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Revamp of AI top brass in 30 days: Patel

Taking aggressive steps to turn around cash-strapped Air India in two years, Government said a major revamp of its top management would be carried out in 30 days.

'Out of 125 airports managed by AAI, 86 are operational'

Out of the 125 airports managed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), 86 of them are operational.

The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur presents ‘Monsoon Yoga’ programme

The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur presents a 3-day individualized Monsoon Yoga programme.

Revel in the magic of monsoon with a Spa Vacation at Oberoi Hotels & Resorts

The new spa menus at The Amarvilas, Agra and The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur offer another reason to plan this revitalising getaway.

Tatas set to open first five-star hotel in South Africa

The Tatas are set to open their first five-star hotel in Capetown in December. The 176-room Taj Palace Hotel, currently being constructed, is located in the central business district of Cape Town and will cost about USD$65-million

AI won't sack employees: Praful Patel

Air India would not sack employees Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Praful Patel, said.

AI flight with Kerala CM aboard makes emergency landing

An Air India Kochi-Delhi flight carrying 151 passengers including Kerala CM made an emergency landing.

'Duronto' trains will be faster than Rajdhani

'Duronto' trains, a non-stop service connecting metros and major state capitals, was announced by Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Consider Eastern-Western corridors in Rail Budget: Assocham

Business chamber Assocham urged Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee to make provisions in the Budget 2010 for the construction of two freight corridors.

Apavou Hotel-Resorts & Spa get their India Rep office

Mr Jean Luc Helary, CEO Apavou Hotels-Resorts & Spa Mauritius, announced the appointment of Connexons Tourism Services, led by Mr. Sunil Puri, as their Sales Representatives in India.

Consider Eastern-Western corridors in Rail Budget: Assocham

Business chamber Assocham urged Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee to make provisions in the Budget 2010 for the construction of two freight corridors.

AI told to give restructuring plan in 30 days

Govt said that Air India has been asked to provide a restructuring plan in next 30 days.

Allow pvt sector in passenger rail services: Survey

Economic Survey suggested private sector participation in passenger trains for tourist destinations.

Twelve non-stop trains introduced

Railway Budget has introduced twelve non-stop point-to-point trains between select cities. The sections include --Howrah-Mumbai, Delhi-Lucknow, Delhi-Chennai, Delhi-Pune, Delhi-Allahabad, Howrah-Delhi, Sealdah-Delhi and Ernakulum-Delhi.

Railways to develop cold storages for farmers

Railways to develop cold storages for farmers to store vegetables and fruits. Railways are making efforts with Department of Heavy Industries for takeover of ailing wagon manufacturing units like Burn Standards, says the Railway Minister.

Big stations to have auto vending machines

Auto-vending machines to be installed in large and medium stations, says the Railway Minister.

Doctors to be posted on long distance trains

One doctor to be posted on long distance trains, says Banerjee. Infotainment services to be provided in major long-distance trains, Banerjee says.

Railways to develop multi-functional complexes

Railways to develop multi-functional complexes with shopping malls, food stalls, medicines and variety stores in different parts of the country.

SpiceJet rules out fare hike

Budget air carrier SpiceJet expects to break even this fiscal on the back of stabilising fuel prices and an increasing demand for low-fare travel.

AI employees call off proposed strike

Air India employees on Monday called off their proposed strike on Tuesday after the management decided to pay the June salary of employees in Grade I to Grade IX by July 3.

Kingfisher plane escapes major disaster

A Delhi-bound Kingisher Airlines flight with 190 people on board escaped a major disaster when its wing hit a wall.

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Revamp of AI top brass in 30 days: Patel

'Out of 125 airports managed by AAI, 86 are operational'

The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur presents ‘Monsoon Yoga’ programme

Revel in the magic of monsoon with a Spa Vacation at Oberoi Hotels & Resorts

Tatas set to open first five-star hotel in South Africa

AI won't sack employees: Praful Patel

AI flight with Kerala CM aboard makes emergency landing

'Duronto' trains will be faster than Rajdhani

Consider Eastern-Western corridors in Rail Budget: Assocham

Apavou Hotel-Resorts & Spa get their India Rep office

Consider Eastern-Western corridors in Rail Budget: Assocham

AI told to give restructuring plan in 30 days

Allow pvt sector in passenger rail services: Survey

Twelve non-stop trains introduced

Railways to develop cold storages for farmers

Big stations to have auto vending machines

Doctors to be posted on long distance trains

Railways to develop multi-functional complexes

SpiceJet rules out fare hike

AI employees call off proposed strike

Kingfisher plane escapes major disaster