Events

Events

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

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 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

RD parade ECoR

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

training cmm co

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

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