Travel
Discover the latest travel news, updates, and insights from Odisha and beyond. Covering tourism developments, destination highlights, transport updates, and global travel trends, this section keeps you informed on everything travel-related.
Ministry of Tourism Sanctions 40 Projects Worth Rs 3295.76 Cr Under SASCI
The Ministry of Tourism sanctioned 40 projects worth Rs 3295.76 crore under the ‘Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) – Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale’...
Railways to Introduce Regional Cuisine in Vande Bharat, Cracks Down on Fake Ticket Accounts
In a significant push towards improving passenger experience and ensuring fair access to train tickets, Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, conducted...
Indian Railways Launches 89 Special Trains, 100+ Trips in 3 Days
Due to high demand, Indian Railways has started offering additional train services to accommodate travellers affected by numerous flight cancellations and increased travel during the winter season. Starting today, 89...
East Coast Railway Rolls Out Special Trains and Extra Coaches to Handle Passenger Surge
In response to soaring travel demand during the holiday season, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced a series of special trains and the addition of extra coaches to regular...
Indian Railways Adds 116 Extra Coaches Across 37 Trains to Tackle Flight Chaos
Indian Railways, in view of the surge in passenger demand following widespread flight cancellations, has taken extensive measures to ensure smooth travel and adequate availability of accommodation across the network....
Centre Orders Probe into IndiGo Chaos, Sets Up 24×7 Control Room
India’s largest airline, IndiGo, is grappling with one of its worst operational crises in recent years, marked by widespread cancellations, long delays, and passenger chaos across major airports. The disruptions,...
Indian Railways to Roll Out OTP-Based Tatkal Window Ticketing Across All Trains Soon
Indian Railways is all set to fully implement the OTP-based authentication system for Tatkal tickets booked at reservation counters (window tickets) across all remaining trains within the next few days,...
Udhna-Brahmapur Amrit Bharat Express Set to Run Every Day
In a significant move to improve long-distance rail connectivity and passenger convenience between Odisha and Gujarat, the Ministry of Railways has greenlit the upgrade of Train No. 19021/19022 Udhna–Brahmapur–Udhna Amrit...
Indian Railways Crosses 1 Billion Tonne Freight Loading in FY 25-26
Indian Railways has achieved a major milestone in freight performance, crossing the 1-billion-tonne mark in FY 2025-26. As of November 19, cumulative loading reached 1020 Million Tonnes (MT), underscoring its...
Amrit Bharat Express Goes Tri-Weekly Between Udhna and Brahmapur
Indian Railways has announced a significant upgrade in service for passengers travelling between Udhna and Brahmapur, responding to growing public demand. The Ministry of Railways is increasing the frequency of...
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