Metro Rail To Be Set-Up In Bhubaneswar

Good news for the people as Government of Odisha is being ready for introducing a new transport system in Odisha. The wait for the Metro Rail transportation is going to end very soon. The process of the much awaited Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) between Cuttack and Bhubaneswar started on Tuesday 29 August 2013. 

The state Government called Request For Proposal (RFP) to select consultant to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS).

According to Census 2011, the population of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack is 8.37 Lakh and 6.06 Lakh respectively. As by the Bhubaneswar Cuttack Urban Complex (BCUC) the population will increase to 42 Lakh by 2030. So the transportation for the people will be a headache for the Government. That’s why Government of Odisha is taking a step ahead to have a Metro Rail or Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) in the state. The Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) will be connected to Jatni, Khurda, Bhubaneswar, Barang, Chaudwar and Cuttack.

The first part of the proposed project has started. The consultant employed by Request For Proposal (RFP) is going to assess mobility, alignment, multi-modal land use integration plan, land acquisition details, transit-oriented development, cost estimation and funding pattern. The station location has been taken into account according to the catchment areas, feasibility of entry and exit facilities, availability of parking areas etc.

The land acquisition for the project is a big headache for the department. The consultant will also recommend land for the project facilities like station area, electric substation, maintenance deport and construction deport.

The consultant will recommend suitable track structure for the Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) project. It will also give a detailed report about the type of rails, method of welding and fastening systems. A layout will be prepared by the consultant to handle the projected traffic, said the RFP.

More than 20,000 people go up-down in this route for different purposes. So Metro Rail facility will be definitely helpful for the people of Odisha. As the main up-down transportation is being held between Cuttack and Bhubaneswar. The common people will get a cheap and fast transportation service after the Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) project.

Odisha Growing Fast in terms of Four Wheeler Vehicle Transportation

Everyone in this modern era wants to be in a comfort zone. So the number of four wheeler vehicles is increasing day by day. According to a survey by ASSOCHAM, Odisha has the maximum growth in car, van and jeep as a mode of transportation per 1000 during 2001-2011.

The decadal growth is 293 per cent which is the maximum among 20 major states in India.  The rank of Odisha is 16th in terms of scooter as a mode of transportation which is a growth of 79 percent during the same period. 

According to state wise study  of  'Automobile Industry in India: Saturated & Potential States', West Bengal has the slowest growth in the mode of transportation study and it was ranked 19th and 20th in terms of car, jeep, van and scooter respectively used as transportation per 1000 people declared by ASSOCHAM.

Kerala, which is also one of the fastest growing state in India has also a remarkable growth in scooter transportation mode with a growth of 198 per cent and 101 per cent in rural and urban centres in the decade 2001-2011, said D S Rawat, national secretary general of ASSOCHAM. 

 Himachal Pradesh and Haryana are also not far behind in terms of car, jeep and van as mode of transportation as the growth is 149 per cent and 295 percent in urban and rural areas respectively, said Mr. Rawat. 

Among all the major states West Bengal has the slowest growth in terms of car, jeep and van as mode of transportation in both urban and rural centres with 31 percent and 14 per cent respectively. 

As long as the National average growth is concerned which is 105 percent, 11 states are ahead of the average growth. The top five states are Odisha (293 per cent), Maharashtra (237 per cent), Kerala (222 per cent), Madhya Pradesh (172 per cent) and Jharkhand (170 per cent).

States like Karnataka (84 per cent), Himachal Pradesh (76 per cent), Tamil Nadu (72 per cent), West Bengal (66 per cent) and Jammu and Kashmir (30 per cent) recorded the slowest growth in terms of car, jeep and van as mode of transportation.

Likewise the average growth in Scooter as a mode of transportation in per 1000 peoples was about 96 per cent during the decade 2001-2011.  The top five states which are ahead in terms of scooter as mode of transportation are with Jharkhand (172 per cent), Punjab (149 per cent), Gujarat (144 per cent), Chhattisgarh (133 per cent) and Maharashtra (121 per cent).

It’s good to see that scooter mode transportation growth of about 131 per cent in rural areas compared to about 59 per cent at urban areas during the decade 2001-11 because of dearth of a public transport system.

5 Star Hotels in Odisha

Odisha being one of the developing states of India is working hard on increasing visitors from foreign through different promotions like Odisha Tourism. To draw the attention of different people around the world not only the tourism has to be good, but the hotels and restaurants has to be reach to higher level to hospitality and service. In Odisha we have also a cricket stadium in Barabati, Cuttack where every year one or two international cricket matches was played. So the need of 5 Star Hotels is essential now in Odisha. 

The top hotel business men are now ready to expand their hotels in Odisha. Beside that Odisha has also good hotels like Mayfair Lagoon, Trident, The HHI, Swasti Premium, The New Marion, Swasti Plaza, The Crown, etc. All of these are the most costly hotels of Odisha. But when we talk about 5 Star hotels, some of these don’t have the facilities to be called as a 5 Star Hotel. Some of the top Hotel business owners managed to make their hotels a 5 Star hotel. In Odisha there are only three 5 stars hotels Mayfair Lagoon, Trident and The HHI. 

Mayfair Lagoon:

Mayfair Lagoon is situated in Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha. All the shopping malls and multiplexes are at a distance radius of 5 km from it. Mayfair is present at Jaydev bihar, the heart of the city. The hotel has all the facilities like pub, bar, cafeteria, swimming pool and all types of indoor games for the amusement of the guest. Mayfair Lagoon is the only hotel in which all the international and national players stayed during the matches and events in Odisha. So it has to be a 5 star hotel. Mayfair Lagoon is the only hotel which is beautifying its surrounding by planting different types of plants. Its green atmosphere will give u a real piece. Mayfair has also its branch hotels in Puri, Gopalpur, Darjeeling, Goa, Rourkela, and Gangtok. In Bhubaneswar it has also another branch in the same place which is Called Mayfair Convention. The rent of Mayfair lagoon in Bhubaneswar for a single room for 2 days and 1 night is around Rs 9,000/-. This is the most expensive hotels in Odisha. But if you spend your time and money here, you will not regret for sure.

Trident:

Trident hotel is one of the best international hotels. The 14 acre area is huge as compared to other hotels in Odisha. Trident is situated in Madhusudhan Nagar near Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar. Trident hotel is adjacent to the Mayfair lagoon. It has all the facilities those are offered by the 5 star hotels. Trident has a 1km jogging track filled with beautiful trees and it will give u a healthy feeling. This is one of the most classic hotels in India. The chain of hotels of trident has been spread all over the world. Foreigners from all over the world stayed in this hotel. It is famous for its tasty food and worm hospitality.  The rent of Trident for a single room for 2 days and 1 night is around Rs 6,000/- which is the 2nd most expensive hotel in Odisha.

The HHI:

The Hotel Hindustan International (HHI) is one of the most high class hotels in Bhubaneswar. The HHI is situated in Kharvel Nagar, Bhubaneswar. This is one of the prime locations in Bhubaneswar. The presence of the hotel in this area increased the demand of the place. It has all the facilities of a 5 Star hotel. Starting from Pub to bar, grand banquets, contemporary rooms, speciality restaurants, lounge bar, state-of-the art business centers everything in one place. This hotel is a rare combination of elegance, comfort, interior luxury and warmth. The hotel itself is like a state of art for Odisha. The rent of The HHI for a single room for 2 days and 1 night is around Rs 4,500/-which is 3rd highest in Odisha. 

World Trade Centre to be set up in Bhubaneswar

The World Trade Centre Association (WTCA) which was founded in 1970 after the establishment of the 1st World Trade Centre at New York to encourage the expansion of World Trade. The World Trade Centre Association is a non-forfeit, non political organization for the effective operation of the World Trade Centers across the World.  World Trade Centre Association has 323 members from 95 countries. 

The aim World Trade Centre Association is to maintain international business relationship and understanding among nations.  It also tries to create and encourage mutual assistance and cooperation among members. It also helps nations to increase their industrialization and participation in the World Trade.

The World Trade Centre Association has proposed to set up a World Trade Centre in Bhubaneswar to increase the participation in World Trade and also for the promotion of international trade and investment in Odisha. 

World Trade Centre has 323 members from 95 countries and the number of business associates is around 1 million which account for more than one third of the World Trade Centre.

The proposal of establishing World Trade Centre in Odisha was presented at a high level meeting at World Trade Centre Association where World Trade Centre adviser Jayant Ghate and some of his colleagues were present. The proposal has been accepted and the details will be discussed further, said Ghate.

The aim World Trade Centre is the effective combination of infrastructure and service to promote international trade in Odisha which has a legacy of maritime international trade, Ghate added. 

The World Trade Centre has been providing services in many field across the world like in the field of trade information, trade research, trade education, exhibition facilities, meeting and conversations, temporary residential facilities, shopping arcades, and the most important one import and export activities, said Mr. T Ramachandru, Industries Secretary.

The World Trade Centre Association also proposed to submit a detailed report on the set up of World Trade Centre in Bhubaneswar. The World Trade Centre is most probably to be established on the periphery of the capital of Odisha, Bhubaneswar. If the project of the World Trade Centre became successful then the export import business will increase in Odisha which will lead to earn a good amount of money for the business men.

5 Premier Colleges in Odisha

Education is the most powerful weapon in the world. If you have a good education background then you will surely achieve your goals in life. And if it was from a good educational institute then your success is not so far. The growing number of colleges in India had become a headache for the parents to choose which one is better. But as we all know the best Educational institutes of India are owned by the Government of India and by the state Governments. The private colleges are just doing business. Education is the least important thing for them. That’s why the government colleges had a good reputation and quality education.

Now let’s talk about some of the educational institutes in Odisha. Beside the government colleges, more than 200 private colleges are there in Odisha, including all types of studies. In Odisha more than 100 private engineering colleges are present and from those only a few colleges give stress on education, others are just busy in counting money. 

Bhubaneswar being the capital of Odisha, most of the good government colleges was established here. As the number of student are increasing the seats in government colleges also increasing. But you have to work hard if you want to join a good college for your higher studies. From the number of good colleges in Odisha, here are the 5 Premier Colleges.

Premier Colleges in Odisha:

1.Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB)

Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB) is one of the best business schools in India. It was founded in 1987 by a social contract between Government of Odisha and Odisha Jesuit Society. XIMB is located in Bhubaneswar, the Capital of Odisha. The campus of XIMB is around 20 acres. It has all the facilities for the students like library, canteen, hostel, play ground, gym and sports club. XIMB is being managed by a board of Governors consisting of representatives from Government of India and Odisha, the Jesuit Society and many other industrialist and educationalist.  XIMB had won a lot of awards and ranked with in 10 in many of the academic rankings.

2. IIT Bhubaneswar

On the 60th anniversary of India’s Independence Day, Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India announced about the expansion of IIT’s in the country. Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar is one of them. Although the campus of IIT Bhubaneswar was not ready so it started functioning from IIT Kharagpur on 23 July 2008 and then shifted to Bhubaneswar on 22 July 2009.The Director of IIT Bhubaneswar is Mr. Madhusudhan Chakraborty since 2009 and the acting director is Mr. Damodar Acharya. The campus of IIT Bhubaneswar is spread over 935 acres. As a new college most of the things are under construction so we have to wait for some time to see the real IIT Bhubaneswar. For time being its offering three courses in B.tech i.e. Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. M.tech is also there in IIT Bhubaneswar. The capacity of IIT Bhubaneswar is around 10,000 students which will be fulfilled in 3 to 4 years.

3. NIT Rourkela

NIT Rourkela is one of the oldest colleges of Odisha. Formerly it was Regional Engineering College which later became NIT Rourkela. It was established in 1961 as REC Rourkela. In the year 2007 under the National Institute of Technology Act, it got the NIT tag and became one of the 30 NIT’s in India. The current Director of NIT Rourkela is Prof. Sunil Kumar Sarangi. The campus of NIT Rourkela has spread over 1142 acres in the Steel City Rourkela. Nearly all branches of engineering and post graduates courses are ther in NIT Rourkela.  It has also several awards like Outstanding Engineering Institute (East) and Best Government College. NIT Rourkela has Student Activity Centre, Health Care, Institute Library and many Sports Facilities. With its high class teaching and faculties it one of the Premiere institute in Odisha.

4. NISER

The National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) was founded on 28 August 2006 by the Prime Minister of India. NISER being one of best educational institutes India has all the best facilities. The Chairman of NISER is Anil Kakodkar and Director is Tavarekere K. Chandrashekar. The 208 acres of campus has all the facilities like library, sports club,health care and play ground etc. NISER has Integrated MSc program and PhD program along with School of Biological Sciences, School of Chemical Sciences, School of Mathematical Sciences and School of Physical Sciences. \

5. IIIT Bhubaneswar 

International Institute of Information Technology Bhubaneswar (IIIT-BH) is an institute for information technology located in the temple city Bhubaneswar. IIIT-BH was established in 2006 by the Government of Odisha affiliated to Biju Pattnaik University of Technology. The institute was established as a Public Private Partnership initiative. The institute started operating in September 2007. The infrastructure of IIIT-BH is good as compared to other engineering colleges in Bhubaneswar. The college has library, hostels, classrooms, auditoriums and play ground. The institute offers Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology etc. 

Two foot overbridges to be built in Bhubaneswar

Two foot overbridges to be built in Bhubaneswar

The state capital Bhubaneswar is soon going to have two foot overbridges. The two locations selected for the purpose are Master Canteen and Jayadev Bihar. Apart from the staircases, the bridges will also have elevators or lifts on both the sides so that the older persons and children can commute conveniently. 

The construction work of the foot overbridges started on August 1, 2013. Though the foundation stone of the Jayadev Vihar foot overbridge was laid long back in the year 2011, construction work started this Friday owing to land disputes.  The bridges will have skywalk of around 35 meters across the road. The elevators that will be attached on both the sides of the bridge will have the carrying facility of 13 people at a time. The structural design for the bridges has already been done. Sources say that it was sent to National Institute of Technology, Rourkela for approval. The institute has approved the design and hence the work is expected to start soon. The estimated expenditure of each foot overbridge is Rs 2 crore. After the completion of the construction work, the maintenance work of the bridges will be given to a private agency. The agency will also be given the authority to monitor advertising on the foot overbridge. In return the agency will pay the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Rs 5 laks per annum. 

Sources say that the foot overbridge was to be built near the fly over of Jayadev Vihar. But it was shifted around 200meters towards Pal Heights as adequate land for the flyover was not available. But people are not happy over the change of location as the new location is not going to serve any purpose. The pedestrians will have to walk this extra distance only to walk over. Jayadev Vihar and Master Canteen are two busiest places in the city. According to sources, BMC is planning to build the third foot over bridge in the city once the construction work of these two bridges completes. The third foot overbridge is is expected to be built at Saheed Nagar near RD Women’s College.

Emerging singers of Odisha

Emerging singers of Odisha

A number of young singing sensations are rocking the Odia film and album industry with their voice and talent. They are committed to their work and they are willing to work hard. They have produced some really superb hits in a short time and have kept the audience spellbound. These young and very talented singers have taken the Odia film industry by storm. Here in this article, we have mentioned about some of the budding singers of Odisha who have started their musical journey in the industry. 

Bishnu Mohan Kabi:

 

This guy has become most successful among the young breed of singers of Odisha. Born into a family of musicians, Bishnu considers himself extremely lucky. He got the Voice of Odisha title and that was the turning point of his career. He got noticed by a number of music directors. The reality show also helped him in increasing his fan base. He became the household name in the state. Bishnu has sung for the movies like Bachelor, Rumku Jhumana, Rudra, Tanka tote Salaam. 

 

Sohini Mishra:

 

Sohini Mishra is an Indian Idol contestant and she hails from Cuttack. She is a trained singer of classical music. Though Sohini had no plans to take singing as a profession, her stint in Indian Idol changed his life completely. She has taken it as her passion as well as profession. 

Antara Chakrabarty:

Antara is all praise for the Odia film industry as it gives enough scope to the new and budding singers. Though she started singing at the age of 4, she had never dreamt of becoming a fulltime singer. He has also sung with Udit Narayan in the film Mun Diwana To Pain and it considers the moment as one of the high points of her life. 

Amrita Bharati Panda:

Amrita, who is also a contestant of Indian Idol 6, gives credit to the reality show for the upward slope of her life as a singer. She had started performing on stage at an early age andwas also placed in the top 12 of Indian Idol. 

Aseema Panda:

She has gifted a number of hit numbers to the Odia film Industry. She didn’t have a great start to her singing career as a few of the films didn’t release. But she continued the hard work. Now she has songs like Matric Fail, Love Master, Hari Om Hari and Daha Balunga under her belt.

Popular canteens in Famous Colleges of Bhubaneswar

Popular canteens in Famous Colleges of Bhubaneswar

In any college, the favorite place of hangout for most of the students is their canteen. From hot noodles to soups, the college canteens serve almost everything that the youth needs. While the canteens of different colleges serve a large number of food items, they are famous for a specific item. Here in this article, we have collected the famous dishes of famous canteens of the famous colleges of Bhubaneswar. We have compiled a data of four colleges of Bhubaneswar. While two of them are engineering colleges, the other two are management colleges. The engineering colleges are the two famous deemed universities of the state, KIIT and ITER. The two management colleges are XIMB and RCM.

X-CAFÉ: XIMB

 

You enter the campus of Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB) and you will notice a ‘X’ prefixed with almost everything. Starting from their cultural fest ‘Xpressions’ to their canteen ‘X-CAFE’, every name has a ‘X’ at the beginning. X-CAFÉ has been there in the XIMB campus for last ten years. It serves various kinds of fast foods which include masala dosa, chole bhatore and many more like this. But the food item on the menu that draws most students to the canteen is their chicken magi. This dish, which is served here at a cheap price and within less time, has got the tag of ‘dependable food’ by the future managers. Apart from this the wide range of cold drinks available here keeps the students engaged in various discussions. 

New Canteen: RCM

 

The New Canteen of Royal College of Management is famous for its pizza. Can you think of delicious pizza in any other Bhubaneswar canteen at a price of Rs 50? This canteen serves pizza at this price and that is what has made it really popular among the students. Both veg and non-veg pizza are available here. 

 

Central Canteen: KIIT University

The Central Canteen of KIIT University is famous for its Aloo Masala. This dish of the canteen is so tasty that if you eat it once, you will definitely come back to have it again. You can ask any KIITian and he will give you the details about this almost perfect dish. 

 

ITER Canteen: ITER

It is Biryani of ITER Canteen that is most popular among its students. The menu of the canteen has been revised 3 years ago and since then the popularity of the canteen has grown manifold. It provides Chicken Biryani at Rs 90.