Dharmendra Pradhan urges for Jagannath and Sun Temple to be iconic tourist sitesUnion Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has written a letter to the Culture and Tourism Minister urging him to consider importance of the Jaganna...
27 Jul, 2019, 12.31 PM IST
Waterfalls, wildlife sanctuaries, acres of lush green: Here's a glimpse of rustic OdishaOdisha has on offer a unique perspective on culture and history.
18 Jul, 2019, 11.38 AM IST
Odisha government to withdraw cases against Abhijit Iyer-MitraThe state government has been at the receiving end of criticism for allowing defamation and other harsh charges to be filed against Iyer-Mi...
04 Dec, 2018, 11.43 PM IST
Odisha CM seeks probe into negligence in Sun Temple preservationPatnaik's letter comes after a news report claimed that 40 per cent of the artistic original stone carvings in the temple have been removed...
11 Nov, 2018, 10.07 PM IST
ET View: Be more liberal in interpreting ‘offence’While the legal merits of Iyer’s seeking anticipatory bail – he’s out on bail already while being questioned – can be debated, the court’s ...
04 Oct, 2018, 06.45 PM IST
Narendra Modi gaffes of 2016Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent birthday greetings to Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani-some 96 days before the occasion.
28 Dec, 2016, 05.23 PM IST
Back in Time! Soak in an architectural marvel & animal figures of the Kalinga lifeConstructed in the 13th century, the temple is one of India’s most famous Brahman sanctuaries & portrays grace, joy and rhythm of Kalinga l...
29 Sep, 2016, 09.56 AM IST
Which Ritu Beri design will Indian Railways staff choose for uniform?Fashion designer Ritu Beri, who was in May hired by the government to design a new uniform for railways personnel, presented a set of four ...
27 Jul, 2016, 03.20 PM IST
Odisha's Bhitarkanika may be in world heritage site listOften described as nature's gift, Bhitarkanika is enriched with a variety of habitats and conditions not found anywhere else in the country.
13 Aug, 2015, 01.29 PM IST
3 New Delhi monuments to be developed as model sitesThe decision was announced by culture minister Mahesh Sharma while inaugurating e-ticketing facilities and a helpline for visitors to Taj M...
27 Dec, 2014, 12.10 PM IST
Dharmendra Pradhan to IOF: Fast track Konark Interpretation Centre workThe IOF, floated by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOC) and entrusted to develop the project with an expenditure of about Rs.36 crore.
21 Aug, 2014, 03.08 PM IST
- Rs 41 crore project for world famous Sun Temple at Konark
Rs 41 crore project was unveiled today l for peripheral development and beautification around the architectural marvel to attract more tour...
28 Jul, 2013, 07.43 PM IST
Veerapa Moily urged to arrange finance to restore Kedarnath templeChandresh Kumari Katoch today urged Petroleum Minister M Veerapa Moily to arrange finance for restoring the badly damaged Kedarnath temple ...
28 Jul, 2013, 06.53 PM IST
Narendra Modi tries to woo Odias, seeks Lord Jagannath's blessingsNarendra Modi today invoked blessings of Lord Jagannath here while lauding the contribution of Odia people for the economic development of ...
16 Jul, 2013, 03.46 PM IST
From secluded beaches to excellent sea food, Odisha offers a lot to travelersThe only things that Goa can offer and Odisha cannot are casinos and feni! The sun, sand and sea along the Bay of Bengal coast have the pot...
12 May, 2013, 05.21 AM IST
- Home turf wonders: India boasts of many significant heritage monuments
Holding our national heritage close to our hearts laced with a sense of ‘monumental’ pride, we all know that India is truly a land of many ...
23 Aug, 2012, 08.47 AM IST
- Close shave for President Patil as her chopper hits hangar
Pratibha Patil had a miraculous escape on Wednesday her chopper hit a hangar wall.
10 Dec, 2009, 04.51 AM IST