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12/10/2020

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𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲

You can now book railway tickets five minutes before departure; this new development by the Indian Railways will probably help thousands of travellers in times of emergency. Not only this, but you can also cancel your tickets five minutes before departure. The new rule has already come into effect. After months of lockdown and insurity, the Indian Railways has now also returned to its original ways by preparing a second reservation chart 30 minutes before your departure.

Currently, the Railways is running special trains across the country, and has come up with new guidelines in line with Standard Operating Procedures for COVID-19. The first reservation chart is prepared four hours before departure, while the second one comes out 5 - 30 minutes before departure.

Henceforth, you can book your train tickets until the second reservation chart has been prepared. You can book online, or through the Passengers Reservation System (PRS) counters until the second chart is prepared. You will get a seat if there has been a cancellation.

This announcement comes amidst ongoing reopening of businesses, and transportation in the country. The Indian Railways has also launched 39 special trains for the upcoming festive season in India. All this points to the fact that travelling could return in the country; however, it may take some time to go back to the old days of travel.

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12/10/2020

𝐈𝐧 𝐚 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭, 𝟖 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 ‘𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐠’ 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞

Eight beaches in India, spread across five states and two union territories, have been awarded the Blue Flag certification. This was announced by the Environment Ministry. Reportedly, the eight beaches that have been honored with the prestigious international certification are Ghoghla (Diu), Shivrajpur (Dwarka-Gujarat), Kasarkod and Padubidri (Karnataka), Kappad (Kerala), Rushikonda (Andhra Pradesh), Radhanagar (Andaman &Nicobar Islands), and Golden Beach (Puri-Odisha). This is for the first time that eight Indian beaches have managed to grab that eco-label tag.

Referring to the same, Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said that India is getting international recognition not only for cleanliness and coastal development, but also for becoming the first ‘Blue Flag’ nation to be awarded for eight. He tweeted, “An outstanding feat, as no nation has ever been awarded for 8 beaches in a single attempt (sic).” He added that it is a proud moment for India; all 8 beaches recommended by government gets coveted International Certification. He also added that India is the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to achieve this feat in just about two years’ time.

The Blue Flag beaches are considered the cleanest beaches in the world. To qualify for this tag, 33 stringent criteria relating to environmental, educational, bathing water quality, services and accessibility standards, safety must be met by the beaches.

Last month, the Union Environment Ministry sent the list of these beaches to the International Jury, seeking Blue Flag certification that is accorded by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. The jury that takes a final call on this certification is filled with eminent members, i.e., from the World Tourism Organisation (WTO), UN Environment Programme (UNEP), Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), and International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Over 4600 beaches, boats, and marinas from around 50 countries have got the Blue Flag certification so far. Spain has the record of receiving the highest number of Blue Flag tagged sites. India started to step up work on getting the tag in 2018, and has plans to expand the network of Blue Flag certification to 100 such beaches in the country in the next five years.

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12/10/2020

𝙎𝙞𝙠𝙠𝙞𝙢 𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙙𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙨, 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙥 5 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙩

is beautiful beyond words and now that the state has reopened its doors for tourists after months, the tourism industry is expecting a boost soon. The government released a 23-page Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to restart tourism. Now that you can visit again, here are the top five places you must explore when in Sikkim.

Lake

When in Sikkim, you cannot skip the divine Tsomgo Lake, also known as Changu Lake. Set around 38 km from Sikkim’s capital Gangtok, the lake is situated at an altitude of 12400 ft above sea level and is among the highest lakes in India. It remains frozen during the peak winter season, but in summers, it’s just magical. Looking at the mighty mountain’s reflection in the turquoise waters of the lake here is probably one of the most alluring sights!

Pass

A part of the historic Silk Route, Nathu La Pass is a must-visit sight in Sikkim. It is also known as one of the highest motorable passes in the world, as it lies at a height of 4310 m above the sea level. This gorgeous pass connects Sikkim with Tibet and is only open to Indian citizens.

Valley

Yumthang Valley is around 140 km north of Gangtok and is popularly known as Valley of Flowers. One can easily fall in love with this exotic location brimming with hot springs, wild yaks and lush meadows. The valley sits at an altitude of 3564 m and offers stunning views. Calling it a nature lover’s paradise won’t be incorrect. There’s also the famous Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary, which is home to the beautiful rhododendron flowers (also the state flower).

Monastery

Sitting on top of a hill, Rumtek Monastery is among the most significant monasteries in the country. Also known as the Dharma Chakra Centre, the monastery belongs to the Kagyu sect of Buddhists from Tibet. The place, surrounded with breathtaking mountains and verdant green landscape, will make your heart skip a beat; it’s that eye pleasing!

Pelling

Pelling, India is a little paradise on Earth located around 130 km from Gangtok. This incredible town is one of the biggest tourist magnets in Sikkim offering splendid views of the Khangchendzonga mountain and the neighbouring peaks. The picturesque Pelling is blessed with scenic waterfalls, and offers some amazing adventure activities options such as river rafting, kayaking, and trekking.

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12/10/2020

COVID India unlock: Kedarnath helicopter service back in business
You can take a chopper ride two way between Guptkashi to Kedarnath for INR 7750 INR; between Phata for INR 4680, and between Govindghat for INR 5950. This is the only way to book, as booking for one-way rides is not available.

Kedarnath is one of the most prominent pilgrimage sites in the country, and has now resumed its helicopter services after a long gap due to COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Kamakhya temple, one of the prominent Shakti Peethas in the country, has reopened its gates for devotees from today but only to perform parikrama (circumambulation ritual of sacred places). The Devalaya Management Committee of the temple has decided to open the complex gates for the devotees jus...

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