Bhubaneswar: In the past two years, government schools in Odisha have shown significant improvement in student enrollment and learning outcomes. For the academic years 2022–23 and 2023–24, the Performance Grading Index (PGI) report released by the Union Ministry of Education has ranked Odisha among the top five performing states in the school education sector. Odisha has demonstrated remarkable progress in school education for 2023–24. No…
Free Uniforms for Students to Be Distributed by July 15
Bhubaneswar: For the academic year 2025–26, all students enrolled in government and government-aided schools across Odisha, as well as schools under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Department, from Class 1 to Class 8, will receive free school uniforms. Under schemes like Samagra Shiksha, PM SHRI, and the Gangadhar Meher Educational Quality Improvement Programme, each student will be provided with two uniforms worth ₹500. In…
Two Specialist Doctors Join Duty at Umarkote Hospital
Umarkote: Two specialist doctors joined their posts in the afternoon at the Umarkote Sub-Divisional Hospital. They are Dr. Ashwini Kumar Panda, a medicine specialist, and Dr. Devi Prasad Dash, a pediatrician. These two positions had remained vacant for a long time in their respective departments. Their appointment has been made possible due to the efforts of local MLA and Minister of Mass Education, Tianananda Gond.…
International Yoga Day Celebrated with Enthusiasm at Rayagada Autonomous College
Rayagada: The 11th International Yoga Day was celebrated at Rayagada Autonomous College with the theme “One Earth, One Health through Yoga.” On this occasion, the college principal and yoga trainer, Dr. Saraswati Ray, highlighted the significance of yoga in promoting physical and mental well-being. She emphasized how yoga contributes to a healthy life and guided the students and participants through pranayama and meditation practices. Under…
Mobile Network Down at DHH in Jeypore; Authorities Silent Amid Public Outcry
Jeypore: At the District Headquarters Hospital (DHH), mobile network connectivity is severely lacking, especially inside the new 7-story building, causing significant inconvenience to doctors, staff, patients, and visitors. Despite repeated disruptions, neither hospital authorities nor telecom companies have taken any steps to resolve the issue. Even local legislators and MPs have yet to intervene. In many parts of the newly built 7-story hospital block, there…
Sarangagarh Student’s Research Gains International Recognition in the USA
Kandhamal Bringing pride to Kandhamal district, Chinmaya Tripathy from the village of Sarangagarh, under K. Nuagaon block, has achieved a remarkable feat. Chinmaya, the only son of well-known local businessman Radhakanu Tripathy, was always a favorite among students and teachers at Sarangagarh Government High School for his academic excellence. Later, he pursued higher education in Brahmapur, completing his postgraduate studies in Electronic Science at a…
District-Level Priests’ Association Meeting Convened at Bishamacuttack
Rayagada: A district-level meeting of temple priests under the cultural wing of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Dharma Jagaran Coordination was held in the premises of Maa Tarini Temple at Bishamacuttack located in Rayagada district. The meeting was presided over by Shri Simanchal Achari, the head priest of the Maa Tarini Peetha. Several prominent spiritual leaders were present at the event, including Yogishree Chaitanya Ramji,…
Lightning Strike Causes Eastern Facade of Mahima Gadi to Collapse in Dhenkanal
Dhenkanal : A powerful lightning strike late Sunday night caused the complete collapse of the eastern facade of the world-famous Mahima Gadi Temple in Joranda, Dhenkanal district. Around 6 AM today, locals of the Joranda area arrived at the site upon receiving the news and gathered to inspect the damage within the temple premises. According to sources from the Mahima sect, the lightning strike was…
New Eye Care Center Inaugurated at Phulbani Rotary Club Premises
Phulbani A newly established Eye Care Center was inaugurated at the Phulbani Rotary Club premises. Rotary District Governor Yajnasish Mahapatra attended the event as the chief guest and officially inaugurated the center. Speaking on the occasion, Governor Mahapatra stated that this Eye Care Center would greatly benefit the underprivileged people of Kandhamal district. Among the dignitaries present were: Secretary General, Bhubaneswar: Rasananda Raut President of…
Marada Mahima Promotion Committee Convenes Key Meeting in Polasara
Polasara, A significant meeting of the Marada Mahima Promotion Committee, formed to preserve and promote the sanctity of Shri Jagannath’s sacred site at Marada, was held on Sunday at Public Women’s College, Banaramachandrapur (Nuapalli). The meeting was presided over by social worker Shyam Sundar Sahu. The agenda included discussions on registering the trust and planning future activities. It was emphasized that devotees visiting Marada should…