Bhubaneswar: Country Club Hospitality and Holidays Ltd., a leading lifestyle and leisure club, is proud to announce a series of strategic initiatives that will take the club to new heights. As part of its growth plan, Country Club is forging a strategic alliance to strengthen its market presence and expand its footprint via the franchise…
Bhubaneswar: The recent Deepam lighting row in Tamil Nadu has once again brought to the surface a long-simmering debate in Indian public life: where does secular governance end and where does the freedom to practise faith begin? The controversy, triggered by the state government’s decision to prevent Hindu devotees from lighting diyas or lamps in…
Bhubaneswar: As the marriage season reaches its peak, several arterial roads across the city are choking under the weight of wedding-related traffic. Lavish banquet halls, many of which boast grand dining spaces but lack basic parking facilities, are forcing guests to spill their vehicles onto busy streets. The result: long traffic snarls, frustrated commuters, and…
Bhubaneswar: The Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS) held a road show for the benefit of the Kolkata exhibitors and buyers today. Honorary Secretary of JJS, Mr Rajiv Jain, made a comprehensive presentation. He informed that the theme for this year is ‘Coloured Gemstone’ and will be held from 19 to 22 December. He said this year’s JJS…
Bhubaneswar: The final day of the historic Bali Yatra in Cuttack ended on a chaotic note after a minor stampede broke out near the main stage during Bollywood singer Shreya Ghoshal’s live performance on Thursday night. At least six people were injured in the incident, officials said. According to eyewitnesses, a massive crowd surged forward…
Cuttack: The grandeur of the historic Bali Yatra, Asia’s largest open-air trade fair, is being dampened by mounting piles of garbage and an unbearable stench across the fairgrounds. The unsanitary conditions have drawn sharp criticism from both visitors and traders. From food stalls to walkways, trash — including plastic bags, leftover food, and disposable cups…
Bhubaneswar: As winter sets in, India’s most celebrated season — the wedding season — is back in full swing. Over the next three months, the country is expected to witness nearly 46 lakh weddings, driving a massive ₹6.5 lakh crore boost to the economy, according to estimates from industry associations. From luxury hotels to small…
Bhubaneswar: To handle the anticipated surge of passengers during the Kartik Purnima celebrations, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced special train services between Berhampur (Brahmapur) and Puri, aimed at facilitating devotees travelling to the holy town for Boita Bandana and other rituals associated with the auspicious full moon day. According to an official release,…
Bhubaneswar: With just two days left for the curtain to rise on the historic Baliyatra, preparations are in full swing across Cuttack. The district administration is giving final touches to the arrangements to ensure that this year’s edition of the iconic fair — one of Asia’s largest open-air festivals — is more vibrant, immersive, and…
Bhubaneswar: On the last Monday of the sacred Kartika month, the revered Dhabaleswar shrine in Cuttack district came alive with spiritual fervour as thousands of devotees gathered to celebrate the auspicious ‘Bada Osha’ festival. The air resonated with the sound of conch shells, devotional chants, and the fragrance of incense, marking one of the holiest…