Odisha to Introduce Integrated B.Ed. Program, Allocates ₹168 Crore for College Infrastructure

Bhubaneswar: To modernize teacher education and improve college infrastructure, eight teacher training institutes (B.Ed. colleges) in Odisha have signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with nearby government degree colleges to introduce the Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP). This step aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and aims to create a multidisciplinary learning environment for…

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Indian Women’s Hockey Team Wraps Up Successful Friendly Series Against South Africa

Bengaluru: Salima Tete, recently appointed as the Captain of the Indian Women’s Hockey Team, provided her insights following an exhilarating six-match friendly series against South Africa, held at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) here from May 3rd to May 11th. The series, marked by intense competition, served as a crucial platform for India to…

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Odisha Gears Up for Utkarsh Odisha: Make in Odisha Conclave 2025

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday highlighted the state’s rapid rise as a leading industrial hub in Eastern India during a session with members of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). Speaking ahead of the much-anticipated Utkarsh Odisha: Make in Odisha Conclave 2025, the Chief Minister described Odisha as a “rising star…

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Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team Will Not Travel To India For Women’s World Cup

Islamabad: The Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the country’s Interior Minister, Mohsin Naqvi has made it clear that Pakistan’s women’s cricket team will not travel to India for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup to be held later in the year. The statement comes after Pakistan secured its position in the ICC Women’s…

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PM Modi Unveils Ambitious Railway Infrastructure Projects Worth Over Rs. 41,000 Crores

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to mark a significant milestone by laying the foundation stone, inaugurating, and dedicating around 2000 railway infrastructure projects valued at more than Rs. 41,000 crores. The momentous event is scheduled for February 26 at 12:30 PM and will be conducted via video conferencing. Underscoring the government’s commitment…

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OHPC Signs MoU With Odisha Govt For FY 2026-27 Power Targets

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Hydro Power Corporation (OHPC) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Energy Department of the Odisha Government for the financial year 2026-27, outlining key performance targets and strategic priorities for the state-owned power utility. The agreement reaffirms OHPC’s commitment towards strengthening sustainable energy generation, improving operational efficiency and contributing…

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Binod Kumar Pasayat and Guru Gopinath Swain from Odisha receive Padma Shri

Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu bestowed the Padma Shri award upon Binod Kumar Pasayat and Guru Gopinath Swain from Odisha for their exemplary contributions in the field of Art during the Civil Investiture Ceremony held in New Delhi on Monday. The ceremony, held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, witnessed the President presenting a total of 3 Padma Vibhushan,…

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Empowering Dreams: Odisha’s Educational Revolution Under the 5T HST Program

Bhubaneswar: To transform the educational landscape of Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik recently inaugurated 286 schools across six districts – Khurda, Sonepur, Puri, Nayagarh, Boudh, and Nabarangpur. This significant development unfolded as part of the 4th phase of the Odisha Government’s pioneering 5T High School Transformation Program, with an ambitious plan to cover a total…

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PM-YUVA 3.0 Launched to Mentor Young Authors and Promote Indian Literature Globally

New Delhi: The Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education, has launched the third edition of the Prime Minister’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors (PM-YUVA 3.0), a national initiative aimed at nurturing young writers under the age of 30. The scheme seeks to cultivate a culture of reading, writing, and literary exploration while projecting Indian…

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