Bhubaneswar added another laurel to its new success story by bagging Best Business World Smart City award at a conclave and awards ceremony held in New Delhi. The Business World Smart Cities Conclave was organized by the ‘Business World’ magazine…
Bhubaneswar as emerging Education Hub : Home to a bunch of reputed colleges and research institutes
In 2014, when Ashok Kumar Das took charge as vice chancellor of Utkal University in Bhubaneswar, he was returning home in more ways than one. A native of the city, he had graduated in physics from Utkal four decades earlier.…
IIT Bhubaneswar working with US scientists to predict storm surge
Researchers in climate science at the IIT Bhubaneswar, are studying coastal inundation for developing a Land-Ocean-Atmospheric Modelling System to make prediction in case of extreme weather events, Prof U C Mohanty, Professor of Earth, Ocean and Climate Sciences at IIT,…
Does Bhubaneswar Need an Elevated Corridor (Fly over) from Raj bhavan to Nandankanan to reduce traffic?
To ease the mounting traffic congestion on the busy Raj Bhavan- Nandankanan square road, the state government plans an elevated corridor (fly over) over the 14-km route in the city. The 14-km stretch that connects some of the posh localities…
What’s up with Smart City projects? First one IT-enabled traffic system called Adaptive Traffic Signal Control System starting soon
The Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (BSCL) has roped in a Gurgaon-based private firm to revamp the city’s traffic management. The move is the first pan-city development project under the Smart City Mission, The IT-enabled traffic system called Adaptive Traffic Signal…
Odissi Dancers from all over world assembled in Bhubaneswar for Odissi International festival
The Odissi family from across the world united once again at their annual festival Odissi International which began Tuesday at the Bhanja Kala Mandap in the city. Odissi artistes from across the world will gather, perform and interact at the event. This…
Chausathi Yogini Mahotsav at Hirapur Bhubaneswar scheduled for 23-25 December 6.30 pm
Chausathi Yogini Mahotsav, an annual festival of performing arts being hosted at the famed heritage site of 64-Yogini temple at Hirapur near bhubaneswar is a crowd-puller with a number of captivating performances. More details in the flyers. Read more on…
Details for Show Stopping Musical Christmas Cantata in Bhubaneswar here, check it out
Admission for 2016 Christmas Cantata is absolutely FREE. The objective is to spark joy and hope in people who may be low on morale or experiencing hopelessness. We believe that rather than a simple demonstration, a musical play showcasing…
Cuttack Gets Ready to host Indian Air Force 40 minute Air show on Dec 23, mark your calendars
In a bid to add colour to Biju Patnaik’s birth centenary celebrations, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has planned a 40-minute air show on the banks of Kathajodi river near Khannagar here, the birth place of the legendary leader. A…
The City That I am In Love With…. From a true ‘Bhuensaria’ : A nice blog by Ashes Roy
When I talk about Bhubaneswar, I tend to get nostalgic. I guess, its pretty normal. I usually don’t get so emotional about Calcutta. However, Calcutta gives home a second name. While Bhubneshwar is absolute joy, Calcutta is a relief. While…