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Empowering fishermen through mobile advisory services and toll free call centers for fisheries extension service

Central Govt Backs Odisha Fishermen Mobile Advisory Services

Odisha’s “Empowering fishermen through mobile advisory services and toll free call centers for fisheries extension service”, a scheme which has been popular amongst fishermen earned appreciation at the Union government level and an award...
dolphins in Chilika Lake

Central Govt to Invest Rs. 450 core to Develop Tourism facilities in Chilika Lake

Central government to invest Rs. 450 core to develop tourism facilities in Chilika Lake and the periphery of Chilika Lake. This was informed by Odisha BJP spokes-person Samir Mohanty. Thorough this initiative local livelihood,...
Bhubaneswar international airport

AI to start International flight operation from Bhubaneswar to Abu Dhabi

National carrier Air India has decided to start international flights from Odisha ahead of Nabakalebara. The first flight will operate between Bhubaneswar and Abu Dhabi via Hyderabad by July 10. This was revealed following...
Olive turtles in Gahirmatha beach

Around 69,772 Olive turtles arrive in Odisha to lay eggs

Around 69,722 Olive Ridley sea turtles, mainly found in the warm waters of Pacific and Indian Oceans, have arrived at the Gahirmatha beach to lay eggs. An estimated 69,722 female turtles were spotted digging...
Konark Festival 2014

Konark Festival to start from December 1, 2014

Odisha Tourism is going to organise Konark Festival from December 1, 2014 to December 5, 2014 at open air auditorium against the backdrop of the famous Sun Temple. The festival was organised for the...

Central Aid for Restoration of Tourist Spots in Andhra, Odisha

The central Govt has come to the rescue of cyclone-hit states of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha for the restoration of government-run tourist facilities. The Ministry of Tourism has declared  a special financial package recently...
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Orissa High Court Notice to Government on Bhubaneswar-Puri National Highway

Orissa High Court has issued notices to the Centre and the state government asking them to file counters within 2 weeks on a PIL that alleged delay in completion of the Bhubaneswar-Puri national highway...
Bhubaneswar airport

Air India Flights Rescheduled

Air India (AI) has changed the timing of its flights operating from Bhubaneswar to Mumbai and New Delhi. The Mumbai – Bhubaneswar flight will now take off from the commercial capital at 8.30 am,...
Bhubaneswar airport

GoAir and AirAsia to Start Flight Service from Bhubaneswar

Go Air to start 3 new flight services from Odisha Capital Bhubaneswar to New Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata. Go Air has decided to launch a carrier with a capacity of 150 from Bhubaneswar to...
cyclone phailin affected

How to contribute to Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, Orissa?

Orissa CM Naveen Patnaik appeals people, industrial houses, and institutions to contribute to Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to provide relief to the people affected by Cyclone Phailin in Odisha. Cyclone Phailin and resultant floods...