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Section 144 imposed in North Goa, what does this mean?

India’s very own paradise, Goa, is reportedly under terror threat, hence, Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPc) has now been imposed in North Goa. This means that unlawful assembly of people (of five or more people) is not permitted in North Goa. North Goa Section 144 comes into place after an intelligence input regarding a possible terror threat. According to news reports, R. Menaka, District Magistrate, North Goa, issued a notification that said that the order will be in effect for 60 days. This means, North Goa would be under Section 144 from February 11 to April 10, 2020. It could be withdrawn earlier as well. Goa is especially charming during the winter months, and it is of course the favourite place of many. While there are no restrictions in travel, it is important that you abide by Section 144 when in Goa during this time.

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Awesome Assam is offering you another reason to visit the state this year

This is for the first time ever that the Filmfare Awards will be held in Guwahati, Assam. This is also the first time that such a gala event will be held out of Mumbai, so try to make the most out of this event. Latest reports suggest that a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed in this regard between the Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC) and the Times Group, the organisers of the event. This event is organised in this part of the country to promote Assam tourism at both national and international levels, and also as a part of the state government’s initiative to use Bollywood’s influence. The countdown has already begun. The glamorous Bollywood affair of the year will be held on February 15. Bollywood stars will be gracing the event, and are also gearing up with performances to celebrate the magical night. The Filmfare Award event is one of the oldest film events in India, and is held annually to honour both technical as well as the artistic excellence of professionals in the Hindi language film industry in India.

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Dubai showcased as top short haul destination for Indian tourists at SATTE 2020

Dubai bagged the award for the ‘Best Foreign Destination – Short Haul’ at the 27th edition of SATTE 2020 – South Asia’s largest travel and tourism exhibition. Recognizing the success of innovative marketing initiatives driven by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), campaigns like ‘School Break’, ‘Monsoon Season’ and ‘Diwali’ have boosted the emirate’s appeal as the ideal closer-to-home destination for Indian tourists. During the show, the Department highlighted citywide developments, discussing international marketing partnerships and exploring the success of recent segment-specific campaigns showing tangible results, showcasing Dubai’s ability to reinvent itself and remain ‘top-of mind’ to both new and repeat audiences from across India’s smaller and larger cities.

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Indigo Valentine sale: Now book flight tickets at just Rs 999! Check booking, travel dates

The sale will be in effect for travel between March 1 to September 30, PTI reporting citing a statement from the airline. An additional 10 per cent discount will be rewarded for the passengers who will opt for pre-booking of their seats or meals. Indigo Valentine sale: Low-cost airline IndiGo has come up with a lucrative plan for its users on Valentine’s Day. It has announced a four-day special Valentine sale for travellers across its network within India, reported news agency PTI. The travel fares under the provisions of the sale start at Rs 999. The airline will be offering one million seats on discounted fares for booking between February 11 to February 14.

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Disneyland and Disney World Just Raised Their Prices — Here’s How Much You’ll Have to Pay

Going to a Disney park has always been an expensive vacation, but ticket increases at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World will have you scrimping and saving for a little while longer. Now, with a brand new Marvel Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure opening soon, both parks are hiking up prices. According to WDW News, Disneyland in Anaheim, California, is increasing its prices again — with the most expensive one-day park hopper ticket costing over $200 for the first time ever. One-day ticket prices have increased by three percent for peak day tickets as well as an increase of three to five percent for one-day park hopper tickets, WDW News reported. Tier 1 price remains unchanged at $104. In addition, the old three-tier system (Value, Regular, and Peak prices) has changed to a slightly more complicated five-tier system. Depending on which day you decided to go to the park, it could cost anywhere between $159 and $209.

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Love is in The Air With British Airways Valentine’s Promotion

British Airways will be spreading the love this Valentine’s Day with a range of short and long haul offers to destinations including Barcelona, New Orleans, Seychelles and Venice. Customers who book two Club cabin tickets can make a saving of up to £800 per person compared to booking one ticket. To make the most of the companion fares, customers must book between Monday 10 and Friday 14 February 2020 and travel on select dates throughout 2020* in Club Europe (short haul business class) or Club World (long haul business class). Destinations such as Abu Dhabi, New York, Dubai, Bangkok and many more are chosen for the offer.

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