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UGC Unveils Guidelines to Strengthen University-Industry Linkages for Innovation and Economic Growth

Bureau The News HashtagJanuary 22, 2024January 22, 202401 mins

New Delhi: In a significant move to align with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has released comprehensive guidelines titled “Sustainable and Vibrant University-Industry Linkage System for Indian Universities.” These guidelines are strategically crafted to enhance collaboration between academia and industry, fostering a dynamic ecosystem for research, innovation,…

Odisha State Swimming Championship begins at Kalinga Stadium

Bureau The News HashtagJune 5, 202301 mins

Bhubaneswar: The 63rd Odisha State Swimming Championship has commenced at the Biju Patnaik Swimming pool complex, Kalinga Stadium on Sunday. The four-day championships in Sub-junior, Junior and Senior categories will be conducted to select the swimmers who will represent Odisha at the National Aquatic Championship 2023. A total number 300 swimmers, including 95 women from 15…

C-DOT Launches ‘NIDHI’ and ‘STAR Program’ to Boost Indigenous Telecom Innovations

Bureau The News HashtagMay 17, 2024May 18, 202402 mins

New Delhi: In celebration of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the premier Telecom R&D Centre of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, announced the launch of two major initiatives: “NIDHI” and the “STAR Program.” These initiatives aim to foster indigenous telecom solutions and technologies through…

ITU and FAO Workshop Explores Digital Agriculture’s Role in Transforming Global Food Production

Bureau The News HashtagMarch 18, 202403 mins

New Delhi: Working towards revolutionizing global agriculture practices and tackling challenges posed by climate change and a burgeoning world population, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is joining forces with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. Together, they are set to host a pivotal Workshop titled “Cultivating tomorrow: Advancing digital agriculture through IoT and AI.”

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to Inaugurate New East Side Entry at Cuttack Railway Station

Bureau The News HashtagDecember 5, 202401 mins

Bhubaneswar: Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, is set to inaugurate the newly constructed East Side Station Entry at Cuttack Railway Station during his visit to Odisha today. The new East Side Station Building has been designed to provide seamless access for passengers directly from the National…

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi Launches ‘Anna Chakra’ and SCAN Portal to Revolutionize Public Distribution System

Bureau The News HashtagDecember 5, 202402 mins

New Delhi: Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New & Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, today unveiled two groundbreaking initiatives—‘Anna Chakra,’ a PDS supply chain optimization tool, and SCAN (Subsidy Claim Application for NFSA) portal. These measures mark a significant stride toward modernizing the Public Distribution System (PDS) and streamlining subsidy claim…

CM Naveen Patnaik Approves Opening of Fire Station at AIIMS Bhubaneswar

Bureau The News HashtagJuly 6, 2021July 6, 202101 mins

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday has approved the proposal to open a fire service center on the premises of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Bhubaneswar. A station officer along with 10 fire personnel will be appointed at the station. The state government has already created ten new posts for this…

Odisha Government Approves Engagement of Retired Faculty in Public Universities

Bureau The News HashtagFebruary 4, 2024February 4, 202402 mins

Bhubaneswar: In response to the challenge of filling vacant teaching posts through the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) due to legal obstacles as per the Odisha Universities (Amendment) Act, 2020, the state government has granted permission for public universities in Odisha to enlist retired faculty members. The Higher Education department of the state government has…

UGC Introduces Stricter Guidelines for Fitness Grant Eligibility to Colleges

Bureau The News HashtagJanuary 26, 202403 mins

New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has unveiled a robust framework known as the UGC (Fitness of Colleges for Receiving Grants) Rules, 2024, signaling a stringent approach to grant eligibility for colleges.

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Highlights Emphasis on Innovation and Startups in Interim Budget 2024-25

Bureau The News HashtagFebruary 2, 202402 mins

New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy, and Space, addressed the media to discuss the key highlights of the Interim Budget 2024-25.