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Slip-on or lace-up shoes? Which one makes more sense for your next holiday? An avid traveller’s insights

Slip-on or lace-up shoes? Which one makes more sense for your next holiday? An avid traveller’s insights

Slip on or lace up? Your holiday plans, daily steps and activities can help decide which pair deserves suitcase space. (canva.com) Need extra funds for your next purchase? Loan up to ₹5 Lakhs Starting at 11% p.a.* Check Eligibility There is always that one footwear debate before a holiday. Do you pack the easy slip-on or the trusty lace-up? At first, the answer seems obvious. Slip-ons are quick to wear, easy to remove at airport security and handy when you are moving between the pool, hotel and lunch. But holidays are rarely that simple. A day that starts with coffee can turn into 15,000 steps, a long walk through a new city or an impromptu hike. So before you make room in your suitcase, think about what your holiday actually involves. Are slip-on shoes really the easiest choice for travel? I love a good slip-on for travel, mainly because they make those small, nuanced moments so much easier. At the airport, you can put them on without sitting down and take them off quickly at …

No Ebola case in India; 10,974 travellers screened since May 23, JP Nadda informs Lok Sabha

No Ebola case in India; 10,974 travellers screened since May 23, JP Nadda informs Lok Sabha

As many as 10,974 international passengers arriving in India from Ebola-affected countries have been screened for the disease since May 23, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Friday, amid heightened surveillance after the WHO declared the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Union Health Minister J P Nadda said passengers arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda and South Sudan were screened between May 23 and July 28 based on self-declaration forms submitted by international travellers, and through the Air Suvidha 2.0 portal. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Mumbai-Pune Missing Link reopens after 18-hour disruption amid heavy monsoon; advisory issued for travellers | Pune News

Mumbai-Pune Missing Link reopens after 18-hour disruption amid heavy monsoon; advisory issued for travellers | Pune News

2 min readPuneUpdated: Jul 6, 2026 11:23 PM IST Traffic on the Pune–Mumbai corridor of the Missing Link resumed after remaining disrupted for more than 18 hours, bringing relief to thousands of commuters stranded or affected by the prolonged closure. Authorities restored vehicular movement after ensuring the route was safe for travel following adverse weather conditions. Even as traffic has resumed, officials have urged commuters to avoid non-essential travel in view of the continuing heavy monsoon. The commuters are advised to strictly adhere to traffic advisories issued by the authorities as the rainfall may continue to impact traffic movement in the region. 🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATE ✅ Traffic has resumed on the Pune–Mumbai Connecting Link Road. Vehicular movement has been restored after completion of extensive safety operations. Despite relentless monsoon conditions, including heavy rainfall, strong winds and low visibility, MSRDC… pic.twitter.com/LCRirbWao0 — MSRDCofficial (@MSRDC_official) July 6, 2026   As indicated, only two of the four lanes of the Pune to Mumbai corridor have been opened. A highway police statement read, “After the Maharashtra State Road Development …

Chhattisgarh monitors three travellers from Ebola-affected countries, no symptoms reported

Chhattisgarh monitors three travellers from Ebola-affected countries, no symptoms reported

Three individuals who recently arrived in Chhattisgarh’s Durg district from African countries affected by Ebola have been placed under 21-day home isolation as a precautionary measure, health officials said on Thursday, reported PTI. Authorities clarified that none of the travellers are showing symptoms of Ebola virus disease and there is no known history of contact with infected individuals. The isolation measure has been implemented in line with standard public health protocols for international travellers arriving from regions experiencing Ebola outbreaks, reported PTI. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

India reports no ebola cases, government urges vigilance among travellers

India reports no ebola cases, government urges vigilance among travellers

India has not reported any cases of Ebola disease as of June 2, 2026, according to a health advisory issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). Advisory for travellers from ebola-affected countries The ministry has advised individuals who have travelled from or transited through countries affected by Ebola within the past 21 days to remain vigilant for symptoms associated with the disease. People who develop symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, or unexplained bleeding are advised to immediately isolate themselves and inform local health authorities. ⚠️ Health Advisory on Ebola DiseaseAs on 2nd June, 2026, there are no cases of Ebola disease reported in the country. However, if you have travelled from or transited through an Ebola-affected country in the last 21 days and develop symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle… pic.twitter.com/dSn8w7J1WM — Ministry of Health (@MoHFW_INDIA) June 2, 2026 Health helpline available round the clock The MoHFW has urged the public to seek information, guidance, or assistance through its 24-hour health helpline by calling 1075. Early reporting critical …

Supriya Sule seeks urgent help for 41 Maharashtra travellers stranded in Riyadh

Supriya Sule seeks urgent help for 41 Maharashtra travellers stranded in Riyadh

Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) MP Supriya Sule on Monday urged the government and the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia to provide urgent repatriation support to 41 Indians from Maharashtra’s Bhokardan who are stranded in Riyadh after their flight to Mumbai was cancelled, news agency IANS reported. Sule, the NCP (SP) Working President and Lok Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) from Baramati, said that 41 Indians from Bhokardan were stranded in Riyadh after Akasa Air abruptly cancelled their flight to Mumbai. She also listed all the passenger names. “41 Indian citizens from Bhokardan, Maharashtra, are currently stranded in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, after their Akasa Air flight from Riyadh to Mumbai was suddenly cancelled,” Sule said in a post on X, while sharing all the names. She requested the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, and the Indian Embassy in Riyadh to extend “urgent assistance and facilitate their return to India at the earliest”. The Indian Embassy in Riyadh responded promptly, saying it is coordinating with Akasa Air and will extend …

India to extend visas for stranded travellers amid West Asia War

India to extend visas for stranded travellers amid West Asia War

Amid the ongoing West Asia War, the Consulate General of India, Dubai, has announced a set of relief measures for foreign nationals who are currently stranded in India due to flight disruptions and the regional conflict. While issuing an official advisory issued on Friday, March 13, the consulate said that regular Indian visas and e-visas that are expiring or due to expire soon will be extended by one month on a gratis basis.  The order further stated, “The extension will be granted on a case-by-case basis by the Foreigners Regional Registration Offices (FRROs).” The advisory comes as several travellers have been unable to leave India because of disruptions linked to the developing situation in West Asia. Penalties on overstaying visas to be waived off Authorities have also announced that penalties for overstaying visas after February 28, 2026, will be waived for affected foreign nationals whose travel plans have been impacted by the conflict. Additionally, the government during the concerning time has said that exit permits will be issued free of cost to such individuals. Officials …

‘Tickets Were Priced Up To Rs 1.9 Lakh’: Stranded Travellers Return On Special Dubai-Ahmedabad Flight | Ahmedabad News

‘Tickets Were Priced Up To Rs 1.9 Lakh’: Stranded Travellers Return On Special Dubai-Ahmedabad Flight | Ahmedabad News

Last Updated:March 05, 2026, 17:55 IST A relief flight from Dubai landed safely in Ahmedabad early Thursday, bringing 170 stranded Indian passengers. Families welcomed their loved ones after days of anxiety. As passengers emerged from the airport after landing, scenes of relief unfolded as families welcomed their loved ones after days of anxiety. (PTI Photo for representation) A special relief flight carrying stranded Indian passengers from Dubai landed safely at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad early on Thursday morning, bringing much-needed relief to anxious families waiting back home. Flight FZ 8437 touched down at around 4.40 am with nearly 170 passengers on board, many of whom had been stuck in Dubai amid the onling amid the US-Israel-Iran war. The flight was arranged to facilitate the return of travellers who were unable to secure seats on regular services. As passengers emerged from the airport after landing, scenes of relief unfolded as families welcomed their loved ones after days of anxiety. Several passengers described the tense situation they had experienced in Dubai over the past …

‘Nothing Is Safer Than India’: Travellers Returning From Dubai, Abu Dhabi Speak Of Relief

‘Nothing Is Safer Than India’: Travellers Returning From Dubai, Abu Dhabi Speak Of Relief

As tensions continue to simmer across West Asia, Indians returning from Dubai, Muscat and Abu Dhabi say this year’s Holi and Eid will carry a deeper meaning. For many, the celebrations will not only mark the festivals but also their safe return home. With flight operations gradually returning to normal at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Tuesday, passengers began arriving after days of uncertainty. Many looked visibly exhausted after disrupted travel plans, yet the overriding emotion was relief. Several returning passengers echoed the same sentiment, that nothing feels as safe as home in India. For many families waiting at the airport, the anxiety of the past few days was evident. (News18 Hindi) According to a TOI report, relatives had been closely monitoring flight updates and staying in constant contact with loved ones stranded abroad. Anshika, a 30-year-old resident of Gurugram, had been anxiously waiting for her husband. He was originally scheduled to travel from Dubai to London but had to reroute to Delhi via Oman as the situation worsened. The couple had married …

Sonu Sood offers free stay to travellers stranded in Dubai amid US–Iran conflict: ‘No nationality, just humanity’

Sonu Sood offers free stay to travellers stranded in Dubai amid US–Iran conflict: ‘No nationality, just humanity’

As tensions escalated in the Middle East following the US–Iran conflict, several flights were cancelled, leaving many travellers stranded in Dubai and unable to return home. Now, actor Sonu Sood has announced free accommodation for those stranded amid the crisis and has asked travellers to reach out to him if they need a place to stay. Sonu Sood announces free accommodation for people stranded in Dubai. Sonu Sood announces free accomodation for people stranded in Dubai On Thursday, Sonu Sood took to Instagram and shared a video message for those stranded in Dubai. The actor said that he will help people stranded in the city, irrespective of their nationality, by offering free accommodation. He said, “Anyone who’s stranded in Dubai because of the ongoing crisis, we just want to tell you that you have a place to stay. We’ll make sure that you get free-of-cost accommodation.” Sonu added, “Whoever, whether our fellow Indians, or people of any nationality who are stranded in Dubai, please send Dugasta Property a DM or me. We will make sure …