Arrival of Olive Ridley sea turtles at Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha’s Ganjam district has marked the start of the annual breeding season of the endangered animal. Their arrival for the annual mating was, however, delayed by a few days…
Away From the World – Marooned at Chilika Lagoon
Chilika, one of Asia’s largest salt-water lakes and is ideally located to the East coast of India, in one of India’s most enchanting state – Orissa. This picturesque pear shaped lake is shallow and stretches for almost 70 Kms. With…
Odisha pavilion wins Silver at International Trade Fair in Delhi
The Odisha pavilion won silver at the India International Trade Fair 2014 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. The pavilion was designed on maritime glory and the transformation of modern Odia women in tune with growth and prosperity. Besides,…
More flights from Bhubaneswar to Bangalore as Air Costa plans to start
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…
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…
IRCTC announces Odisha Golden Triangle tourism package
The IRCTC has announced a special package ‘The Golden Triangle of Odisha’ that commences on November 29. The six nights, seven days tour covers Bhubaneswar, Puri, Chilka, Dhauli, Lingaraj-Pipli, Raghurajpur, Konark, and Chandrabhaga. An exclusive sleeper coach for tourists will…