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 …
Read More »Chief Minister Flags off Baristha Nagarika Tirtha Yatra Yojana
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 …
Read More »OTDC Opens Travel Help Desk and Cafe at Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bus Terminal
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 …
Read More »OTDC Bids Farewell to Senior Driver Sri Satrughna Sahoo.
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 …
Read More »Gupteswar Forest declared as Bio-Diversity Heritage Site
Board asked to Prepare Long Term Action Plan for Conservation and Development Bhubaneswar, 12 /02/2024 ( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra )- The pristine Gupteswar Forest, adjacent Forest to Gupteswar Shiva temple in Dhondrakhol reserve forest under Jeypore Forest Division of Koraput district has been declared as the fourth …
Read More »Odisha Travel Bazaar ends on a high note at Eco Retreat Konark
Bhubaneswar,10/02/2024 ( Odisha Samachar/Rajat Mohapatra )- The 3rdDay of the Odisha Travel Bazaar witnessed structured meetings between 55 Foreign Tour Operators (FTOs) and 50 plus sellers from Odisha. The day was marked by insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and the showcasing of Odisha’s diverse tourism potentialto promote these destinations to potential …
Read More »5th Odisha Travel Bazaar kicks start tomorrow
55 Foreign and 70 Domestic Tour Operators will Participate Bhubaneswar, 6/2/2024 ( Odisha Samachar /Rajat Mohapatra)- To champion Tourism sector in Odisha by forging networks and collaborations across India and globally, the Department of Tourism, Govt. of Odisha and Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) will …
Read More »OTDC celebrates Republic Day
Bhubaneswar, 27/01/2024( Odisha Samachar )- Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) celebrated 75th Republic Day today at OTDC premises, Bhubaneswar. Chairman Dr. Lenin Mohanty unfurled the tricolour and said that after years of tireless efforts and supreme sacrifices by our freedom fighters, we gained independence and became a republic nation. He …
Read More »International Sand Artist Manas Kumar Sahoo welcomed the New Year through sand art
International Sand Artist Manas Kumar Sahoo welcomed the New Year through sand art and sent New Year greetings to the world. He has created sand art wishing the world a Happy New Year in his sand art May the New Year be filled with happiness and prosperity in everyone’s life …
Read More »RABINDRA MANDAP vibrated with rhythm & thrill on the concluding day of International Odissi Dance Festival 2023
Bhubaneswar 30.12.2023 ( Odisha Samachar)- It was tremendous response on the concluding day of the International Odissi Dance Festival organized by Guru Kelu Charan Mohapatra Odissi Research Centre under the aegis of Department of Odia Language, Literature and Culture. Eminent dancers from across the Globe presenting their Odissi dance in …
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