During the all country review meeting last week (Shraavan Purnimaa), over breakfast, a senior colleague from some remote part of Pakistan asked, "Snigdha ji ! Which part of India are you … [Read More...]
Odisha Not Among Top 10 Preferred States for Jobs: India Skills Report 2018
Here is a reality check for Odisha that is now betting big on skilling. The outlook for hiring intent in Odisha in 2018 looks dim as Odisha has figured in the bottom – 10 nationally led by … [Read more...] about Odisha Not Among Top 10 Preferred States for Jobs: India Skills Report 2018
Odisha Cabinet Approves Rs 900 Cr Rural Drinking Water Projects
The state cabinet headed by chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday approved total six rural piped water supply projects worth Rs 900 crore which would come up in various districts. According to … [Read more...] about Odisha Cabinet Approves Rs 900 Cr Rural Drinking Water Projects
The Top 8 English Medium Schools in Bhubaneswar
The panorama of schools in Bhubaneswar is huge. Enumerated with many vernacular medium schools since its establishment, the state capital started with 3 English Medium Schools- DM Public School, St. … [Read More...]
How Places in Bhubaneswar Got Their Names
Bhubaneswar, the city named after Lord Tribhubaneswar dates back to 2000 years. Evolving through centuries, from a mere collection of villages to becoming the state capital, the city has innumerable … [Read More...]
5 Street Foods the City Drools Over
Whether you’re a citizen of Bhubaneswar or just a tourist to the city, you can’t escape the aroma of the street foods in the city. We Bhubaneswarians have a thing for street foods, which is evident … [Read More...]
Deconstructing Odia Mentality: A Myth or Reality?
Since childhood till now, I have grown tired of hearing people use the phrase Odia Mentality in a variety of situations based on their personal experiences. However, it's hard to deny that this phrase … [Read More...]
Bhubaneswar is the Sports Capital of India: Narinder Batra, IOA President
In a first-of-its-kind association, Indian hockey today got a new sponsor in state government of Odisha, which has decided to support the game for the next five years. The announcement was made by … [Read more...] about Bhubaneswar is the Sports Capital of India: Narinder Batra, IOA President
B. Gopamma: Odisha’s Very Own ‘Pad Woman’
When Arunachalam Muruganantham is creating waves across the country with his invention of machines producing low-cost sanitary napkins, a 'Pad Woman' is on a similar mission in Odisha. B. Gopamma … [Read more...] about B. Gopamma: Odisha’s Very Own ‘Pad Woman’
BMC Falters on Swachhata Popularity Despite Campaign Overdrive
The municipal corporation's efforts to upgrade its rank in the ongoing Swachh Survekshan seem to be going down the drain with the popularity of the civic body steadily decreasing. The performance … [Read more...] about BMC Falters on Swachhata Popularity Despite Campaign Overdrive
AIIMS Bhubaneswar Gets Modern Equipment for Cancer Treatment
AIIMS Bhubaneswar has installed latest radiotherapy equipment like HELA (High Energy Linear Accelerator) in its hospital for treatment of cancer patients. It will start functioning from February … [Read more...] about AIIMS Bhubaneswar Gets Modern Equipment for Cancer Treatment
Direct Air India Flight to Bangkok from Bhubaneswar Starting Dec 10
Air India will start direct flight service to Bangkok from the Biju Patnaik International Airport here with effective from December 10. In a tweet, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said, the Air India … [Read more...] about Direct Air India Flight to Bangkok from Bhubaneswar Starting Dec 10
Bhubaneswar to Get Direct Flights to Bangkok from 2018
Odisha's Tourism and Culture minister Ashok Chandra Panda today said that AirAsia will start direct flights to Bangkok from the Biju Patnaik International Airport here. Thai AirAsia is slated to … [Read more...] about Bhubaneswar to Get Direct Flights to Bangkok from 2018
OdiaBibhaba.in: A Virtual Library Carrying Odia Literary Treasures
OdiaBibhaba.in, a virtual library with 10 lakh pages of reading materials including Odia newspapers, books, magazines, biographies, references, dictionaries and others. Many of the books and … [Read more...] about OdiaBibhaba.in: A Virtual Library Carrying Odia Literary Treasures
Start-up Odisha Recognises 130 New Ventures
The Start-up Council of Odisha approved two new start-ups for product development and financial assistance in the field of automation in industrial maintenance and alternative technology for repair of … [Read more...] about Start-up Odisha Recognises 130 New Ventures
Ease Of Doing Business: Bhubaneswar Ranks Third In India
Odisha capital Bhubaneswar was ranked as the 3rd best city among 17 cities in the country in terms of ease of doing business, according to a survey report by the World Bank. The Subnational Economy … [Read more...] about Ease Of Doing Business: Bhubaneswar Ranks Third In India
Where’s Remaining Portion of Konark Temple?
An interesting aspect of the Konarak temple complex is the collapse of the main temple. Some scholars even believe that the main temple was never completed. Percy Brown asserted that the temple … [Read more...] about Where’s Remaining Portion of Konark Temple?