Legendary US motorcycle manufacturer Harley Davidson on Friday announced the launch of its first dealership in Odisha. Besides making available all the 14 models available in India, Konark Harley Davidson is all set to offer a wide range of parts…
Uma Sudhir First journalist to reach Paradip writes : experience of covering the 1999 super cyclone
My cameraperson and I had driven from Visakhapatnam through Srikakulam to Bhubaneswar and then to Paradip, less than two days after the cyclone struck that year. As dusk came and we were a few kilometres into Odisha (then called Orissa),…
CM Naveen Pattnaik inaugurates recreational Jetty at Satpada Puri with spending of 19 crores to build it
Chief minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated a multipurpose recreational jetty at Satpada in Puri on Friday. A total of 200 boats can anchor at the jetty at a time and Rs 19 crore was spent in completion of the project. The…
How much do you know about Biju Pattnaik’s role in saving Srinagar City from Tribal Raiders in 1947
During second world war, Biju Patnaik and his wife Gyan played crucial role in air dropping medicines and supplies for soldiers and also evacuating Indians to safety from war ravaged Burma. During India’s Freedom struggle , Biju Babu gave shelter…
Ambitious Bharatmala programme: Odisha to get Over 1000 km road network, 2 ring roads, 2 logistic parks
A road network of over 1,000 km will be developed in Odisha besides two ring roads and two logistic parks under the Centre’s most ambitious Bharatmala programme, which includes development of 44 economic corridors, 66 inter corridor routes and 116…
Heard about Sumitra Nayak, Rugby Player From Odisha Nominated For International Children’s Peace Prize 2017?
Hailing from the Jajpur district in Odisha, Sumitra Nayak (17 year old) is one of the 10 Indian kids nominated for International Children’s Peace Prize 2017. Sumitra is currently the skipper of the Under-18 India women’s rugby team. With an early…
Odisha Literary Festival this weekend : All you need to know about schedules and Speakers
The countdown begins—to the most awaited lit fest of Eastern India. The Sixth Edition of Odisha Literary Festival will be held in Bhubaneswar on October 28&29, 2017. It’s a weekend. With the theme of India@70, OLF17 will document the issues that…
Odisha Govt starts initiative of selling fish with launch of Fish on Wheels
Now food lovers can enjoy lip-smacking fish delicacies at various places across the city. Chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday inaugurated fleet of food trucks under the banner of Fish on Wheels. Besides, the CM also inaugurated an ultra-modern Chilika…
CM Naveen Pattnaik inaugurates Dr Agrawal’s Eye Hospital in Bhubaneswar
Chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday inaugurated Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospital in the city. Equipped with top-class facilities and trained staff, the new 10,000 sqft centre will serve as a one stop solution to all eye care needs. The new centre is…
A beautiful video by OTV as they showcase Odisha Visually Impaired Cricket Team: their Struggle And Success
When we talk about the differently-abled people making the state proud, we certainly talk about the Odisha visually impaired cricket team. Led by international all-rounder Md Jafar Iqbal, this team has won the national championship last year and are East…