New initiative aims to make air travel affordable, transparent, and stress-free for passengers under UDAN vision Bhubaneswar : In a major move to make air travel more affordable and predictable, Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu launched ‘Fare Se Fursat’, a unique fixed airfare scheme introduced by government-owned regional carrier Alliance Air. The initiative marks…
Government aims to transform state into a premier global tourism hub Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards positioning Odisha as a world-class tourism destination, the state government signed three significant Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with premier national and international institutions. The agreements focus on heritage conservation, development of adventure tourism, and revival of Buddhist pilgrimage…
Bhubaneswar: Star Air is all set to begin direct flight operations between Bhubaneswar and Jharsuguda from August 16, 2025. The new route marks a major step in improving regional air connectivity within Odisha. Bookings for the flights have already commenced on Star Air’s official website and various leading travel portals, offering passengers an early opportunity…
State capital now linked to four international hubs as aviation sector records rapid expansion Odisha’s international air connectivity is set to receive a major boost with the launch of direct flights between Bhubaneswar and Abu Dhabi starting June 12. The new route from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) will mark the fourth direct international connection…
State government opts for underground metro plan instead of elevated tracks to address rising congestion and population growth in Odisha’s capital The Odisha government has decided to implement an underground metro rail system in Bhubaneswar, aligning it with models seen in major cities like Delhi and Kolkata. This marks a major shift from the earlier…
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday led a high-level review of major urban infrastructure projects aimed at decongesting traffic and beautifying the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Twin City region. The meeting, held at Lok Seva Bhawan, focused on the progress and planning of key initiatives under the Works Department. Among the flagship projects reviewed was the…
CM Majhi unveils 2025 guidelines aiming to turn Odisha into India’s top adventure tourism hub Bhubaneswar: In a move to position Odisha as a premier adventure tourism destination, the state government has finalised the Odisha Adventure Tourism Guidelines-2025. The decision was made during a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Tuesday evening….
Union Minister Giriraj Singh announced plans to develop Odisha as the silk hub of India, with support from the Odisha government and the Central Silk Board. Speaking at the BJP state headquarters on Tuesday, the Union Textiles Minister highlighted Odisha’s vast potential in silk production and the handloom sector. Currently, India produces 132 metric tonnes…
Bhubaneswar is set for a major infrastructure overhaul as the Odisha government announced a ₹7,000 crore investment to tackle traffic congestion, expand roads, and improve connectivity in the state capital. The decision was made during a high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhavan on Friday. Key Infrastructure Projects…
Odisha is accelerating its efforts to become a leading global destination for tourism, particularly in the areas of MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) and wedding tourism. At the Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 held on Wednesday, the state secured investment commitments totaling ₹8,155 crore, paving the way for luxury hotels, resorts,…
