Dr. Sandhyarani Biswas, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, has been awarded with “IEI Young Engineers Award 2011-12” for her contribution in the field of Production Engineering by the Institution of Engineers (India). She has received the award in the 26th National Convention of Production Engineers during May 7-8, 2011, at Jaipur, Rajasthan.

According to reports, the test was originally scheduled on January 16, but was postponed to January 20 and it has again been rescheduled to January 31 due to delay in arrangements and it is a coordinated exercise of both land and Navy personnel. It is also reported that countries like Russia, US, France, Britain and China already have advanced missiles that can be launched from a submarine and India is set to boost of the same technology once the tests are conducted successfully.

The completely home grown missiles are believed to be 10 metres in length, one metre in diameter and weigh ten tonnes  and have a strike range of around 700 km. They use solid propellant and carries a conventional payload of about 500 kg to one tone and also be fitted with a tactical nuclear warhead.

The k-15 is believed to be India’s answer to Pakistan’s babur missiles and is believed to be at par with the tomhawks of the US of A.  It is also reported that the Navy have demande for test of K-15′s cruise variant as it is hard to be obstructed and has pinpoint accuracy. cruise missiles are believed to be more difficult to detect and hence less vulnerable to anti-missile defence and hence an almost unbeatable offensive weapon.

It had been announced since September last year that MNP will come into usage but it had been kept under trial since. The government had to think on MNP as the increasing usage of Mobile numbers was making the availabilty of numbers a difficlut thing and the govt. was left with the alternative to either increase the number of numericals in a mobile number from 10 to 11 or make MNP availbale throughout the country. And the second option was chosen the govt. after much discussuions. This service is also set to improve the services given to their customers by the telecom companies otherwise they may well have to lose their customers.

Earlier if a consumer wished to change his service provider he had to apply for a new sim card of the respective company and had to go through a lengthy process before obtaining a new one and also had to change his number which many found quite troublesome. But with Mobile Number Portabilty coming into effect a consumer can change his current provider to his prefered provider without having to change his number.

And telecom minister Sri Kapil Sibal is hopeful that MNP will create competitions amongst the telecom companies and force them to provide better services to their customers failing which they may well have to loose them.

Telecom service providers like idea Cellular and Vodafone have already started their campaigns regarding MNP and have even opened up toll free numbers to guide their current and would be customers through easy steps to MNP.

The light weight air craft was designed jointly by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited(HAL) and Aeronautical Defense Agency and is all set to add to India’s presence in the air. It may not be completely indigenous given the fact that it has American GE engines as the indigenous Kaveri engine failing to pass muster despite Rs 2,839 crore being spent on it since 1989.But whatever be the case the euphoria over the tailless Tejas is massive and it can only further improve India’s stance as a World Power.

Biju Patnaik Award for Scientific Excellence – (2008) Dr. Kulamani Parida, Scientist – G and Head, Coloids and Materials Chemistry Department, Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar – 751 013. (2009) Dr. Rajanikanta Choudhury, Scientist (OS), BARC, 66, Sriniketan, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai – 400 094 Samanta Chandra Sekhar Award A. Scientists Working within State (i) Physical Sciences Branch – (2008) Dr. Prafulla Kumar Sahoo Reader in Chemistry, P.G. Department of Chemistry, Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar – 751 004. (2009) Dr. Arun Kumar Pati Scientist (F), Institute of Physics, P.O.:Sainik School,Bhubaneswar – 5 (ii)Life Sciences Branch – (2008) Dr. Tapan Kumar Adhya Director, Central Rice Research Institute, Cuttack – 753006. (2009) Dr. Rabindranath Padhy Reader in Botany, Department of Botany, B.J.B. Autonomous College, Bhubaneswar–751014 (iii)Engineering and Technology Branch (2008) Prof. Rabindra Kishore Mishra Head, Electronic Science Department, Berhampur University, Bhanja Bihar, Berhampur – 760 007. (2009) Prof. Mohammed Khalid Khan Professor and Research Engineer, AICRP on Post Harvest Technology, College of Agril. Engg. & Tech., O.U.A.T., Bhubaneswar – 751 003 B.Oriya Scientist Working Outside State – (2008) Dr. Manmohan Parida Scientist–E, Deputy Director, Division of Virology, Defence R & D Establishment, Ministry of Defence, Jhansi Road, Gwalior – 474002. (2009) Dr. Debi Prasad Mishra Associate Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur – 708 016. 3. Orissa Young Scientists Award (i)Physical Sciences Branch – (2008) Dr. Shreerup Goswami HOD, P. G. Deptt. of Geology, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack. (2009) Dr.(Mrs.) Mamata Mohapatra Scientist, Institute of Minerals & Materials Technology, Acharya Vihar, Bhubaneswar–751 013. (ii) Life Science Branch – No body found suitable for award. (iii) Engineering and Technology Brach – (2008) Dr. Satchidananda Dehuri Reader, P.G. Dept. of Information and Communication Technology, Fakir Mohan University, Vyasa Vihar, Balasore – 756 019. (2009) Dr. Sandhyarani Biswas Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela – 769 008, ORISSA. 4. Popular Science Writers Award – (2008) No body found suitable for award. (2009) 1. Dr. Murari Mohan Dash, Retd. Reader, G.L.- 1, V.S.S. Nagar, Bhubaneswar. 2. Smt. Manaswini Dash Qr. No. – B-35, P.P.L. Housing Colony, Khandagiri, Po: Aiginia, Bhubaneswar – 751 019. 5. Senior Scientists of Orissa for Felicitation – (2008) 1. Prof. Rebati Charan Das, At: Sarina House, 337, Lewis Road, Bhubaneswar – 751 002. 2. Prof. Swadhinananda Pattanayak, Director, Institute of Mathematics & Applications, Andharua, Bhubaneswar – 751 003. (2009) 1. Dr. (Mrs.) Priyambada Mohanty-Hejmadi, GM-8, V.S.S. Nagar, Bhubaneswar – 751 007. 2. Dr. Renupada Naik, New Colony, Ranga Dhipa, Sundargarh –770 002. 3. Dr. Dwijesh Kumar Panda, M-5/12, Acharya Vihar, Bhubaneswar – 751 013.

At the temple an old surveillance system is already there. But due to the huge threats perception the temple administration has plead Nalco to offer this high end device. A new control room will be installed for this new surveillance system. Cameras will be installed for all the important regions of the temple except for the Sanctum Sanctorum.