Culture & Heritage

Bhubaneswar: The much-awaited annual tribal fair, popularly known as Adivasi Mela kicked off on Friday but at a different location in IDCO Exhibition Ground here on Friday. The event was...

Bhubaneswar: The Khandagiri-Udayagiri Mahotsav will be held at the Interpretation Centre, Khandagiri from January 25 to 28. “The four-day festival being organised jointly by Tourism, Culture Departments, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation and...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday announced his government’s decision to confer individuals and organisations with Fakir Mohan Odia Bhasa Samman for their contribution towards promotion of Odia language...

Bhubaneswar: Marking the transition of sun into Capricorn, Makar Sankranti was celebrated with traditional fervour across the state on Sunday. Thousands of people took holy dips in rivers and other...

Bhubaneswar: Film makers should come forward to work on documentaries or even bio-pics, if possible, on our revered literary souls, said Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik while inaugurating the 12th edition...

Bhubaneswar: The 56th Ekamra Walks Old Town Circuit started with a very good footfall of more than 60 visitors participating including 27 foreigners. There were 16 individuals from Australia, two from France,...

Bhubaneswar: Museums play a pivotal role in development of the society. Efforts should be made to raise awareness among the younger generation about the rich collections of the museums, said...

Puri: The state cabinet meeting, held outside the state secretariat in Bhubaneswar for the first time, here on Tuesday approved several important proposals including formation of a heritage cabinet for...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik wrote to Union Minister for Communications Manoj Sinha, seeking early release of commemorative stamp. In his letter, the Chief Minister said, “Government of Odisha is...

Balasore: Aimed at promoting Jagannath culture, the 36th Biswa Jagannath Chetana Mahaadhibesan will be held here on December 25, the event organisers said on Wednesday. It will be the second time Balasore will...