SOA, IIT, Kharagpur sign MoU on pedagogy
Bhubaneswar: The SOA University here on Tuesday signed an MoU with the IIT, Kharagpur to work together in two areas, for research on pedagogy by developing course contents in various subjects and production of Braille material using the Sparsha software developed by the IIT, Kharagpur. The Sparsha software helps convert any Indian language into Braille, and the SOA University can produce necessary Braille material for visually-challenged students, particularly in Odia, for which IIT would extend the technology support, said Prof Anupam Basu, Chairman of IIT, Kharagpur’s Centre for Educational Technology.
BRS Foundation holds health camp in Cuttack
Cuttack: City-based BRS Foundation organised a health camp at the 7 Stars Kids School here on Monday. Many underprivileged people of Kathjodi Vihar Basti were benefited from the camp. Two doctors examined the health conditions people, including women and children at the camp. A total of 30 patients, including 12 students were given treatment along with medicines. local Corporator Giribala Behera attended the programme and assured all possible support for such noble activities in future. Foundation chairperson Sucharita Mohanty was present, among others.
Odisha Tourism awarded as Best Stall at IATO meet
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Tourism participated in the annual convention of IATO held at the Grand Bhagawati Palace, Indore from August 20 to 22 and attended by over 1,200 delegates comprising tour operators and travel agents, airline operators, decision maker, Central and State Governments and other stakeholders from across the country and overseas. State Tourism and Culture Minister Ashok Panda and officials attended the event. Odisha Tourism bagged two awards, one in Best Stall Category and one in Most Valuable Partner Category.
Vodafone Odisha launches Double Data offer
Bhubaneswar: Telecom service provider Vodafone has launched Double Data offer. Under the offer, prepaid customers availing data recharge via 121 or through special offers section on the Vodafone website and MyVodafone app will enjoy double value of the chosen data pack. This offer is valid on all Vodafone prepaid data recharge packs offered in Circle name starting from August first week to August 31. Vodafone Odisha Business Head Deepak Saluja said the offer is a way of thanking the company’s valued prepaid customers for choosing Vodafone as their preferred mobile internet provider.