Global Odia conclave calls for Odia resurgence

Bhubaneswar, December 28: At a time when the entire globe marches towards unified cultural entity and inclusive growth, Odias across the world should come forward to champion the cause of a global village while retaining the cultural identity unique to this age old race, said Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at the valedictory ceremony of the […]

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Sri Sri varisty to host ORION’14 on Dec 27, 28

Bhubaneswar, December 25: Sri Sri University will host its two-day maiden cultural fest ORION’14- a quest for Brilliance, on December 27 and 28. Orion is one of the most prominent and recognizable constellations in the sky, depicting seeking-of glory, adventures and spiritual growth.  ORION ’14 endeavours to promote creative talent in the fest through a […]

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Global Odia conclave on Dec 28 in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, December 24: More than 1000 non-resident Odias (NROs) would participate in the one day global Odia conclave on December 28 here at KIIT University. The conclave is being orgainsied by The Odisha Without Border (OWB), an umbrella organisation of various associations of non resident of Odias (NROs) residing in different parts of the country […]

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‘Dakota’ food outlet opened at the Biju Patnaik Int’l Airport

Bhubaneswar, December 23: A food court and outlet ‘Dakota’ was opened here at the Biju Patnaik International Airport here on Tuesday. Tourism and Culture Minister Askok Panda inaugurated the outlet in the presence of Airport Director Sharad Kumar, Bhubaneswar (North) MLA Priyadarshi Mishra and Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Mayor Ananta Narayan Jena. This food court and […]

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NAAC team visits Choudwar College, releases Satapatra

Choudwar (Cuttak), December 22: Mouthpiece of Odia Department, Choudwar College, Satapatra was released by peer team from National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) on Monday amidst enthusiastic students and staff. The journal, a compilation of seminar papers about poems, critical essays submitted by students, staff and resource persons, has been edited by renowned short story […]

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Advani inaugurates ‘Birds of Odisha’ show in Delhi

Bhubaneswar, December 22: Senior BJP leader LK Advani on Monday inaugurated the two-day photography exhibition “Birds of Odisha” organized by senior BJD leader and Lok Sabha (Kendrapada) member Baijayant Jay Panda at the Constitution Club of India in New Delhi. The exhibition showcased the photographs clicked by renowned photographer, Mr Pramod Dhal, from his constituency, […]

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Odisha Central varsity to introduce Sanskrit programme

Prof Mohammad Miyan Koraput, December 21: The Central University of Orissa (CUO), Koraput is all set to launch a new master programme in Sanskrit from the next academic session. The decision was taken in the meeting of 20th Executive Council of the University under the chairmanship university vice chancellor Prof Mohammad Miyan. “Sanskrit remains the […]

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Odisha AAP launches Mission Vistar to widen base

Bhubaneswar, December 20: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Odisha unit on Saturday launched ‘Mission Vistaar’ aimed at building party units from the village, block and district to State level. Party State convenor Nishikanta Mohapatra said that “Our main aim is now to reconstitute party organisation from booth to State level.” He informed that a 22-member […]

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All DQ allotments cancelled in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, December 18: The Odisha Government on Thursday decided to cancel all the allotments of houses and plots made under discretionary quota (DQ) since January 1, 1995 allotted by the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA), the Cuttack Development Authority (CDA) and the Odisha State Housing Board (OSHB). Decision to this effect was taken at the State […]

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