Tourism and Culture

Bhubaneswar 06/11/2024 ( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra )-Odisha Tourism marked an important step forward at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2024 by showcasing the state’s tourism potential to the UK and European source markets. Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Smt. Pravati Parida inaugurated Odisha’s pavilion at ExCel Center, …

Bhubaneswar, 25/9/2024 ( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra )-In the spirit of this year’s World Tourism Day’s theme “Tourism and Peace,” the Cultural Association of the Department of Tourism organized a Blood Donation Camp at Paryatan Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, promoting peace, compassion, and community engagement. Inaugurating the camp Hon’ble Deputy Chief …

Bhubaneswar, 12/07/2024( Odisha Samachar/Rajat Mohapatra)- Today was the concluding evening of the Shree Jagannath’s Devotional Music Festival ‘Guhari 2024’ organized by Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odissi Research Center in association with  Department of Odia Language, Literature and Culture at Rabindra Mandap, Bhubaneswar. Concluding evening had renowned vocalists like Gita Pattnaik, visually …

Bhubaneswar, 27/06/2024( Odisha Samachar )-  It is with profound sadness that Najdankanan Zoological Park announces the passing of Sara, a cherished wild tigress and an integral part of the Nandankanan family. Sara’s journey began when she was rescued from Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, on October 18, 2006, at just …

Bhubaneswar 25/06/2024 (Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra )-  Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism Minister SmtPravati Parida initiated the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” by planting a sapling in Paryatan Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. With the planting of a ‘Baula’ sapling, this initiative underscores the importance of nurturing and respecting nature …

Bhubaneswar ,14/6/2024 ( Odisha Samachar) : The archival travelling art exhibition titled “Boy Dancer: Convergence and Continuum- A Revisiting” with art works by Birendra Pani and with artistic direction of Dr. Rajashree Biswal organised by New Bridge India in collaboration with Odisha State Museum and supported by Ila Panda Centre …

  The first OYO-OSDA homestay in Puriwas inaugurated by Shri TusharkantiBehera, Minister of Sports & Youth Services, Odisha. The Honourable Minister was joined by Smt. AlkaMisra, Chairperson, (OSDA) for the inauguration. OYO plans to expand its footprint in Odisha by introducing an additional 50 homestays within the next year across …

 Bhubaneswar,2/3/2024 (Odisha Samachar/Rajat Mohapatra)-  Chief Minister Shri Naveen Patnaik flagged off the 10th trip of Baristha Nagarika Tirtha Yatra Yojana (BNTYY) from Balasore Railway Station today. This is the 10th trip of BNTYY pilgrimage train approved during 2023-24. A total of 1000 (970 nos of pilgrims along with 30 nos …

Bhubaneswar,1/3/2024 (Odisha Samachar/Rajat Mohapatra)-  Hon’ble Chief Minister Sri Naveen Patniak inaugurated  Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bus Terminal at Barmunda today. To provide highest comfort and convenience to tourists and passengers in the state-of-art facilities at the Bus Terminal, OTDC opened its Travel Help Desk and a Cafe. The Travel Help …

Bhubaneswar,29/2/2024 (Odisha Samachar/Rajat Mohapatra)-  Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) bids a heartfelt farewell to its esteemed Senior Driver Sri Satrughna Sahoo today, who has been an integral part of the OTDC family for 26 years. The farewell ceremony held at Kalinga Conference Hall, Panthanivas Bhubaneswar, witnessed the esteemed presence of …