The United States has reiterated its Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution travel advisory for India, citing heightened concerns over violent crime and terrorism. While popular tourist destinations remain accessible, the...
The iconic Rashtrapati Niketan, the Presidential Retreat in Dehradun, will soon be open to the public starting June 24, 2025. The initiative aims to strengthen citizen engagement with the President’s...
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...
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