Discovery Channel is all set to present the culture of the Indian state of Odisha, which is known for its tribal culture and its ancient Hindu temples, in a new programme called ‘Go India: Odisha’. Premiering on Saturday, 21…
Odisha continues to be happy ground for nesting for Olive Ridley Turtles this year too
Endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles continue to arrive to Odisha coast for nesting with their numbers consistently going up over the last seven years. According to statistics released by the Odisha government, 7.22 lakh Olive Ridleys nested along the…
More Eco Cottages of bamboo and Teak coming up in Satkosia for Tourists
Times of India Writes : Purunakote (Satkosia wildlife division): A new eco-tourism hub will start functioning at Baghamunda, about 10 km from Purunakote range office, in Satkosia wildlife division from January. Satkosia already has eco-tourism sites at Tarva, Chhotkei, Purunakote…
Euphoria continues at XIMB Xpressions 2015 Day-2
A bigger and better Xpressions. This was what was promised when the biggest management fest of Eastern India was launched. The same was emulated in letter and spirit on Day 2 here at the Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar. Continuing…
XIMB Xpressions 15 closes with a Bang with Vishal Sekhar mesmerizing the crowd
Xpressions, the management-cum-cultural fest of XIMB promises its audience a bigger, better and crazier event every year. The final and the most awaited lap of Xpressions started with a lot of vigor and enthusiasm. The day saw the participation of…
Air India Launches Bhubaneswar to San Francisco in hub and spoke model via New Delhi
Air India will operate Bhubaneswar to San Francisco Via Delhi flight on hub-and-spoke model. Passengers from San Francisco can travel to Bhubaneswar via New Delhi with the same boarding pass. Air India has rolled out incentives to attract more bookings on…
This time Odisha Govt proactive in Institute of Chemical Technology campus to state
Times of India Reports Even as the Maharashtra government is sitting on a proposal to grant land to the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) for its satellite campus, the elite deemed university has been invited by the Odisha government to…
How Young Astronomer Talent Search is inspiring Odisha students to think new ideas
School children tried to envision possibility of future human settlement on Mars during the Young Astronomer Talent Search (YATS) 2015 of Odisha, whose zonal rounds started off from Berhampur on Sunday. The theme for this year’s YATS is ‘Building up…
Not only Chilika, Hirakud Dam in Sambalpur gets Visiting Birds too
With the winter setting in, migratory birds have started coming to Hirakud Dam in sambalpur. Forest officials recently spotted gulls and terns in the area. The winged guests arrive in November and stay till March. The birds fly from far-flung areas like…
On Birsa Munda birth anniversary today, respect for this great freedom fighter
Also known as a tribal martyr, Birsa Munda fought hard against the transformation of the tribal agrarian system into feudal state, by the British, which had led to the alienation of the lands held by the tribal. Though he was…