Bhubaneswar: The Union Public Service Commission on Friday announced the final results of the Civil Services Examination 2025, with 958 candidates successfully clearing the rigorous three-stage selection process. Topping the national merit list is Anuj Agnihotri, followed by Rajeshwari Suve M in second place and Akansh Dhull in third. The top ten candidates also include…
Bhubaneswar: It is a striking paradox. The state that hosts Bengaluru—India’s technology capital and the nerve centre for global giants such as Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and IBM—has now chosen to take one of the country’s toughest stances on digital access for children. In his annual budget speech, Siddaramaiah, the Chief Minister of Karnataka, announced that…
Bhubaneswar: Defending champions India national cricket team enter their crucial encounter against England cricket team riding strong momentum after an impressive Super Eights campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. India’s confidence has been boosted by a standout performance from Sanju Samson, whose unbeaten 97 against the West Indies cricket team powered the side…
Bhubaneswar: Holi, the Hindu festival of colours, was celebrated across India on Wednesday, marking the arrival of spring with vibrant hues, music, and community gatherings. Observed on the last full moon of the Hindu luni-solar month of Falgun, the festival sees people dressed in white stepping into streets and courtyards to throw bright powders and…
Bhubaneswar: India is positioning artificial intelligence (AI) as a foundational pillar for long-term economic growth and global competitiveness, with education at the core of this transformation. NEP 2020: Integrating AI Across Educational Levels The National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) recognises AI’s transformative potential — not only as a driver of economic expansion but also…
Bhubaneswar: A controversy has surfaced during Odisha’s ongoing Matriculation examinations after a handwritten question-and-answer sheet — purportedly containing answers to the Social Science paper — began circulating on social media in parts of Western Odisha. The viral content has raised serious concerns among students, parents, and education observers, prompting calls for an immediate inquiry into…
Bhubaneswar: The decision to tighten security arrangements was announced by the Director General of Police (DGP) following a high-level review meeting at the State Police Headquarters. All district Superintendents of Police have been placed on high alert to ensure law and order during the upcoming festive period. The Cyber Cell has been assigned round-the-clock monitoring…
Bhubaneswar: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will implement key recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP 2020) and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE 2023) from the 2026–27 academic session, introducing a revised three-language structure beginning in Class 6. Under the new framework, students will study three languages, with at least…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward inclusive early education, Odisha has launched the ‘Aame Padhibaa Aama Bhasare’ (We Will Learn in Our Own Language) campaign to provide pre-school education in the mother tongue of tribal children aged three to six years. The programme will initially benefit children from the Saura tribal community in Gajapati district….
Bhubaneswar: With summer approaching, the Odisha School and Mass Education Department has issued a statewide advisory directing schools to implement precautionary measures to tackle potential heatwave conditions. The advisory outlines several key steps to safeguard students from heat-related illnesses. Schools have been instructed to ensure uninterrupted access to safe drinking water, repair non-functional tube wells,…