MUMBAI - In his last budget presentation before an election year, Railways Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav didn't disappoint those hoping for populist measures, as he cut passenger fares on all classes and reduced freight rates on gasoline and diesel.
Passenger fares were cut by 5%-7%, while freight rates to transport gasoline and diesel were lowered by 5%. Yadav also unveiled a $9.39 billion spending plan for the next financial year, starting in April. Some of the money allotted will go toward upgrading technology systems in the railways and building freight lines for iron ore and coal. Yadav also plans to introduce 63 new passenger trains and some 15,000 new freight cars. The budget included a proposal to set up a network of 20,000 kilometers (12,500 miles) of high-speed rail corridors across the nation over the coming years.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Indian travel portal introduces Preferred Sales Agent network
Travel portal Arzoo.com has introduced a fully automated and robust mechanism for its Preferred Sales Agents (PSA) Network.
According to the company, the highlight of Arzoo PSA is that they have neither kept any registration fee nor any mandatory deposit money for an agent to become Arzoo PSA. It's free, online and instant process.
Arzoo.com has launched a complete online reservation system designed to make quick and easy reservations for its sub-agents. Any agent can log-on to agents.arzoo.com and join Arzoo PSA network by registering online. Registration is free as of now.
According to the company, the highlight of Arzoo PSA is that they have neither kept any registration fee nor any mandatory deposit money for an agent to become Arzoo PSA. It's free, online and instant process.
Arzoo.com has launched a complete online reservation system designed to make quick and easy reservations for its sub-agents. Any agent can log-on to agents.arzoo.com and join Arzoo PSA network by registering online. Registration is free as of now.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Indian travel market
India online travel company Yatra.com on Tuesday said it is targeting a total turnover of USD 210 million in 2008 and will also open 100 outlets within this year to increase its presence in the domestic market.
“We are aiming for USD 210 million of total sales by 2008 against total turnover of USD 120 million in 2007, which will be attained on the back of increasing online travel market in the country,” Yatra Online Co-founder and CEO Dhruv Shringi told reporters in Chandigarh.
“We are aiming for USD 210 million of total sales by 2008 against total turnover of USD 120 million in 2007, which will be attained on the back of increasing online travel market in the country,” Yatra Online Co-founder and CEO Dhruv Shringi told reporters in Chandigarh.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Air travel to Bangalore, Hyderabad could cost more
NEW DELHI: Flying to Hyderabad and Bangalore could be more expensive as the airline operators are contemplating a hike in airfares to these two cities if the government gives a nod to a proposal to levy additional user charges from passengers by these airports.
A SpiceJet airline official Friday said it could increase the fare for Bangalore and Hyderabad routes if the government allows these airports to levy additional charges.
A SpiceJet airline official Friday said it could increase the fare for Bangalore and Hyderabad routes if the government allows these airports to levy additional charges.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Srilankan Airlines offers 100 flights a week to India
SriLankan Airlines is extremely proud to be the first foreign carrier in history to fly one hundred times a week to India. We recognised very early the important role that India plays in this part of the world, and we have been steadily increasing the number of flights, and the cities that we serve.
Coimbatore became SriLankan’s 11th destination in India. It operates two flights a day to Chennai and Mumbai, and daily or more frequent flights to New Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Trichy, Trivandrum, Kochi, and Calicut. There are four flights to Coimbatore, and three to Goa.
Coimbatore became SriLankan’s 11th destination in India. It operates two flights a day to Chennai and Mumbai, and daily or more frequent flights to New Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Trichy, Trivandrum, Kochi, and Calicut. There are four flights to Coimbatore, and three to Goa.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
India Travel Destination Tips
Many pilgrims take place in India as it is rich in cutlture and religions. Some of the pilgrim sites inlucde varanasi, haridwar, rishikesh, and amritsar golden temple. You can find architecture marvels that serve as a place for worship. If you like pilgrims, join one while you're in India.
The third is wildlife tours. You can find around eighty national parks and more than five hundred animal sanctuaries. Those individuals who like wildlife can visir Kanha and Bandhavgarh sanctuaries located in Madhya Pradesh, Ranthambore and Sariska found in Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh's Dudhwa and Corbett parks. You can enjoy the safari tours and trekking in the different wildlife destinations.
The third is wildlife tours. You can find around eighty national parks and more than five hundred animal sanctuaries. Those individuals who like wildlife can visir Kanha and Bandhavgarh sanctuaries located in Madhya Pradesh, Ranthambore and Sariska found in Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh's Dudhwa and Corbett parks. You can enjoy the safari tours and trekking in the different wildlife destinations.
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Estimating Travel Costs to India
By choosing the right travel agency, you can join day trips that would take you to cities like Agra, Delhi, Jodhpur, and Jaipur. You can also travel to north India to visit other picturesque places. Kerala and Goa are exciting places to visit as well. Check if the tour package you choose will take you to these places.
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