History

Kendrapada: Considered as one of the most important events in the country’s freedom struggle, Mahatma Gandhi had undertaken a padayatra in Odisha’s Kendrapada in 1934. The Father of the Nation...

Bhubaneswar: One of the oldest Rock Art sites of the state, Bhima Mandali near Naktideul in Sambalpur District is barely recognisable now. An INTACH team led by Dr. Biswajit Mohanty...

Boston: A lock of Abraham Lincoln's hair measuring 2 inches and a blood-stained postcard announcing his assassination were sold for more than $81,250. The auction took place at RR Auction...

Bhubaneswar: Permission had been granted for the construction of Sri Krishna Mandir in Islamabad, the first Hindu temple in the Pakistan capital city. Work had started also, after Prime Minister...

Dhenkanal: Of all tourist spots in Odisha, Saptasajya stands out as one of the favourites. The scenic beauty with natural backdrop coupled with religious significance has gained popularity for it...

New Delhi: K VijayRaghavan, Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the government of India, has revealed that nearly 30 groups in the country are trying to develop that much-awaited vaccine to...

January 20, is the birth anniversary of Chakhi Khuntia, the Jagannath Temple priest, who later became a freedom fighter. He played a crucial role in Rani Laxmibai, or Jhansi Ki...

Culture and heritage enthusiasts got an opportunity to delve into Buddhist heritage when they participated in a one- of-its-kind exploring tour aptly named Gautama Gatha Tour on December 22. They...

Bhubaneswar: President Ram Nath Kovind laid the foundation stone of the Paika Bidroha Memorial at Barunei Hill in Khurda district on Sunday. The memorial is being built to commemorate the...

Cuttack: Some heritage lovers in Cuttack want the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to list their findings from excavations carried out inside the Barabati Fort complex. “They have been excavating...