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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.
Railways Rolls Out Special Rath Yatra Trains to Help Devotees Reach Puri
As Puri gears up for the world-famous Rath Yatra — the grand Car Festival of Lord Jagannath — Indian Railways has announced a thoughtful initiative to ensure devotees travel comfortably...
Odisha Leads India with Unified Mobility & Safety Platform
In a major step towards strengthening citizen safety through technology and digital innovation, the Government of Odisha has launched an advanced Safety Module on Odisha Yatri, transforming it into India’s...
Passport Fees Hiked from July 1: Fresh Rs 2,500, Tatkaal Rs 5,000
India’s Ministry of External Affairs has announced a significant revision in passport fees, marking the first hike in nearly 14 years. Beginning July 1, 2026, applicants will face higher charges...
ECoR’s New Special Train from Bhubaneswar to Lokmanya Tilak Departs Friday Night
With passenger demand surging ahead of the weekend, East Coast Railway has stepped up with a timely solution. A special one-way express train will roll out from Bhubaneswar to Lokmanya...
Safety Works Disrupt Train Services in Khurda Road Division
In view of ongoing safety-related modernisation works between Malatipatpur and Puri stations in the Khurda Road Division, certain train services will be temporarily regulated. These operational adjustments are being undertaken...
Kavach Shield for East Coast Rails: ₹270 Cr Indigenous Safety Upgrade Covers 631 Km
In a significant push towards modernising and securing India’s vast railway network under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav spirit, Indian Railways has sanctioned the deployment of the indigenous Kavach Automatic...
Railways Extends Three Special Trains to Ease Passenger Rush
To cater to the increased passenger demand and provide additional travel convenience, Indian Railways extends the services of three weekly special trains, Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi–Khurda Road, Bhubaneswar–Yesvantpur and Chennai Central–Santragachi...
Railways Temporarily Adds Coaches to Express Trains for Rush Period
With an anticipated surge in passenger traffic during the coming week, Indian Railways has decided to temporarily add extra coaches to several long-distance express trains originating from or passing through...
Dy CM Pravati Parida Charts Roadmap for World-Class Tourist Destinations in Odisha
Odisha's Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Tourism, Pravati Parida, today chaired a State-Level Workshop on Development of Global Standard Tourist Destinations in Odisha at Lokaseva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. The Department...
Odisha Tourism Gets Major Boost: Deomali & Khandagiri-Udayagiri Set for Transformation Under Swadesh Darshan 2.0
In a significant push to elevate Odisha’s tourism sector, the state government has initiated comprehensive development plans for two iconic destinations — Deomali, the state’s highest peak, and the historic...
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