The controlled burning is done in mid-winter (in the southern hemisphere) to reduce the potential of wildfires in summer to keep the savannah ecosystem healthy.
Category: Travel
Air India says passenger who defecated, urinated on floor of plan ‘behaved in repulsive manner’
An Air India spokesperson today condemned the passenger who “behaved in a repulsive manner” during the airline’s Mumbai-New Delhi flight on June 24. The passenger was handed over to security personnel after the plane landed at Delhi airport.
US monitoring AI flight forced to land in Russia, says Indian-American State Dept spokesperson Vedant Patel
The United States has said it is closely monitoring the state of the San Francisco-bound Air India flight that made an emergency landing in Russia.
Tourists looking to beat the heat; Shimla sees record footfall of 72 lakh in 2023
A combination of pleasant weather in Shimla and a heat wave across the plains is leading to a record influx of tourists into the hill station.
Nepali Sherpa rescues climber from Mt Everest ‘death zone’
A Nepali Sherpa saved a Malaysian climber who was incapacitated in Mount Everest’s death zone, where temperatures can get to as low as -30°C, a Nepalese government official stated.
SIA to offer free unlimited Wi-Fi in all classes from July 1
Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced it will provide free unlimited in-flight Wi-Fi services to KrisFlyer member passengers flying in all classes from July 1.
WATCH: Viral video of man struggling to close door in Antarctic storm
A video clip reportedly showing someone trying desperately to close a door during an Antarctic storm has gone viral, with over 24 million views on Instagram.
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik kicks off air ticket service to Singapore
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik opened air ticketing services to Singapore and Bangkok from the state, which will allow the people of Odisha to travel to these south-east Asian cities at a fair price directly.
Singapore sees 3.5 times Indian tourists in 2023 so far compared to last year: STB
The number of Indian visitors to Singapore in 2023 so far has seen a surge when compared to last year. The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) announced that visitor numbers topped expectations, with over 2.9 million arrivals in the first three months of this year.
Disney Cruise Line, Singapore Torism Board to relaunch cruise vacations to Southeast Asia
Singapore Tourism Board and Disney Cruise Line have announced cruise vacations to Southeast Asia for the first time.
