Tourism and Culture

Bhubaneswar, 9/1/2026 ( Odisha Samachar/ Rajat Mohapatra )-The three-day Chilika Bird Festival and Boat Racing Competition, held at Mangaljodi and Barkul, Chilika, concluded successfully, marking a new direction for tourism promotion in Odisha through boat racing and photography competitions. The valedictory ceremony was graced by Mr Prithviraj Harichandan,  Hon’ble Minister …

  Mangalajodi and Nalabana Host Birding Experiences; Boat Race Heats Up at Barkul Conservation, Culture and Competition Converge at Chilika on Day-2   Bhubaneswar, 7/1/2026 ( Odisha Samachar/ Rajat Mohapatra )-The second day of the 6th National Chilika Bird Festival, featured guided birdwatching programmes, community engagement activities and traditional boat …

Migratory Birds’ Arrival Reflects Odisha’s Conducive Climate: Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida Bhubaneswar, 6/1/2026 ( Odisha Samachar/ Rajat Mohapatra )-The 6th National Chilika Bird Festival was inaugurated today at the Conference Hall of Lok Seva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. The festival is being jointly organized by the Department of Tourism and the …

Chilika/Bhubaneswar Odisha, 01/01/2026( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra )-The Department of Tourism, in collaboration with the Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department, Government of Odisha, is organising the 6th National Chilika Bird Festival at Chilika Lake, reaffirming the State’s commitment to conservation-led tourism, sustainability, and community participation. The festival will …

Hyderabad/Bhubaneswar ,9/12/2025( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra )-Odisha Tourism marked a strong presence at the India International Travel Mart (IITM) Hyderabad, showcasing the State’s diverse natural, cultural, and sustainable tourism experiences. The three-day national travel exhibition, inaugurated at the HITEX Exhibition Center, brought together over 200 exhibitors from across India …

Cuttack, 12/11/2025 ( Odisha Samachar)-Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati on Wednesday said that the historic Balijatra festival carries a timeless message for humanity — that the seas were never meant to divide, but to connect. Speaking at the Valedictory Ceremony of the Historical Balijatra in Cuttack, he said the festival …

Bhubaneswar 09/10.2025( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra)-  A review meeting was held on 08.10.2025,Wedness Day under the Chairpersonship of Smt. AnuGarg, IAS, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary to Government, in the presence of senior officials of the Government of Odisha to discuss the development of two projects under the Central Scheme …

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(Kishore Club Winner) Bhubaneswar ,14/09/2025( Odisha Samachar):Paryatan Bibhag Sankskrutika Parishad organized Tourism Football Cup 2025 at Bhubaneswar Football Academy Ground, Unit 1, Bhubaneswar. Secretariat Football Team-A, Secretariat Football Team-B, I.I.T.T.M. Bhubaneswar Football Team, Commissionerate of Police Football Team, O.P.T.C.L. Football Team, O.U.A.T. Football Team, Kishore Club Football Team and Tourism …

Bhubaneswar, 22/8/2025 ( Odisha Samachar ): On the evening of August 22, tenpromising young Odissi dancers eagerly waited to take the stage at 7 pm,and showcase their immense potential and talent in front of stalwart Gurus and well-wishers at the 11th edition of the ‘Under Sixteen’ programme, organised by the …