On-arrival-visas to continue: Sri Lankan govt

Last Updated: Sunday, June 26, 2011, 16:28

Sri Lankan govt said it will continue with the Visa-on-Arrival policy despite its decision to implement the new online-visa system for visitors.

SL to withdraw free visa on-arrival for Indians

Last Updated: Friday, May 27, 2011, 18:30

Sri Lanka plans to withdraw the on-arrival free visa facility for Indians and other foreign tourists under a new visa regime, which will come into effect within three months.

Over 4,000 foreigners got Indian visa on arrival

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 10, 2011, 16:27

Over 4,000 foreigners from 11 countries used the tourist visa on arrival facility in the first four months of this year, with the maximum numbers hailing from New Zealand, Japan and the Philippines, the tourism ministry said.

Visa on arrival for Myanmar, Indonesian nationals

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 25, 2011, 16:12

In a bid to promote tourism, the government has decided to extend the visa on arrival scheme to the citizens of Myanmar and Indonesia.

Visa on Arrival scheme drew 6,549 foreigners in 2010

Last Updated: Friday, January 7, 2011, 19:11

Over 6500 foreigners availed the Visa on Arrival scheme last year when it was introduced by the Indian Government.

Celebrations to mark arrival of German hippies

Last Updated: Sunday, December 5, 2010, 09:47

Dec 8 marks 60 years of the arrival of first German hippies in Goa.

Indian, Australian teams arrive for first ODI at kochi

Last Updated: Thursday, October 14, 2010, 00:00

Indian and Australian ODI squad members arrived here from Bangalore by a chartered flight this afternoon for the first of the one day series starting on Oct 17 at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium here.

Japanese tourists top for visa-on-arrival facility

Last Updated: Thursday, September 9, 2010, 17:31

Japanese tourists emerged on top in use of visa-on-arrival facility to visit India in August.

Malaysia scraps Visa Arrival facility for Indians

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 3, 2010, 18:46

After 40,000 Indian tourists went "missing" from the country, Malaysia has permanently scrapped the Visa-on-Arrival (VOA) facility offered to visitors from India and other seven countries, saying it was "open to abuse".

Visa on arrival: Over 3000 availed since launch

Last Updated: Sunday, July 18, 2010, 22:39

Six months after government launched the Visa on Arrival (VoA) for citizens of five countries, 3,151 tourists have availed of the scheme so far.

Monsoon arrival uncertain in Rajasthan

Last Updated: Sunday, June 20, 2010, 17:48

Blistering heat wave conditions prevailing over the state for the last four days may not end soon as the SW monsoon`s arrival in southern parts of Rajasthan even during the next week was "uncertain", a Met official said today.

India introduces tourist visa-on-arrival for 5 countries

Last Updated: Friday, January 1, 2010, 17:26

India introduces tourist visa-on-arrival for 5 countries, including Japan and NZ, to facilitate bonafide foreign tourists who plan their visits at a short notice.