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PM Narendra Modi returns from Italy after attending G7 Summit

After his meeting with Biden, PM Modi wrote on X that India and the United States will keep working together to further global good.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the G7 summit on Friday.
Updated on Jun 15, 2024 10:21 AM IST

Spice of Life: Odisha, a cultural oasis that has stood the test of time

Being face to face with the rock edicts of Ashoka at the Buddhist stupa at Dhauli is akin to landing in a time machine at a momentous turn of Asian history.

Devotees stand in a long queue to offer prayers at the Lingaraj Temple on the occasion of the Maha Shivratri Festival in Bhubaneshwar. (ANI FILE)
Published on May 12, 2024 07:19 PM IST
ByManinder Sidhu

PM Modi says Konark statue shown with purse, mini skirt; India fashion leader

PM Modi said India has been the leader in the world of fashion and mentioned one statue in Konark which depicts fashionable women in ancient India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the crowd during the first-ever National Creators Award at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Friday. (ANI)
Published on Mar 08, 2024 04:54 PM IST
ByAdarsh Kumar Gupta

New railway line to connect Puri and Konark: Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Vaishnaw said the work will begin as soon as the required 215 hectares of land is acquired by the state government

Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. (PTI Photo)
Published on Feb 21, 2024 09:39 AM IST

13th edition of the International Sand Art Festival begins in Odisha's Puri

The festival attracts skilled sand artists from various corners of the globe who come together to showcase their talent for creating sculptures out of sand.

A picture from the 2019 edition of the International Sand Art Festival, at Chandrabhaga beach in Konark, Puri, shows a sand artist giving a finishing touch to their sculpture. (File Photo)
Updated on Dec 02, 2023 04:30 PM IST
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Sudarsan Pattnaik uses 50 Konark wheels to make sand art on PM Modi’s birthday

The sand art created by Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik on Odisha’s Puri beach shows PM Modi seeking blessings from Lord Vishwakarma on his birthday.

Sand art created by Sudarsan Pattnaik on PM Modi’s 73rd birthday. (X/@sudarsansand)
Published on Sep 17, 2023 01:57 PM IST

India showcases Konark Temple wheel as PM Modi receives G20 Summit leaders

G20 Summit Updates: Konark Wheel was built during the 13th century under the reign of King Narasimhadeva-I.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets as waits to welcome leaders of the G20 countries in New Delhi on Saturday,(REUTERS)
Updated on Sep 09, 2023 09:57 AM IST

CM Patnaik's shoutout to Vikas Khanna for unveiling Konark wheel replica in NY

Khanna revealed the Chakra Sculpture in front of a significant gathering from the Indian community at Times Square.

Vikas Khanna along with his mother in front of the Konark wheel replica.
Published on Aug 17, 2023 02:14 PM IST

Kapil visits Konark Sun Temple, gets mobbed at Jagannatha Temple in Odisha

Kapil Sharma went sightseeing in Odisha. The actor-comedian was spotted at the Jagannatha Temple in Puri and shared a picture from his visit to Konark Sun Temple as well.

Kapil Sharma during his time in Odisha. 
Published on Mar 22, 2022 03:01 PM IST

Eco Retreat: To boost tourism, Odisha organises 2nd edition of glamping festival

Organised in five more destinations after last year's success, Odisha's second edition of 'Eco Retreats' or the glamping festival will highlight diversity in tourism and hospitality in the state

Eco Retreat: To boost tourism, Odisha organises 2nd edition of glamping festival(Twitter/odisha_tourism)
Published on Jan 17, 2021 07:59 AM IST
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