Bhubaneswar - One of the Cleanest City in India

Bhubaneswar is adjudged as One of the Cleanest city under Swachh Bharat Mission. Bhubaneswar bagged the ‘East Zone Top Movers’ award in the Swachh Sarvekshan list- 2016. The rank of the capital city is 24 in the list among the 73 top cities of the country. Mysore has topped the list with Chandigarh at number two and Trichnapalli at third position.

The Temple City of India, Bhubaneshwar hosts a large number of Hindu temples with Puri and Konark are most famous ones. The capital of Odisha state is well famous for its old sculptures, Odissi dance, Chilka lake, handicrafts, rock carvings and wildlife. Due to the boom in the metals and metal processing industries in the state and as one of the information technology hub in East India, Bhubaneswar is emerging as one of the fastest developing cities of India.

Bhubaneswar, One of the Cleanest City in India

Mega ATV Championship 2016

Event: Mega ATV Championship 2016

Venue: DLF Cyber City, Bhubaneswar, India

Start Date: 04-Mar-2016 (Fri) at 09:30 am 

End Date:  07-Mar-2016 (Mon) at 08:30 pm 

Organiser: Autosports India

Mega ATV Championship 2016 Bhubaneswar

Mega ATV Championship 2016 Bhubaneswar

Event Details - Mega ATV Championship 2016: 

Mega ATV Championship is an off-terrain ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) / Dune Buggy / Mini BAJA racing competition based on Real life challenges and disaster management using All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV’s).

An Engineering Design, Manufacturing, Racing and utility based competition in which participant Teams from all over the country has to design and then fabricate ATV and use it to serve for mankind. The promoters of these host facilities have experience in the design, preparation and maintenance of ATV-friendly racetracks.

This event would be the first of its kind in India and would be at par with competition standards of USA, UK, Australia, Germany, Japan & Austria. The aim of Mega ATV Championship is to promote good engineering practices in manufacturing of off-road and ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) for students by providing a platform where they can learn to design, manufacture and understand the utility of such vehicles. Apart from sporting, the event aims to educate the people and spread awareness regarding the wide application of such versatile vehicles for Disaster Management and accessing rough terrains.

The target is to promote off-roading enthusiasts in India, establishing the culture of competitive and recreational sports all over the country and promoting and encouraging young talent.

The title contenders have to go through a series of real life situation challenges where not just the durability of the ATV but also the team’s breaking point would be put to test. Simulating a real racing experience, the teams would also be able to throw open challenges to their rivals and earn respect points. The entire event would be powered with live scoring viewable at any instant with clear demarcating scoring parameters. 

Are you a motorsport addict?

For the first time in India, we present to you the Mega ATV Championship. This is your platform to build your ATV of unique design and test it on real field tasks. Yes, you can race them and climb difficult terrains.

Apart from all this, you get the golden opportunity of interacting with the top car manufacturing giants in a unique auto expo; with a networking platform which may pave the way for your career. You might also be able to ride on some of the top off road brands of sports car on a real off road terrain. The after dark DJ show awaits you and also to be the audience of our star night.

It is a four days’ event in the rocky terrains of Bhubaneshwar. All contenders shall follow the guidelines considering their safety and rules of the competition. So what are you waiting for? Register online and enter the muddy battle of engines!

Organisers:

The event is being organised by Autosports India, in association with Kalinga Motorsports Club, supported by Ministry of Sports, Govt. of Odisha, FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) and FMSCI (Federation of Motorsports Club of India).

Venue :

The event is scheduled to be held from 4th March to 7th March 2015 at DLF Cyber City, Bhubaneswar, Odisha at an approximate fully covered and area of 63 acres.

Khandagiri Kumbh Mela 2016

Event: Khandagiri Kumbh Mela 2016

Venue: Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar

Organiser: BMC

Start Date: 14-Feb-16

Major attractions in Khandagiri Kumbh Mela:

- Begins on the occasion of 'Magha Saptami'

- Sadhus from Banaras, Kashi, Ayodhya gather in Khandagiri and Udayagiri Caves during the Kumbh Mela

- Yajnas will be conducted at various Ashrams

- 'Meena Bazaar' is a major attraction for women and children as household items and toys are sold there

- 'Jatra Mahasamar' is the main attraction in the festival where famous Jatra parties will entertain the Jatra lovers

Khandagiri Cave, Bhubaneswar

Superhit Night Ki Jai Ho (With Sukhwinder Singh)

Event: Superhit Night Ki Jai Ho (With Sukhwinder Singh)

Venue: Janta Maidan, Bhubaneswar

Date: 29-Jan-16 7PM Onwards

Sukhwinder Singh performing at Imperial Blue Superhit Nights

Sukhwinder Singh performing at Imperial Blue Superhit Nights

State Level Republic Day celebrations at Bhubaneswar

Event: State Level Republic Day Celebration at Bhubaneswar

Venue: Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Bhubaneswar

Date: 26-Jan-16

Republic Day Celebration at Bhubaneswar

State Level Republic Day celebration at Bhubaneswar

Odisha Governor S. C. Jamir taking salute at the State-level Republic Day celebration in Bhubaneswar

Raahgiri Days at Bhubaneswar on Every sunday

Event: Raahgiri Day at Bhubaneswar

Venue: Janpath - Master Canteen Chowk - Ram Mandir square

Organiser: BMC, BDA, EMBARQ

Date: Every Sunday(Starting from 17-Jan-16) 

Time: 6:30 to 10:30 AM

Website: www.raahgiridays.com

Bhubaneswar will experience its second Raahgiri Day on this sunday (24th Jan 2015). It'll be again a sunday when the Janpath will be ruled by people indulged in various jovial and playful activities amidst complete absence of vehicular traffic. Inviting all the denizens of Bhubaneswar again to pour in large numbers and make the 2nd Raahgiri Day a remarkable one.

Raahgiri Day is a street event which provides citizens with the opportunity to reclaim their streets, connect with their community, celebrate their city and therefore reclaim their lives. Raahgiri Day is a street event for citizens to play different kind of games on road, people can show their Performance on road and also can promote art and culture.

On 17th January 2015, Bhubaneswar experienced it's first Raahgiri Day.  One whole section of Janpath was cordoned off for citizens, for 3-4 hours in the morning, to come together in large numbers and use the street for recreation that promotes health, well-being, fitness, togetherness and joy.

Here are few pics from 1st Raahgiri Day at Bhubaneswar.

Yoga at Raahgiry Day at Bhubaneswar

Children Performing Yoga at Raahgiri Day at Bhubaneswar

 Skating at Raahgiri Day at Bhubaneswar

Cycling at Raahgiri Day at Bhubaneswar

Raahgiri Day at Bhubaneswar 

Youngsters playing football on Raahgiri Day at Bhubaneswar

Girls playing cricket on Raahgiri Day at Bhubaneswar

FREE JOB ORIENTED TRAINING PROGRAMME (Residential) at CIPET, Campus-II, Bhubaneswar

60 students from the first batch of CIPET Training got 100% placement.

Encouraged by the success of pilot batch , Infosys Foundation is happy to announce the commencement of 2nd batch  of  ‘Skill development Training’ with CIPET (Central Institute Of Plastics Engineering & Technology).  The training will be conducted in two phases each phase accommodating 120 students. ( PPMO- 60 and TRMO – 60)

CIPET has signed agreement with Infosys Foundation for conducting 6 months skill development training programme (SDT) at CIPET, Campus-II, Bhubaneswar under CSR scheme. In this programme FREE JOB ORIENTED TRAINING PROGRAMME (Residential)  will be sponsored by Infosys Foundation ( under CSR Scheme) . This will benefit 120 Unemployed Youth from Economically Weaker Section of the Society

1.       Eligibility

a.       Unemployed Youth in Odisha

b.      Economically Weaker Section

c.       age 18 to 33 years

d.      8th Pass & above

e.      Ready for relocation to anywhere in India to avail employment opportunity

2.       Duration 6 months ( fully residential)

3.       Intake Batch Capacity 120.

4.       Venue of counseling : CIPET, Campus-II, Mancheswar, Bhubaneswar

5.     Date of counselling : 23-Jan-16 to 6-Feb-16

For more details, see the complete advertisement.

Free Job Oriented Training Program at Cipet Bhubaneswar

Magic Show by Famous Magician Anand at Bhubaneswar

Event: Magic Show by Famous Magician Anand
Venue: Utkal Mandap, Bhubaneswar
Date: 7-Jan-2016 to 25-Jan-2016

Time: Daily 2 shows at 3:30PM and 6:30PM

Sunday three shows at 12:30PM, 3:30PM and 6:30PM

Magic Show by Magician Anand at Bhubaneswar

Sisir Saras Bhubaneswar 2016

Event: Sisir Saras 2016
Venue: Unit-III, Exhibition Ground, Bhubaneswar
Date: 2-Jan-2016 to 13-Jan-2016
Organiser: ORMAS

Sisir Saras 2016, the Annual National level exhibition of rural Handicraft and Handloom products, will be held at Exhibition Ground Bhubaneswar from 1st to 13th Jan 2016. The fair is organized by Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS), Odisha Livelihoods Mission, Panchayati Raj Department and sponsored by Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. 

Such exhibitions are instrumental in providing market linkage to rural artisans who are struggling to find a better market and remunerative price for their products. ORMAS has been hosting exhibitions under the banner of Sisir Saras, Gramshree Mela and Pallishree Mela across the country to provide a platform for rural artisans to showcase and sell their products besides interacting with urban consumers to facilitate better trade ties. 

A large number of rural craftsmen and Self Help Groups are participating in the event. Apart from Odisha, artisans from 25 other States are showcasing their products.

Everyday evening there will be cultural programmes to entertain the visitors. Also, there will be food stalls with a wide variety of foods.

The special attraction of the exhibition last year (SISIR SARAS 2015) was the metal work products from Madhya Pradesh, wood crafts from Tamil Nadu, bamboo crafts from North-East States, Madhubani paintings from Bihar, Dhokra from Chhattisgarh, shawls and carpets from Jammu and Kashmir and kantha stitch from West Bengal. Workshops on designing and packaging of products was also organised for artisans to enhance the marketability of their products.

Here are few snaps from Past Sisir Saras Exhibitions:

Sisir Saras Coordination Cell

Terracota at Sisir Saras

Terracota at Sisir Saras

Masks at Sisir Saras

Jute Craft as Sisir Saras

Handloom products on display at Sisir Saras

Idols and other home decoratives at Sisir Saras

Sisir Saras 2015 Banner

Sisir Saras 2014 Banner

Bhubaneswar Smart City

What is the India Smart City Challenge:
The India Smart Cities Challenge is a competition for municipal leaders and their partners to promote economic opportunity in India, improve governance, and produce better results for urban residents. To unearth the best possible plans from throughout India, a range of 100 cities from every state will compete for funding in the first round. Bhubaneswar is a proud participant in India Smart City Challenge.

How can you contribute:
Go through the official website for Bhubaneswar Smart City, http://www.smartcitybhubaneswar.gov.in

You can contribute in multiple ways to Make Bhubaneswar a winner in the challenge.

• Give your idea to make Bhubaneswar a smart city and smarter than other cities
• Participate in "Capture BBSR Photography" Contest
• Vote for Bhubaneswar
• Like in Facebook
• Contribute as a volunteer

You can win cool goodies and cash rewards by participating in these events and make your own city to win the challenge.

16th Rajdhani Book Fair 2015, Bhubaneswar

Event: Rajdhani Book Fair 2015, Bhubaneswar
Venue: Exhibition Ground, Bhubaneswar
Date: 4-Dec-2015 to 15-Dec-2015

Event Details:
The Rajdhani Book Fair has been organised by the Book Fair Committee comprising of a group of writers. The committee has started its endeavour in the Millenium year 2000 and successfully completed 15 years of service. It is the biggest book fair of Odisha.

Publishers, Distributors & Book Sellers from all over the country along with Educational Institutions, Study Centres, Govt. Organisations, NGOs, PSUs, Banks & Insurance Sectors are participating in the fair. Moreover nearly 8 lakh footfalls of intellectuals, educationists, booklovers & general readers are experienced in the fair during 12 days. As it is the biggest Book fair of the state all possible care has been taken to make it a successful publicity campaign and excellent forum for advertisement. It is a reliable organisation which provides unique opportunity for sales promotion & publicity. It also facilitates the participants to interact with their target audience.

More details at www.rajdhanibookfair.com

 

Rajdhani Book Fair 2013, Bhubaneswar

Entrepreneurship Skill Development Workshop-2015

Event: Entrepreneurship Skill Development Workshop-2015
Venue: Asian School of Business Management
Date: 10-Dec-2015 to 12-Dec-2015

Event Details:

Entrepreneurship Skill Development Workshop-2015

ASBM takes immense pleasure in announcing its first kind of workshop in association with Utkal Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Odisha. The three day workshop would be an initiative to imbibe the spirit of Entrepreneurship as best career option.

"Entrepreneurship is not about submitting to the status quo (enjoying comfortability); it's about challenging the status quo (creating change)" Thinking beyond the line the session will inspire entrepreneurs on the Business they were born to create.

• Creating new opportunities in Tourism and Agri- Business.
• Inspire entrepreneurial spirit with new inspirational interaction with local successful entrepreneurs.
• Inspire the next

Opportunity to showcase business Ideas, in collaboration with IIT Kharagpur (Entrepreneurship Cell) & IBM, Best two ideas will have direct entry to the semi-finalist for International Business Model Competition (IBMC) to be held in 2016, with startup fund of INR 15 Lakhs. The last date for submission of business ideas : 10 September 2015.

All the participating delegates would be awarded certificates

Registration Fee Rs.100/- per delegate (Cheque in favour of "Asian School of Business Management" payable at Bhubaneswar or by Cash).

More details at www.asbm.ac.in

Safety tips for senior citizens in our society

With regards to the recent barbarous murder of senior citizen couple at Bhubaneswar, sharing a link with some tips that will help everyone to be careful and safe.

http://expertanswer.blogspot.in/2015/11/safety-tips-for-senior-citizens.html

Request everyone to be responsible and kind hearted towards the senior citizens in our society because of whom we exist today and extend necessary help to them to make them feel that we care for them and they need not be afraid of anything.

 Share your views on making a more secure society which is way far from fear and criminal activites.

National Tribal Art & Crafts Mela 2015, Bhubaneswar

The main objective of National Tribal Art & Crafts Mela 2015 is to provide tribal artisans an important platform to showcase their talents through their valuable products to urban India. Tribals will also be able to sell their traditional art and craft works directly to the customers and get their valuable feedback.

The mela will showcase hand crafted items, handloom products, cane and bamboo products, dry flowers, tribal jewellery, Dhokra craft, tribal paintings, tribal weaves and embroidery etc.

Event: National Tribal Art & Crafts Mela 2015
Venue: Tribal Museum, SCSTRTI, CRPF Square, Bhubaneswar
Date: 18-Nov-2015 to 24-Nov-2015
Time: 2:30 PM to 8 PM

Images from previous National Tribal Art & Crafts Mela:

Crafts item at National Tribal Art & Crafts Mela

Brass Crafts items at National Tribal Art & Crafts Mela

Tribal Lady working on crafts

Tribal painting

Tribal Ladies working on crafts

9th Kalinga Herbal Fair 2015, Bhubaneswar

State Medicinal Plants Board, Odisha is going to organise the 9th State Level Kalinga Herbal Fair, Bhubaneswar from 10-Dec-2015 to 14-Dec-2015.

Special attraction of the event:

• Ayurvedic, Homeopathic and Unani Doctors available for free consultation
• Traditional Healers from all over the State, Manufactures, Traders of Herbal medicines
• Vaidya's meet, Ayurvedic Doctor's meet, Buyer Seller meet
• Food stall and cultural programmes

Event: 9th Kalinga Herbal Fair 2015, Bhubaneswar
Venue: IDCO Exhibition Ground, Unit III, Bhubaneswar
Date: 10-Dec-2015 to 14-Dec-2015
Time: 10 AM to 9 PM

9th Kalinga Herbal Fair 2015, Bhubaneswar

For stall booking at 9th Kalinga Herbal Fair 2015, Bhubaneswar, contact 0674-2543911 during office hours.

4th National Spiritual Book Fair, Bhubaneswar

The fourth National Spiritual Book Fair is going on at the Saheed Nagar Durga Puja Mandap field which started on Saturday, 14 Nov 2015 and will be running till Sunday, 22nd Nov 2015. There are lots of Spritual and Motivational books in Hindi, English and Odia on display by around 50 publishers from all over the country. This fair has been a hit among all age groups and is a need of the hour. Spiritual and Motivational books will definitely help in adding value to the thinking process and will help in spreading spiritual environment and peace in the society.

Event: 4th National Spiritual Book Fair
Venue: Saheed Nagar Durga Puja Mandap, Bhubaneswar
Date: 14-Nov-2015 to 22-Nov-2015

Saheed Birsa Munda Jayanti Samaroha

Event: Saheed Birsa Munda Jayanti Samaroha
Venue: Jayadev Bhawan, Bhubaneswar
Date Time: 15-Nov-2015 6PM

Saheed Birsa Munda Jayanti Samaroha, Jayadev Bhawan, Bhubaneswar

Image Source: Dharitri.com

Read more about Birsa Munda at wikipedia.

Images of Birsa Munda:

Birsa Munda

Birsa Munda

Birsa Munda

Birsa Munda

Birsa Munda

2015 Anjali International Children's Festival, Bhubaneswar

About Anjali International children’s festival:

A cherished festival of literary, creative and performing arts for young audiences, it has been educating, entertaining and inspiring young minds from across India since 2001 in the city of Bhubaneswar. Let your imagination and creative brilliance meet an explosion of color, adventure and fun at the 2015 ANJALI INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL.You can enjoy a huge range of workshops, competitions, cultural programs, musical performances and exhibitions.

Venue: Adivasi Ground, Unit 1
Date: 14 Nov 2015 (Saturday) to 18 Nov 2015 (Wednesday)
Time: 10:30 AM onwards


More details:
http://childrenfestival.org/

Few images from past Anjali Children's Festivals:

Collage Making Competition, Anjali Children's festival2014

Chief Minister Shri Naveen Patnaik at the "13th ANJALI NATIONAL CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL" at Bhubaneswar

The physically-challenged dancers perform Kathak at Anjali National Children’s Festival in Bhubaneswar

Film Actor Sabyasachi Mishra at Carnival 2014

Anjali Workshop 2012 - Clay modelling