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...]
Narayana Hrudayalaya Drops Cardiac Hospital Project in Odisha
In a major jolt to Odisha government, Narayana Hrudayalaya Limited (NHL) on Wednesday announced to back-out from its 1000-bed cardiac hospital project in the city. In a letter to the National Stock … [Read more...] about Narayana Hrudayalaya Drops Cardiac Hospital Project in Odisha
4 Educational Institutes in Odisha Figure among Country’s Top 100
Four educational institutes from Odisha made it to the top 100 list of higher educational institutions in India, released by the HRD Ministry. According to the National Institutional Ranking … [Read more...] about 4 Educational Institutes in Odisha Figure among Country’s Top 100
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...]
Urmila Held up at Airport Exit Gate over Parking Fee Row
Bollywood actress Urmila Matondkar was made to wait for more than 15 minutes at the exit point of the city airport over non-payment of parking charges on Wednesday. The actress, who was in … [Read more...] about Urmila Held up at Airport Exit Gate over Parking Fee Row
Bhubaneswar to host men’s Hockey World Cup 2018
The International Hockey Federation and Government of Odisha on Monday officially confirmed that the Men's Hockey World League Final 2017 and Men's Hockey World Cup 2018 will be held here. The Kalinga … [Read more...] about Bhubaneswar to host men’s Hockey World Cup 2018
Odisha Tourism Signs MoU with Yatra.com to Promote Homestay
In a bid to promote homestay facilities in the state and attract more tourists, Odisha Tourism signed an MoU with Yatra.Com, a homestay aggregator. Yatra.com will list properties of Odisha on its … [Read more...] about Odisha Tourism Signs MoU with Yatra.com to Promote Homestay
OERC Hikes Power Tariff by 10 Paise, Starting April 1
The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission, a quasi-judicial body, has hiked power tariff. Domestic consumers will now have to pay 10 paise more per unit they consume. The new tariff … [Read more...] about OERC Hikes Power Tariff by 10 Paise, Starting April 1
BMC to Enforce Solid Waste Management Rules from June 5
The BMC is set to make onsite segregation of waste compulsory for everyone from June 5 to effectively implement the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, of the Centre. The Union ministry of urban … [Read more...] about BMC to Enforce Solid Waste Management Rules from June 5
NHAI Finally Decides to Build a Flyover at Khandagiri Square
The long-standing demand of commuters for a flyover at Khandagiri Square will finally be met as the state government and the National Highways Authority of India will begin its construction by … [Read more...] about NHAI Finally Decides to Build a Flyover at Khandagiri Square
GAIL to Offer Piped Natural Gas to Bhubaneswar by 2019
State-run gas company GAIL (India) Ltd has committed an investment of Rs 1,750 crore to build a City Gas Distribution (CGD) network in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. Of the envisaged investment, Rs 1,000 … [Read more...] about GAIL to Offer Piped Natural Gas to Bhubaneswar by 2019
Odisha to host 22nd Asian Athletics Championship in July
Odisha is going to host the Asian Athletics Championship to be held at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on the first week of July. After inspecting the facilities and infrastructure, President of … [Read more...] about Odisha to host 22nd Asian Athletics Championship in July
Soon, an App to Book Parking Space in Bhubaneswar
Planning to go out for shopping but worried about parking space? Don't worry, for now you can book a parking space even before setting out from home. The Bhubaneswar One web portal, an e-platform … [Read more...] about Soon, an App to Book Parking Space in Bhubaneswar
City Police to Monitor Illegal Activities on Holi Celebrations
For those, who prefer to celebrate Holi in a more party-like way in a commercially organized mass celebration event with rain dance, mud dance, live DJ, swimming pool, selfie zone et al on their menu, … [Read more...] about City Police to Monitor Illegal Activities on Holi Celebrations