Bhubaneswar: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has identified 12 universities in Odisha for their non-compliance with the appointment of an ombudsperson, as mandated by UGC guidelines. The list includes prominent institutions like Utkal University, BPUT, VIMSAR, and XIM University. A total of 419 universities nationwide, comprising 254 state universities, 1 central university, 162 state private…
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan chaired a high-level review meeting in Bhubaneswar today to assess the implementation of flagship school education programs in Odisha, with a strong emphasis on the progress made under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The meeting brought together senior officials from both the Centre and the State, including…
Bhubaneswar: In a step towards building inclusive and future-ready social support systems, the Odisha government on Tuesday held a high-level consultation on establishing the Odisha Resource Center for Ageing & Divyangjan (ORCAD), aimed at strengthening services for the elderly and persons with disabilities. The consultative meeting, organised by the Department of Social Security & Empowerment…
New Delhi: The 12th meeting of the Empowered Task Force (ETF) on Ganga Rejuvenation, chaired by Minister of Jal Shakti, C. R. Paatil, brought together senior officials and representatives from multiple ministries and state governments to assess the progress of the ongoing efforts under the Namami Gange program. The meeting, held in the presence of…
New Delhi: In a significant move aimed at uplifting tribal communities, Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, announced the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan while presenting the Union Budget 2024-25 in Parliament today.
Kaliningrad: In a landmark moment underscoring India’s growing naval strength and deep-rooted defence partnership with Russia, the Indian Navy commissioned INS Tamal (F 71) on Monday at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad. The ceremony, attended by senior naval officials and dignitaries from both nations, marks the induction of the eighth multi-role stealth frigate under Project…
Delhi: The Sangam Networking Event in Delhi, organized by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and hosted by IIT Delhi on June 18-19, 2024, successfully unveiled comprehensive blueprints for Digital Twin-enabled solutions. These blueprints aim to address contemporary challenges by leveraging diverse data sources, guiding the design and architecture of innovative digital solutions. The event marked…
New Delhi: The Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Interim Union Budget for 2024-2025 in Parliament today announced that the capital expenditure outlay for the next year is being increased by 11.1 per cent to Rs 11,11,111 crore, which would be 3.4 per cent of the GDP.
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to make daily commuting more economical, Odisha Yatri has introduced non-AC cabs in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, marking a first-of-its-kind initiative in the state. The state-backed mobility platform aims to provide budget-friendly travel options while maintaining reliability and safety. The newly launched non-AC cabs offer passengers the flexibility to choose between AC…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha has witnessed a concerning rise in missing persons cases, with 36,420 women and 8,403 children reported missing between 2020 and 2024, according to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. In response to a query from MLA Chakramani Kanhar in the State Assembly, CM Majhi revealed that 421 women and girls were trafficked across state…
