Actor Pitobash is going places. He debut in the movie 99 alongside Boman Irani, Kunal Khemu and Soha Ali Khan. He went on to do a blink and miss role in the super hit movie 3 Idiots. Ptiobash was also…
International Association of Athletics Federations ties up with Odisha (First in India) for training academy of athletes
Odisha government signed an expression of intent (EOI) with the IAAF and the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) for establishment of a high performance academy inside the premises of Kalinga Stadium. This was the first occasion when the International Association…
With Athletics and Hockey World Class Events, Odisha all set to showcase itself as global sports destination
Four months ago, when Jharkhand expressed its inability to host the Asian Athletics Championship, the Odisha government was quick to open its doors and roll out the red carpet. For a state looking for an image makeover by way of…
Centre plans to develop Coastal Economic Zone in Odisha to boost commercial activities in state
The Centre plans to take steps to develop a Coastal Economic Zone (CEZ) by integrating Paradip and Dhamra ports in Odisha in view of the enormous potential for economic activities in the area. There is vast scope for economic development…
Ambuja Cements Project and Emami Paper Mills Expansion project cleared off by Odisha
The Odisha government today approved investment of Rs. 1,188 crore in three sectors — paper, cement and food processing. The investment will create at least 2,700 jobs in Odisha, people familiar with the matter said. The projects were approved by…
Odisha Society of Americas plans its 48th convention in a cruise to Bahamas this year June 30th – July 3rd
48th Annual OSA Convention will be held on a cruise to the Bahamas and Nassau Island in Bahamas from June 30th thru July 3rd, 2017. The convention is unique this year as OSA is hosting it on a cruise for…
#RathaJatra : How much do you know about Unique Characteristics of Each Ratha? Don’t miss this
Some great information on unique characteristics of each Ratha During Ratha Jatra in Puri Jagannath Temple.
Asian Development Bank (ADB) approves a USD 102 million (Rs 568.31 cr) loan to train 2 lakh youngsters in Odisha
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 102 million (Rs 568.31 crore) loan to train 2 lakh youngsters in Odisha. With this assistance, youths in the age group of 15-34 years will be given skill development training to make…
Ratha Jatra, Lord Jagannatha, the Islamic Connection : A blog by Debajani Mohanty
From a distance floats the prayers from Jama Masjid. Here arrives Eid al-Fitr, as ends the last day of the holy month of Ramadan when Muslims all over the world fast, pray and give alms to the poor. Strangely…
Multiple stations under Khurda Road and Sambalpur all set to get CCTV Cameras installed very soon
In order to keep an eye on the safety of passengers and movement of anti-social elements at the stations, the Railways will install CCTV cameras at 28 more stations coming under jurisdiction of the East Coast Railway (ECoR) spread over…