatwave at isolated places over the next few days
Taking a flight to Mumbai? New rules make 14-day home isolation mandatory
Passengers coming for short duration will be exempted from home isolation if they submit return travel details, says Maharashtra govt's SOPs for air passengers.Passengers may be permitted to travel in their private passenger vehicles only between the airport and their residence
Domestic passengers landing at Kerala don't seem to need Aarogya Setu
According to the rules, anyone arriving in Kerala on flights, can go into state run quarantine centres, if they so wish or if they have a separate attached bathroom at their home can remain in it for two weeks, when the quarantine period will end
Spain urges foreign holidaymakers to return in July
Spain has urged foreign holidaymakers to return in July as one of Europe's strictest lockdowns eased, though tourism businesses were sceptical about salvaging the summer season.
Western Australia hit by 'once-in-a-decade storm'
About 47,000 of homes and businesses were left without power across the state of Western Australia on Sunday, as a severe storm brought wind speeds of more than 100km/h (60 miles per hour), according to officials.
B.C. Parks online reservation system back in business
British Columbia campers can reserve their favourite campsite in a provincial park as of today.The province’s online reservation system opened for bus
Kyoto hotels hit by 89% slump in foreign stays as pandemic takes toll
Visitors from East Asia, where the virus took hold from the start of the year, plummeted even further.
Flights back in the air, but carry very few passengers
Patronage on day one despite COVID-19 threat and restrictions augur well for air services, it is felt
Chaos at GMR Rajiv Gandhi International Airport as many domestic flights get cancelled
Almost 120 flights were supposed to land or take flight today but only 40 were operated.
Passengers’ body blames govt. for sloppy first day of flight resumption
The Air Passengers Association of India (APAI) on Monday blamed the government’s sloppy handling of domestic flight resumption for large-scale flight cancellations and passengers not knowing State-wis
Heat wave likely to abate only after May 28: IMD
Dust storm, thunderstorm expected on May 29 and 30, says IMD
Several domestic flights from IGI cancelled
Many flyers stranded as some States impose curbs; officials ensure adherence to safety guidelines
After chaotic Day 1, only 41 flights planned today at Chennai airport
More cancellations expected, say officials
More special trains from Coimbatore for migrant workers
With nearly 37,000 migrant workers leaving Coimbatore district in the last few days by special trains to their home States, another five trains are likely to be operated from here. An official said th
Celebrations low key in Vijayapura
Following the nation-wide lockdown and prohibition by the government on mass religious activities, Eid-ul-fitr festival remained completely low key and simple here.Eidgah, the central place where spec
Salem Airport to resume operations on Wednesday
Temperature of passengers would be screened before boarding and passengers would be provided with PPE kits along with sanitisers by the airline.
Heat wave conditions to continue for a few more days
The heat wave conditions being experienced in different parts of the State are likely to continue for a few more days.Scorching heat is being witnessed in several districts with important towns, espec
Watch | New rules for flyers in India
A video explaining the rules laid down by the Ministry of Civil Aviation for domestic air travel
CIAL handles 1,050 passengers as domestic services resume
Monday marked the 21st anniversary of the airport
As flights resume, more passengers leave than arrive in Mumbai
24 flights depart from city, while 23 land; seven airlines carry 4,852 passengers to and fro; highest passenger load to Delhi
Change in flight schedule catches passengers off guard at RGIA
Airport scheduled to handle 120 aircraft could operate only 39 flights
Domestic flights resume at Coimbatore International Airport
Three services touched down from Delhi, Chennai and Bengaluru
Coronavirus lockdown | 532 flights take off but over 50% seats go empty
39,000 passengers ferried; last minute cancellations leave many frustrated
Domestic flights resume
Poor patronage and chaos due to cancellations hit airports in Kerala
Maharashtra issues guidelines for air travel
Passengers to be stamped on left hand for home isolation of 14 days and self-monitoring of health
Id-ul-Fitr a low-key affair in city
People celebrate the festival and offer prayers at their homes
Early take-off: On resumption of air travel
With no consensus on health monitoring of passengers among States, travel remains risky
Elaborate arrangements at RGIA
No stipulation of 14-day quarantine period for those without any symptoms
Confusion reigns in Telangana airport as flights get cancelled
Only 40 of the 120 flights that were scheduled to land or take off from the GMR Rajiv Gandhi International Airport were operated.
Heat wave strikes pockets of North, coastal India
Several parts of North India reeled under intense heatwave, with several districts in Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh posting temperatures greater than 45 degrees Celsius or five
Flight services re-start in Kalaburagi
Operations of domestic passenger flight services at Kalaburagi Airport which were suspended on March 12 to contain the spread of coronavirus resumed with the landing of a Star Air flight here on Monda
First flight takes off from Chennai airport as operations resume after two months
It left for Delhi at 6.35 a.m. with 116 passengers
Western Australia state hit by ‘once-in-a-decade’ storm
Jon Broomhall, acting assistant commissioner of Western Australia’s department of fire and emergency services, called the storm “a once-in-a-decade-type system.”
COVID19: Spain set to open beaches, restaurants
On Monday, customers will be able to occupy 50 % of the space assigned for outdoor seating at restaurants and bars in the Spanish capital and Barcelona.
Police investigation underway after cyclist seriously hurt in Stockport crash
The man was taken to hospital after colliding with a kerb
Cyclist seriously injured in 'devastating' collision on country lane
Police have launched an investigation
TripAdvisor flooded with fake Barnard Castle reviews after Dominic Cummings 'visit'
An ex-teacher's bombshell claim of having spotted Dominic Cummings allegedly breaking lockdown rules to visit Barnard Castle, in Country Durham, has led to a flurry of fake reviews online
'Disgusted' couple left in tears by poor-quality government-funded food parcels
Susan Collins and Tim Maber, from Somerset, have hit out at the government claiming that the food packages they received during the coronavirus pandemic were "terrible"
Violent fight filmed breaking out on plane after ‘one passenger touches another’
The scrap broke out on the Ural Airlines Airbus A320 which had social distancing in place after the plane had flown from the Black Sea resort Sochi to Russian capital Moscow
TripAdvisor flooded with fake Barnard Castle reviews after Dominic Cummings 'visit'
An ex-teacher's bombshell claim of having spotted Dominic Cummings allegedly breaking lockdown rules to visit Barnard Castle, in Country Durham, has led to a flurry of fake reviews online
Hundreds of people queue for hours to buy Tango Ice Blast drinks during lockdown
Witnesses said people were waiting for two hours and cars queued around Cibyn Industrial Estate in Caernarfon , North Wales, as they waited to buy a drink from the Tango Ice Blast van
UK weather forecast: Britain to scorch in 26C highs for days before 'dramatic dip'
Forecasters are in agreement May will end with a flurry of high temperatures and largely fine weather after parts of the UK saw well over a month's worth of rain over the weekend
Travel to Queensland: Tourism operators face ruin over border closure due to coronavirus
Queensland tourism operators face ruin if they’re unable to target southern Australians for winter holidays due to borders remaining closed.
Air New Zealand reopen Koru lounges: What airport lounges will be like after coronavirus pandemic lockdown
New hospitality rules designed to prevent the spread of Covid-19 will make lounges a different experience for travellers.
Premier Mark McGowan lifts intrastate travel restrictions in time for public holiday
Premier Mark McGowan has announced that intrastate borders wold be lifted by the end of this week.
Saturday was Queensland's coldest ever May day
Queensland's combined average temperature for Saturday was 16.95 degrees, beating the previous record of 17.44 from 2012.
Bank holiday sunshine - and it’s set to continue, with forecasts of a warm, dry June
After today’s sunny bank holiday, a long warm, dry spell looks set to continue - with little rainfall expected for East Anglia during June.
Update: Mr Lee’s Pure Food Co’s Equity Crowdfunding Campaign Surpasses £1.8 Million During the Final Days on Seedrs
Mr Lee’s Pure Foods, a UK-based foodtech that is creating premium health noodles-in-a-cup and soon to be launched instant Congee Asian rice porridges, is now
Eid al-Fitr: Singaporean businessman cooks biryani for migrants amid Covid crisis
There are about 300,000 foreign labourers in Singapore, most of them from Bangladesh, China and India, and most staying in purpose-built dormitories, in rooms with bunks for 12 to 20 men.
'No end in sight' to the good weather - Talk of the Town
More great weather is on the way with “no end in sight to it”. That’s the verdict of Louth Weather in their latest forecast for the week ahead. Louth Weather said: “Yet again high pressure dominates our weather. Little or no rainfall this week. Light winds Tuesday to Thursday. Temperatures above average. Sunshine amounts will...Read More→
Domino's relaunch Click & Collect service
Domino's has launched a Click & Collect service in 19 of its restaurants nationwide.
Aldi now sell over 75 new Irish products as part of Grow with Aldi Programme
45 of Ireland’s most innovative Irish food and drink producers have won a new contract to supply Aldi’s 142 stores through its Grow with Aldi Supplier...
COVID-19 Has Turned Paradise Into a Privacy Nightmare
When Tara Trunfio stepped off her flight from Boulder to Maui, she didn’t see the leis and grass skirts that so many visitors expect. Instead, the 23-year-old saw masked officials warning that visitors who don’t comply with the islands’ 14-day quarantine requirement would be arrested. A Hawaiian get-away
Is international travel allowed yet? See when Spain, Mexico, Italy, UK plan to reopen borders
Spain has announced that it will reopen its borders to foreign tourists in July and Mexico will start reopening in June. See when others will follow.
A last resort to save tourist season: 'Travel bubbles' emerge as solution to Europe's summer woes
Facing the loss of a significant part of their economies, some countries in Europe are banding together to ease travel restrictions and avoid quarantines.
Hong Kong Restaurants Are Going to Great Lengths to Protect Diners From Coronavirus. Here’s What They Could Teach the U.S.
Hong Kong hasn't recorded a cluster of coronavirus cases related to restaurants since late March. Here's how eateries are protecting customers
TSA changes security procedures in response to COVID-19
Keep your boarding pass and separate food, the TSA says.
Western Australia hit by 'once-in-a-decade' storm
A vast stretch of coast is lashed by torrential rain and huge swells, causing widespread damage.
Severe storm lashes vast expanse of west Australian coast
Tens of thousands of homes and businesses lost power, buildings were battered and trees were uprooted as a vast stretch of the west Australian coast was whipped by a severe storm on Monday for the second straight day. No casualties were reported from what Acting Assistant Commissioner of Western Australia
With suitcase and bikini emojis, Spain urges tourists back from July
Spain urged foreign holidaymakers on Monday to return from July as one of Europe's strictest lockdowns eased, but tourism businesses were sceptical about salvaging the summer season. "It is perfectly coherent to plan summer vacations to come to Spain in July," Tourism Minister Reyes Maroto
2 New Airport Projects Come on Stream in Iran
Two new airport development projects were inaugurated on Monday by President Hassan Rouhani, Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mohammad Eslami, Managing Director of Iran Airports Company
Warning! Do Not Try This at Home: Netizens Left Shocked as Man Casually Gives King Cobra a Bath
It looked like the snake was enjoying the water as it stayed quite calm throughout.
Air India Cancels This Flight Without Any Prior Notice, Passengers Stranded at Airport
Notably, states (except Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal) across the country resumed domestic flight services from today, nearly two months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced nationwide lockdown to combat the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.
Delhi Airport Gears up as Domestic Flights Resume Today; No Quarantine For Asymptomatic Passengers
Long queues of masked people were seen at the airport as they waited to be screened for COVID-19 symptoms. The first arrival at the airport will be from Ahmedabad, Gujarat at 7:45 AM.
Lockdown 4.0: Undertaking Domestic Travel to/From Delhi? Follow These SOPs
Lockdown 4.0: The guidelines are for all kinds of travel-air, trains or inter-state buses.
Delhi's First Departure is to Pune, Mumbai's to Patna as Domestic Flight Ops Resume After 2 Months
Both the flights were operated by IndiGo. While the Delhi-Pune flight departed at 4.45 AM, the Mumbai-Patna flight took off at 6.45 AM today.
Pandemic stifles progress in the 405 diningscape but doesn't kill it
The Food Dude updates the latest news from around the 405 diningscape.
Never let a good crisis go to waste: How our food sector can save NZ's economy
The world will always need food, and New Zealand is enviably positioned to capitalise on this, writes future foods expert Rosie Bosworth – but we need to take a few big steps first. It’s a bittersweet moment for New Zealand. As a nation we’ve collectively worked hard to successfully flatten the
Spaniards can hit the beach and drink on the terrace as lockdown eases
Spain enters phase two of deconfinement as Madrid and Barcelona begin to ease lockdown measures.
Common sense urged after sunseekers flock to beaches and parks
People made the most of the bank holiday weather following the relaxation of lockdown restrictions in England.
HomeToGo CEO: Why COVID-19 Will Change Summer Vacation, But Not Cancel It
HomeToGo Co-founder and CEO Patrick Andrae talks about how COVID-19 has changed consumers' appetites for travel and vacation rentals.
St. Louis' violent Memorial Day weekend sees at least 4 killed, 13 others wounded
Police are investigating a string of shootings across St. Louis on Memorial Day weekend that have left four people dead and 17 wounded.
Pubs won’t open until July earliest, warns brewery boss – dashing Brit hopes of enjoying a pint in the sun next month
BRITS hoping to enjoy a freshly-pulled pint next month have been dealt a fresh blow after one of the UK’s biggest independent breweries said there were no plans to reopen pubs until early Jul…
Cancelled flights, miffed passengers galore on reopening domestic flight services
Several flights still ended up getting cancelled, much to the hassle of the customers.
Delhi heatwave to continue, temperatures will cross 45 degrees Celsius: IMD
The met department has issued a red alert in Delhi today due to the heatwave.
Busy signals and crashed websites greet stir crazy B.C. campers
After being stuck indoors while taunted by gorgeous weather and pristine mountain and water views, it is no surprise that British Columbians are eager to plan the camping trip they have been . . .
As lockdown starts opening up, sales of immunity boosting foods double; FSSAI issues guidelines
Sales of immunity-boosting foods have shot up by an estimated 20-40%. Online searches for such products have gone up six-fold, with ayurvedic home remedies, giloy and vitamin C dominating, according to a report by Google.
Students, migrants take the first flight home after being grounded for weeks due to lockdown
Those who took first flights included paramilitary personnel, army men, students and migrants, who failed to book a ticket on special trains being run by the railways. Many said they shelled out more to reach the airport as there were limited public transport options available.
Hazy Start: Time didn’t fly for airline passengers on Day 1
Passengers, masked and gloved, in hazmat suits, had to deal with glitches and sudden rule changes.
Sparse crowds on Memorial Day as NYC-area beaches reopen for weekend
Memorial Day was a washout for Big Apple beaches — and it didn’t even rain. The typical massive crowds that flock to local shores never materialized over the holiday weekend, as beaches
Virus lockdowns stifle Eid celebrations as infections rise
The three-day festival, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, is traditionally celebrated with mosque prayers, family feasts and shopping for new clothes, gifts and sweet treats.
What lockdown looked like in Wales on Bank Holiday Monday
The majority of people were confined to their gardens due to the coronavirus lockdown
Booking.com reveals the top travel destinations on people's wishlists
Many holidaymakers are dreaming of sunnier, foreign climes
The abandoned railway station through a hidden wood that has lain dormant for 100 years
Down a small wooded area lies Spencer Road Halt railway station, which closed in 1915
Liverpool restaurant delivering 1,000 curries every week on lockdown
The restaurant introduced its delivery service in response to the coronavirus lockdown
Center Parcs, Butlin's, Haven and Pontins updates on reopening
UK holiday parks have been forced to delay even further due to coronavirus
Flights resume but be prepared for cancellations, rescheduling, delays
Maharashtra agrees to 50 flights and Telangana 30 after much haggling between Centre and states
No, the paracetamol trick won't work with airport staff anymore
All passengers coming in from high-prevalence states will have to undergo a mandatory quarantine period
Premier Mark McGowan lifts intrastate travel restrictions in time for public holiday
Premier Mark McGowan has announced that intrastate borders wold be lifted by the end of this week.
Saturday was Queensland's coldest ever May day
Queensland's combined average temperature for Saturday was 16.95 degrees, beating the previous record of 17.44 from 2012.
Nizamabad: Blistering heat haunts public from dawn
Highest temperature of 46.1 degree C was recorded in Kaldurki village of Bodhan district and the lowest of 38.1 degree C in Palda village in Nizamabad mandal and 38.4 in Lakshmapur in Makloor mandal.
Domestic flights take off amid chaos, confusion
Passengers were seen harried across airports, including the national capital's IGIA, on Monday as many domestic flights were cancelled.
First domestic flight after resumption of services lands in Hyderabad
An Air Asia flight from Bengaluru was the first to land at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) here on Monday morning
Domestic flying resumes at RGIA
Two months after suspension of air operations due to the Covid-19 lockdown, domestic flight operations resumed at RGIA on Monday.
Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar visits Hyderabad Airport
Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar on Monday visited the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) Shamshabad here to review the arrangements
Tourists should not travel to Goa; hotels still non functional: Official
Goa Health Secretary Nila Mohanan on Monday advised tourists not to travel to the coastal state, on a day when 10 out of the 13 flights,
‘Bitten’ hard by the pandemic
Those passionate about travelling and made it their profession are now rethinking their strategies for web traffic and content post-Covid outbreak.
CS Somesh Kumar lauds officials for sending migrants safe
CS Somesh Kumar complimented the police and other departments for facilitating transportation of over 50,000 migrant workers through 40 trains on a single day on Saturday.
21 foreign evacuees kept in hotels in Hyderabad test positive
Twenty-one passengers who had returned from different countries to Hyderabad and were quarantined in different hotels tested positive for the coronavirus.
SCR ferries over 2.40 lakh migrant workers so far
SCR has run 196 Shramik Special Trains transporting over 2.40 lakh migrant workers to their native destinations till date.
No quarantine for asymptomatic passengers coming to Delhi
The Delhi government on Monday issued guidelines for the passengers coming to the national capital on flights, trains and buses
Greece resumes island ferry services in bid to salvage tourist season
More than 34 million visitors travelled to Mediterranean country last year
Singaporean cooks up Eid feast for migrant workers in lockdown
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - As Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr to mark the end of the fasting month, thousands of migrant workers in Singapore have had to spend the holiday in quarantine because of outbreaks of the novel coronavirus in their dormitories.
With suitcase and bikini emojis, Spain urges tourists back from July
MADRID/BARCELONA (Reuters) - Spain revised down its coronavirus death toll on Monday and urged foreign holidaymakers to return from July as it eases one of Europe’s strictest lockdowns, though tourism businesses were sceptical about salvaging the summer season.
Greece reopens cafes, restaurants as summer season nears
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece allowed cafes and restaurants to reopen on Monday as part of a gradual lifting of its coronavirus restrictions to reboot its tourism-dependent economy and help draw in foreign visitors ahead of the summer season.
NHC watching a new area of possible development off the FL East Coast this week
UPDATE 9 AM 5/26/2020No major changes Tuesday morning as an area of low pressure moves northeast over Central Florida headed toward the Atlantic. The National Hurricane Center is giving this a low chance of developing in the days ahead. Upper level winds, land interaction and dry air are still forecast to inhibit further development.
Mentally preparing for hurricane season after covid-19
At Fox4 we want to provide you with the resources you need to mentally prepare for hurricane season after the covid-19 pandemic.
Severe storm lashes vast expanse of west Australian coast
Tens of thousands of homes and businesses lost power, buildings were battered and trees were uprooted as a vast stretch of the west Australian coast was whipped by a severe storm on Monday for the second straight day. No casualties were reported from what Acting Assistant Commissioner of Western Australia…
Zion National Park fills up early Sunday on Memorial Day weekend
Zion National Park’s Scenic Drive was so full Sunday that the park had to close access by 6:30 a.m. and the whole park was full by 11 a.m., the park said.
Warm Memorial Day weather rises to heat warning by Wednesday
Heat that could set some late-May records is on its way to the region, according to the National Weather Service forecast.
LETTER: Surprise — MGM will have free parking again!
Now they need the locals.
Las Vegas, travel industry in uncharted territory amid pandemic
Airlines and airports are taking steps to convince the traveling public that flying is no more dangerous than going to the grocery store.
After warm Memorial Day, Las Vegas rises to heat warning by Wednesday
Heat that could set some late-May records is on its way to the region, according to the National Weather Service.
Hey Las Vegas motorists, don’t drive impaired as businesses reopen
As more businesses open up across Nevada, especially ones that serve alcoholic beverages, traffic officials are urging drivers not to get too excited and get behind the wheel impaired.
Weekend Revival: Data shows Bangkok swinging back into action
Every day been feeling the same Good news: The weekend returned to Bangkok as life poured into its streets, bringing a return of activity – and traffic By foot and behind the wheel, people were on the move at levels not seen since early March,...
Severe storm lashes vast expanse of west Australian coast
Tens of thousands of homes and businesses lost power, buildings were battered and trees were uprooted as a vast stretch of the west Australian coast was whipped by a severe storm on Monday for the sec
In race for tourism, Greece reopens cafes, island ferries
Greece restarted regular ferry services to its islands Monday, and cafes and restaurants were also back open for business as the country accelerated efforts to salvage its tourism season.
Virgin Atlantic delays flight resumption to "August at the earliest" due to quarantine measures
The carrier said that “by introducing a mandatory 14 day self-isolation for every single traveller entering the UK, the Government’s approach will prevent flights from resuming”
Brussels Airlines to operate 40 per cent of long-haul programme by August
The carrier intends to gradually ramp up operations to a total of 59 European and long-haul destinations…
Bengaluru Airport resumes operations with ‘contactless’ experience
A contactless ‘parking-to-boarding’ experience has been introduced at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru…
Elaborate arrangements made at Srinagar airport as air travel service resumes
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Crowds pack pool bar at Lake of the Ozarks amid pandemic
It's business per usual at the Lake of the Ozarks. Businesses stay busy with out-of-towners vacationing over Memorial Day Weekend.
People flock to Mississippi Gulf Coast for Memorial Day
Memorial Day turned out to be busy as people returned to Mississippi beaches.
Derby tea rooms to reopen for takeaways after tough few months
The family-run business was hit by Storm Dennis and then the Covid-19 pandemic
Once-in-a-decade storm hits Australia
In the Perth metropolitan area, electricity supply to about 37,000 homes and businesses was impacted by the storm
Anas, Akufo-Addo named among top 50 Africa disruptors for 2020
Ace Ghanaian investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, has been named among top 50 Africans who are ‘shaking up the status quo’ on the continent.
Prison officers, others defy ban on social gathering
Two prison officers were spotted consuming alcohol Sunday night at Koforidua the Eastern Regional capital with dozens of others in blatant disregard to the ban on public gathering and closure of drinking spots.
80 Flights Cancelled on First Day Domestic Flights Resume in India After Two-Month Hiatus
New Delhi (Sputnik): India suspended domestic and international air travel starting 25 March as a containment measure to mitigate COVID-19. The federal government has...
Beaches packed on sunny Bank Holiday Monday
Large crowds of people have gathered again on beaches up and down the UK.
McDonald's reveals plan to open more branches
The fast food giant has only reopened a small number of branches in the south east of England - but its CEO says it has 'not forgotten' about the rest of the country.
Spoilers: David faces death in Corrie after attacking a teen gang
He is surrounded.
Are you allowed to go to the beach during lockdown and are toilets open?
The beaches have been packed in the hot weather.
Little girl pulled back from edge of 400ft cliff after peering over
Terrifying pictures show the curious young girl being dragged back from the edge of the cliff in Birling Gap, near Eastbourne.
This Morning viewers in uproar after expert talks about loophole for travelling
The travel expert went on to explain that he wasn't 'condoning' the loophole
Burger King modifies cardboard crowns to encourage social distancing
The hats were trialled at stores in Germany.
Appeal for people not to flock to seaside towns amid upsurge in visits
THERE have been appeals from police for people not to flock to seaside towns amid an upsurge in visits over the weekend.
Calls for public Masses 'grossly irresponsible' says Irish priests' group
A GROUP representing Catholic Priests in Ireland has warned against