Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is accelerating efforts to implement sustainable irrigation initiatives, with a strong emphasis on convergence and efficient expenditure. A high-level meeting on the Odisha Integrated Irrigation Project for Climate Resilient Agriculture (OIIPCRA) was convened on March 12, 2025, under the chairmanship of Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, Anu Garg, IAS. The meeting was…

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has released the results of the Odisha Judicial Services-2023 examination for the recruitment of Civil Judges. A total of 33 candidates successfully cleared the examination, with 24 of them being women. Somesh Rana Bijuli secured the top rank, while Arunima Pati and Payel Atta claimed the second and…

Bhubaneswar: Odisha recorded its highest temperature of the season as Jharsuguda topped the charts at 41.4 degrees Celsius, marking a sharp rise in mercury levels across the state, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Several other districts also experienced extreme heat, with Hirakud recording 40.1°C, followed by Sambalpur at 40°C and Rourkela at 39.5°C,…

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…