Nikhitha Kumar, Author at Sitata

Nine Most Common Scams in Paris and Tips to Avoid Them

Nikhitha Kumar — Wed, 29 May 2024 10:28:56 +0000

Paris attracts millions of tourists each year, thanks to its romantic ambiance, magnificent landmarks, and rich history. Unfortunately, like many other tourist spots, the city’s popularity also makes it a hub for various scams that target innocent visitors. These scams that frequently take advantage of tourists’ unfamiliarity with the local customs can ruin an otherwise […]

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From Metro to Marathon: Transportation Tips for The Paris Olympics

Nikhitha Kumar — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:59:09 +0000

Millions of people are expected to visit Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games from 26 July to 11 August and 28 August to 8 September. Are you also gearing up to witness the games this year and looking for a perfect travel guide? Consider it done, we’ve got it covered. Here’s all […]

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Massive Wildfires in Texas

Nikhitha Kumar — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:52:14 +0000

Firefighting operations are currently underway to combat five active wildfires in Texas. Spanning 1.1 million acres near Amarillo, the Smokehouse Creek Fire, as named, is now Texas’s largest and most destructive fire and ranks as the largest wildfire in the United States in 2024. Location and Extent The fire, which began at approximately 14:20 hours […]

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Chaos in Ecuador: War against Drug Cartels

Nikhitha Kumar — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 08:49:55 +0000

On 8 January, a national state of emergency was declared in Ecuador for 60 days due to a security crisis and prison riots. The order was issued by the newly elected president Daniel Noboa after the escape of drug lord Jose Adolfo Macias Villamar from prison. Fito – The most wanted prisoner in Ecuador Better […]

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Fun and Unique Christmas Traditions around the World

Nikhitha Kumar — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 09:51:20 +0000

“The core of man’s spirit comes from new experiences” – Into the wild Season’s greetings, travellers. Looking to zhoosh up your Christmas this year? Well, you’ve landed at the right place. Welcome aboard our sleigh – Let’s ditch the ordinary and jingle all the way to witness the world’s most fun and unique Christmas traditions! […]

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Australia on High Alert due to Bushfires

Nikhitha Kumar — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 09:37:23 +0000

Australia is on high alert due to multiple active wildfires across the country. Bushfires continue to burn in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and the Northern Territory. Bushfires in Australia are often due to extremely high temperatures, low relative humidity, strong winds, lightning strikes, climate change, or human activity that includes deliberate arson or carelessness. […]

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TENSIONS AT THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – HAITI BORDER

Nikhitha Kumar — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 08:10:48 +0000

TENSIONS AT THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – HAITI BORDER Due to an ongoing conflict over the construction of a water channel from a shared river, the situation remains tense at the Dominican Republic – Haiti border. Authorities of the Dominican Republic stopped issuing visas to Haitians on 11 September. On 15 September, at 06:00 hours (local […]

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A Surge in Violence and Organized Crime – Ecuador

Nikhitha Kumar — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 08:34:22 +0000

Ecuador has been witnessing a disturbing surge in violence marked by an increase in drug-related activities and violent killings since late 2020. Attacks on political candidates and leaders by criminal groups are on the rise. Politicians are increasingly being targeted, particularly during elections, as organized crime groups penetrate local administrations in an effort to secure […]

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Flooding Across Northern India

Nikhitha Kumar — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 10:41:07 +0000

India has been experiencing heavy rainfall and flooding in several northern states over the past week. Since 9 July, severe weather warnings have been in place. Three days of intense rain in north India have resulted in multiple fatalities from landslides and other weather-related tragedies. More than 100 people were reported dead as of 12 […]

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Odisha Train Tragedy

Nikhitha Kumar — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:44:36 +0000

On 2 June, a triple train crash was reported at Bahanaga Bazar Railway station in Balasore, Odisha. The crash involved a goods train and 2 passenger trains, the Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express and the Bengaluru-Howrah Express. The deadliest accident in two decades claimed the lives of 288 people and injured around 1100. The preliminary investigation revealed […]

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