Nabakalebar books released
Bhubaneswar Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday released two coffee table books — Nabakalebar 2015- A Visual Grandeur and Nabakalebar 2015- Managing the Event of the New Millennium on the eve of the annual Rath Jatra of lord Jagannth. The first book has been published by the Tourism Department and the second one by the Information and Public Relations Department.
Educationist Sarat Sarangi passes away
Bhubaneswar: Noted educationist, retired headmaster, columnist and writer Sarat Kumar Sarangi passed away at his residence here on Tuesday. Sarangi, who has authored books like Matira Mahak, Chhai Alua and Pakhuda Pakhuda Katha, has created a unique identity of his own in the field of education. He has also highlighted various irregularities prevailing in the education sector through his articles published in several newspapers. He is survived by his two sons and three daughters.
City professor felicitated in Mysore
Bhubaneswar: Executive council member of the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) from Odisha Dr Manas Ranjan Senapati was felicitated by the ISTE Karnataka Chapter at its executive council meeting held in Mysore recently. Dr Senapati has more than 30 publications and citations in national and international publications. Currently, he is a professor and the HoD in Chemistry at the Trident Academy of Technology, Bhubaneswar.
Ola offers free rides for Rath Yatra devotees
Bhubaneswar: Mobile app for transportation Ola on Wednesday announced that it would offer free auto rides to devotees to and from the city bus terminal to the Rath Yatra venue in Puri. The Ola Auto rides will enable hassle-free and comfortable commute for everyone between July 6 and 8. Besides, a special help-desk has been set up at the bus terminal, where devotees can avail the facility. Several volunteers on-ground would be available to coordinate the rides and help the travelers, said Ola Vice-President (New Initiatives) Sundeep Sahni.