Tag: Bhubaneswar
A R Rahman releases teaser of Hockey World Cup 2018 anthem
The 2018 Men’s Hockey World Cup will be held in Bhubaneswar, India, starting from November 28. In the run-up to the much-awaited hockey event, AR Rahman, renowned Indian musician, took to Twitter on Sunday and uploaded a teaser video of the official song of the Men’s Hockey World Cup. “Presenting the promo for ‘Jai Hind India’ the song for Hockey World Cup 2018 with Shahrukh Khan and wonderful musicians who have collaborated for this track” tweeted the music maestro. The song is composed and produced by A R Rahman and lyrics by Gulzar. Shahrukh Khan, Nayanthara, Sivamani, Neeti Mohan, Shweta ... Read more
‘Make In Odisha Conclave’ kick starts in Bhubaneswar
CM Naveen Patnaik inaugurates the event Odisha government’s flagship biennial business event ‘Make In Odisha Conclave’ 2018 was inaugurated by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar on 11th November 2018. The event will continue till November 15 aims at bringing more investments to the State. On the first day of the 5-day conclave, CM Naveen asked industry leaders to explore the enormous opportunities that the state has to offer as it takes rapid strides to emerge as the manufacturing hub of the east. The conclave was inaugurated in the presence of a host of dignitaries including Japanese ... Read more
Odisha Tourism arranges special tour packages during Men’s Hockey World Cup
Odisha Tourism launches special tour packages for the visitors to the state on the occasion of the Men’s Hokey World cup, which is scheduled on Wednesday, 28th November 2018 in Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha. The packages are titled ‘Odisha by Day Hockey by Night’. Visitors to the city will have the opportunity to roam around the capital city under these packages. Indian Hockey team in action (Photo for representative purpose only) By this offer, the tourism department aims at promoting sports tourism in the state, which includes enjoying the World Cup matches and also visiting the tourism hotspots ... Read more
Odisha to take a pledge for plastic free state on World Tourism Day
The Tourism department of Odisha is undertaking to take a pledge to make a Odisha plastic free on the World Tourism Day, which is falling on 27th September 2018. It was decided on in a review meeting to plan various activities to celebrate the forthcoming World Tourism Day. 27th September of each year is celebrated all over the world as World Tourism Day as per the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) directive. The theme of this year’s Tourism Day is ‘Tourism and Digital Transformation’. A Tourism Walk will be organized, which will start from Kalinga Stadium and will conclude ... Read more
Odisha plans roadshows to promote sports tourism
Odisha government is planning to conduct road-shows to promote sports tourism in the state, in view of the forthcoming Hockey Men’s Cup to be taken place at Kalinga Stadium from 28th November to 16th December. The campaigns may start from 27th September, in 17 cities including four metro cities. The organizers claim that this is the first time India, such a campaign is taking place to promote sports tourism and the objective is to showcase Odisha as a sports hub and a tourist destination. The campaign also aims at presenting Bhubaneswar as the sports capital of the country and the ... Read more
Odisha Tourism offers world cup package
In a move to attract international tourists and boost the tourism prospective of Odisha, the state government plans to offer special tour packages to players, delegates and tourists during the men’s hockey world cup which is scheduled to be in November. The tourism department has been given the responsibility for framing the tour packages, which would be different from the ones that are being currently offered to the tourists. The idea was suggested by government’s core committee after reviewing the preparations made for hosting the world cup. The reports suggest that the packages will be designed in such a way ... Read more
Jharsuguda airport to start operations by June
Jharsuguda Airport has received DGCA licence and said it will commence flight operations from June 14. Air Odisha, which bagged the bid, will operate flights from Jharsuguda to Bhubaneswar, Ranchi and Raipur thereby meeting the long-standing demands for air-connectivity to the Western Odisha region. The airline will use a 21-seater dual-engine Beechcraft aircraft (1900D) to operate from Jharsuguda to the three destinations under the regional connectivity scheme. “We received Jharsuguda Airport’s commercial operations licence on May 4. We are taking a month’s time before starting the operations for marketing purposes,” said an Air Odisha spokesperson. Air Odisha will operate one flight each daily ... Read more
പ്ലാസ്റ്റിക്ക് കൊടുക്കൂ ഫോണില് ടോക് ടൈം നേടൂ… സ്മാര്ട്ടാണ് ഈ സ്റ്റേഷന്
ഭൂമി നശിച്ചാലും നശിക്കാത്ത രണ്ടു വസ്തുക്കള് ഉണ്ട് പ്ലാസ്റ്റിക്കും, ഫോണും. ഉപയോഗ ശേഷം നാം അവ രണ്ടും വലിച്ചെറിയുകയാണ് പതിവ്. എന്നാല് നമ്മള് വലിച്ചെറിയുന്ന കുപ്പികള് കൊണ്ട് ഫോണില് ടോക് ടൈം കിട്ടിയാല് എങ്ങനെയിരിക്കും? ഇത്തരം ഒരു പദ്ധതിയുമായി ഇന്ത്യന് റെയില്വേ തന്നെ രംഗത്തെത്തിയിരിക്കുകയാണ്. ഈസ്റ്റ് കോസ്റ്റ് റെയില്വേക്ക് കീഴില് ഭുവനേശ്വറില് പദ്ധതി ഇതിനോടകം നടപ്പാക്കിക്കഴിഞ്ഞിരിക്കുന്നു. ഇതിനായി ഭുവനേശ്വര് റെയില്വേ സ്റ്റേഷനില് രണ്ട് പ്ലാസ്റ്റിക് റീ സൈക്കിള് മെഷീനുകളാണ് സ്ഥാപിചിട്ടുള്ളത്. യാത്രക്കാരുടെ കൈവശമുള്ള കുപ്പികള് മെഷീനില് നിക്ഷേപിക്കുന്നതോടെ ഫോണില് പത്തു രൂപ ടോക് ടൈം ലഭിക്കും വിധമാണ് പ്രവര്ത്തനം. എത്രതവണ വേണമെങ്കിലും സൗകര്യം ഉപയോഗപ്പെടുത്താനാവുമെന്ന പ്രത്യേകതയും ഇതിനുണ്ട്. 200 എംഎല് മുതല് രണ്ടു ലിറ്റര് കുപ്പികള് വരെ മെഷീനില് നിക്ഷേപിക്കാനാവും. ഇത്തരത്തില് കുപ്പി ഉപകരണകരണത്തില് നിക്ഷേപിക്കുന്നതിനൊപ്പം മെഷീന് ആവശ്യപ്പെടുന്ന വിവരങ്ങളും നല്കുന്നതോടെ ഈസ്റ്റ് കോസ്റ്റ് റെയില്വേയില് നിന്നും ലഭിക്കുന്ന കോഡ് പ്രകാരം ഫോണ് റീച്ചാര്ജ്ജ് ചെയ്യപ്പെടുന്ന സംവിധാനമാണ് ഒരുക്കിയിട്ടുള്ളത്. നിക്ഷേപിക്കപ്പെടുന്ന കുപ്പികള് ... Read more
Bhubaneswar Adivasi Mela on Jan 26
The annual tribal fair, Adivasi Mela, organized by the government of Odisha, is scheduled to be held on January 26. The event, which was held at the Adivasi Ground at Unit-1, will now be organised at the Idco Exhibition Ground at Unit-3 citing smooth traffic management and better parking facilities. The mela is gaining much attention as the localites are unhappy about the change in venue. The fair is considered as the oldest and the most colourful festival of tribal people where all the 62 tribes people including 13 PTGs, come over to the exhibition ground and spread out their ... Read more
Wyndham to open 40 new hotels in India by 2020
Web Desk Ramada Khajuraho Wyndham Hotel Group has plans to 40 new hotels in India by 2020 as part of its robust expansion plans in the country. The company has opened 11 new hotels in the region last year. The company is also planning to introduce new brands to India over the coming years including Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham, Wyndham Grand and Wyndham. Wyndham has 35 operational hotels in India under the Ramada, Ramada Encore, Howard Johnson and Days brands. “India’s hospitality industry, especially the mid-market segment, is thriving from strong growth in domestic travel, an increase in foreign tourists, ... Read more