Tag: Odisha Tourism

Puri: Acclaimed  sand artist Manas Kumar Sahoo has slammed the State government alleging that despite working for development of Odisha tourism for the last 22 years, the latter has neglected him and overlooked his skills. “Even after working so hard for promotion of the state tourism at national and international levels, I am being neglected […]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Tourism department has decided to open the gates of the palaces in the State for common people to be available as homestays. In the first phase, plans have been prepared to renovate Aul, Nilagiri and Dhenkanal palaces in line with the Udaipur City Palace of Rajasthan. “Odisha has a lot of princely […]

Bhubaneswar: The State government has decided to showcase Odisha’s rich untapped tourism potential on a global scale this year. Tourism and Culture Minister Ashok Chandra Panda on Wednesday said the department looks to take part in the upcoming Global Travel Marts to be held in London, Singapore and Berlin where State’s diverse and rich tourism […]

Puri: In a move that will allow lifeguards intervene timely and help save precious lives during mishaps at sea, Odisha Fire Services has deployed a high-speed Jet Ski at Ramachandi beach. The deployment comes as part of the strategy to augment resources with an aim to minimize response time in rescuing persons, mostly tourists in […]

In a bid to promote tourism in the state in a big way, the Odisha Tourism participated in International Tourism Festival (International Tourismus Borse) in Berlin in Germany

Chief Secretary S.C. Mahapatra directed the departments of forest and environment, water resources and tourism to identify around 100 spots for starting the boating facilities and submit the final list within a month.

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is planning to develop Gandhi Circuits by incorporating all the places visited by Mahatma Gandhi during the freedom struggle, Tourism and Culture Minister Ashok Chandra Panda said on Wednesday. Mahatma Gandhi visited the state seven times on different occasions, said Panda. The minister was speaking on the occasion of the signing […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor S C Jamir today said the state has everything for tourists from ancient monuments and temples, beautiful long coastline, exquisite art and craft and naturally blessed diverse flora and fauna. “The state has everything what it takes to delight eyes and provide well being for the body and peace to mind, offering both […]

Bhubaneswar:  Despite having a huge tourism potential in the state, the footfall of foreign tourists to Odisha has declined in 2016. “Till November, only 53,280 foreign tourists visited the state,” Tourism minister Ashok Panda said in the Assembly today. The number of foreigners visiting Odisha in 2015 was 66,971. The Minister, however, could not identify […]

Bhubaneswar: During a video conferencing session, Ankita Kundu, a student of Utkal University, questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi on how Odisha’s tourism could be promoted. Responding to Kundu’s question, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said tourism in Odisha can be promoted through the use of technology. Highlighting the numerous historical places in Odisha, the Prime Minister said […]

Kendrapara: The Bhitarkanika National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary situated in Kendrapara district will remain closed from today till July 31, informed Rajnagar Forest Department through a notification. The national park which is the natural habitat of crocodiles, remains closed for a period of 3 months every year as the salt water (Baula) crocodiles go through […]

By Ashutosh Mishra Bhubaneswar: During my recent visit to Puri to report the damage caused by cyclone Fani in the temple town I found state tourism secretary in a huddle with local hoteliers and energy department officials. He was trying to sort out the problems of the hotel industry in a bid to put tourism […]

Bhubaneswar: Tourists coming to Chilika Lake will soon be able to avail cruise and boat house lodging facilities. Similarly floating restaurants which adorn the backwaters of Kerala will also now be seen in the brackish water lagoon. A master plan in this regard has been prepared by a consulting firm under Integrated Coastal Zone Management […]

Puri: Almost one-and-half months after extremely severe cyclonic storm Fani ravaged the serene and sublime Satapada area on Chilika lake in Puri district, tourism continues to limp back to normalcy in the coastal town. In view of the rise in inflow of tourists, local boatmen have either borrowed money or taken loans to repair their […]

Mumbai: Tourism Minister of Odisha Mr. J. P. Panigrahi last evening led a delegation at a roadshow organised by FICCI in Mumbai. The roadshow witnessed the participation of over 150 tour and travel operators from the city, who conducted rapid B2B networking with 18 leading tour operators from Odisha, who were part of the delegation. […]