Bhubaneswar: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha has announced that the state government plans to ban the sale of meat and fish near educational and religious institutions, as well as in crowded public spaces. The proposal, he said, is driven by health concerns and an aim to curb violent tendencies among children. The move is…
Bhubaneswar: In the 131st episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s growing leadership in artificial intelligence, citing innovations showcased at the New Delhi Summit, including Amul’s animal healthcare technology and the Gyan Bharatam initiative aimed at preserving India’s ancient knowledge systems. He also referred to the New Delhi Declaration, which has…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s decision to base admissions to the 4-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) on the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) marks a significant shift in how future educators are selected and trained. By aligning with a national-level entrance mechanism administered by the National Testing Agency, the state is signalling its intent to bring uniformity,…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s announcement to establish four new universities in Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Bhadrak, and Jharsuguda marks a significant intervention in the state’s higher education landscape. Unveiled during the 2026–27 budget presentation by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, the move signals an intent to decentralise academic opportunities and curb the long-standing migration of students to other states….
Bhubaneswar: Universities are meant to be sanctuaries of learning, debate, and intellectual freedom. Yet, they are also institutions that must ensure safety, discipline, and order. Utkal University’s newly announced stringent campus guidelines reflect this delicate balancing act—tilting firmly toward control in the name of security and academic focus. The mandatory carrying of identity cards and…
Bhubaneswar: In India’s upcoming national Census, enumerators will collect detailed information on household facilities, family structure, and assets. The data will help the government design welfare schemes, infrastructure plans, and policy frameworks. Key Questions Likely to Be Asked 1. Family Details Name of the head of the household Number of family members 2. Housing Structure…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step to expand access to quality teacher education, Odisha State Open University (OSOU) has collaborated with Jamia Millia Islamia to establish a BEd and MA (Education) Learning Support Centre at its Sambalpur campus. Under the partnership, Jamia Millia Islamia has granted approval for OSOU to host the learning support centre, enabling…
Bhubaneswar: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the results of JEE Main 2026 Session 1, with 12 candidates achieving a perfect 100 percentile across the country. Among the top performers, Bhavesh Patra from Odisha secured the sixth rank, emerging as the only candidate from the state to score 100 percentile in the highly competitive…
Bhubaneswar: Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) Mayor Subhash Chandra Singh has written to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, seeking the renaming of Cuttack as ‘Katak’, citing it as the city’s original and historically authentic name. In his letter, the Mayor referred to archival records preserved at the Records Department of Ravenshaw College, which, he said,…
Bhubaneswar: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has advised students to reach their examination centres by 10 AM or earlier as the board examinations are scheduled to begin at 10:30 AM. Students have been urged to leave early from home, considering distance, traffic, and other unforeseen circumstances, to avoid last-minute delays. The CBSE Class…