CUTTACK: Millet-based products being sold by rural women of Banki block at the national-level Pallishree Mela in Balijatra, are witnessing a massive demand from visitors this year. Set up by the Dulanapur producer group of Banki, the stall is selling various millet-based products like cookies, cakes and mixtures etc. It has been able to make remarkable sale proceeds of Rs …
CUTTACK: Lack of proper sanitation at Balijatra and poor condition of road to the fairground have left revellers disgruntled. Though a private agency has been assigned the cleaning and sanitation work at the fair, lack of supervision by the officials concerned of the district administration has left sanitary practices in shambles. On the other hand, spraying of excess chemical-mixed water …
The Orissa High Court last week allowed the Cuttack district administration to organize the historic Bali Jatra at both the upper as well as lower Bali Jatra grounds scheduled to be held between November 15-22. While hearing a PIL petition concerning the civic issues pertaining to Cuttack a division bench of Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo and Justice V. Narasingh in …
CUTTACK: For the first time this year, drones will light up the sky over Balijatra grounds to showcase the fair’s rich history and cultural significance. The Cuttack administration on Wednesday decided to add this and several other features aligning with the theme of Odia Asmita to Balijatra festival-2024 which will be organised from November 15 to 22. This apart, LED …
