After the Oil India found proof of crude oil in the Mahanadi Basin near Konark last year, the Central government PSU took eight acres of land from 37 land owners in Kusupur on lease for three years to explore the quantity and quality of underground oil.
Feb 07, 2023
First Beach Bike Festival wows tourists on Puri-Konark Marine Drive. Odisha Super Bikers’ Association organizes event at Konark Eco-Retreat. More than 300 super bikers from 8 states showcase their ‘beauties & beasts’ Super bikes from BMW to Honda, Suzuki to Harley & Kawasaki steal attention. Aim of event is to promote Odisha tourism & motorcycle sports.
Jan 28, 2023
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Wednesday began the process of sand excavation from inside the sanctum sanctorum of the Sun Temple in Konark.
Jan 04, 2023
As the first step to the operation, a private firm, BDR Constructions has started work on erecting an iron structure and a mechanical working platform on which lifts and trolleys will move to excavate sand.
Jan 04, 2023
Konark is famous for Sun Temple, dedicated to Hindu Sun God. Here car festival is celebrated on Samba dasami. The Chariot is pulled from Ananta Abadhuta mutt to Chandrabhaga.
Jan 01, 2023
Konark is at the top of the agenda for the meeting on the culture track.
Dec 21, 2022
The Archeological Survey of India (ASI) is tarnishing the beauty of world-famous Sun temple at Konark in Puri. This severe allegation has been leveled against the ASI by none other than internally-acclaimed sand artist Padma Shri Sudarsan Pattnaik.
Dec 10, 2022
The ASI has installed LED lights at different locations to illuminate the black pagoda which is famous worldwide for its architectural marvel. But the way the lights have been installed has not gone down well with Pattnaik.
Dec 10, 2022
The classical dance extravaganza on its concluding day witnessed mesmerizing performance by celebrity artists presenting scintillating performances of Odissi and Kuchipudi.
Dec 06, 2022
After a two-year hiatus, the spectacular Konark Festival is back with a bang to enthral the audience. The five-day fest that kicked off on December 1, features celebrated Indian classical dancers from across the world. Take a look at some of the performances.
Dec 04, 2022
On the first day of the dance carnival, danseuse Guru Ramli Ibrahim and his troupe enthralled audience with their Odissi dance performance
Dec 02, 2022
Good news for travel enthusiasts. The fourth edition of the popular beach festival-Eco Retreat- at Konark in Puri district is all se to kick off on December 1 this year. The event will continue till March 15, 2023.
Oct 28, 2022
As many as 70 luxury tents will be set up for visitors on the beach in which facilities similar to star hotels will be provided.
Oct 28, 2022
Local ASI officials, entrusted with collecting tickets from visitors were allegedly involved in ticket recycling affecting up to Rs 50 lakh loss to the ASI coffers every month.
Oct 25, 2022
For this solar illumination of Konark area, a 10 MW solar project will be set up at Tentulipada under Junagarh block in Kalahandi district with an investment of Rs 45 crore.
Oct 24, 2022
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