August 2018

ODISHA   Centre to display natural heritage   The state government has decided to set up a state-of-the-art interpretation centre in the Bhitatkania National Park to showcase its flora and fauna besides rich biodiversities.   The centre, which will be of international standard, is coming up under the Integrated Coastal Zone Management Programme. The project … Read more

ODISHA   ‘Odisha msme meet’ in city from aug 12   The Odisha Assembly of Small and Medium Enterprises (OASME) would celebrate foundation day and organise 32nd annual convention, “Odisha MSME Meet-2018”, at the Idcol Auditorium here on August 12 and 13.   Four national-level seminars named “Role of IPR in technology commercialization for MSMEs … Read more

ODISHA Japan to be ‘Country Partner’ for Make in Odisha 2018   The Odisha Government has tied up with Japan for its mega investment Conclave 2018 to take place in November this year.   The state has already identified 600 acres near capital city Bhubaneswar that could serve as a dedicated industrial park for Japanese … Read more

ODISHA   Odisha promotes ecotourism   Work is going on apace to develop ecotourism facilities at 30 places in 22 districts of Odisha.   The Chilika Development Authority has renovated the bird interpretation centre called Bihanga Bhavan at Mangaljodi for Rs 10 lakh. The centre has maps and charts depicting the migration pattern of birds, … Read more

ODISHA   Centurion itis in country’s top 10 list   The Centurion University has achieved another milestone in the area of skill development and industrial training. Two ITIs of the university have been placed among the top 10 in the rankings conducted by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.   The Government of India … Read more

ODISHA   Odisha aims to be the manufacturing hub of eastern India   Chief Minister Naveen Patnaiksaid that Odisha aims to leverage its ports. This move is a part of a push to develop the State as a manufacturing hub in eastern India that could serve the larger South Asian regional market. He inaugurated 2 manufacturing … Read more

ODISHA   Utkal stamp   The postal department has approved the proposal to issue a postal stamp on Utkal University. It would be released in November.   Utkal University also known as Vani Vihar is the oldest university in Odisha and the 17th-oldest university in India located in Bhubaneswar.It is a teaching-cum-affiliating university   In 2016 Utkal University adopted its theme song from … Read more