Odisha Reviews Urban Infra Progress in 36th Dashboard Meeting

Bhubaneswar: The 36th Dashboard Review Meeting of the Housing & Urban Development Department was held today under the chairpersonship of Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha, to assess the progress of key urban infrastructure initiatives across the state. Held at the Department’s Conference Hall, the review meeting focused on OUIDF-assisted…

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MSBY Projects Reviewed: Housing & Urban Development Minister Directs Time-Bound

Bhubaneswar: Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mohapatra on Tuesday conducted a high-level review of projects being implemented under the Mukhyamantri Sahari Bikas Yojana (MSBY) across urban areas of Odisha, underscoring the State Government’s focus on timely and quality-driven urban development. The review meeting, held at Kharavela Bhavan, was attended by Principal Secretary,…

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CCRAS Forges Strategic Partnerships and Sets Research Priorities in Traditional Medicine

New Delhi: In a landmark move aimed at aligning traditional medicine research with global standards and priorities, the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) has signed two significant Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Krishna Ayush University, Kurukshetra, and Dabur, a leading Ayurvedic company in India. Alongside these partnerships, CCRAS also launched its newly…

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Odisha Rolls Out ‘Shishu Vatika’ for Pre-School Education, Expands Midday Meal Scheme

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has taken a significant step towards strengthening early childhood education by launching ‘Shishu Vatika,’ a pre-school initiative under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The programme was introduced alongside ‘Pravesh Divas,’ which marks the official start of student enrolments for the 2025-26 academic session. At an event held at Badagada High…

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Centre Unveils Stricter Guidelines for Professional Coaching Institutes Nationwide, students below 16 can’t be enrolled

New Delhi: In a bid to regulate private coaching centres offering professional courses, the Union Ministry of Education has released stringent guidelines, mandating the registration of all such centres across the country. According to the Guidelines for Registration and Regulation of Coaching Centre 2024, forwarded to chief secretaries in all states and Union territories, private…

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OAV Student Shines Bright, Clinches Gold at Indo-Nepal International Championship

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS) is beaming with pride as one of its students has brought glory to the state by clinching a gold medal at the prestigious Indo-Nepal International Championship. Somesh Kumar Podh, a talented Class-X student from OAV Masaninmunda, Kesinga, Kalahandi, emerged victorious in the Under-16 Long Jump category at the championship…

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