Odisha Govt Announces Cash Reward for Men’s Hockey Team; ₹15 Lakh for Each Player, ₹4 Crore for Rohidas

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced a cash reward for the Indian Men’s Hockey team and its supporting staff following their triumph in securing the Bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed his congratulations to the team and revealed the rewards. As part of the announcement, each player on…

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India, Pakistan Agree to Full Ceasefire Effective 5 PM Today; Talks Scheduled for May 12

New Delhi: In a major diplomatic development, India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire across all fronts, effective from 5 PM (1700 hours IST) today. The announcement was made by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri during a press briefing on Saturday afternoon. The breakthrough came after a phone call between the Directors…

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Odisha TEX 2025 Paves Way for ₹7,800 Cr Investment, 53,000 Jobs in Textile Sector

Bhubaneswar: Odisha took a giant leap toward becoming a major textile hub in Eastern India with the inauguration of Odisha TEX 2025—the state’s largest-ever textile and apparel industry summit. Declaring Odisha as the emerging powerhouse of the sector, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi emphasized the state’s commitment to creating a modern and inclusive textile ecosystem…

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Union Minister Arjun Munda Unveils Initiatives for Farmer Welfare

New Delhi: Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Tribal Affairs, Shri Arjun Munda, launched key initiatives aimed at enhancing farmer welfare, including the centralized “Kisan Rakshak Helpline 14447 and Portal,” the Agri-Insurance Sandbox Framework Platform SARTHI, and the Learning Management System (LMS) Platform under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). Minister of…

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Odisha Conducts Second-Phase Induction Training for Newly Appointed PGT Teachers

Bhubaneswar: In an effort to strengthen the quality of higher secondary education and equip newly appointed teachers with essential academic and administrative skills, the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE) under the School and Mass Education Department has launched the second phase of induction training for Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) serving in Government Higher Secondary…

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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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