Bhubaneswar: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Odisha has announced the schedule for the 2025 High School Certificate (HSC) Examination, set to begin on February 21, 2025, and conclude on March 6, 2025. The exams will be conducted daily from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, with the exception of Mathematics, which will run until 11:45 AM….
Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards revamping foundational education in Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday reviewed the progress of the Godabarish Mishra Adarsha Prathamik Vidyalaya (GMAPV) initiative at Lok Seva Bhawan. The initiative aims to establish 835 model primary schools in the first phase, each envisioned as a feeder institution to high…
Bhubaneswar: With Odisha witnessing 16% above-normal monsoon rainfall so far this year, agriculture officials are optimistic about a promising Kharif season, particularly for water-intensive crops like paddy, cotton, and potato. The assessment came during a review meeting of the Crop Weather Watch Group Committee held at Krushi Bhavan on Monday. The meeting was chaired by…
Bhubaneswar: The Water and Land Management Institute (WALMI) is set to strengthen its role as a modern Centre of Excellence in water resources management with the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with leading national institutions and an Odisha government undertaking. The agreements were signed with the National Water Academy (NWA), Pune, ICAR–Indian Institute…
Porbandar: Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, spearheaded a nationwide Coastal and Beach Cleanliness Drive today from Porbandar, Gujarat, marking Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti. This large-scale event, organized by MY Bharat, also marked the culmination of the “Swachhata Hi Seva” campaign, which has been running since September 17…
New Delhi: In a significant development, Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi has been sworn in as a judicial member of the Lokpal, India’s apex anti-corruption ombudsman. The oath ceremony, held at the Lokpal of India office in New Delhi, saw Justice A. M. Khanwilkar, Chairperson of Lokpal, administering the oath to the newly appointed members. Joining…
New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, launched the second edition of the Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 2.0 at a hybrid event held at Lady Hardinge Medical College today. The campaign, aimed at safeguarding the health and well-being of India’s youth from the harmful effects of tobacco, was accompanied…
Itanagar: Dr Tadang Minu from Arunachal Pradesh became the first woman in the country and the second Indian to be appointed as a member of the Coaches Committee of the International Boxing Association (AIBA). She has been appointed for the post for her enormous knowledge and experience in the field of boxing. Minu, who is…
Mumbai: In a virtual engagement during the Mumbai Tech Week, Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Electronics and Information Technology, and Jal Shakti, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, shared insights on the transformative regulatory approach of the Narendra Modi Government and discussed India’s emerging role in the global tech landscape.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to host the Energy Ministers’ Conclave later this year, bringing together energy leaders from across India to chart the course for a sustainable and climate-resilient future. The high-level conclave will be organised in collaboration with the Tony Blair Institute and IIT Kanpur, positioning Odisha at the forefront of national energy transition…
