KOCHI: The future of the tourism business is “ethical” and that is the way for Kerala to stay ahead of the curve, said Suman Billa, Joint Secretary, India Tourism at Kerala Travel Mart’s Responsible Tourism seminar, at the Samudrika Convention Centre in Kochi. “Kerala has done so well because it can create experiences that are […]
KOCHI: Every year for nearly 15 years, Daphne Richards has left the comforts of her home in Hampshire, England, to make two trips to ‘God’s Own Country’. This year is no exception with the 84-year-old making her 25th visit to Kerala. “I’m living testimony to the pull of Kerala. Not only is it my favourite […]
KOCHI: While it was not feasible to avoid hartals in the state outright, the Government of Kerala would do its utmost to ensure minimal disruption to tourism activities, Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan said. Speaking at the inauguration of the ninth edition of Kerala Travel Mart (KTM), the Chief Minister was responding to a […]
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Ernakulam Jn. – Velankanni – Ernakulam Jn. Weekly Special Fare Specials: T.No.06016 Ernakulam – Velankanni Special Fare Special train will leave Ernakulam Jn. at 8.15 pm. on 6th, 13th & 20th October 2016 and reach Velankanni at 9.30 am. the next day. T.No.06015 Velankanni – Ernakulam Jn. Special Fare Special Train will leave Velankanni […]
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Trivandrum Division has been issuing ID cards to differently abled passengers for facilitating online reservation with concession. Some of the ID cards are prepared but not issued as the applicants have not approached the Railway authorities. The eligible candidates are requested to give contact phone number and email ID for easy communication from Railway […]
KOCHI: The Kerala Travel Mart (KTM) celebrated its new home by recording around 25,000 business meetings – both scheduled and unscheduled – over the course of a frenzied opening day. The ninth edition of the state’s largest conclave for tourism stakeholders – housed at Samudrika and Sagara Convention Centre – saw registrations from 1,380 foreign […]
KOZHIKODE: Union Minister of Railways Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu inaugurated dedicated six facilities in a function at Kozhikode Railway Station. (Monday, the 26th September, 2016) The facilities include Laying of Foundation Stone for Extension of Foot Over Bridge at Kozhikode Railway Station and, through video conferencing, Dedication of Tiruvalla – Chengannur (9.6 km) section to the […]
NEW DELHI: Indian Railways is set to hand over the management and operation of its retiring rooms and dormit ories to the IRCTC with a view to making better use of the existing infrastructure to improve amenities and services for passengers. The mini-ratna enterprise under the Railways will take charge of the retiring rooms and […]
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Last stage work, prior to commissioning of the newly built double line between Piravom road and Kuruppanthara will be taken up on 24th & 25th September and on 01st October 2016.Following restriction will be imposed on Rail traffic in Kottayam section on these three specified dates. On 24th September 2016 (Saturday) Diversion Via Alappuzha […]
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Superfast AC special train from Kochuveli to Hazrat Nizamuddin Train No.04425 Kochuveli – Hazrat Nizamuddin superfast AC special train will leave Kochuveli at 11 pm on 03rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31stOctober, 2016 (Mondays) and reach Hazrat Nizamuddin at 3 am on Thursdays. Composition: First Class AC – 1, AC 2-tier – 5 & […]