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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.
Odisha Deputy CM Reviews Dhauli Master Plan, EV Facilities & Rath Yatra Tourism
Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism Minister Pravati Parida on Tuesday chaired a review meeting at the conference hall of Paryatan Bhawan in Bhubaneswar to assess the implementation status of various...
India’s Agni-1 Short-Range Ballistic Missile Successfully Test-Launched from Odisha Coast
The Ministry of Defence announced that the nuclear-capable Short Range Ballistic Missile ‘Agni-1’ was successfully test-launched from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha on May 22, 2026. The launch...
ECoR Effects Temporary MEMU Train Changes in Khurda Road Division for Safety Upgrades
Commuters in Odisha, take note! The East Coast Railway has announced a series of temporary adjustments to MEMU services in the Khurda Road Division to carry out critical safety-related infrastructure...
Odisha to Boost Tourism with Tent Cities & Glamping: Govt Land Leases Capped at 30 Years
In a bold and forward-looking move to revive tourism, the Odisha Tourism Department has decided to set up tent cities and modern glamping facilities at popular and emerging tourist destinations...
Indian Railways Regularises Bhanjapur–Puri Special Trains as Daily Express from May 21
In a major boost for rail passengers in Odisha, Indian Railways has converted the highly patronised Bhanjapur–Puri–Bhanjapur Special trains into regular Express services. The move comes in response to consistent...
Four Passenger Trains Cancelled on 17 May for ECoR’s Modernisation Works in Khurda Road Division
If you’re planning to travel between Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Brahmapur, Paradip or Bhadrak this weekend, take note—East Coast Railway is temporarily cancelling four important passenger train services on Sunday, 17 May...
Travel Alert: Key Odisha Trains Grounded as Bridge Rebuild and Track Upgrades Begin
Rail passengers in Odisha are being asked to rework their travel plans as East Coast Railway rolls out critical safety modernisation and bridge rebuilding work across two vital sections in...
New Express Train to Link Puri and Koraput: Odisha’s Rail Connectivity Gets a Major Boost
In a major boost to rail infrastructure in Odisha, a brand-new Puri-Koraput Express train will soon start services, bringing faster and more convenient travel between the sacred city of Puri...
Indian Railways Set for Historic Upgrade: 40-Year-Old Reservation System to Be Replaced Starting August
In a significant boost for India’s 1.4 billion rail passengers, the world’s busiest railway network is finally retiring its four-decade-old passenger reservation system. The transition to a completely overhauled, state-of-the-art...
Rayagada Railway Division to be Operational from June 1, 2026: Big Boost for Southern Odisha Connectivity & Economy
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has hailed the creation of the new Rayagada Railway Division under the East Coast Railway (ECoR) as a “landmark decision” that will turbocharge development...
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