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3rd International Conference on Buddhist Heritage of Odisha
Odisha has a repository of Buddhist art and heritage. The glimpses of materials remains can be seen from the various Buddhist sits spread over the state. Buddhism -the great religion had its origin in India about 2600 years back, sometime…
SATTE charters Growth Path for Travel and Tourism Industry
SATTE’s 2015 edition successfully concluded in Delhi with over 650 participants from over 35 countries and 26 Indian States and more than 12 thousand visitors (42% increase over last year) over the three day show. The show was validated as…
Odisha Tourism Minister seeks International Air Services
More International Air Connectivity between North-eastern states including Odisha and South Asia as well as South-East Asian countries will encourage growth of tourism, urged Ashok Chandra Panda, State Tourism & Culture Minister. Sri…
‘NY Times Travels Show’ illustrates Odisha Tourism
The Odisha Pavilion in the ‘New York Times Travels Show’ in America, a three-day tourism extravaganza has become the centre of attraction. The fair that started on 23rd this month and attended by Sri Ashok Chandra Panda, Minister, Tourism…
‘NY Times Travels Show’ to enrich Odisha Tourism
'New York Times Travels Show' will be an illustrious Tourism Fair for NRIs and Americans and it will open new vistas of business as well as our cultural heritage, says Ashok Chandra Panda, Minister Tourism and Culture of Odisha.
Panda…
Toshali National Craft Mela goes Stronger and Better
The annual Toshali National Crafts Mela has just grown bigger and better, thanks to the Tourism Department in Odisha and Minister Ashok Panda, who is definitely serious about giving the sector a big boost through his efforts. The 9th…
Odisha Govt. gears up to boost Tourism in Satapada
Satapada has been one of the favourite tourist destinations in Odisha. The state government will invest Rs 15 crore in next 18 months to boost tourism here. It is located on the southern part of the Chilika Lake, largest brackish water…
108-ft Buddha Statue to come up in Jajpur
In an endeavor to promote Buddhist tourism, the Odisha government has decided to set up 108 feet statue of Lord Buddha at Neulpur hill in Jajpur district. It was announced by Culture and Tourism Minister Ashok Panda. He alleged that…
Odisha Tourism: Dhauli Giri to get a Ropeway
The Department of Tourism in Odisha will install a ropeway at Dhauli Giri to reach the hill top. The ropeway will be constructed from bus stand at ground to the hill top, and tourist can take a view of the green hills and areas while…
Master Plan on Ecotourism soon in Odisha
In an endeavor to boost the ecotourism in the state, the Odisha government will chalk out a master plan. For this the state government has constituted a committee headed by U N Behera, the Development Commissioner.
The Secretaries of…