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Biswanath Rath

Biswanath Rath becomes first Odia filmmaker with 500 international awards

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Bhubaneswar: Biswanath Rath, an internationally acclaimed writer-director hailing from Jeypore, Odisha, has added to his illustrious career by securing two awards at the Miseentage International Film Festival (India). His English documentary, ‘The SoulCatcher,’ and Sambalpuri Music Video, ‘KahideThare,’ earned him the ‘Best Director (Documentary) Award’ and ‘Best Music Video Award,’ respectively. A post-graduate in screenwriting…

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soa cup

Institute of Agricultural Sciences dominates SOA Cup 2024

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Bhubaneswar: The Institute of Agricultural Sciences (IAS) emerged champions in the annual SOA Cup 2024, a three-week sporting event featuring students from SOA University’s 10 affiliated institutions competing in various sports disciplines. In a stellar display of skill and teamwork, Foreign Students’ II secured the men’s football title, overpowering IAS with a convincing 5-0 victory…

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AMNS

AMNS India renews partnership with Protean eGov to boost ‘Beti Padhao’ scholarship initiative

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Mumbai: In a bid to intensify efforts towards gender equality in education, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India), has officially renewed its partnership with Protean eGov Technologies. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Thursday (March 7) at Protean’s Mumbai headquarters, solidifying their commitment to advancing the ‘Beti Padhao’ (educate daughters) scholarship initiative across…

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CSIR-IMMT

CSIR-IMMT celebrates International Women’s Day with ‘Invest in Women’ campaign

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Bhubaneswar: The CSIR-IMMT Bhubaneswar marked International Women’s Day under the theme “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress.” Distinguished guests included chief guest Jagi Mangat Panda and guest of honour Dr Smita Mohanty, attended the event at Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar Hall here on Wednesday. Jagi Mangat Panda, MD of OTV, applauded the achievements of women in projects…

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InTec

CSIR-IMMT’s InTEC hosts ‘IP for ALL’ workshop, incubates three startups

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Bhubaneswar: CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT) successfully organised a one-day skill development programme, “IP for ALL,” through its Innovative Technology Enabling Center (InTEC) on Wednesday. The event, aimed at sensitising the participants about the essentials of patents, featured lectures, practical hands-on sessions and interactive discussions. Attended by 400 participants, including students, faculty, researchers,…

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CSIR

CSIR-IMMT’s skill development programme showcases pond ash bricks technology

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Bhubaneswar: CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT) organised a one-day skill development programme on “Training Cum Demonstration on Pond Ash Bricks Technology” under the CSIR Integrated Skill initiative. More than 25 participants from diverse sectors attended the event, hosted at the Centre for Waste Utilization of Environment & Sustainability Department, here on Monday. Dr…

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maurya express

Union ministers launch Maurya Express for seamless Sambalpur-Gorakhpur connectivity

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Sambalpur/New Delhi: Union ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the extended route of the Sambalpur-Hatia-Gorakhpur Maurya Express from Sambalpur Railway Station on Friday. The inaugural run, marked as a special event on Friday, will soon transition into regular service from Sambalpur, enhancing connectivity for the residents of Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh….

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Project Odiserve

Project ODISERV launched for Odisha’s graduates

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Sambalpur: In a significant step towards enhancing employment prospects for young graduates in Odisha, union minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan launched Project ODISERV here on Friday. The initiative was launched in collaboration with Bajaj Finserv and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), which aims to prepare students for the financial…

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ama pokhari

‘Ama Pokhari’ empowers 364 SHGs for rejuvenation of 95 waterbodies in Odisha

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Bhubaneswar: A state-level event showcasing the “Ama Pokhari” initiative witnessed the signing of agreements and distribution of work orders to 364 Mission Shakti Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the MUKTA programme for the ecological rejuvenation of 95 water bodies across 16 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in the state. Minister of Housing & Urban Development, Usha Devi,…

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