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NITI Aayog Holds Stakeholder Consultation on Transforming Vocational Education in Schools

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: NITI Aayog organised a stakeholder consultation on “Transforming Vocational Education in India: Vocational Education in Schools”, bringing together policymakers, educators, industry representatives and other stakeholders to discuss ways to strengthen vocational learning across the school education system. The consultation was chaired by Dr. Joram Aniya, Member, NITI Aayog. Representatives from the Department of School…

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Teenage Pregnancy in Odisha Raises Concerns Over Health, Education and Safety of Adolescent Girls

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Teenage pregnancy is emerging as an important social and public-health concern in Odisha, drawing attention to the health, education and safety of adolescent girls. The issue extends beyond pregnancy itself. Girls who become mothers during adolescence can face greater health challenges, disruption to their education and fewer opportunities for higher education and employment later…

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Odisha Mandates 24×7 Help Desks, Cashless Emergency Care Under PM-RAHAT for Empanelled Hospitals

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has directed all hospitals empanelled under the Ayushman Bharat–Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) and Gopabandhu Jana Arogya Yojana (GJAY) to establish 24×7 help desks to assist beneficiaries in accessing healthcare services. The directive is aimed at ensuring that eligible patients receive timely information and support while availing themselves of benefits…

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Kharge Slams Government Over Parliament ‘Washout’, Accuses Centre of Undermining Democracy

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has sharply criticised the government over the disruptions and loss of business during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, accusing the Centre of avoiding accountability and undermining the functioning of the legislature. Speaking on the issue, Kharge alleged that senior members of the government, including the Prime Minister and Home…

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Bajaj Finance’s Financial Literacy Programme Empowers Rural Odisha

Sarmistha Kabi04 mins

Bhubaneswar : Bajaj Finance Limited, one of India’s leading non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and a subsidiary of Bajaj Finserv Ltd., has taken its financial literacy initiative ‘Arth Sutra Samvad’ to rural Odisha, with programmes organised at the Baliput and Sutan Gram Panchayat offices in Puri district. The initiative is part of Bajaj Finance’s pan-India financial…

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Cuttack Road Linking Press Chowk to Madhupatna Turns Hazardous, Commuters Seek Urgent Repairs

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: A key road connecting Press Chowk to Madhupatna alongside NH-16 has deteriorated significantly, with numerous potholes and deep craters making daily commuting difficult and raising safety concerns. The damaged stretch connects several important localities, including Khannagar, Khapuria, CNBT, Kalyan Nagar and Rajabagicha. It also provides access to major public institutions such as the Orissa…

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NDA MPs March Inside Parliament Over Police Action Against Jharkhand Student Protesters

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: NDA leaders held a march inside the Parliament premises during the Monsoon Session on Tuesday, protesting alleged police action against students demonstrating in Jharkhand. The protesting MPs raised concerns over the alleged treatment of student protesters and demanded answers from the Jharkhand government over the reported use of force during the demonstrations. BJP MP…

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Amazon India, Odisha Government Join Hands to Take State’s Handloom Products to Online Markets

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Amazon India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Directorate of Textiles, Odisha, to expand e-commerce opportunities for the state’s weavers and artisans. Under the partnership, more than 1.3 lakh weavers and artisans are expected to be onboarded onto Amazon Karigar, providing them with access to a wider national customer base and…

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Odisha CM Launches ‘Ghare Ghare Tiranga’ Campaign, Urges Gen-Z to Stay Alert Against Digital Threats

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday launched the ‘Ghare Ghare Tiranga’ campaign in Bhubaneswar, calling upon people across the state to hoist the national flag at their homes from August 9 to 17 as part of the Independence Day celebrations. Launching the campaign, Majhi described the Tiranga as a symbol of India’s…

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‘Vande Mataram’ to Be Played at Red Fort During Independence Day Celebrations for First Time

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: India’s Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort are set to feature a special addition this year, with “Vande Mataram” scheduled to be played during the national celebrations for the first time. The inclusion of the iconic patriotic song is expected to add a distinctive patriotic touch to the August 15 celebrations at…

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