New Odisha Age

Category: Nature

Odisha Plans 380 Curated Homestays To Promote Rural Tourism And Cultural Experiences

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has intensified efforts to promote rural and experiential tourism through a large-scale curated homestay initiative aimed at generating local livelihoods and offering tourists authentic cultural immersion experiences across the state. Under the Odisha Homestay Establishment Scheme-2025, the Tourism Department has identified 61 gram panchayats across 19 districts for the development of…

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Odisha Plans Mega Tourism Transformation Of Hirakud Region

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform the Hirakud region into a major tourism hub featuring floatels, cruise tourism, ropeways, eco-resorts, waterfront attractions, and adventure tourism facilities across Sambalpur and Jharsuguda districts. The large-scale initiative aims to develop the Hirakud belt as an integrated and sustainable tourism destination centered on nature,…

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Odisha Launches Caravan Tourism At Major Eco-Tourism Destinations

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Forest department has launched caravan tourism facilities at several prominent eco-tourism destinations across the state in a move aimed at promoting sustainable travel while preserving ecological balance. Under the initiative, caravan tourism will be introduced at seven eco-tourism sites, including the Similipal Tiger Reserve and Bhitarkanika National Park, two of the state’s…

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Odisha Cancels Leave Of All Power Employees Amid Surge In Electricity Demand

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL) has cancelled the leave of all electricity department employees across the state in view of the sharp rise in power demand during the ongoing heat wave conditions. According to official instructions issued by OPTCL, all previously sanctioned leave has been withdrawn with immediate effect, except maternity leave…

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World’s First AI-Based Sundarban Museum : Soft Launch Held on International Museum Day

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: A landmark step towards preserving and showcasing the ecological and cultural legacy of the Sundarbans was witnessed on International Museum Day as the soft launch of the upcoming Sundarban Museum was successfully held at iLEAD on 18th May 2026. The event unveiled the vision, galleries and immersive experiences of the international-quality museum being developed…

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IMD Warns Of Severe Heat Wave Across Central And Northwest India Till Month-End

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Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday warned that heat wave to severe heat wave conditions are likely to persist across several parts of central India till the end of May, with temperatures expected to remain significantly above normal in many regions. In its latest weather advisory, the IMD stated that heat wave conditions…

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Odisha Establishes Handloom Hubs And Parks To Modernize Weaving Sector

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has initiated plans to establish modern Handloom Hubs and Apparel Parks in multiple districts to strengthen the state’s traditional weaving sector through advanced technology, improved infrastructure, and enhanced market access. As part of the initiative, dedicated projects are being developed in Cuttack, Bargarh, and Jajpur districts with the aim of transforming…

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BMC To Build Stadium At Former Waste Dumping Site In Daruthenga

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Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced plans to construct a stadium at Daruthenga village on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar, despite the area not falling under the civic body’s administrative jurisdiction. Daruthenga, once used by the BMC as a municipal solid waste dumping ground for over a decade, is now set to witness major…

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Nepal Launches Sponsored Tourism Trips for Indian Influencers

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Bhubaneswar: The Embassy of Nepal in New Delhi has announced a new initiative offering fully sponsored familiarisation trips to Indian travel influencers and digital content creators to promote tourism in Nepal. Under the programme, five Indian influencers, vloggers, podcasters or social media creators will be selected to participate in a curated tourism experience across various…

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Government of India Highlights Progress of World’s Largest Cooperative Grain Storage Scheme

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Bhubaneswar: The Government of India has highlighted the progress of the world’s largest cooperative grain storage scheme, launched to strengthen food security, improve agricultural infrastructure and meet the growing food grain requirements of both India and global markets. According to officials, the scheme has not only benefited farmers through improved storage facilities and reduced post-harvest…

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