India has more than 1,200 islands, but few know of the rich cultures and ecosystems they cradle. Some are mere specks in the waters, but have 16th-century monastic centres, glorious caves, or rare wildlife species. Others are larger, with…
How Dinabandhu Sahoo Of Odisha Has Started The Blue Revolution In India
Dinabandhu Sahoo, a marine biologist has devoted his life to the esoteric area of seaweed. He wanted his technology to impact people, improve their lives. And that is exactly what he is doing through ‘Project Chilika’. Teaching villagers how to…
Odisha through the eyes of Nigel Planer part I : Founder of The London Comedy Store
It was while I was in Odisha – a state in the east of India, below Kolkata on the Bay of Bengal – that the Odisha Tourist Development Corporation (http://www.otdc.in) won the South Asia award for the “Best Emerging Tourist…
Awesome preview video of Swosti Chilika Resort coming up in 2017 – must watch
Bhubaneswar-based Swosti Group will soon be expanding its hospitality portfolio with the launch of its high-end luxury resort – Swosti Chilika Resort on the banks of the Chilika Lake, the country’s largest coastal lagoon. Confirming the development, JK Mohanty,…
Fish on Wheels : Mouthwatering Fish Dishes in offer at chilika fresh outlets
Govt launches fish dishes prepared in a hygienic condition, at a reasonable price, courtesy the fisheries department’s mobile van, Fish on Wheels monday onwards. Initially, the van will be stationed outside the Chilika fresh outlet at IRC Village. Depending on the…
Big plans for Chilika Tourism Development : Iconic Tower, Water sports etc
Chilika lake is going to have an iconic tower to attract tourists. In a bid to develop tourism facilities in Chilika Lake and its periphery, the central government has decided to invest Rs 450 crore. Visitors can enjoy beautiful views of the…
Luxury Resort in Chilika Lake by Swosti Group to be ready by October 2016
Bhubaneswar-based Swosti Group will soon be expanding its hospitality portfolio with the launch of its high-end luxury resort – Swosti Chilika Resort on the banks of the Chilika Lake, the country’s largest coastal lagoon. Confirming the development, JK Mohanty, managing…
India Surf Festival & SUP in Odisha by Paul Hyman featured in PADDLER magazine
A very nice article on the scope of Stand up paddling and India surf festival by Paul Hyman and Active 360 gets featured in the international Paddler Magazine. Read magazine here: Paddler Magazine link Read more about : India Surf Festival
A new Chilika Fresh Outlet opens in Nayapalli, online orders to start by end of month
The air-conditioned stall is a modern, hygienic, pre-fabricated retail fish kiosk which will cater to the needs of the fish-eating population of Nayapalli and adjoining areas of the capital city. Apart from selling fresh fish from Chilika and its surrounding…
World fish to help Odisha double fish production in 5 years
Worldfish, a global aquaculture and genetic improvement organisation, will partner with Odisha to improve fish production and meet its target of doubling fish production in 5 years in the state. The major objective of the partnership is to improve the…