Category - India

10
Aug

Travel Alert from Ottawa: India

Terrorism There is a continuing threat of terrorist attacks throughout India at all times, including attacks targeting public transportation and places frequented by foreign visitors and expatriates. Maintain a high level of vigilance, remain aware of your surroundings, monitor local news reports, follow the advice of local authorities, avoid demonstrations and large gatherings, and take […]

9
Apr

Travel update from Ottawa: Pakistan: Gilgit region

Pakistan: Regional warning Gilgit ?Avoid all travel Violent clashes between Sunni and Shia groups have been reported in April 2012. The situation remains highly unpredictable and has the potential to deteriorate further. Additional security forces have been deployed and a curfew has been imposed. Canadians are advised to consider departing if it is safe to […]

31
Jan

India: warning re satellite phones

e-traveladvisories: Canadians advised that it is illegal to import or use satellite phones in India. http://www.voyage.gc.ca/countries_pays/report_rapport-eng.asp?id=128000#8

26
Jan

Air India: Pilot protest

Strike.skynetblogs.be: 44 Air India flights cancelled as pilots decline to operate NEW DELHI: At least 44 Air India flights, including some from and to international destinations, were cancelled today as about 50 pilots reported for duty but did not operate flights protesting delay in payment of wages. The government said a solution to the problem […]

9
Jan

Air India: Employees: possible strike for non payment of salaries

Bloomberg Yet another blow is in the offing for Air India – Bloomberg UTV learns that after the pilots, it is now the employees who have sent a strike notice to the management of the airlines over non-payment of past salaries. Sources have informed Bloomberg UTV that the Air Industry Employees Guild (AIEG) has alleged […]

5
Jan

India: Terrorist Alert Extended for US citizens to end of Jan. 2012

Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: India Terrorist Alert Extended Terrorism South Central Asia > India > Chennai; South Central Asia > India > Hyderabad; South Central Asia > India > Kolkata; South Central Asia > India > Mumbai; South Central Asia > India > New Delhi 1/4/2012 The Department of State informs U.S. citizens that […]