Events

Events

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

First annual conference of TODACON-2023 held in Hyderabad

Hyderabad/Bhubaneswar: The first annual conference of TODACON-2023 was organised by the Telangana Odisha Doctors Association at AIG Hospital in Hyderabad,

utkal university

Seminar on India’s G20 presidency held at Utkal University

Bhubaneswar: The G-20 presidency gives India a chance to shape the agenda for global cooperation as the world emerges from

mathi vathanan

State-level workshop on ‘MUKTA’ initiative held

Bhubaneswar: A one-day state-level workshop on “MUKTA goal-setting” was held on Wednesday by H&UD department. In his opening address the

ECoRWWO

ECoRWWO organises children’s summer camp

East Coast Railway Women’s Welfare Organisation (ECoRWWO) organised a summer camp for children of railway employees at Rail Vihar. Divya

veterinary day at SOA

SOA observes World Veterinary Day

Bhubaneswar: The growth of veterinary science and animal husbandry sector in Odisha has made livestock farmers resilient and helped them

DAV Pokhariput

DAV Pokhariput celebrates 32nd Foundation Day

Bhubaneswar: DAV Public School Pokhariput celebrated its 32nd Foundation Day, here on Monday. In his address, the chief speaker on

utsav odisha

Two-day Utsav Odisha event concludes

Bhubaneswar: The two-day Utsav Odisha, a festival on culture and national integration, organised by Utkal University and the Institute of

utsav odisha

Utsav Odisha kicks off at Utkal University

Bhubaneswar: The two-day Utsav Odisha, a festival on culture and national integration, organised by Utkal University and the Institute of

Utkal University

Two-day ‘Utsav Odisha’ at Utkal University

Bhubaneswar: Utkal University in association with Institute of Media Studies (IMS) is organising ‘Utsav Odisha’ – a two-day festival on

usaid

USAID delegation visits SeTP at Cuttack

Cuttack: A delegation of United States Agency for International Development (USAID), led by mission director Veena Reddy, a senior foreign

ECoR GM

ECoR GM inspects Bhubaneswar-Bhadrak railway section

East Coast Railway (ECoR) general manager Manoj Sharma inspected the Bhubaneswar-Bhadrak railway section on Wednesday and reviewed the train traffic

utkal university

Workshop on tribal language preservation held at Utkal University

Bhubaneswar: The Anthropology department of Utkal University and the School of Tribal Studies and Indigenous Research (STIR) recently organised a

SOA

SOA signs MoU with UST Product Engineering

Bhubaneswar: The Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University here on Monday signed an MoU with UST Product Engineering,

sitikantha mishra

SOA’s pro-vice chancellor felicitated by IITTM

Bhubaneswar: Prof Sitikantha Mishra, who was recently appointed pro-vice chancellor of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University here, was

skill odisha conclave 2023

Skill Odisha Conclave kicks off, SOA presents four ideas

Bhubaneswar: An innovative startup idea focusing on mitigating the risk of accidental electrical fires developed by students of the Institute

MUKTA

Govt directs ULBs to have five basic needs by Dec 2023

Bhubaneswar: A one-day state-level orientation of MUKTA coordinators and community organisers (COs) was held at Lok seva Bhawan here recently.

ambedkar jayanti

ECoR observes birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar

The 132nd birth anniversary of Dr B R Ambedkar was observed at East Coast Railway (ECoR). General manager Manoj Sharma

parija library

Utkal University’s Parija Library upgraded

Bhubaneswar: A fully automated Parija Library enabled with a digital library was recently inaugurated by vice-chancellor Prof Sabita Acharya at

indian democracy hailed

Foreign delegates say countries should face future together

Bhubaneswar: Delegates from eight countries, currently on an exposure trip to India to learn more about parliamentary governance system, on

ambedkar jayanti

Ambedkar Jayanti celebrated at Utkal University

Bhubaneswar: The Centre for Ambedkar Studies observed 132nd Ambedkar Jayanti on Friday at the PG Council Hall, Utkal University. On

ECoRWWO

‘A Dastak’ launched by ECoRWWO

An awareness drive on women’s health and hygiene called “A Dastak” was started by East Coast Railway Women’s Welfare Organisation

ULBs cluster meet

Cluster review meeting of ULBs of five districts held

Berhampur: Housing & Urban Development department organised a cluster review meeting of ULBs of Ganjam, Rayagada, Boudh, Gajapati and Kandhamal

workshop for councillor

Induction workshop for councillors and city leaders held

Berhampur: An induction workshop for the councillors and city leaders (Mission Shakti SHGs) of Ganjam, Rayagada, Boudh, Gajapati and Kandhamal

ECoR staff felicitated

ECoR felicitates eight staff

East Coast Railway (ECoR) general manager Manoj Sharma felicitated eight employees for their alertness while performing their duties. Major mishaps

IWA announces advisory board and task force for sanitation

Bhubaneswar: The International Water Association (IWA) has announced the establishment of an advisory board and task force for its Inclusive

disaster management

Training programme on disaster management in urban Odisha held

Bhubaneswar: In order to promote increased community preparedness and to create a cadre of skilled manpower for disaster and pandemic

g20 presidency

SOA holds meeting to chart plan for celebration of India’s G20 Presidency

Bhubaneswar: A meeting to kick-start the month-long series of events in Odisha to celebrate India’s G20 Presidency was organised on

bhadrak memu flagoff

Rs 303 crore for development of Cuttack rly station: Vaishnaw

Cuttack: A budget of Rs 303 crore has been sanctioned for the redevelopment work of Cuttack railway station, Union Minister

workshop on drought

Workshop on early drought warning held

Bhubaneswar: Integration of multi-disciplinary expertise, observational dataset and prediction tools for early warning of drought in Odisha has been stressed

startup conclave soa

Startup manufacturing donkey milk soap takes spotlight

Bhubaneswar: Realising the potential of donkey milk, a UP-based startup ‘Organiko’ has been manufacturing and marketing skin care products made

rsb transmissions

SOA signs MoU with Pune’s RSB Transmissions

Bhubaneswar: Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan signed an MoU with RSB Transmissions (I) Ltd, Pune on Wednesday to undertake a joint programme

phillips education

SOA signs MoU with Phillips Education

Bhubaneswar: Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University has signed an MoU with Phillips Education, Phillips Machine Tools India

soa women's day

SOA giving boost to women’s empowerment in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: With 47 per cent of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA)’s students being girls and 51 per cent women making up

fsm conference

Odisha delegation makes a mark at international conference in Ivory Coast

Bhubaneswar: A delegation from Odisha comprising of five senior officials from the Housing & Urban Development department, Govt. of Odisha

ECoR staff

Six railway staff felicitated by ECoR

East Coast Railway (ECoR) general manager Manoj Sharma felicitated six railway employees for their outstanding performance and alertness while performing

International Women's Day

International Women’s Day celebrated at Utkal University

Bhubaneswar: A workshop organised by School of Women’s Studies was held on Tuesday on the eve of International Women’s Day

seminar for non-teaching staff

Seminar on skill development for non-teaching staff held at Utkal University

Bhubaneswar: A seminar on skill development for non-teaching staff, working in different public universities of the state, was held at

women empowerment seminar

International seminar on women empowerment concludes

Bhubaneswar: The School of Women’s Studies and Department of History, Utkal University in collaboration with The Asiatic Society for Social

RP Mohanty

Lal Bahadur Shastri recognition for Prof Rajendra Mohanty

Bhubaneswar: Prof. Rajendra Prasad Mohanty, eminent educationist and former vice-chancellor of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University, was

SOA-GMR MoU

MoU signed between SOA and GMR Group

Bhubaneswar: Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GMR Kamalanga

ECoR R-Day

East Coast Railway celebrates Republic Day

East Coast Railway (ECoR) observed the 74th Republic Day at Railway Stadium, Bhubaneswar where Manoj Sharma, general manager unfurled the

SOA Republic Day

74th Republic Day celebrated at SOA

Bhubaneswar: Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University joined the rest of the country in celebrating the 74th Republic

Tropical cyclone workshop

National workshop on tropical cyclones held at SOA

Bhubaneswar: The socio-economic impact of tropical cyclones and coping strategies of local communities in Odisha, with special focus on women,

ECoRWWO

ECoRWWO organises award distribution ceremony

East Coast Railway Women’s Welfare Organisation (ECoRWWO) recently held award distribution ceremony for the winners of zonal level on the

SOA

SOA signs MoUs with two startups

Bhubaneswar: The Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two private startups on

OEA Vision Conclave

OEA’s Odisha Vision 2036 Conclave held at Utkal University

The Orissa Economics Association (OEA) in collaboration with the Department of Analytical and Applied Economics, Utkal University and School of

soa mou

SOA signs MoU with Jio and STPI for emerging tech

Bhubaneswar: Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University here on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jio

SOA Cup

26-day SOA Cup annual sports event kicks off

Bhubaneswar: Students of different institutions under SOA Deemed to be University will be competing in more than a dozen events

Prof. Kulamani Parida

Kulamani Parida conferred with MRSI annual prize

Bhubaneswar: Prof. Kulamani Parida, director of the Centre for Nano Science and Nano Technology at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) here,

gayatribala panda

SOA felicitates Gayatribala Panda

Bhubaneswar: Odia poet, fiction writer and critic Dr. Gayatribala Panda, who has been nominated for the Kendriya Sahitya Akademi Award

Utkal University

Two-day international conference on innovations in intelligent computing at Utkal University

Bhubaneswar: Notwithstanding that Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are still new and developing, there is almost no field

Road safety awareness

SOA launches week-long road safety campaign

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to sensitise its students and employees about road safety, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) here launched a

TULIP

Certificate course on sanitation for TULIP interns

Bhubaneswar: A three-month certificate course on “Sanitation Value Chain in Urban Odisha” for TULIP interns started here on Thursday. The

Scalerz 2022

SOA’s annual business conclave Scalerz 2022 held

Bhubaneswar: Learning in universities or colleges is important but students need to build enough depth and expand their knowledge to

ISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards

Odisha wins three national level sanitation awards

Bhubaneswar: Odisha won three awards at the prestigious Annual India Sanitation Coalition (ISC)-FICCI Sanitation Awards 2022, held at New Delhi.

Dr. BR Ambedkar

ECoR observes Mahaparinirvan Diwas

Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Bharat Ratna Dr. BR Ambedkar was observed at East Coast Railway. General Manager, Roop Narayan Sunkar led

Utkal University

Ambedkar’s idea of social change discussed

Bhubaneswar: The Centre for Ambedkar Studies of Utkal University on Tuesday organised a seminar on ‘Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar and

Dipanwit Dashmohapatra

SOA felicitates alumnus and DAMan actor Dipanwit Dashmohapatra

Bhubaneswar: Dipanwit Dashmohapatra, a former SOA student who played a supporting role in the Odia movie ‘DAMaN’, was felicitated by

Aparajita Sarangi

Two-day international conference on environment concludes

The two-day international conference series on ‘Vayu: The Vital Life Force’ concluded here on Sunday. The conference, organised as part

SOA

Three-day conference on air quality and climate change

Bhubaneswar: Around 500 delegates from across the country will attend a three-day conference focusing on air pollution and the need

Constitution Day

Constitution Day observed at ECoR

The Constitution Day was observed at East Coast Railway (ECoR) headquarters, Rail Sadan recently. All Principal HoDs, Senior Officials, Staff

Roop Narayan Sunkar

ECoR general manager inspects Bhubaneswar railway station

East Coast Railway (ECoR) General Manager Roop Narayan Sunkar on Wednesday inspected the Bhubaneswar Railway station and had Window Trailing

SHM Cooking Programme

SHM organises 15-day cooking training programme for women

Bhubaneswar: A fortnight-long cooking training programme for women was inaugurated at the School of Hotel Management (SHM), faculty of hospitality

Positivity award

SOA, SUM Ultimate get Positivity Awards

Bhubaneswar: Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University has received ‘Sakaratmak Ratna Award’ for creating positivity in the society

Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas

ECoR observes Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas

East Coast Railway observed Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas 2022 at its headquarters in Bhubaneswar and at its divisions in Khurda Road,

ECoRWWA

ECoRWWO celebrates Children’s Day at Phulwari School

East Coast Railway Women’s Welfare Organisation (ECoRWWO) run Phulwari School observed Children’s Day on Monday. Joining the programme, ECoRWWO president

Samudramanthan

‘Samudramanthan’,three-day conference on maritime traditions ends

Bhubaneswar: The three-day ‘Samudramanthan’ programme organised by Indian Knowledge System Division of the Ministry of Education in collaboration with Ministry

MoU between AAI and Odisha govt

Odisha signs MoU with AAI for online building plan approval system

Bhubaneswar: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Odisha Governemnt and Airport Authority of India (AAI) for Online Building

ECoR

ECoR felicitates 60 students from various schools

Students from various Schools of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack were felicitated by East Coast Railway (ECoR) recently, at its headquarters, Bhubaneswar.

Samudramanthan

‘Samudramanthan’ event inaugurated in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: A three-day national Dhara event, ‘Samudramanthan’, organised under the aegis of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ in Odisha to focus

ECoR employees

ECoR employees take oath on Vigilance Awareness Week

Sharad Kumar Srivastava, general manager (I/C), East Coast Railway administered oath on “Vigilance Awareness” to the staff and officers at

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas

ECoR celebrates Rashtriya Ekta Diwas

General Manager(I/C), East Coast Railway Sharad Kumar Srivastava administered oath to the officers and employees of ECoR to dedicate themselves

ULB engineers

Orientation programme for engineers to build climate resilient urban infra

Bhubaneswar: In order to make urban Odisha climate resilient, the Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) department organised a one-day orientation

Management students should develop ability to take decisions: GRIDCO director

Bhubaneswar: Management students should learn the tricks of managing resources and develop the confidence and ability to take decisions while

PMAY-U Award

Odisha wins PMAY-U Award in best policy initiative category

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has won the PMAY-U Award 2021, for ‘Best Policy Initiatives by State’ under special category. The award was

Wewer

SOA sponsored startup wins award at Dubai tech event

Bhubaneswar: Wewer, a tech startup sponsored by the SOA Deemed to be University here, has won the Supernova Challenge in

SOA Community Radio

Community 90.4 radio station celebrates 10th anniversary

Bhubaneswar: Voice of SOA Community 90.4, the Community Radio station of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA), celebrated its tenth year on

SUM Hospital

Minister lauds SOA’s service during Covid-19 outbreak

Bhubaneswar: Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) has been in the forefront in extending healthcare to the people of Odisha and had

Pratik Dash

SOA volunteer gets national NSS Award from President Murmu

Bhubaneswar: Pratik Dash, a National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteer from Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University, received the

MUKTA

Plan to rejuvenate water bodies in cities under MUKTA programme

Water bodies in the cities are an important form of surface water that play a vital role in the ecosystem.

RPF

RPF observes ‘run for integrity’ to mark Raising Day

Railway Protection Force of East Coast Railway (ECoR) led by Chief Security Commissioner participated recently in “Run for Integrity”, to

NSS

NSS urged to prepare for disaster preparedness

Bhubaneswar: The National Service Scheme (NSS) should explore possibilities for educational intervention in online education in remote areas in addition

Flower workshop

Workshop on flower arrangement held

Bhubaneswar: Beautifully arranged flowers were the cynosure of all eyes at the School of Hotel Management, SOA’s faculty of hospitality

Ashwini Vaishnaw

SOA can set up 5G and software development lab: Vaishnaw

Bhubaneswar: With 5G connectivity set to be launched in India in the first week of October, Union minister for Railways,

Swachhata Pakhwada

ECoR launches Swachhata Pakhwada in massive scale

East Coast Railway (ECoR) has started Swachhata Pakhwada in a big way giving special focus on cleanliness at railway station

ECoRWWO

ECoRWWO make donation to children home

Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway Women’s Welfare Organisation (ECoRWWO), engaged in promoting various socio-cultural services, headed by its president, Anupama Srivastava

ECoR

Rajbhasha Pakhwada unveiled at ECoR

The official language fortnightly Rajbhasha Pakhwada was inaugurated at ECoR headquarters recently in Bhubaneswar. Attenting the occasion, General Manager (I/C)

THR Unit Titilagarh

Fully automated THR unit launched in Titilagarh

Bhubaneswar: The first of its kind, an automated Take Home Rations (THR) Unit was launched in Titilagarh, Balangir. For setting

Vet science

Doyens of veterinary science felicitated

Bhubaneswar: Doyens of veterinary science were felicitated on the Teachers’ Day at a function organised by the upcoming Institute of

SOA International Model United Nations

Fifth edition of SOA International Model United Nations kicks off

Bhubaneswar: The conflict in Ukraine, women’s participation in public life and drug abuse are among the subjects that will be

Athamalik NAC

Athamalik second-best performing NAC in India

Bhubaneswar: Athamalik NAC was felicitated by Odisha Urban Housing Mission (OUHM) for being awarded the second-best performing NAC in India

National Sports Day observed at ECoR

East Coast Railway (ECoR) observed National Sports Day on Monday at its headquarters at Rail Sadan to spread awareness of

Workshop on lightning

FM University organises workshop on lightning resilience for Odisha

Balasore: Fakir Mohan University should lead a knowledge oriented lightning resilience programme for Odisha, urged Ashwini Kumar Patra, Minister for

SUDA

Minister takes stock of initiatives across 115 ULBs

Minister Housing and Urban Development Usha Devi had visited State Urban Development Agency recently. During her visit she interacted with

OSCB Cuttack Road Branch gets its own accommodation

Bhubaneswar: A new accommodation of OSCB Cuttack Road Branch in ESSEN City Centre was inaugurated on Sunday by Atanu Sabyasachi