Ancient stone blocks damaged in Old Town’s Suka Sari complex

Bhubaneswar March 19:  The four stone beams that were excavated from the excavated area of the Sibatirtha Mutt, just 50 metres away from the wall of the Lingaraj Temple were kept near the Gadi of the Mutt. These 20 ft single piece square stone beams are at least 15 tons each. These are unique finds; […]

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Ekamra Kshetra to become beggar-free soon

Bhubaneswar, December 8: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) have started initiating the process to make ‘Ekamra Kshetra’, the abode of Lord Lingaraj and heritage hub of the Temple City beggar-free on priority basis. The move is a part of the beautification and developmental work of the State Government’s Ekamra […]

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Overwhelming response to cleanliness drive in Ekamra Kshetra

Bhubaneswar: A massive cleanliness drive was conducted in Old Twon area around the famous 11th Century shrine of Lord Lingaraj, a day after Maha Shivratri on Sunday morning. Thousands of people from various walks of life joined the drive. While cine actor and youth icon Archita Sahu was the guest of the occasion and Commissioner […]

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Mega clean up drive at Ekamra Kshetra tomorrow

Bhubaneswar: A massive cleanliness drive will be launched at the Ekamra Kshetra – the abode of Lord Lingaraj – here on Sunday morning. The Ekamra Kshetra drew over lakhs of devotees from across the State on Friday on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri festival. Reiterating its focus on cleanliness, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), Bhubaneswar […]

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