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Feb132026 by FWMNo Comments

Destination by Hyatt Brand Expands in the Mid-Atlantic with the Historic Seaview Hotel & Golf Club Along the Jersey Shore

CHICAGO (February 13, 2026) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) welcomes Seaview Hotel & Golf Club, to the Destination by Hyatt brand. The Galloway, New Jersey resort gives guests and World of Hyatt members the opportunity to experience a centuries-old hospitality institution with activities and experiences for a variety of guests. The transition will further strengthen Hyatt’s portfolio in the Mid-Atlantic while preserving the resort’s deep-rooted legacy as one of the Jersey Shore’s most iconic destinations.Set on 670 acres along Reed’s Bay, Seaview Hotel & Golf Club blends the architectural grandeur and charm of a turn-of-the-century resort with modern amenities designed for today’s leisure travelers, golfers, and meeting planners. Just eight miles from Atlantic City and wit...

Feb62026 by FWMNo Comments

Advanced Elevator Technology Enhances Passenger Safety in Namma Metro, says Bhatnagar

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Bengaluru, Thursday, February 5: As Namma Metro undertakes a major expansion while placing passenger safety at the core of its growth plans, advanced elevator and escalator technologies are playing an increasingly important role in ensuring safe and seamless commuter movement, with around 500 elevators and nearly 1,000 escalators set to be deployed across the 78 km expansion, said Sumit Bhatnagar, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) official said on Thursday.Representing Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL), Sumit Bhatnagar speaking at The 2nd Smart Lift & Mobility World 2026 in Benguluru, said the metro network, which currently spans about 96 km with 83 stations, will expand to nearly 175 km with around 127 stations over the next two years.Addressing a stakeho...

Feb42026 by FWMNo Comments

Sealing process continues against PGs violating guidelines-4 PG establishments have been sealed within the North City Corporation limits

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Bengaluru, Feb. 4:As per the directions of the Commissioner of the Bengaluru North City Corporation, Pommala Sunil Kumar, inspections of Paying Guest (PG) accommodations are being conducted across several wards to safeguard public health. PGs that fail to comply with prescribed guidelines are being identified, and the sealing process is being continued against such establishments.In this connection, within Ward No. 12 of Zone–02 (Shettihalli area), two men’s PGs — Sunrise Boys PG and Balaji N.S. Luxury PG — were found violating the guidelines. The residents were vacated, and the premises were sealed in the presence of Health Department officials.During continued inspections, Sharada Ladies PG in the same area was also sealed due to poor hygiene conditions in the kitchen, in the...

Feb32026 by FWMNo Comments

INDIAWOOD 2026 Gears Up to Power India’s Growth in Woodworking and Furniture Production

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Tuesday, Feb 03, 2026 17:02:30- Set for Record Expansion as India-EU "Mother of All Deals" Boosts Market Access for Woodworking & Furniture ManufacturingNEW DELHI, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From 26 February to 2 March 2026, Bengaluru will once again become the epicentre of the global woodworking and furniture manufacturing industry as INDIAWOOD 2026 returns to the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). Organised by NürnbergMesse India, the 26th edition of the biennial event reinforces INDIAWOOD's position as the Global Summit for Woodworking, Furniture Production and Mattress Manufacturing. The event is further supported by EUMABOIS, the European Federation of Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers.Set to be the largest edition in its history, INDIAWOOD 202...

Feb32026 by FWMNo Comments

Government of Karnataka Announces “Bengaluru GAFX 2026”; Unveils ‘Evolution Reloaded’ Vision for AVGC and Creative Technologies

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Highlights:3-day conference and exhibition on Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and immersive content Event to be held from February 27 to March 1, 2026 Karnataka reiterates commitment to strengthening India’s AVGC-XR and creative technology ecosystemBengaluru, February 2, 2026 — The Government of Karnataka, in association with the Association of Bangalore Animation Industry (ABAI) and Startup Karnataka, today announced the 7th edition of Bengaluru GAFX 2026, Asia’s largest annual conference and exhibition for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, XR, and immersive and interactive content. Scheduled to be held from February 27 to March 1, 2026, at Hotel Lalit Ashok, Bengaluru, the event will bring together creators, studios, technologists, investors, and industry lead...

Feb12026 by FWMNo Comments

Notices issued to a total of 574 Paying Guest accommodations within the Central City Corporation limits: Rajendra Cholan

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Notices issued to a total of 574 Paying Guest accommodations within the Central City Corporation limits: Rajendra CholanA total of 08 Paying Guest accommodations sealedBengaluru, Jan. 31:Commissioner Rajendra Cholan informed that awareness notices have been issued to a total of 574 Paying Guest (PG) accommodations operating within the Bengaluru Central City Corporation limits.During January 2026, inspections were carried out in all currently operating PG accommodations across the Shantinagar, C.V. Raman Nagar, Gandhinagar, Shivajinagar, Chamarajapete, and Chickpet Assembly constituencies to verify compliance with prescribed guidelines. Following these inspections, awareness notices were issued to 574 PG establishments.Among them, 08 PG accommodations that failed to main...

Jan272026 by FWMNo Comments

Mark St. John’s land and immediately begin work to install 5 portal piers for the flyover: Maheshwar Rao

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Bengaluru, Jan. 26:The Chief Commissioner of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), Shri Maheshwar Rao, instructed officials to mark the required land at St. John’s and immediately begin work to install five portal piers for the Ejipura flyover.He spoke at a meeting held today with officials from the Traffic Police Department and St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences regarding the Ejipura flyover project.Resolution of the St. John’s land-use issue:The construction of the Ejipura flyover is currently progressing at a fast pace. On the left side while moving from Central Sadan towards Ejipura, a small portion of land belonging to St. John’s is required to install five portal piers.The portal piers need to be constructed along the footpath and adjoining the compou...

Jan232026 by FWMNo Comments

The Oterra Hotel Achieves Prestigious IGBC Green Existing Building Platinum Award

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The Oterra Hotel, Bengaluru, a landmark of luxury in the city’s tech hub, has officially ascended to the pinnacle of environmental stewardship. The hotel had very recently been awarded the Platinum Rating—the highest certification—under the IGBC (Indian Green Building Council) Green Existing Buildings category with the highest rated green existing building in India for the year 2025 – 2026. This prestigious recognition from the CII - Indian Green Building Council distinguishes The Oterra as a leader in future-ready, sustainable hospitality in India. The Platinum certification is rarely achieved, as it requires a rigorous overhaul of energy-efficiency, water conservation, waste management, ecofriendly commuting practices and industry innovation without compromising on the indoor enviro...

Jan232026 by FWMNo Comments

Kerala Tourism to launch all India campaign and hold roadshows in major cities ahead of summer holiday season

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Bengaluru, 22nd Jan 2026:The Kochi–Muziris Biennale has emerged as one of India’s most significant cultural events and a global platform for contemporary art, transforming Kochi into a vibrant cultural destination every two years. Set against the historic backdrop of Fort Kochi and surrounding heritage precincts, the Biennale seamlessly blends art, history, and tourism, offering visitors an immersive cultural experience unlike any other in the country.India’s largest and South Asia’s most significant contemporary art event, KMB will continue till March 31, showcasing cutting-edge artistic expressions from around the world in heritage venues spread across the city of Kochi. The Kochi–Muziris Biennale stands as a powerful example of how culture-led tourism can revitalize heritage sp...

Jan212026 by FWMNo Comments

NITI Aayog releases three reports on green transition in cement, aluminium and MSME sectors

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21 JAN 2026 8:11PM by PIB Delhi India has an aspiration of becoming Viksit Bharat by 2047 and achieving USD 30 trillion economy. This economic expansion will be driven by a significant increase in industrial activity and accompanied by extensive infrastructure development. Increasing the share of manufacturing sector from 17% to 25% in GDP is a key national objective that is central to India’s developmental goals. India has also pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2070. Therefore, a need was identified for developing industry specific green transition roadmaps that are consistent with Viksit Bharat by 2047. In this context, NITI Aayog released three reports on decarbonisation roadmaps for cement, aluminium and MSME sectors. These three reports have been prepared in con...