A 3-day raw expedition to the world’s second largest lagoon – Chilika Lake. The lake spans 1100 sq.km. and there are islands spread all over. They camped on one island each day.
Now Air Odisha plans to connect to commercial hub Raipur in Chattisgarh
Times of India writes: After a month of successful intra-state flight operations, local carrier Air Odisha has decided to run a flight to Raipur, the capital of neighbouring Chhattisgarh. The carrier has given a proposal to the government requesting permission…
Aharya — Costume, makeup and ornaments in Odissi dance
Odissi dance, like the other classical genres of India, gives great importance to the costume, ornamentation and makeup used in the performance. The classical texts refer to four essential forms of expression in the dance, namely body movement or Angika,…
Now report Garbage in Konark Temple via Swachh Parayatan Mobile App
“Swachh Parayatan Mobile App” was launched by Dr. Mahesh Sharma, the Minister of State (I/C) for Tourism & Culture and Minister of State for Civil Aviation at a function here today. This project is being implemented by the Ministry of…
Some lesser Known but Awesome beaches in Odisha apart from famous Puri Beach
Te first thing that comes to our mind when we think of Odisha is Puri – famous for Lord Jagannath, and the beach along the Bay of Bengal – which draw countless of tourists from across the country every day.…
Hirakud all set to get Ropeway service for Tourists by 2016 end
Hirakud ropeway project, which will connect Jawahar Udyan with Gandhi Minar at Hirakud, might begin later this month. Damodar Ropeways Limited of kolkata, has been entrusted with the responsibility to install the facility. Jawahar Udyan and the Gandhi Minar – located at a…
Bring your own Film Festival BYOFF 2016 in Puri from 21 to 25 feb 2016
The Venue is Pink House, Puri India, One of the hotel closest to the beach with sand drifting to your front door, the Pink House and its outdoor restaurant looks the part. Nice restaurant with beach sand floors, a fireplace…
Tibetan Settlers in Odisha Gajapati District celebrate Losar their new year
Prayers and feasts marked the three-day celebration of Losar, the Tibetan New Year, on Tuesday by the settlers at the five camps in Gajapati district. Large number of Tibetans gathered at the monastery in Jirang, prayed to Buddha and for…
For the first time in India, Bhubaneswar ready to host Mega ATV Championship
Mega ATV Championship is an off-terrain ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) / Dune Buggy / Mini BAJA racing competition based on Real life challenges and disaster management using All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV’s). An Engineering Design, Manufacturing, Racing and utility based competition in which…
East Coast Railways in plans to give new look to Odisha Railway Stations by painting
East Coast Railways (ECoR) is planning to beautify railway stations coming under its jurisdiction. Beautification drive would be on lines of stations in Rajasthan and Mumbai where walls are decorated with paintings. The paintings depict local traditions, culture and heritage. The…