New facility to end long journeys to other cities for international visa services Bhubaneswar : Odisha residents will soon be able to apply for international visas without leaving the state. The Odisha government has approved the setting up of a Global Visa Application Center in Bhubaneswar, bringing relief to people who earlier had to travel…
Odisha to prepare DPR with IIT Madras support to restore Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government will soon prepare a detailed project report (DPR) aimed at ensuring the long-term protection of Chilika Lake and restoring its fragile ecosystem. Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia announced the plan while responding…
New ₹71.19-crore project aims to boost tourism, jobs and wildlife protection Bhubaneswar: The Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary in Bargarh district is set for a major makeover, with the Forest and Environment Department approving a detailed project report (DPR) worth ₹71.19 crore. The project aims to turn the sanctuary into an international-level eco-tourism destination over the next…
Water Resources dept issues NOCs with strict safety norms; major hospitality groups show interest Bhubaneswar: The Water Resources Department has granted a series of no-objection certificates (NOCs) to facilitate hotel construction, cruise operations, and other tourism-related developments around the Hirakud reservoir. The clearances, formally communicated to the Tourism Department on Wednesday, mark a major push…
Services to connect Puri with Paradip, Digha, Visakhapatnam and Andaman & Nicobar Islands Bhubaneswar : Cruise tourism in Odisha is set for a major boost as the state government, in collaboration with the Paradip Port Authority (PPA), plans to establish a cruise terminal in Puri. This project aims to connect the holy town with popular…
₹9,152 crore eco-friendly transport initiative to boost urban mobility over the next decade Bhubaneswar : In a major step towards sustainable urban transportation, the Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, has approved the launch of Midi Electric Bus services across six major cities of the state. The decision aims to modernise public…
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…
