SOA signs MoU with Dhaka Daffodil Varsity
Bhubaneswar: The SOA University and the Daffodil International University, Dhaka, would be working together in research and other collaborative areas. This was agreed upon at a meeting between Daffodil University President Mohammed Sabur Khan and SOA University VC Prof RP Mohanty here on Thursday. Daffodil and SOA, which signed an MoU, can also work together in the field of IT and management, Khan said. Prof Mohanty said the two universities would also have student and cultural exchanges while faculty members would visit each other to deliver lectures. The SOA had earlier signed a series of MoUs with several other Asian universities.
Anubhav-Barsha wedding on Feb 8
Bhubaneswar: Odia film superstar Anubhav Mohanty and actress Barsha are scheduled to marry on February 8 next. The ring ceremony of Ollywood’s most celebrated pair was held at the Barabati Palace in Cuttack on Wednesday in the presence of Anubhav’s parents and Brasha’s mother Deepa Sahu and two sisters.
ASBM holds free health camp
Bhubaneswar: The ASBM Institute of Professional Studies in association with the Utkal University NSS Bureau and ARKRAY Health Care, Mumbai organised a free health check-up camp here on Wednesday. About 300 villagers of nearby Bhola and Kantabada and staff and faculty members of ASBM availed the facilities. Free medicines were distributed to the patients. ASBM director Prof Biswajeet Pattanayak said, “We will continue our efforts in these areas.”
Sahara Q to open 2,800 outlets in State
Bhubaneswar: Sahara Q, the FMCG and retail arm of the Sahara India Pariwar, on Wednesday announced its plans to open 2,800 exclusive brand outlets across the State by March 2016. The company would also expand its dealer network by signing over 150 new distributors in next three months to reach 25,000 kirana stores. By this, the company would generate employment opportunities for nearly 3,250 people in the State through direct and indirect employment. Sahara Q executive director worker Romie Dutt said the company is expanding its distributor network in the State.
New car dealership launched in city
Bhubaneswar: President and MD of FIAT Chrysler India Operations Nagesh Basavanhalli inaugurated the company’s first exclusive dealership in the State here on Thursday. Shree Bharat FIAT is its 100th dealership in the country. Dealership MD Jay Prakash Didwania expressed his happiness over being the exclusive dealer of the prestigious automaker.