After Goa decided to remove its casinos from the Mandovi river, they might've found a new refuge. The next time you land in Goa, you can dive right into a gala time because the new airport coming up in Mopa will have casinos! The CM announced that not only will the new airport will have a casino, it will also have hotels, wellness, eco and adventure resorts. The Mopa airport is being developed by GMR and Goa state govt and the first phase is expected to be ready by 2020.&nbsp;

After Goa decided to remove its casinos from the Mandovi river, they might've found a new refuge. The next time you land in Goa, you can dive right into a gala time because the new airport coming up in Mopa will have casinos! The CM announced that not only will the new airport will have a casino, it will also have hotels, wellness, eco and adventure resorts. The Mopa airport is being developed by GMR and Goa state govt and the first phase is expected to be ready by 2020.

The United States is home to some of the world's most s&nbsp;most beautiful natural landscapes and now you can experience them right from the comfort of your couch.&nbsp;Google Arts &amp; Culture&nbsp;has partnered with some famous national parks in the U.S. to give people a virtual tour of these natural wonders. From rocky mountain to snowy terrains, there's a lot to explore. Hawaii&rsquo;s Volcanoes National Park,&nbsp;California&rsquo;s Yosemite National Park, Wyoming&rsquo;s Yellowstone National Park, and Montana&rsquo;s Glacier National Park are few on the list.&nbsp;

According to an updated analysis by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the global air transport industry may suffer a&nbsp;$252 billion revenue loss due to COVID-19, about 44% below 2019&rsquo;s figure.&nbsp;This is in a scenario where travel restrictions to contain the spread of the coronavirus last for up to three months followed by a gradual economic recovery later this year. Many countries around the world have imposed tight restrictions on international air travel. The full-year passenger demand is likely to&nbsp;decline by 38% compared to 2019, as per their assessment.&nbsp;

Daily life is slowly returning to normal in China, with restaurants beginning to reopen after being forced to shut for nearly two months due to the coronavirus pandemic. Many restaurants opened their doors again over the weekend and public spaces sprung back to life across the nation.&nbsp;While the domestic situation has calmed, China is sparing no effort in shielding itself from the threats of outbreaks in other countries.

The famous Badaling section of the Great Wall of China partly opened on Tuesday, after being closed for almost two months due to the coronavirus pandemic which originated in Wuhan last December.&nbsp;The scenic area will be open between 9 am and 4 pm, and the daily number of visitors will be capped at 19,500.&nbsp; As of 2 pm&nbsp; on Tuesday, a total of 892 tickets had been reserved.&nbsp;Visitors must book tickets on the official website or through WeChat in advance and register with their personal information to get a health code, while their temperatures will be checked upon entry.&nbsp;A one-way circular tour route has been designed to prevent the gathering of crowds.

Houston's Zoo has been shuttered to the public for almost two weeks because of coronavirus concerns, but the staff is making sure shut-in animal lovers can get their furry or feathery fix online.&nbsp;The zoo is streaming animal exhibits on its webcams and introducing an animal of the day&nbsp;every day at 11 am via livestream on its Facebook account.

Rome lay empty on Monday as a government-ordered shutdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus, under which all non-essential movements are banned and shops and parks are closed, continues.&nbsp;Rome's majestic monuments and picturesque streets usually crowded with tourists, are almost deserted.&nbsp;More than 375,000 people worldwide have been infected and over 16,000 have died from the virus, according to a running tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.&nbsp;

The Jama Masjid&nbsp;in New Delh will remain closed for public till March 31 in view of the coronavirus outbreak,&nbsp;the imam of the mosque announced on Monday.&nbsp;The decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to contain the spread of the novel&nbsp;coronavirus as many people who travel abroad also come to offer prayers at the mosque, he said.&nbsp;During this time, the daily chorus in the mosque will remain unaffected but people will not be allowed to offer prayers.

A New Hampshire town is illuminating its festive lights in the spring season as the world grapples with the escalating coronavirus pandemic. holiday lights aim to provide a sense of brightness and cheer amid the all the gloom. The trend has garnered support on social media with people sharing photos with the hashtag #lightsforlife

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To tackle the spread of the new coronavirus, ride sharing platforms Ola and Uber have temporarily suspended the option for 'shared rides' till further notice. The two companies stated in separate statements that the Ola Share category and Uber Pool categories in India will be suspended till further notice. They also urged customers to discourage any non-essential travel and stay safe.

Sydney's famous Bondi Beach was closed on Saturday by the police after crowds exceeded a limit of 500 people amid the outbreak of the coronavirus. The crowd even disobeyed the social distancing guideline of staying 2 meters apart and authorities cited 'irresponsible behavior'. According to New South Wales Health Minister, other beaches would also be subjected to similar strict rules to tackle the spread of Covid-19. The closure of the beach comes as the number of cases of the coronavirus in Australia passed 1000.

As part of its 'Airbnb For Doctors and Nurses' pilot program, Airbnb&nbsp;is offering free places to stay for Italian medical professionals involved in the fight against coronavirus&nbsp;in Italy. These medics will be allowed to access free accommodation&nbsp;by hosts, which Airbnb&nbsp;will cover for 2 months. Airbnb&nbsp;hopes to expand the program to other locations in the coming days.&nbsp;

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has advised people to avoid any non-essential travel to contain the spread of Covid-19. According to a new advisory issued by the Delhi Metro, passengers will have to leave alternate&nbsp;seats vacant to practice social distancing. Trains will not stop at overcrowded stations, where passengers fail to maintain a 1 meter distance. Random thermal screening will be held at all metro stations, and anyone with symptoms will be sent for further examination.&nbsp;

Jagannath temple in Puri&nbsp;will be shut for visitors from the 20th of March till the 31st of March as fears of coronavirus increase. During this period, servitors will be allowed inside the 12th century shrine to perform daily rituals, according to the temple administration.&nbsp;

As Maharashtra saw an increase in the number of positive coronavirus&nbsp;cases, Mumbai's Western Railway saw a 25% drop in commuters on Tuesday.&nbsp;32.60 lakh passengers travelled on their suburban trains on Tuesday as compared to&nbsp;40.75 lakh on Monday, according to a spokesperson of the Western Railway. While the government does not want to halt the suburban train services, they have appealed to people to avoid any non-essential travel. The Railways also announced a hike in platform tickets to avoid overcrowding.&nbsp;

As fears of the coronavirus spread through the United States, casinos on the Las&nbsp;Vegas Strip, that are bustling with large crowds, have been totally empty. Everything from restaurants to hotels, gyms and spas were closed down &nbsp;following an unprecedented order from the Governor. Barricades, blocked walk-ways and chain fences were placed outside major attractions.&nbsp;

GoAir&nbsp;has come up with a unique initiative to prevent any inconvenience caused to passengers during the coronavirus pandemic. As part of the&nbsp; &lsquo;Year Long Peace of Mind&rsquo; program, you do not have to cancel your flight ticket. Even if you don't show up, your PNR will be valid for the next one year and you can fly anytime. The offer applies to bookings made between&nbsp;&nbsp;1 March 2020 and 15&nbsp;April 2020. Passengers can avail this&nbsp;GoAir flight on any date between 15&nbsp;April 2020 and 15&nbsp;April 2021 but note that fare differences may apply.

According to early estimates, the Indian tourism industry could face a potential loss of over Rs 15,000 crores&nbsp;in foreign exchange because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, which has led to global travel restrictions and forced foreigners to cancel airline reservations and hotel bookings. The loss has been estimated by the&nbsp;The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) as per a Hindustan Times report, and it further says that the country has lost about 15 lakh foreign tourists in the month of March and April. According to another&nbsp;State Bank of India report, the economy&nbsp;may take nearly a 1% hit due to the travel ban and India could lose an estimated three million tourists in the calendar year 2020.&nbsp;

Keeping the coronavirus pandemic in mind, the ISKON temples at Rajaji Nagar and Kanakpura Road in Bengaluru have been closed until further notice. The temples are one of the most visited sites in the city and are hubs for foreign tourists. However, resident priests of the temples will continue the various rituals like bhajans and kirtans&nbsp;can be viewed&nbsp;online on the temples' websites.

Amid the coronavirus&nbsp;pandemic,&nbsp;French airline Air Tahiti Nui&nbsp;has set a new world aviation record! On the 14th of March, it flew the longest-ever scheduled passenger flight by distance, covering&nbsp;9,765 miles from Papeete&nbsp;in Tahiti to Paris' Charles de Gaulle airport. The journey was a result of the US travel restrictions due to the coronavirus&nbsp;outbreak. Usually, the route involves a scheduled stopover at Los Angeles International Airport. The&nbsp;flight TN064 became&nbsp;world's longest commercial flight in terms of the distance traveled.&nbsp;

Stepping up precautionary measures amid the Covid-19 pandemic, devotees visiting the Golden Temple in Amritsar are being checked for their temperature and are given&nbsp;hand sanitisers. The use of sanitisers has been made madatory by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee. In some places, washing areas have been designated and medical officers have been deployed to spread awareness. The committee stated that devotees will be allowed to enter the shrine, while maintaining a safe distance from one another.

Goa's casinos find a new home at the Mopa airport

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