The Uttarakhand government has ordered an immediate closure of the Lakshman Jhula in Rishikesh after PWD report suggested that the bridge is in a distress condition.

For the first time in history, Indian Railways will be allowing a private player to operate two trains, including Delhi Lucknow Tejas Express, said a PTI report. The development comes even as the Railways moves ahead with its 100-day agenda released under the newly-formed government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Narendra Modi government will soon be running the India's premium Vande Bharat Express on Vaishno Devi route from Delhi.

IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) Tourism has come up with another exciting travel package to Thailand starting from Rs. 32,300 per person.

For the first time ever in history, Indian Railways will be providing massage service on board running trains. This facility will be made available in 39 trains departing from Indore, a railway official said on Saturday.

IRCTC Tourism is now offering a tour package of six nights and seven days to Leh, Nubra Valley and Pangong at tariffs from Rs. 40,790 per person.

A photographer visiting Circle B Bar Reserve in Florida captured a dramatic incident in his camera; a snake trying to make an escape from the jaws of alligator. Named Jesse and Linda, the couple shared the striking pictures on their Facebook page called BirdWalk Photography.

IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) Tourism is now offering a 6-Day tour package to Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady and Kumarakom, according to IRCTC Tourism's official website, irctctourism.com.

Tatkal ticket charges have been fixed as a percentage of fare at the rate of 10 per cent of basic fare for second class and 30 per cent of basic fare for all other classes subject to minimum and maximum.

There is good news for people in Mumbaikers. The Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has given green signal to the much-delayed 11.28 km second phase of the Chembur-Wadala-Jacob Circle monorail network. This is India's first monorail system which has been implemented by the Mumbai. To remember, the first phase of monorail, 8.26 km was commissioned in February, 2014. Later, the country had faced many hurdles and delays to bring the project to light. Finally, after four years of tedious job, the rail is ready to be used for hassle-free travel.

Jim Corbett Park spread across 520 square kilometres and each corner is a wild abode for 400 different species of flora and fauna. The park, which is largest and oldest, cannot be explored completely if visitors miss to take jungle safaris. The best ways to see wild animals and vegetation in this Nainital national park is to book the following safari options.

This Chaitra Navratri, we bring to you a short list of travel destinations well-known for auspicious Durga temples. You may check the one nearest to you and plan a holy trip in this festival time.

Indian Railways keep on bringing new changes to offer best of travelling experience to its crores of passengers. Likewise, two big changes have come into effect from April 1, 2019, giving smile on the face of travellers. Scroll down the page to know what the railway department has brought forward in this new financial year.

A recent world airport survey came up with list of top 100 airports for 2019. The surevy has been conducted on the basis of voted by air travellers around the world. And, Changi Airport in Singapore has been crowned as the world's best aviation hub for the seventh time in a row. New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport featured at number 59, according to the Skytrax World Airport Awards.

Lately, an image of a passport has gone viral in social media platforms including Facebook and Whatsapp. The picture shows a chip-smart card and the passport seems to have been issued by the Republic of India. Also, the information of the card holder is mentioned very clearly.

Delhi, Chennai and Bengaluru have been listed among the cheapest places to live in the world, said the Economist Intelligence Unit's 2019 Worldwide Cost of Living Survey.

Indian Railways has announced Holi special trains to ensure mild rush in the regular trains.

To make Holi 2019 more special, the Northern Railway has announced the launch of special trains which will help people meet their families in this festival of colors. This year, Holi will be celebrated on March 20 and March 21. Accordingly, the railway officials have published the schedules for these trains are as follows.