Vijaywada based airlines Aircosta has approached city airport to start operations in March 2015. Sh. Sharad Kumar, Airport Director informed that efforts are being made to bring more and more airlines to operate from Bhubaneswar so as to have more…
Odisha solar sector now sees investment from ONGC
The state-run National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has decided to invest in Odisha’s solar energy sector, an official said Wednesday. “We have been mandated to generate 3,000 MW solar power in the country. The Odisha government has suggested we invest…
Brahmeswara Temple in Bhubaneswar – a remarkable specimen of Odishan Architecture
Bhubaneswar is known for its remarkable Shiva temples built between the 7th and 13th centuries AD. There are two architectural phases, the early one (7thto early 10th Century AD) and the later one (10th to 13th centuries AD). Among the…
Informative Documentary on India Surfing Festival in Odisha beaches
Come Visit Odisha: Konark Festival and International Sandart Festival Together
The annual five-day Konark Festival of Odisha showcases some spectacular classical dance performances by leading artists. In 2014, the festival starts from December 1. Since 1989, the Konark Festival has been drawing the attention of travellers to Konark, the home…
Highway Restareas coming soon in Major Odisha roadways to tourist spots
Odisha Tourism Department has decided to set up way side amenities (Jajabar) cottages on main highways across the State linking tourist places. Tourism Secretary Dr Arvind Padhee has asked all the 30 district Collectors to submit a report with the…
eBay ties up with Odisha handicrafts to sell globally – Pattachitra, konark statues in forefront
The growing popularity of Odisha’s Konark form of statues and pattachitra (palm-leaf etching) in USA, Australia and Canada has promoted American etailer eBay to tie up with Odisha State Cooperative Handicraft Corporation to ensure a steady supply of these…
Cooking competition of children by Thumbelina in the city
From frying to seasoning and marinating to baking, their culinary skills were equivalent to those of grown-ups. Displaying an array of innovative and relishing dishes, around 25 young chefs took part in a cooking competition organised at a city hotel…
Odisha leading the way on how to teach farmers at their villages – school on move
In Odisha’s rural hinterland, ‘Pathe Paathshaalaa’— a school on the move for farmers — is creating the buzz on how laboratory wisdom is transferred to farmers involved in agriculture, fishery and livestock farming. The sight of pastoralists and marginal farmers…
Support Odisha Rawstar Rituraj Mohanty by missed call at 18008339007
This is what he has to say in his facebook page: Samaste please vote manekariki karibe… maate bahut bhala lagiba… Miss my Odisha :)♥ aur aur aur…. aaj ka voting LAST VOTING hai … toh aaj …. i need your…