Archeologists have discovered artefacts of an ancient civilisation from the Chalcolithic or Copper Age, which was 4,000 to 5,000 years ago, on the banks of the Prachi river in Odisha. The findings of the team from the Archaeological Survey of…
Inland Waterways Authority of India plans to spend Rs 2,000 crore on Odisha waterways
With the Centre set to float a tender for development of 36 waterways in the country, the Odisha government said the Inland Waterways Authority of India has plans to spend Rs 2,000 crore in the state in the first phase.…
Trial run of vessel on Odisha waterway by December end
The trial run of cargo vessel on the proposed National Waterway-5 is likely to commence by December end, Odisha Commerce and Transport Minister Ramesh Majhi said on Friday. The waterway would facilitate cargo transportation, including coal, iron ore and other…
Boating to start this october in Mahanadi Satkosia Gorge for Travellers
The Satkosia Tiger Reserve authorities have decided to start the facility with a two-pronged aim — to woo tourists as well as provide employment to fishermen who have been deprived of an income after a ban was imposed on fishing…
Awesome capture of Rivers of Odisha by Shakti Nanda – Indravati here
Mysterious Dreamy Morning on River Indravati @ Anuli, Nowrangpur, Odisha (MGM Calendar 2015) Hi-Res @ https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7456/16425422091_456a2283b6_k.jpg
Commuters on Brahmani river in Odisha – an awesome photograph by Shakti Nanda
Commuters on river Brahmmani @ Mandar Ghat, Nilakanthapur, Odisha (MGM Calender 2015) Mandar Ghat, on the banks of river Brahmani, where British soldiers killed 13 years old freedom fighter ‘Baji Rout’ for offering resistance to help them cross the river…
BDA again talks of Kuakhai Riverfront and Canal Beautification Project, can they deliver?
Bhubaneswar Development Authority wants to develop the area along the Kuakhai river from Pandra to Lingipur, the Daya canal from Patia to Palasuni will have two-lane roads on both sides. Fountains and recreational space will also be set up. The project…
Kalinga Divers take on the Swachh Mahanadi Mission in Cuttack
Professional scuba divers today cleaned underwater waste in the Mahanadi river to create awareness among people against pollution in the city. The divers from the Kalinga Divers’ Foundation, led by Sabir Bux, recovered lot of degradable and non-degradable waste from a stretch…
The beauty of Baitarani River Odisha – captured by Ar Shakti Nanda
The fall of Bitarani river just before the Nightfall @ Bhimkund, Keonjhar, Odisha (MGM Calendar 2015)
Odisha Rivers through the lenses of Ar Shakti Nanda