Puri, October 20, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a significant move to boost coastal tourism in Odisha, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal announced the establishment of two new lighthouses at Chaumukha in Balasore district and Dhamra in Bhadrak. The announcement was made on Sunday during the 2nd Indian Lighthouse Festival, held in Puri. At present, Odisha boasts ...

Puri, October 19, 2024 (TBB Bureau): “The Lighthouse Festival is a key to promoting tourism in Odisha, driving economic growth, and creating job opportunities for local communities,” stated Shantanu Thakur, Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping & Waterways, as he inaugurated the 2nd Indian Lighthouse Festival 2024 at the Lighthouse Tourism Conclave in Puri on Saturday. Thakur expressed pride ...