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Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu witnesses heavy traffic congestion amid tourist influx

Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu witnesses heavy traffic congestion amid tourist influx

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Amid soaring temperatures, tourists are increasingly heading to hill destinations, leading to a sharp rise in visitor numbers in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district. Kullu and Shimla face increasing traffic as tourist season peaks (PTI) Speaking to ANI, Kullu Superintendent of Police (SP) Madan Lal Kaushal said tourist footfall has surged significantly over the past few days, with nearly 25,000 to 27,000 small and large vehicles entering the district. To manage the rush and ensure smooth traffic movement, the district police have deployed around 150 police personnel and home guards, including 60 to 70 personnel in Manali alone. “The tourist influx has increased a lot… 25 to 27,000 big and small vehicles have entered here… Tourists are visiting here peacefully… We have deployed 60 to 70 of our personnel in Manali… The district police has deployed 150 police personnel and home guards… We appeal to the tourists not to overtake,” said Kaushal. Shimla manages traffic movement Meanwhile, the Shimla Police on Saturday claimed to have successfully managed an unprecedented influx of vehicles, ensuring smooth traffic movement …

From ‘White Lotus’ to white sands: Bangkok Airways expands for tourist influx | Travel

From ‘White Lotus’ to white sands: Bangkok Airways expands for tourist influx | Travel

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Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz Mar 19, 2025 04:45 PM IST Bangkok Airways orders 30 new planes as ‘White Lotus’ fuels Thailand tourism boom Bangkok Airways Pcl is gearing up to order as many as 30 new aircraft as it renews its ageing fleet and plans for a tourism boost driven by the popularity of television series the White Lotus. Bangkok Airways’ big bet: 30 new jets and a tourism boom inspired by ‘White Lotus’!(Image by Unsplash) The mid-sized Thai carrier plans to tap planemakers Airbus SE, Boeing Co. and Embraer SA for at least 20 single-aisle jets in the first half of the year, with options to order about 10 more, said Chief Executive Officer Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth. Its goal is to grow its fleet to at least 30 jets in the next four to five years, including the lease of some aircraft, he said. “We need to grow and a new aircraft fleet would be mandatory,” Puttipong said in an interview. The carrier currently flies 25 jets, some of which are already …

On IPL’s Impact On Indian Cricket, Dinesh Karthik’s Big ‘Influx Of Money’ Verdict

On IPL’s Impact On Indian Cricket, Dinesh Karthik’s Big ‘Influx Of Money’ Verdict

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Dinesh Karthik feels that the Indian Premier League (IPL) has instilled a winning mentality in the Indian players over the years. “The IPL has brought out a winning mentality in all our players. With the influx of money and the financial benefits that a lot of the teams receive, and in turn the stakeholders, much of it has been put back into infrastructure. So, when infrastructure grows, eventually the quality of sport develops as well,” he said in a conversation with Mo Bobat, Director of Cricket, RCB, and former England cricketer, Isa Guha, during the RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit. The former India wicket-keeper further added, “We can say that since the IPL has become a part of Indian cricket’s fabric, they can now field two to three teams in international cricket at the same time and almost compete with each one of them. Right now, India is in a very privileged place where they have such a good assortment of cricketers across skill sets.” Reflecting on his experience of sharing a …

Construction boom and traffic congestion strain Pune’s infra: What needs to be done | Pune News

Construction boom and traffic congestion strain Pune’s infra: What needs to be done | Pune News

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Pune is growing at a fast pace with the area of the city doubling after the merger of nearby villages. The population of Pune is increasing rapidly with an unprecedented influx of people. Now the city is also witnessing a construction boom. However, infrastructure needed to sustain such a growth is lagging far behind in all critical sectors — water, electricity, sewage, solid waste, roads, transport, health, education, public amenities etc. Traffic congestion has now become a major problem in Pune, gravely affecting mobility which is a primary need of people. Apart from the serious issue of rising air, noise and thermal pollution due to vehicles, the number of accidents on the roads of Pune and the resulting casualties has also been on the rise. With top priority given for vehicle-centric measures, infrastructure for pedestrians, cyclists and bus commuters is being neglected. The conditions for this most vulnerable section of road-users have hence become life-threatening. Senior citizens, the infirm, those with special needs, women and children are the most badly hit. Thus the situation in …

TISS Study: Influx Of Bangladeshi, Rohingya Migrants Worsening Mumbai’s Resource Crisis

TISS Study: Influx Of Bangladeshi, Rohingya Migrants Worsening Mumbai’s Resource Crisis

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Last Updated:November 11, 2024, 23:44 IST The TISS report states that as Muslim immigrant populations grow, demographic shifts heighten cultural insecurities fuelling tensions and social divides The TISS report shows that the immigration crisis has put unsustainable pressure on Mumbai’s already overstretched infrastructure. (Image for representation: AP/File) Illegal immigration from Bangladesh and Myanmar is changing and reshaping Mumbai’s political and socio-economic landscape, shows an investigation-driven study by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). According to the 118-page interim report titled ‘Illegal immigrants to Mumbai: Analysing socio-economic and political consequences’, which was accessed by News18, migrants fill up low-skill jobs. This subsequently drives down wages, sparking resentment among local residents, which then becomes a vulnerability among political entities to be exploited for vote bank dynamics. The report states that as Muslim immigrant populations grow, demographic shifts heighten cultural insecurities fuelling tensions and social divides. The ongoing influx demands urgent policy intervention to address security, employment, and community stability in the city, it said in a summary for the investigation. Relying on available data and the …

Fears of Maoist influx to Odisha as neighbouring Chhattisgarh steps up ops | India News

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As neighbouring Chhattisgarh steps up anti-Naxal operations with large-scale deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), the Odisha government is preparing for the possible movement of Maoist cadres from Chhattisgarh to Odisha. “With large-scale induction of security forces, anti-Naxal operations are picking up in Chhattisgarh. In such a situation, there is reasonable apprehension of possible movement of Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) cadres, from Chhattisgarh to Odisha, and their possible relocation inside Odisha,” Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said. The Odisha CM’s statement came days after 31 Maoists were gunned down by security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Abujhmad. Majhi, who attended a meeting of Maoist-affected states’ chief ministers with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi in the aftermath of the Abujhmad encounter, has sought 12 companies – there are around 100 personnel in one company – of CAPF for a period of two years as well as a dedicated chopper. While LWE has been restricted to a few pockets in Odisha and incidents of violence have been minimised, officials said activities related to LWE in the …

Aries Daily Horoscope Today,March 29, 2024 predicts wealth influx | Astrology

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Aries – (21st March to 19th April) Daily Horoscope Prediction says, handle love-related issues with a mature attitude. Stay calm in the relationship & spend more time with the lover. Professionally, you have a good day as positive changes will happen. Money will also flow in. Aries Daily Horoscope Today, March 29, 2024: Today, life is not a joke for you Handle love-related issues with a mature attitude. Share emotions and stay calm while having disagreements. Your professional life will be busy which requires extra effort. Financially you are good today and no major illness will trouble you. Health will also be fine. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. Aries Love Horoscope Today No major issues will erupt in the love affair and this will also give the freedom to express the emotions freely. Do not assume things and instead look for moments to keep the lover happy. Some lovers will be unrealistic in assumptions but you need to diplomatically tackle this situation. Today is good to even discuss the …

Lakshadweep Can Never Handle A Major Tourist Influx. MP Explains Why

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New Delhi: The “Chalo Lakshadweep” call on Indian social media amid a stand-off with Maldives over tourism may not even get off the ground given multiple constraints, including the lack of direct flights and the minuscule number — 150 — of hotel rooms. Even if it does, the tourist inflow has to be controlled in view of the fragile ecology of the island that has been propped up by a rulebook that lays down the number of tourists the islands can contain each day, Mohammad Faizal, the MP from Lakshadweep, told NDTV. Lakshadweep, being made of coral, is “very sensitive and ecologically very fragile,” Mr Faizal said. This is why, the Supreme Court appointed Justice Ravindran Commision has come up with an “integrated Island management plan”. This is the “bible for development,” which is consulted before roads, jetties or other infrastructure projects can be taken up. This “widely accepted” plan of the commission also suggests the “carrying capacity” of the islands and the  number of tourists they can have, he said. In view of this, …

Drunken Tourists Will Be Sent To Hotels Not Jails Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Tourist Influx Festive Season

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“Over 30000 thousand tourist vehicles have entered the state today,” he said (File) Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday urged tourists to follow rules and regulations, adding that police will not lock up drunk tourists; instead, they will take them to hotels. He made the gesture towards them to promote tourism in the state, which is witnessing a large influx of visitors during the festive season of Christmas and New Year. Due to the Winter Carnival, the state government has decided to keep hotels, restaurants, and dhabas open 24 hours a day for the convenience of tourists. Apart from this, the police have also been instructed not to harass the tourists. The Chief Minister inaugurated the weeklong ‘Winter Carnival’ in Shimla to promote tourism in the state and said, “We want to promote tourism in the state. We have opened eating joints, Dhaba and restaurants that will function 24 hours a day, starting from December 20 to January 5. So that the tourists do not face any problems.” The Chief Minister …