As Bhubaneswar residents awaken on this fine Sunday, March 16, 2025, they might find themselves pondering whether they’ve been teleported straight into the heart of summer. The city is currently basking in a toasty 74°F (24°C), but don’t let that mild morning temperature deceive you. The day promises to turn up the heat, quite literally….
In a deliciously nostalgic move, the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) has bestowed the prestigious Heritage Tag upon 20 historic eateries in Cuttack, recognizing their invaluable cultural and culinary contributions. This recognition cements their legacy, ensuring that their mouthwatering offerings continue to tantalize taste buds for generations to come. Among the…
Bhubaneswar, a city once known for its temples, is now making waves in international aviation. Come June, Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) will launch direct flights to Abu Dhabi, further strengthening Odisha’s global reach. With this new addition, Bhubaneswar will now be directly connected to four major international destinations—Dubai, Singapore, Bangkok, and Abu Dhabi. The…
In a major boost for women’s welfare, the government is set to release the fifth phase of the first installment under the Subhadra Yojana today. As many as 1,85,000 beneficiaries will have the assistance credited directly to their bank accounts, marking another milestone in the ambitious financial aid program. Direct Benefit Transfer: No Middlemen, No…
This beach is Gopalpur-on-Sea along the Bay of Bengal, but this place is not much known among the people of Odisha. A silent town on the shores of a beach once, at one point, a busy port used to be. Now, it’s a haven for calm seekers enjoying casualness and gorgeousness along the Indonesian coastlines….
Odisha is one of the eastern coastal states of India, which gets affected by the cyclone most frequently compared to all the rest of the Indian states. However, the only thing that gives Odisha the maximum difference is its transformation range in the management of these natural disasters-from having been one of the worst-hit states…
Sundargarh: Allegations of abuse and exploitation have surfaced as 90 girls from Sundargarh, Odisha, are reportedly being tortured in a garment factory in Kotiyar, Tamil Nadu, under the guise of a Skill Development Scheme. The Koshal Samaj has called for a Sundargarh bandh on the 22nd January 2025, demanding the immediate rescue of these girls….
Odissi is one of the eight classical dances of India and is intrinsic to the cultural heritage of Odisha. Within and beyond the thresholds of time, odissi is characterized by well-choreographed in fine postures, end messages hidden in spirit. The dance form created more than 2,000 years ago is today practiced everywhere in the world…
The Hirakud Dam is undoubtedly a magnificent marvel of engineering design and is also a lifeline for the region. Not only are the Mahanadi River between the dam and the longest earthen dam of India, but it also represents resilience and resourcefulness. With its grandeur in the age-old past, its multifarious utility and its scenic…
Bhubaneswar: This year, Odisha Forest Department is conducting in one-day bird census on a larger scale across the state. This activity has become prevalent among forest and wildlife workers over the last decade. Some of the prominent efforts have been taken up at the major reservoirs such as Chilika, Bhitarkanika, and Hirakud. This year, an…
