Tag: Utkal University

Bhubaneswar: A show cause notice has been issued to an Asst Prof of the Utkal University for posting results of students and objectionable remarks against the varsity authorities on various social media platforms. The Post-Graduate (PG) council chairman of the university has issued the show-cause notice to Maheswar Satpathy, on Friday. As per reports, Satpathy […]

Bhubaneswar: In view of the Bhadrak violence, peace processions were held across Odisha to restore peace in the region. In Cuttack, a candle light march for the cause of bringing back peace in Bhadrak, was organised under the leadership of actor-turned-MP Anubhav Mohanty on Sunday. The procession started from Cuttack Samaj office and culminated at […]

Bhubaneswar: A day after poor show by State government-run educational institutions in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings released by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Odisha Higher Education minister on Tuesday said the State needed more time to compete with national level institutions. “Considering the current scenario, I believe it will take […]

Bhubaneswar: Governor and Chancellor of Universities Dr SC Jamir today said the as the world has moved from an industry-driven society to a knowledge-driven society, the nature of capital, resources, processes, structure, etc has undergone a redefinition. “It is the knowledge and the people who are become critical in today’s world. Since knowledge is the […]

Bhubaneswar: Taking note of Bharat Bandh call given by several opposition parties including the Congress tomorrow to protest against the Centre’s demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes, the Odisha government today asked the district collectors to stay on alert to avert any untoward incident. “I am directed to say that it is […]

Bhubaneswar: As part of its industry-institution interaction programme, Public Sector Aluminium major Nalco will sign a MoU with Utkal University for all-round development including infrastructure and intellectual development and provide a platform to students, teachers and researchers for their innovative ideas through a dedicated web portal. This was announced by Nalco CMD Tapan Kumar Chand […]

Gurgaon: Senior Congress leader of Odisha, Lalatendu (Lulu) Bidyadhar Mohapatra, passed away at a private hospital in Gurgaon tonight. He was 52. Mohapatra was admitted to the ICU of Medanta Hospital after he sustained a brain stroke with multi-organ failure. The doctors despite all efforts could not save his life as he passed away at […]

Bhubaneswar: Utkal University authorities today asked the students to vacate hostel by 5 pm today after post-poll violence continued to prevail in the premises of the varsity. While the students of the varsity have been asked to vacate the boy’s hostel by 5 pm, the girl students have been asked to leave their hostel by […]

Bhubaneswar: The students’ union polls finally concluded today with the announcement of results. Soon after the results were announced, celebrations by victorious candidates and their supporters erupted across campuses across the state. In Utkal University, Mahesh Prasad was elected as the president while Ipsita Sahoo became the general secretary of the varsity. “I would dedicate […]

Bhubaneswar: Incidents of student unrest continue to surface leading to cancellation of elections in five more colleges in Odisha. Two days before the students’ union polls, some students allegedly ransacked office of Anandpur College here in Keonjhar district and set the furniture and some office computers on fire after the nomination of a presidential candidate […]

Bhubaneswar: In the wake allegation of criminal antecedents against a presidential candidate, the PG Council of Utkal University on Sunday said it will seek suggestions from Advocate General (AG) regarding validity of the candidature. A meeting in this regard was convened at the PG Council office here to discuss the matter. “We discussed the issue […]

Bhubaneswar: With the students’ union elections in Odisha just four days away, the authorities of six more colleges today cancelled elections in four colleges and declared sine die due to violence. Besides, tension prevailed in the Utkal University campus on the issue of validation of candidature of a student. Tension ran high in Maharishi College […]

Bhubaneswar: Ahead of student’s union elections, tension erupted at Ramadevi Women’s university over a clash between two groups today while Utkal University witnessed similar scene after the poll posters of Congress-backed candidates were tore down allegedly by rival groups. A clash occurred between two groups at the State’s first women’s university after a presidential candidate […]

Bhubaneswar: The PG council of Utkal University on Wednesday decided to conduct students’ union election in the university this year. Informing this to media, PG council chairman Ranjan Bal, said, “We have formally issued a notice to hold the students’ union election on September 28. Besides, we have also decided to cancel the elections in […]

Bhubaneswar: The student council advisory committee of Utkal University has recommended the PG Council to hold students elections this year. According to sources, the advisory committee took the decision at a meeting held on Monday. The final decision on the matter will be taken at the PG Council meeting scheduled to be held on Wednesday. […]