British Council Invites Applications for Study UK Alumni Awards 2026 Celebrating UK Alumni Achievements Kolkata, 01 September 2025: The British Council, UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, is inviting applications for the twelfth edition of its prestigious Study UK Alumni Awards. The awards are dedicated to honouring leaders who have leveraged their UK education to make significant contributions to their communities, industries,…
Hotel Sahara Star Celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi with Devotion and Grandeur
Mumbai, 1st September 2025: Hotel Sahara Star embraced the spirit of Ganesh Chaturthi with a vibrant and heartfelt celebration, creating a memorable experience for guests and team members. The hotel showcased an eco-friendly idol of Lord Ganesha, elegantly adorned with floral arrangements, toransand festive accents that set a sacred and welcoming ambiance. Daily rituals included soulful Aartis, bhajans and the offering of ChappanBhog along with…
NSE collaborates with India Habitat Centre to conduct Financial Literacy and Investor Awareness Programs
1st September 2025, Bhubaneswar : NSE has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the India Habitat Centre (IHC), New Delhi to collaborate and conduct a series of financial literacy and investor awareness programs for a diverse set of potential and existing investors associated with IHC. The partnership reflects the shared vision of both organizations—to empower citizens with essential financial knowledge and skills, enabling them…
KLH Bachupally ACM Student Chapter to Host ACM KLH Mahotsav 2025
1st September New Delhi : – The KLH Bachupally ACM Student Chapter is delighted to announce the hosting of ACM KLH Mahotsav 2025, a landmark full-day celebration at the KLH Bachupally Campus. This event marks the successful completion of two impactful years since the inception of the ACM Student Chapter at KLH, a platform that has continually fostered innovation, leadership, and professional growth among its…
Cairn Oil and Gas Vows to Boost Output for India’s Energy Aatmanirbharta
Cairn Oil & Gas reaffirms commitment to enhancing production from the field for India’s energy aatmanirbharta New Delhi, 1st September 2025 : Cairn Oil & Gas, part of Vedanta Limited, and India’s largest private oil and gas exploration and production company, has completed 16 years of First Oil from its legacy Mangala field in Barmer, Rajasthan. Discovered in 2004 and brought into production in 2009,…
The number of Indian women pursuing MBAs abroad is rising faster than ever
1st September 2025: The number of women choosing international MBAs has been steadily rising, marking a powerful global trend in education and leadership. A decade ago, women represented just 28% of MBA students worldwide. Today, women account for about 42%, with 2024 seeing over 6,100 women enrolled in full-time programs at leading universities, the highest number ever recorded. Reports from the Graduate Management Admission Council…
CM Majhi Announces 16 New NACs, 7 Municipalities on Local Self-Governance Day
Bhubaneswar:1st Sept 2025: On the occasion of Local Self-Governance Day, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced 16 new NACs (Notified Area Councils) and 7 New Municipalities . 16 New NACs Announced: Loisingha in Balangir district Sohela in Bargarh district Badamba, Narsinghpur, and Salepur in Cuttack district Gandia in Dhenkanal district Jagannathprasad and Patrapur in Ganjam district Jaipatna and Narla in Kalahandi district Tangi in Khordha…
Home Tuition Costs 15 Times More Than Government Schooling
Bhubaneswar, 1st Sept 2025: According to an education report released in Bhubaneswar, the average cost per student for education in government schools is ₹2,098, whereas it reaches ₹31,391 in aided home tuition schools and ₹40,452 in unaided home tuition schools. This means parents bear an economic burden about 15 times higher for educating their children in home tuition schools compared to government schools. This increase is…
Dharmendra Proposes GI Tag Status for Sarasatia
Sambalpur ,1st Sept 2025: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has announced that a proposal will be submitted to grant Geographical Indication (GI) tag to the traditional Odia delicacy Sarasatia Pitha. During his visit to enjoy Sarasatia — a unique dish from Western Odisha — locals placed a formal request to initiate the GI tagging process. Recognizing its cultural and culinary significance, especially during the Nuakhai festival,…
Drones to Keep Vigil Over Festival Crowds This Year
Bhubaneswar, 1st Sept 2025: This year, CCTV cameras and drones will keep a close watch on Durga Puja celebrations across Odisha. Police Director General (DGP) Y.B. Khurania has stated that comprehensive security measures are being taken ahead of the festival. Strict action will be taken against anyone collecting forcible donations in the name of Puja. The DGP emphasized that no tolerance will be shown toward forced or aggressive fundraising…
Bull Rescued from 60-Foot Water Tank Using Chain-Pulling Machine
Tihidi,1st Sept 2025: In an unusual and dramatic incident, a bull climbed atop a 60-foot high water tank but was unable to come down on its own. Fire personnel initially struggled to bring it down safely. Eventually, a chain-pulling machine was used to rescue the animal. This bizarre event took place on Thursday in Talabandh village, under Saya Panchayat in the Tihidi block of Bhadrak…
Traditional Karate Academy Achieves Remarkable Success
Chatia, 1st Sept 2025: The 19th State Satolan Karate Championship was held over two days on the 23rd and 24th at the Biju Patnaik Indoor Sports Complex in Balasore. Participants from the Traditional Karate Academy located in Chatia (Jajpur) and Tangi (Cuttack) achieved remarkable success in the event. From the academy, 1 participant represented Cuttack, and 17 participants represented Jajpur. Together, they won a total of…
Nabakalebara to Be Held at Majhighariani Temple; Rs36 Cr Renovation in 18 Months
Rayagada., 1st Sept 2025: A project worth Rs 36 crore has been initiated for the Nabakalebara (renovation and redevelopment) of the temple of Goddess Majhighariani, the presiding deity of Rayagada. The renovation work will be undertaken by Kashi Kanchana Construction Company. An amount of Rs 26 crore has already been credited to the temple trust’s account as part of the sanctioned grant. The company has informed…
Villagers Demand Inclusion in Antyodaya Housing Scheme
Nandapur,1st Sept 2025: Eight years have passed since her husband’s death, and now Shashi Khemundu of Bankeiput village, Umbel Panchayat, Lamptaput Block, Koraput District, is struggling to raise her two daughters and a son. Living in an unsafe asbestos-roofed mud house, she survives on widow pension and subsidized rice from her ration card. She says that her life is being sustained entirely by her pension.…
UGC Recognition Granted to Vikram Dev University, Boost for Students
Jeypore, 1st Sept 2025: Good news for the students of Vikram Dev University – the University Grants Commission (UGC) has officially granted recognition to the university. Its name has now been included in the UGC-approved list. UGC’s Joint Secretary has also sent an official letter to the university registrar regarding the same. With this recognition, all certificates and degrees issued by the university will now…
350 Tons of IFFCO Urea Reaches District, Farmers Get Temporary Relief
Jeypore, 1st Sept 2025: The IFFCO company has brought temporary relief to farmers by supplying 350 tons of urea. The fertilizer has not been provided to private dealers. Instead, it has been supplied to various LAMPs (Large Area Multi-Purpose Cooperative Societies) across the district. IFFCO Deputy Field Manager Bishwaranjan Jayasingh stated that the company has sent the urea directly to LAMPs in different blocks. Additional Director (ADO)…
Nabarangpur Farmers Using 48 Kg More Fertilizer per Hectare Than National Average
Nabarangpur, 1st Sept 2025: The soil of Nabarangpur is becoming toxic for maize cultivation. Environmentalists and the district agriculture department have expressed concern about whether even grass will grow in the soil in a few years. This has become a warning bell for farmers and residents of Nabarangpur. A significant portion of Odisha’s chemical fertilizers is being used in the soil of Nabarangpur district. While…
Flood Concern Rises as Water Level Increases in Jola Put Reservoir
Nandapur, 1st Sept 2025: The water level in the Jola Put Reservoir located in the Nandapur block has been steadily increasing due to the heavy rainfall in the region. As of Tuesday morning (8 AM), the water level had reached 2748.15 feet, up from 2745 feet the previous day. In response to the rising water level, the authorities have opened the 5th and 6th gates of…
Boundary Delimitation for 2027 Census Set to Be Finalized by Dec 31
Bhubaneswar, 1st Sept 2025: The Revenue Department has announced that all boundary determinations for the 2027 Census will be completed by December 31, 2026. This includes defining boundaries for districts, sub-divisions, tehsils, revenue villages, and municipalities. According to the announcement, the boundary delimitation for the census will need to be finished within this timeline, and these boundaries will remain fixed from January 2026 to March…
Farmers’ Discontent Grows in Koraput Over Unresolved Issues
Koraput, 1st Sept 2025: Koraput district is home to nearly three lakh hectares of cultivable land, of which around 99,000 hectares are used for rice cultivation, along with crops like maize, groundnut, mustard, and various oilseeds. Agriculture remains the primary livelihood for a large section of the district’s population, with four different varieties of rice grown predominantly in the region. Despite the prominence of agriculture,…
Kotpad Pays Tribute on Mathili and Papadahandi Martyrs’ Day
Kotpad, 1st Sept 2025: The Mathili and Papadahandi Martyrs Day was observed today at the Gopabandhu Library premises. This day marks the August 21 and 24 of 1942, when Odisha witnessed significant sacrifices during the Indian freedom struggle. On August 21, 1942, freedom fighters including Lakshman Nayak were shot dead by British police in Mathili (formerly part of the undivided Koraput district), making it a…