Tag: Chhena Poda

Nayagarh: The inventor of Odisha’s very own beloved sweet, ‘Chhena Poda’ (a sweet smoked cottage cheese pancake) Sudarshan Sahu passed away at the age of 86 today. Sudarshan breathed his last at his residence in Kacheri Bazaar. According to sources, Sudarsan was suffering from old age related ailments for the past two years. He is […]

Nayagarh: Social workers, intellectuals and senior citizens of Nayagarh have intensified their demand of GI Tag for ‘Chhena Poda’ (roasted cheese) originating from the district. The popularity of Chhena Poda is tremendous because of its delicious taste and excellent quality. Several traders in the district earn their livelihood by selling the sweetmeat. Earlier on June […]

Bhubaneswar: A day after Odisha got the much-awaited Geographical Indication (GI) tag for its Rasagola, the State government today expressed that it will explore possibilities to secure GI tags for popular and traditional sweets and delicacies which have originated in Odisha. Be it Nayagarh’s ‘Chhena Poda’, ‘Rasabali’ of Kendrapara, ‘Kakara’ of Tangi or ‘Arisa Peetha’, […]