Bhubaneswar: The Central government is reportedly exploring the possibility of using aircraft of the Indian Air Force to transport question papers for the upcoming NEET-UG retest, as part of efforts to prevent leaks and ensure maximum security during the examination process. The proposal comes in the aftermath of the NEET-UG paper leak controversy that led…
BHUBANESWAR: Nabarangpur district has recorded the highest prevalence of child marriage in Odisha, highlighting the continued challenge of ending the practice despite sustained government interventions and awareness campaigns. Official data indicate that child marriage prevalence in the district stands at 39.4 per cent. Authorities have been actively working to prevent underage marriages, stopping hundreds of…
Bhubaneswar: The Union Education Ministry has flagged off a delegation of 56 Indian students and four supervisors for the Sakura Science Programme 2026 in Japan, aimed at promoting scientific learning, innovation, and international exposure among school students. The programme, organised by the Japan Science and Technology Agency, will be held from May 24 to May…
Bhubaneswar: The Higher Education Department has clarified that employees working in Odisha’s public universities cannot be treated as government employees, stating that their service conditions are governed by individual university laws and regulations rather than general state government service rules. In an official clarification, the department stated that teaching and non-teaching staff of public universities…
Bhubaneswar: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has added Bhubaneswar as a new examination centre for the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination-2026 in a move aimed at reducing pressure on existing centres and improving accessibility for candidates. Bhubaneswar emerged as one of the most preferred among the newly introduced centres, receiving 10,656 applications from aspirants. The…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has initiated plans to establish modern Handloom Hubs and Apparel Parks in multiple districts to strengthen the state’s traditional weaving sector through advanced technology, improved infrastructure, and enhanced market access. As part of the initiative, dedicated projects are being developed in Cuttack, Bargarh, and Jajpur districts with the aim of transforming…
Bhubaneswar: The Council of Higher Secondary Education Odisha has announced the Plus II examination results for 2026, recording an overall pass percentage of 85.85%, marking an improvement over the previous year. Girls outperformed boys in all major streams, continuing the trend of stronger academic performance among female students across Odisha. In the Science stream, girls…
Bhubaneswar: India’s most influential education platform returns for its third edition, uniting policymakers, global academics, technologists, and innovators to shape the future of learning. The Economic Times announced the 3rd edition of the ETEducation Annual Education Summit 2026, scheduled for June 11–12, 2026 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. Themed “India’s Education Revolution: For the World, With…
Bhubaneswar: The Central Board of Secondary Education has announced key reforms introduced under its new On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for Class XII examinations during a press briefing held on May 17, 2026. The board stated that the technology-driven evaluation mechanism has been implemented to improve accuracy, transparency and efficiency in the assessment process for students…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Public Service Commission has announced that the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Preliminary Examination-2025 will be conducted on June 7 across six cities in Odisha. According to the commission, candidates appearing for the examination will be able to download their admit cards from the official OPSC website starting May 30. The preliminary examination…