The state tourism department is all set to launch a massive outreach campaign on social media to attract tourists, mostly foreigners. A dedicated team is being formed to look after promotional activities of Odisha Tourism via Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Pinterest,…
Tourists in Odisha may not face problem in finding a clean toilet near tourist spots across the state. The water and sanitation wing of Panchayati Raj department will maintain toilets in all tourist spots across the state. “Constructing toilets is…
Odisha is an untapped region and the state has some of the stunning and attractive tourist destinations which are unexplored. With aggressive marketing and promotional activities the inflow of foreign tourists to Odisha will be doubled by the next tourist…
Women of this western Odisha district have traditionally forayed into forests nearby for harvesting leaves of the creeper called siali to augment a much-needed income. But now that the demand for siali leaves, biodegradable plates made of which are replacing…
The much-awaited Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College and Hospital (SLNMCH) built at a cost of Rs 192 crore in Koraput is all set to be inaugurated today. The medical college is slated to be dedicated to the people by Chief…
Situated in the lap of nature, Rayagada district in Odisha, a state in eastern India has many eye-catching views to offer. A perfect destination for nature lovers, the place looks like some imaginary land coming straight out of a…
Jharsuguda airstrip is likely to become operational for flights from October this year under the regional connectivity scheme UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik). The issue was discussed at a high level meeting between Chairman of the Airport Authority of…
The next time you visit a health care facility or a physician, you will not need to carry all your diagnostic or path-lab reports but a small ATM-like card as all your health records will be stored digitally in that.…
Odisha has received proposals worth Rs 466 crore for the setting up of processing units at Seafood Park at Deras near the state capital here. The state govenrment has already allotted required land to 20 interested firms, official sources said…
Shiv Sundar Das, the former India opener, will coach the Odisha senior men’s team in the 2017-18 domestic season. He replaces Debasis Mohanty, who had been in charge of the team for six seasons. Das was Odisha’s batting coach three…