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India hosted People facing rough times: Ram Madhav

Odisha News Insight Mar 31, 2018 0

Dharamsala, March 31: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ram Madhav on Saturday said India has always hosted people in difficult times with an open heart. Speaking here at an inaugural event to mark the 60th anniversary of the Dalai…

Odisha

Odisha wants its Buddhist Circuit in Tourism Scheme

Odisha News Insight Oct 30, 2015 0

Bhubaneswar, Oct 30: A recommendation to include the Buddhist circuit of Odisha in the Swadesh Darshan scheme announced by the union ministry of tourism was made by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday. In a letter to union…

Elections

PM Narendra Modi prays at Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya

Odisha News Insight Sep 5, 2015 0

Patna, Sep 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Bodh Gaya on Saturday and prayed at the Mahabodhi Temple, Buddhism's holiest shrine."Soon after arriving at Gaya airport , Modi went straight to the 1,500-year-old Mahabodhi temple, where…

Events

3rd International Buddhist conference in Bhubaneswar

Odisha News Insight Feb 12, 2015 0

The 3rd International Buddhist Conference to be held in Bhubaneswar from 13th to 15th February will be organised by the Department of Tourism and this will help to propagate on Buddhist heritage of the state in international level. Besides,…

Travel

Odisha Tourism: Dhauli Giri to get a Ropeway

Odisha News Insight Dec 29, 2014 0

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…

Travel

Odisha to promote Buddhist tourism

Odisha News Insight Dec 13, 2014 0

In a move to promote Buddhist tourism, Odisha state government has been planning to organize road shows and cultural festivals in South-East Asian Countries. Odisha has been known for the Buddhist heritage sites spreading across the state.…