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BAPS Mumbai holds ‘Healing the Healers’ symposium to promote emotional and spiritual well-being of medical professionals

Mumbai: Highlighting the growing need for emotional support within the healthcare sector, the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir here organised a medico-spiritual

bengaluru tech summit

Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 wraps up, deep-tech start-ups receive Rs 400-crore funding boost

Bengaluru: The three-day Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) 2025 concluded on Thursday, recording strong participation from global delegates and significant funding

Visva-Bharati

Visva-Bharati to host six-day heritage Poush Mela from Dec 23

Kolkata: Visva-Bharati University on Thursday announced that the iconic Poush Mela will return this year as a six-day event from

Mangaluru Port

Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal unveils Rs 1,500 crore infrastructure and CSR projects in Mangaluru

Mangaluru: Union minister for ports, shipping and waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday inaugurated 16 major infrastructure projects and 113 CSR

military heritage

Third edition of Indian Military Heritage Festival begins in Delhi today

New Delhi: The third edition of the Indian Military Heritage Festival (IMHF) is set to begin in the national capital

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Chaos at Shreya Ghoshal concert during Baliyatra in Cuttack, one injured in crowd surge

Cuttack: A massive crowd surge during Shreya Ghoshal’s live concert at the Baliyatra festival in Odisha’s Cuttack on Thursday evening

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Madhya Pradesh to host ‘Tech Growth Conclave 2.0’ in Indore today, CM Mohan Yadav to launch space tech policy

Indore: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav will inaugurate the ‘Madhya Pradesh Tech Growth Conclave 2.0’ at the Brilliant Convention

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New Mangalore Port to mark 50 glorious years with Golden Jubilee celebration on Nov 13

Mangaluru (Karnataka): The New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) is set to celebrate its Golden Jubilee on November 13, marking five

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Mega camp for Defence pensioners to renew digital life certificates in Chennai on Nov 11

Chennai: A mega camp for Defence pensioners to renew their digital life certificates will be organised at the Air Force

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PM Modi flags off four new Vande Bharat trains from Varanasi

Varanasi: Prime minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated four new Vande Bharat Express trains from his parliamentary constituency, Varanasi, further

IIT

IIT-Kharagpur, University of Bayreuth partner to boost deep-tech and sustainable innovation

Kolkata: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Germany’s University of Bayreuth

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Enrique Iglesias mesmerises Mumbai with debut concert, thanks fans for their love

Mumbai: Global pop icon and Grammy Award winner Enrique Iglesias set the stage ablaze in Mumbai on Sunday night with

film fest

31st Kolkata International Film Festival to showcase 215 films from 39 countries

Kolkata: The 31st Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) is set to feature 215 films from 39 countries, celebrating global cinema

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Over 10,000 join ‘Shauryaveer – Run for India’ in Delhi to mark 79th Shaurya Diwas

New Delhi: More than 10,000 runners, including army officers, soldiers, athletes, fitness enthusiasts and civilians, participated in the ‘Shauryaveer –

Hindu puja

BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Ahmedabad offers 1,200 dishes to Lord Krishna on Govardhan Puja

Ahmedabad: Devotees thronged the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Shahibaug, Ahmedabad, on Wednesday to witness a grand Annakut offering of over

Deepotsav

Ayodhya illuminated ahead of Grand Deepotsav celebrations

Ayodhya: The temple city is glowing with festive lights and decorations as preparations for Deepotsav 2025 are in full swing.

Vadodara

Vadodara History Festival showcases city’s rich heritage

Vadodara: The Vadodara History Festival 2025, themed “Education Through Monuments”, brought the city’s architectural and cultural legacy to life over

AMNS tobacco awareness

AMNS India promotes tobacco awareness in Odisha villages

Bhubaneswar: In a significant effort to combat the harmful effects of tobacco, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) conducted a

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Biswanath Rath showcases Kotpad handloom, unveils poster for Habaspuri documentary at Cannes 2024

Cannes/Bhubaneswar: Filmmaker Biswanath Rath has made history at the 77th Cannes Film Festival by showcasing Odisha’s lesser-known handloom traditions. On

AMNS India

AMNS India inaugurates community water purification plant in Handia village

Paradeep: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AMNS India) has launched a community water purification plant in Handia village, Paradeep, as part

Mo gym and cafe

Mo Gym & Cafe opens in Cuttack, offering unique fitness experience

Cuttack got its newest fitness hub, Mo Gym & Cafe, inaugurated on May 5 at OMP Square, opposite OSAP 6th

CSR awards

SOA honoured at CSR awards function in Delhi

Bhubaneswar: Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) was conferred with three awards by the Competition Success Review (CSR)at

Odisha Wonder Women’s Convention

Odisha Wonder Women’s Convention 2024 empowers entrepreneurs

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Wonder Women’s Convention – 2024, a collaborative effort between the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Odisha

world heritage day

ECoR celebrates World Heritage Day with emphasis on railway legacy preservation

Bhubaneswar: In a vibrant celebration of World Heritage Day, East Coast Railway (ECoR) showcased its commitment to preserving the rich

SOA community radio

Underprivileged children share stories of struggle and hope at SOA community radio 90.4

Bhubaneswar: In a heartwarming initiative, fifteen underprivileged children recently visited the SOA Community Radio 90.4 studio to share their life

pakhala utsav

SOA University hosts ‘Pakhala Utsav’ to celebrate traditional Odia cuisine

Bhubaneswar: The School of Hotel Management at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University organised the ‘Pakhala Utsav’ on

Belgium Odia Association

Belgium Odia Association hosts first-ever Utkal Divas and Holi celebration in Brussels

Brussels: On March 23, the Belgium Odia Association organised its inaugural Utkala Divas and Holi celebration in Brussels, the capital

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Utkal Divas celebrated at SOA

Bhubaneswar: Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) observed the 89th Utkal Divas on Monday, commemorating Odisha’s statehood on

world water day

Understanding the significance of World Water Day and its future amid rising pollution concerns

World Water Day is celebrated every year on March 22 to raise awareness about the importance of freshwater and advocate

Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Indoor Final

51st Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Indoor Tournament concludes

Bhubaneswar: The 51st Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Indoor Final Tournament-2024, held at the CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT), concluded

Ashwini Vaishnaw

Vaishnaw introduces financial upgradation scheme for Gramin Dak Sevaks

New Delhi: In a move aimed at enhancing service conditions and addressing stagnation concerns, union minister of Communications, Railways, and

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CSIR-IMMT hosts 51st Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Indoor Final Tournament 2024

Bhubaneswar: The 51st Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Indoor Final Tournament-2024 is currently underway at CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT),

AMNS

AMNS India receives two prestigious awards at CII Odisha annual meeting

Bhubaneswar: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AMNS India), a joint venture between ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel, has been honoured with two

SOA agri confluence

OUAT vice-chancellor urges sustainable solutions at SOA Agri-Confluence

Bhubaneswar: Prof Pravat Kumar Roul, vice-chancellor of Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), urged for a paradigm shift towards

CSIR-IMMT

CSIR-IMMT and GSI join hands to advance critical mineral recovery technologies

Bhubaneswar: In response to the soaring demand for critical minerals worldwide, CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT), Bhubaneswar, has

women's day

East Coast Railway celebrates International Women’s Day 2024

Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway (ECoR) joined hands with the East Coast Railway Women’s Welfare Organisation (ECoRWWO) to mark the celebration

Biswanath Rath

Biswanath Rath becomes first Odia filmmaker with 500 international awards

Bhubaneswar: Biswanath Rath, an internationally acclaimed writer-director hailing from Jeypore, Odisha, has added to his illustrious career by securing two

soa cup

Institute of Agricultural Sciences dominates SOA Cup 2024

Bhubaneswar: The Institute of Agricultural Sciences (IAS) emerged champions in the annual SOA Cup 2024, a three-week sporting event featuring

AMNS

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

Mumbai: In a bid to intensify efforts towards gender equality in education, ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India), has officially

CSIR-IMMT

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

Bhubaneswar: The CSIR-IMMT Bhubaneswar marked International Women’s Day under the theme “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress.” Distinguished guests included chief

InTec

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

Bhubaneswar: CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT) successfully organised a one-day skill development programme, “IP for ALL,” through its

CSIR

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

Bhubaneswar: CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT) organised a one-day skill development programme on “Training Cum Demonstration on Pond

Jakhapura Rail Line

PM Modi to unveil various projects during Odisha visit on March 5

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Odisha on March 5 and expected to inaugurate and lay foundation

maurya express

Union ministers launch Maurya Express for seamless Sambalpur-Gorakhpur connectivity

Sambalpur/New Delhi: Union ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the extended route of the Sambalpur-Hatia-Gorakhpur Maurya Express from Sambalpur

Project Odiserve

Project ODISERV launched for Odisha’s graduates

Sambalpur: In a significant step towards enhancing employment prospects for young graduates in Odisha, union minister of Education and Skill

ama pokhari

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

Bhubaneswar: A state-level event showcasing the “Ama Pokhari” initiative witnessed the signing of agreements and distribution of work orders to

Usha devi

Municipal administration welcomes 89 new recruits for urban transformation

Bhubaneswar: In a move towards bolstering efficiency, transparency and community engagement, the municipal administration, guided by the 5T Governance of

RIL Vantara

Reliance launches Vantara programme for global wildlife conservation

Jamnagar: Reliance Industries and Reliance Foundation introduced the Vantara (Star of the Forest) programme here on Monday, an initiative focusing

bosch-siemens store

New Bosch and Siemens store opens in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: BSH Home Appliances Pvt. Ltd, a global leader in the home appliance industry, celebrated the grand opening of its

WQAC

Water Quality Assurance Cell launched in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The Housing & Urban Development department inaugurated a state-level Water Quality Assurance Cell (WQAC) here on Tuesday. G Mathi

mining expo

Odisha Mining Expo: Industry leaders discuss tech advancements and workforce skilling

Bhubaneswar: The third day of the Odisha Mining & Infrastructure International Expo here on Saturday showcased a convergence of industry

mining expo 2024

Odisha Mining Expo 2024 unveils global mining innovations

Bhubaneswar: The 2nd Odisha Mining & Infrastructure International Expo was inaugurated by Pratap Keshari Deb, minister of Energy, MSME Department,

ILS

ILS marks 35 years of excellence on foundation day

Bhubaneswar: The Institute of Life Sciences (ILS), Bhubaneswar, celebrated its foundation day on Sunday, commemorating 35 years of unwavering dedication

Bhubaneswar city marathon

Centroxy Bhubaneswar City Marathon: 6th edition sees remarkable participation

Bhubaneswar: Kalinga Runners Trust successfully organised the 6th edition of the annual Centroxy Bhubaneswar City Marathon, starting from the iconic

csir-immt and BIS

CSIR-IMMT and BIS unveil future path for aluminum industry

Bhubaneswar: In a pivotal move towards shaping the future of the aluminum industry, the Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology

Arlo Griffiths

Eminent scholar Arlo Griffiths explores PPRACHIN’s Sarola Mahabharata project

Bhubaneswar: Professor Arlo Griffiths, a distinguished scholar in Southeast Asian History, paid a visit to the SOA Centre for Preservation,

Pandian

Literature holds mirror to the society: Pandian

Bhubaneswar: Litterateurs have the onerous task of focusing on the various ills affecting the society so as to ensure its

SOA millet

SOA joins hands with India Millet Initiative and Sorghum United

Bhubaneswar: Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) took a significant step towards advancing millet-related activities in Odisha by

odia conference

‘Odia language needs support of stakeholders to bloom’

Bhubaneswar: Odia needs the support of all stakeholders to bloom, speakers at a discourse on Odia language, literature and culture

SOA republic day

SOA celebrates 75th Republic Day

Bhubaneswar: Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) celebrated the 75th Republic Day on Friday with the chancellor Prof (Dr) Amit Banerjee unfurling

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75th Republic Day celebrations at ECoR

Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway (ECoR) is marching ahead, serving as the lifeline of the nation and playing an unifying role

national voters day

National Voters’ Day observed at ECoR

Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway (ECoR) celebrated National Voters’ Day (NVD) at its headquarters here on Thursday. Employees and officials of

PNB

PNB donates ventilator, ICU beds to hospital

Bhubaneswar: As part of its CSR initiative, Punjab National Bank (PNB) has donated a multipurpose ventilator and six motorized ICU

SOA weather station

SOA gets weather and air quality monitoring system

Bhubaneswar: The Bronx Community College of City University of New York (CUNY) installed an automatic solar powered weather and air

memu train

Vaishnaw flags off Gopinathpur Nilgiri-Balasore new MEMU train service

Bhubaneswar: Union minister for railways Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off Gopinathpur Nilgiri-Balasore new MEMU train service and dedicated the new Balasore-Gopinathpur

4G tower

Foundation stone for mobile tower at Manatapal village laid

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw laid the foundation stone for installation of 4G mobile tower at Manatapal village under Betnoti block

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Three-day training programme on disaster management organised

Bhubaneswar: A three-day training programme on disaster management was organised by OSDMA and H&UD department here recently, where city mission

SOA

Programme on sustainable development goals held at SOA

Bhubaneswar: The prospects of a ‘Vikshit Bharat’ focusing on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) was discussed at the ‘Amrit Kal Vimarsh

SUMUM

Sumumnoya-2023: Nebula Nomads winners at SUMUM sports meet

Bhubaneswar: Sumumnoya-2023, the five-day sports meet held at SUM Ultimate Medicare (SUMUM) came to an end on Monday, with ‘Nebula

Sumumnoya

Five-day sports meet kicks off at SUMUM

Bhubaneswar: A five-day sports meet of SUM Ultimate Medicare (SUMUM), titled ‘Sumumnoya’, believed to be the first of its kind

ECoR

ECoR receives two national-level awards

East Coast Railway has received two Efficiency Awards, in the field of Commercial and Security segment, jointly with other Zonal

world soil day

Experts call for urgent steps to promote soil health

Bhubaneswar: The neglect meted out to the soil for decades has returned to haunt mankind across the world, speakers said

utkal university

International conference on mental health and NEP held at Utkal University

Bhubaneswar: An international conference on “Mental Health and National Education Policy 2020 and Psychology in Practice” was organised by the

world animal day

World Animal Day held at SOA

Bhubaneswar: The World Animal Day was organised at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) here recently. The programme

Mo Mati Mo Desh

‘Mo Mati Mo Desh’ campaign organised at Utkal University

Bhubaneswar: Union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Anurag Thakur joined the ‘Mo Mati Mo Desh’ campaign here at Utkal University recently

gandhi jayanti utkal

Gandhi Jayanti celebrated at Utkal University

Bhubaneswar: The 154th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi was observed at the non-violence site of Vani Vihar with the support

ECoR gandhi jayanti

Gandhi Jayanti celebrations held at ECoR headquarters

Bhubaneswar: The 154th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi was celebrated at East Coast Railway (ECoR) headquarters here on Monday. The

Rajbhasha Pakhwada

ECoR celebrates Rajbhasha Pakhwada

The Rajbhasha Pakhwada (Rajbhasha Fortnight) by Rajbhasha wing of ECoR was recently held at ECoR headquarters here at Rail Sadan.

hindi diwas

Hindi Diwas observed at ECoR

Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway (ECoR) observed Hindi Diwas on September 14 at its headquarters in Bhubaneswar and its three Divisions

usha devi

SUDA puts focus on rapid urban transformation

Bhubaneswar: The 22nd governing body meeting of State Urban Development Agency (SUDA) emphasised on expediting the urban transformative journey in

bio-waste workshop

Odisha’s septage infra one of the best in country: Experts

Bhubaneswar: The experts have rated Odisha’s septage infrastrucure as one of the best in the country, at a regional workshop

sustainable agriculture

Book on sustainable agriculture launched

Bhubaneswar: ‘Sustainable Agriculture: Theory and Practices’, a book authored by Bidyadhar Maharana and Prof Subodh Kumar Sahu, was released at

rural voice

Convention on challenges faced by rural communities held

Bhubaneswar: Climate change, soil erosion, exploitation of tribals, women’s safety were among several issues raised by stakeholders from diverse fields

IMD-SOA

IMD and SOA sign MoU for collaboration in meteorology and climate modelling

Bhubaneswar: As the severe impact of climate change is being felt globally, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA)

ECoRWWO

Renovated children’s playground at Rail Vihar inaugurated

A renovated children’s playground at Rail Vihar was inaugurated by East Coast Railway Women’s Welfare Organisation (ECoRWWO) president Divya Sharma

kranti teertha

Utkal University observes ‘Kranti Teertha’, celebrating India’s 75 years of Independence

Bhubaneswar: Utkal University recently observed “Kranti Teertha” on the theme: “The role of unsung heroes, organisations and places in freedom

ITER engineering

International conference on mechanical engineering held

Bhubaneswar: The emerging and strategic areas of mechanical engineering featured in the three-day international conference on recent advances in Mechanical

PREM meeting

PREM meeting held at ECoR headquarters

As a part of Employees/Workers’ participation in Management, East Coast Railway (ECoR) had organised PREM (Participation of Railway Employees in

world population day

World Population Day celebrated at Utkal University

Bhubaneswar: World Population Day 2023 was recently observed by Utkal University at PG Council hall by the Population Research Center

World Youth Skills Day

World Youth Skills Day 2023 observed at Utkal University

Bhubaneswar: World Youth Skills Day 2023 was observed at Utkal University on Saturday, showing its commitment to prepare the youth

Ecorwwo

Environmental awareness programme held

Members of East Coast Railway Womens’ Welfare Organisation (ECoRWWO) headed by its president Divya Sharma participated in an environmental awareness

SOA-ICMR MoU

SOA signs MoU with ICMR-RCMC for academics and research

Bhubaneswar: Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the ICMR-Regional Medical

mathi vathanan

Orientation programme on neo financial management for accountants of ULBs

Bhubaneswar: A one-day orientation programme on neo financial management for accountants working in the 115 urban local bodies was held

remote sensing workshop

Two-day workshop on remote sensing held

Bhubaneswar: Subjects such as application of remote sensing in predicting high-impact extreme weather events in India were discussed at the

ECoRWWO

ECoRWWO children’s summer camp concludes

The children’s summer camp organised by East Coast Railway Women’s Welfare Organisation (ECoRWWO) concluded, on Sunday. The valedictory function was

ULB workshop

Workshop on transformative urban initiatives for ULB representatives

Bhubaneswar: A one-day induction workshop for elected representatives of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) on transformative urban Odisha was held here

utkal university

Utkal University signs MoU with Capital Hospital

Bhubaneswar: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Department of Psychology, Utkal University and Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and

NSS

NSS state-level cultural fest held at SOA

Bhubaneswar: Participation of students in the National Service Scheme (NSS) activities can help them develop qualities which are necessary for

SOA

SOA Proxima 2023 held at Bengaluru

Bhubaneswar: Nearly 100 industry HR leaders and experts representing different sectors participated in SOA Proxima 2023, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed

ULB workshop

Workshop on transformative urban initiatives for ULB representatives

Bhubaneswar: A one-day induction workshop for elected representatives of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) on transformative urban Odisha was held here