Worldfish, a global aquaculture and genetic improvement organisation, will partner with Odisha to improve fish production and meet its target of doubling fish production in 5 years in the state. The major objective of the partnership is to improve the…
An exquisite biodiversity combined with beautiful terrains and a Mangrove dominated ecosystem is what Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary in Orissa is comprised of. The spectacular wildlife, birds and vegetation makes Bhitarkanika one of the most amazing wildlife sanctuaries in India.…
A group of 20 students from Odisha recently explored various aspects of operations of the Space Applications Centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Gujarat Science City in Ahmedabad. Selected through the Young Astronomer Talent Search (YATS) programme,…
National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela has started the admission process for its Master of Arts programme. The institute has invited applications for M.A. in Development Studies for the session of 2015-16. A total of 30 seats are available for…
Tourists visiting Odisha will soon have a new destination – a Rock Garden – in line with the one at Chandigarh. The proposed rock garden is to come up in Ambapua locality berhampur and will require about Rs 7 crore. The state…
A passage on “Savitri” from the book “Myths, Legends, Concepts and Literary Antiquities of India” By Shri Manoj Das Savitri, the princess of Madra – Kanyatejaswini (the luminous maiden) – chose to marry price Satyavan of Shalwa, who lived…
Odisha government has launched a dedicated website www.medhabruti.org through which students can get detailed information and register themselves for various scholarships on offer to pursue higher studies, both in the general and technical categories. The website still shows work in progress…
If you are seeking verification of educational certificates for studies and jobs abroad, you can now get it done easier and faster. Authentication of certificates issued by Odisha government-run universities can now be done online with ServicePlus. This system will apply to universities…
India is the country of origin of Buddhism. Buddhist shrines are concentrated not only in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar but also in Odisha. A visit the Buddhist sites of Odisha will take you to exquisite temples,…
Spain-based Business Initiative Directions (BID) has selected Odisha Pisciculture Development Corporation Ltd (OPDC), for international star award for leadership in quality (ISLQ) in gold category. OPDC will receive the award in a ceremony in Paris, France during June, 27 and…