Air India official flags rising costs, crew strain as geopolitical tensions disrupt travelAir India faces significant challenges due to the West Asia conflict. Flight durations to Europe and the US have increased substantially. T...
22 Apr, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
Odisha advances industrial push with Rs 3,877 crore infusionThese investments span advanced manufacturing, green industries, healthcare, and tourism, reinforcing the state's industrial growth and eco...
21 Apr, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
ITDC shares rally 40% in two days, skyrocket 67% in seven sessions. What’s behind the surge?ITDC shares surged over 16%, extending a sharp multi-day rally of more than 67%, driven by reports of asset monetisation, including the div...
10 Apr, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
Radisson Hotel Group taps into India’s Rs 1.34 trillion fast-evolving spiritual travel market with four new launchesRadisson Hotel Group is expanding its presence in India's burgeoning religious tourism market, with new properties in Shirdi, Puri, and Ind...
28 Jan, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Oyo to add 500 hotels at religious hubs to boost spiritual tourism in 2025Oyo plans to expand by adding 500 hotels at major religious centers across India to support the government's spiritual tourism initiatives....
22 Jan, 2025, 03.38 PM IST
Expect RBI to cut interest rates next month; Budget must focus on job creation: CII presidentCII expects the RBI to cut interest rates next month to support growth. CII President Sanjiv Puri highlights the need for job creation and ...
08 Jan, 2025, 08.28 PM IST
Holy cities like Ayodhya, Varanasi attracting big retail brands: ReportRetail brands are expanding their presence in key Indian cities like Ayodhya, Varanasi, Amritsar, Puri, Tirupati, and Ajmer, as they capita...
28 Mar, 2024, 04.30 PM IST
From Jaipur to Varanasi: What are India's favourite culture, spirituality & heritage hubsOYO has released a report on the most preferred cultural and spiritual destinations in India, coinciding with World Tourism Day. Jaipur eme...
27 Sep, 2023, 02.56 PM IST
Puri seer, social outfits oppose Odisha govt's beach shacks plan"Shree Jagannath Dham in Puri is the seat of spiritual and religious soul-searching. Under no circumstances, liquor and other form of alcoh...
30 Jul, 2021, 11.07 AM IST
Rail Land Development Authority invites bids for redevelopment of Puri railway stationThe station will be built on Design, Build, Finance, Operate, Transfer Model (DBFOT), and the tentative cost of the project (excluding the ...
08 Jul, 2021, 06.04 PM IST
Naveen Patnaik writes to PM, urges him to set up airport in PuriPatnaik said the Rath Yatra of Puri is a famous annual event, attracting lakhs of pilgrims from across the world and an airport in the town...
01 Jan, 2021, 03.43 PM IST
Odisha govt to reopen tourist destinations from OctoberTourism Minister J P Panigrahi said his department has prepared a master plan to promote various destinations in the state to attract touri...
27 Sep, 2020, 05.44 PM IST
Dharmendra Pradhan urges for Jagannath and Sun Temple to be iconic tourist sitesUnion Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has written a letter to the Culture and Tourism Minister urging him to consider importance of the Jaganna...
27 Jul, 2019, 12.31 PM IST
Air India to start Amritsar-Delhi-Toronto flight from Sept 27: Civil Aviation Minister"The Amritsar-Delhi-Toronto flight will commence on the occasion of World Tourism Day on 27 Sept. 2019," Puri said on Twitter on Friday.
14 Jun, 2019, 03.49 PM IST
Government launches Rs 500 crore scheme to rejuvenate 12 heritage cities12 cities selected for the scheme are Ajmer, Amritsar, Amravati, Badami, Dwarka, Gaya, Warangal, Puri, Kanchipuram, Mathura, Varanasi and V...
21 Jan, 2015, 10.05 PM IST
- India calls terror global scourge, seeks more efforts against it
"Terrorism is a global scourge and has emerged as one of the most serious threats to international peace and security," Hardeep Singh Puri ...
09 Sep, 2011, 03.06 PM IST
- Gujarat rath yatra jumps tourist trail
Puri Yatra is the biggest crowd puller with over 10 lakh devotees, followed by Ahmedabad.
18 Jul, 2007, 04.39 AM IST