New Delhi: In a significant step toward strengthening digital education across India, especially in rural areas, the government has approved the setup of 1,46,040 smart classrooms under the Samagra Shiksha scheme as of May 31, 2025. The update was shared in the Lok Sabha on Monday. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, while responding to a…
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…
Bhubaneswar: An anonymous e-mail threatening to cause damage to court premises has been received by several courts, prompting swift action by the police, officials said on Wednesday. Police have taken cognisance of the threat and launched a thorough investigation to ascertain its source and credibility. As a precautionary step, enhanced security arrangements and intensified checking…
New Delhi: Lt Gen Sadhna Saxena Nair assumed the office of Director General Medical Services (Army) on August 1, 2024, marking a historic milestone as the first woman to hold this prestigious position. Prior to this, she was the first woman to serve as DG Hospital Services (Armed Forces) upon her promotion to the rank…
New Delhi: The National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG), in collaboration with IIT Kanpur, successfully concluded the second webinar in its Public Policy and Good Governance series. Chaired by V. Srinivas, Secretary, Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) and Director General of NCGG, the webinar featured distinguished speakers addressing critical themes in policy…
New Delhi: In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai highlighted the government’s concerted efforts to curb the smuggling of narcotics drugs and address the issue of drug abuse in the country.
Students from 29 states/Union Territories and four Demonstration Multipurpose schools have gathered enthusiastically to showcase their talents and cultural diversity.
Bhubaneswar: A bomb threat at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar triggered a high-alert situation on Thursday, leading to heightened security at both Bhubaneswar and Jharsuguda airports. The call, later determined to be a hoax, prompted immediate action by airport authorities, who deployed bomb disposal squads and dog units to thoroughly inspect the premises….
Mumbai: Geeta Batra, a distinguished Indian economist, has made history by becoming the first woman from a developing country to be appointed as the Director at the Independent Evaluation Office of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), affiliated with the World Bank. At 57, Geeta Batra presently holds the position of Chief Evaluator & Deputy Director…
Bhubaneswar: To enhance the protection of minors and promote women’s health, the Government of Odisha is considering expanding the role of Child Marriage Prohibition Officers (CMPOs). The proposed plan involves appointing Headmasters, Principals, Sarpanches, and Wardens of residential schools as CMPOs, in addition to the existing Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs). This initiative aims to…
