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Sam Pitroda to deliver third Ravenshaw University Development Trust Lecture on January 16
Monday, January 11, 2010
Report by Dipti Ranjan Kanungo, Cuttack (Orissa): Renowned telecom engineer, development guru, inventor, entrepreneur and policymaker, Sam Pitroda is going to deliver the Third Ravenshaw University Development Trust (RUDT) Lecture on January 16 in the open air stage of the Universit...

Buddhist Spiritual Leader Dalai Lama arrives in Orissa
Monday, January 11, 2010
Report by Dipti Ranjan Kanungo; Bhubaneswar: Buddhist Spiritual Leader Dalai Lama arrives in Bhubaneswar on Monday for four-day visit to the state. Orissa minister for Culture and Tourism Debi Prasad Mishra with Mayor of Bhubaneswar Ananta Narayan Jena, MLA Bhagirathi Badajena ...

Suspected Maoist guerrillas killed two local traders in Koraput District of Orissa
Monday, January 11, 2010
Report by Amitav Behera, Koraput: Suspected Maoist guerrillas killed two local traders in Katulpetta village under Bandhugan Block and Bandhugan Police Out Post area of Koraput District in the late night of Sunday . They are Hari Sahukar and D.Biswanath . They are traders and ...

Odissi Pervades Cultural Scenario in 3rd Day of 15th National Youth Festival 2010
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Report by Orissadiary correspondent; Bhubaneswar (Orissa): The rhythm of Odissi captured the audience gathered in Jayadev Bhawan, Bhubaneswar on the 3rd day of 15th National Youth Festival 2010. The form, style, instrument and music performed by dancers from different States e...

Media Faternity in Orissa condemns high-handedness of Police
Sunday, January 10, 2010

Bhubaneswar (Odisha): The Media Unity for Freedom of Press (MUFP) strongly condemns the highhandedness of Bhubaneswar police in dealing with media persons while on professional duty. The latest example of such objectionable practice by the Commissionerate police was denying the c...

Indian Air Force to display aerobatic skills at Cuttack and Bhubaneswar
Sunday, January 10, 2010

Report by Dipti Ranjan Kanungo, Bhubaneswar (Orissa): The Indian Air Force (IAF) has agreed to showcase aerobatics demonstration by a Surya Kiran squadron in Orissa. For the first time, people of the State will not only see the aerobatics for a day, they would

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Dalai Lama to inaugurate Buddhist monastery at Chandragiri in Orissa on Jan 12
Sunday, January 10, 2010

Report by Orissadiary correspondent; Bhubaneswar (Odisha): Tibetan spiritual leader and by His Holiness Dalai Lama to inaugurate Buddhist monastery at Chandragiri in Orissa's Gajapati district on Jan 12. The Tibetan spiritual leader is arriving in Odisha on January 11 on a four-d...

Orissa Assembly's Budget Session to be start from 10th February, 2010
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Report by Dipti Ranjan Kanungo, Bhubaneswar (Odisha): The Orissa Assembly Budget Session to be started from 10th February, 2010. The Assembly Secretariat has sent the proposal to the Governor for approval. After approval of the Governor, summon will be issued accordingly...

Archeological Survey of India restricts tourists going close to Sun Temple in Konark
Saturday, January 09, 2010
Konark (Orissa): In a significant development the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) restricts tourists going close to Sun Temple in Konark. The visitors have been banned from going close to the monument by climbing the rough and uneven steps. ASI also locked three gates through wh...

In 2nd Day of 15th National Youth Festival: Creating an Atmosphere of Cultural Synthesis
Saturday, January 09, 2010
Report by our correspondent; Bhubaneswar (Orissa): In a bid to evoke the sense of unity in diversity, the 2nd day celebration of 15th National Youth Festival, 2010 has presented a bouquet of cultural events denoting the inherent strength of Indian Youth. The grandeur and gaiety with...

Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik urges youth to work for World Peace
Saturday, January 09, 2010
Report by Orissadiary correspondent; Bhubaneswar (Orissa): Former World champion sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand sculpture of Swami Vivekananda with a message of “Youth call for peace” in 15th National youth festival at Exhibition ground Bhubaneswar which was inaugurate...

BJP opposes Orissa Government’s contract to supply of canal water to POSCO, Indian Oil Corporation
Friday, January 08, 2010
Report by Orissadiary correspondent; Bhubaneswar (Odisha): The BJP will organise state wide agitation against contract of the state government to supply of canal water for construction of the POSCO and Indian Oil Corporation (IOC).

Senior leader of BJP Bijaya Mohapatra ex...

POSCO India non-committal about early start of Orissa project
Friday, January 08, 2010
Report by Orissadiary correspondent; Bhubaneswar: POSCO India, which got clearance from the Union Environment Ministry to acquire forest lands for its proposed Rs 54,000-crore steel plant in Odisha , is non-committal about an early start of the project as it is yet to hear from the ...

15th National Youth Festival kicks off in Bhubaneswar with glittering performance
Friday, January 08, 2010
Report by Dipti Ranjan Kanungo; Bhubaneswar (Orissa): Shower of flowers by the Helicopter carrying the logo of the event followed by Akash Ganga formation by the Indian Air Force. Opening Song and Dare Devil Show by Indian Arny, and Cultural parade of melody of Folk Dances of Odisha...

Students' body in Orissa urges Chief Minister to set up proposed Bank of Odisha's headquarters at Berhampur
Friday, January 08, 2010
Report by Rashmi r Parida; Berhampur: South Orissa Students' Association (SOSA) urges Chief Minister to set up headquarters of proposed Bank of Odisha at Berhampur. Student's Union says Berhampur city has contributed immensely to the vibrancy, cultural and social life and above all ...