Odisha, August 3, 2023: Odisha’s renowned Bhitarkanika National Park has welcomed visitors once again, marking the end of a three-month hiatus that was enforced to facilitate the annual census of estuarine crocodiles. The park, nestled in the heart of nature’s beauty, closed its gates from May 1 to July 31, resuming its operations to the […]
Odisha, August 1, 2023: The Government of Odisha takes a significant step towards preserving biodiversity and promoting sustainable tourism by notifying three Biodiversity Heritage Sites (BHS) – Mandasaru Hills in Kandhamal district, Mahendragiri Hills in Gajpati district, and Gandhamardan Hills in Bolangir and Bargarh districts. Recognizing the potential of community-based eco-tourism as an alternate source […]
Damodar Ropeway Infra Limited (DRIL), is set to wow the visitors to the Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar (Odisha) with a ropeway that celebrates the best in ropeway technology, highlights the natural beauty and tribal art forms from the region. The soon-to-be-inaugurated ropeway will entice visitors with its unique artistic vision that incorporates local flora […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and dedicated multiple railway projects worth over 8,000 crore rupees in Odisha through video conferencing. During the ceremony, PM Modi flagged off the Vande Bharat Express, which will run between Puri and Howrah. Covering a distance of 500 kilometers, the train will pass through various districts in Odisha and West […]
The 2nd G-20 Culture Working Group (CWG) meeting’s discussion sessions came to a close on May 16, 2023. The delegates participated in the discussion sessions focusing on the 3rd and 4th priority areas outlined by the CWG: ‘Promotion of Cultural and Creative Industries and Creative Economy’ and ‘Leveraging Digital Technologies for the Protection and Promotion […]
The delegates from G20 members, guest nations, and several international organisations arrived in Bhubaneswar, Odisha for the Second G20 Culture Working Group (CWG) Meeting. The meeting aims to build on the discussions from the 1st CWG meeting held in February at Khajuraho and the expert-driven Global Thematic Webinars focusing on the four priority areas of […]
On the lines of setting the target of achieving Net Zero Carbon Emitter by 2030, the Indian Railways has 100% electrified the existing Broad Gauge network of Odisha. The existing Broad Gauge network of Odisha is 2,822 Route kilometre, which is 100% electrified, resulting in saving on account of reduced line haul cost (about 2.5 […]
A couple that gave up lucrative corporate jobs to start a homestay in Odisha, which supports community members around the Chandaka- Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary. Svanir is a stellar example of giving back to the landscape and its people. by Bhavna Menon The first time I heard about Svanir translating as ‘own home’ was when Indrani Chakraborty, […]