The Odisha Yatri app, launched by the state transport department in January 2025, has quickly become a game-changer in the state's mobility sector. In just five months, over 10,000 drivers...
After a five-year pause, the revered Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is set to resume in June 2025, marking a significant moment for pilgrims eager to undertake the sacred trek. The Ministry...
Odisha Tourism made a strong impression at the Great Indian Travel Bazaar (GITB) 2025, drawing global tour operators, MICE planners, and travel media to its well-curated pavilion. The showcase highlighted...
In a significant move to bolster religious tourism and regional connectivity, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has granted in-principle approval for a Greenfield airport in Puri. Also, the Ministry of...
The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, one of the most sacred pilgrimages for devotees of Lord Shiva, will resume on June 30, 2025, after a five-year break. The Ministry of External Affairs...
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is happy to announce that on the occasion of ‘International Day for Monuments and Sites’, celebrated globally on 18th April, no fee shall be charged...
The Ministry of Tourism, under its voluntary classification scheme, has streamlined the star rating system for hotels through the NIDHI+ portal. This system rates hotels from One Star to Five...
Indian Railways has announced a change in the weekly off day for the 20835/20836 Rourkela-Puri Vande Bharat Express, prioritizing passenger convenience. The train, which currently operates daily except Saturday, will...
The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB) has introduced Aadhaar-based eKYC for the Char Dham and Hemkund Sahib Yatra 2025. This initiative aims to streamline the registration process, making it faster,...
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has rolled out strict directives, ensuring that airlines proactively inform passengers of their rights during air travel. Under this initiative, airlines are required...
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