Odisha Govt Announces Re-opening of Schools from Tomorrow

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has decided to reopen all government, private, and aided schools across the state for students from Class I to Class XII starting from tomorrow, June 21. This decision comes as per the announcement made by the Information & Public Relations Department, outlining the operational timings and subsequent resumption of regular classes….

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East Coast Railway Felicitates Employees for Ensuring Safe Train Operations

Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) General Manager, Parmeshwar Funkwal, felicitated five railway employees for their exceptional dedication, vigilance, and prompt actions that ensured safe train operations. The felicitation ceremony was held at the ECoR headquarters, Rail Sadan, Bhubaneswar, in the presence of the Additional General Manager and senior officials, including the Principal Chief Safety…

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NHRC Launches Two-Week Online Internship Program for University Students

New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, inaugurated a two-week online Short-Term Internship Programme for 60 university-level students from diverse academic disciplines across the country. The program, designed to deepen understanding and awareness of human rights, aims to inspire the next generation to contribute meaningfully to the protection and promotion of these rights….

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India Secures Olympic Berth Despite Losses at ITTF World Table Tennis Team Championships

Busan: In a historic turn of events, the Indian men’s and women’s table tennis teams have qualified for the Paris Olympics despite encountering defeats in their pre-quarterfinal matches at the ITTF World Table Tennis Team Championships in Busan on Wednesday. This marks the first time India will qualify for the team event of the Olympics…

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Prime Minister Modi Unveils NTPC’s Power Initiatives in Sambalpur

Sambalpur: Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the NTPC Darlipali Super Thermal Power Station (2×800 MW), marked the completion of NSPCL Rourkela PP-II Expansion Project (1×250 MW), and laid the foundation stone for the NTPC Talcher Thermal Power Project, Stage-III (2×660 MW) during a momentous event in Sambalpur. These projects, with a collective investment of…

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Cognizant Expands Footprint in Bhubaneswar, Odisha CM Inaugurates the Facility

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the latest facility of Cognizant, a global IT services giant, further solidifying Odisha’s position as a leading IT investment destination. Cognizant, a US-based multinational with a market value of $19.4 billion, is renowned as one of the world’s top IT services providers, employing over 350,000 professionals worldwide and listed…

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Odisha to Implement NEP 2020 from 2025-26, Introduces ‘Shishu Vatika’ for Early Education

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in a phased manner starting from the 2025-26 academic session, bringing significant reforms in the state’s education system. The Department of School and Mass Education has announced a structured approach to align with NEP guidelines, focusing on foundational learning, curriculum revisions, and early…

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Cyclonic Circulation Forms Over BoB, Odisha Braces for Possible Cyclone in Late October

Bhubaneswar: Amid growing concerns over a potential cyclone in Odisha this October, a cyclonic circulation has formed over the Bay of Bengal, fueling speculation about a possible storm in the coming days, based on multiple weather model predictions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced that a cyclonic circulation developed over the central Andaman Sea on…

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CM Majhi Calls Odisha Budget 2026–27 a Blueprint for Future Growth

Bhubaneswar: Emphasising long-term development and citizen participation, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday described the state’s 2026–27 Budget as a strategic blueprint aimed at transforming Odisha into a major economic force. He made the remarks while addressing the ‘Ame Janiba, Ama Budget’ workshop at Lok Seva Bhawan, where the government outlined plans to simplify…

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Jyotiraditya Scindia Inaugurates C-DOT 5G Lab at Gauhati University to Boost Telecom Innovation

Gauhati: Jyotiraditya Scindia, Minister of Communications and North Eastern Region, inaugurated the 5G Lab developed by the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) at the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Gauhati University today. This significant step marks India’s advancement in telecommunications, especially with the widespread adoption and deployment of 5G technology. India has…

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