Bhubaneswar: Prof Pravat Kumar Roul, vice-chancellor of Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), urged for a paradigm shift towards sustainable agriculture solutions to tackle persistent agrarian challenges during his address at the inaugural session of the ‘SOA Agri-Confluence’ held here on Tuesday. The event, themed ‘Sustainable Agriculture and Livelihood Security,’ drew a large gathering…
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…
Bhubaneswar: The men’s Kabaddi team of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) here has finished second in the 2nd Odisha Inter-University Sports meet which concluded at Cuttack on February 13. The team which entered the final, went down to Sri Jagannath Sanskrit University, Puri 23-48. The sports meet was held at Ravenshaw University….
Bhubaneswar: Six students and a faculty member of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University have been selected to represent Odisha in the men’s and women’s Minigolf National Championship to be held in Nagpur from March 3 to 6. The chosen players are Vineet Das, Aditya Raj Dora and Badal Samal who are part of…
Bhubaneswar: Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) is set to embark on a collaborative research venture with US-based THINQ Pharma and Ayurvidya Healthcare Innovations. The focus of this collaboration is the development of pharmaceuticals derived from both natural and synthetic sources to combat challenging diseases. The decision was made during a meeting held…
Bhubaneswar: Professor Arlo Griffiths, a distinguished scholar in Southeast Asian History, paid a visit to the SOA Centre for Preservation, Propagation and Restoration of Ancient Culture and Heritage of India (PPRACHIN) on Wednesday. The purpose of the visit was to familiarise himself with the ongoing initiatives at the centre. During his visit, Prof Griffiths expressed…
Bhubaneswar: Litterateurs have the onerous task of focusing on the various ills affecting the society so as to ensure its transformation, VK Pandian, chairman of 5T and Naveen Odisha, said on Monday. “Literature holds the mirror to the society as it reflects the injustices in it and raises its voice against the same,” Pandian said…
Bhubaneswar: Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) received praise from VK Pandian, chairman of 5T and Naveen Odisha, for its significant contribution in reducing Covid-19 fatalities in Odisha. Speaking at a ceremony during the ongoing 1st World Odia Language Conference at SOA, Pandian highlighted the university’s pivotal role in establishing and operating five…
Bhubaneswar: Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) took a significant step towards advancing millet-related activities in Odisha by signing an Expression of Interest (EOI) on Tuesday. The collaboration involves partnering with the India Millet Initiative and Sorghum United from the USA. The primary objectives of this initiative encompass global water and soil conservation,…
Bhubaneswar: Sayantan Das won the coveted Category-A title in the 1st SOA International Grand Masters Chess Festival which concluded at the Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University here on Sunday. Kolkata-based Das, who won seven matches, drew two and lost one, scored eight points out of a possible 10 to lift the trophy and…
