Bhubaneswar, Oct. 4: Odisha Governor and Chancellor of state universities Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati has directed all state public universities to expedite the recruitment of teaching staff and complete the process by the end of November. Pic Credit: //x.com/DHE_Odisha The directive came during a high-level review meeting on faculty recruitment held at Lok Bhavan, where Vice-Chancellors and senior officials discussed the status of vacant teaching…
CM Majhi Hails CUO as Centre of Excellence for Classical Pali Gets Nod
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 3 (UDN): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has congratulated the Central University of Odisha (CUO) following the Union Ministry of Education’s approval to establish a Centre of Excellence for Studies in Classical Pali at the university. A proud moment for Odisha and a significant step towards preserving India’s rich linguistic heritage. The Ministry of Education’s approval of a Centre of Excellence for…
KIIT Ranked 4th Best University in India in THE World University Rankings 2027
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 1 (UDN): Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) has secured the 4th position among Indian universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, while emerging as the top-ranked university in Eastern India. Representational Image Founded by educationist and social reformer Dr. Achyuta Samanta, KIIT’s latest performance in the global rankings marks another recognition of its position in India’s higher education…
Odisha Launches Statewide Innovation Challenge to Tap Grassroots Ideas
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 1 (UDN): The Odisha government on Wednesday launched the Odisha Seva First Innovation Challenge (OSFIC), a statewide initiative aimed at identifying innovative ideas and developing practical solutions to challenges faced by people and communities. Pic Credit: x.com/SampadSwainBJP The programme was launched by Startup Odisha under the MSME Department at O-Hub in Bhubaneswar in the presence of state ministers, policymakers, industry representatives and members…
Odisha Extends Scholarship Application Deadline To October 30
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 30 (UDN): Students eligible for Odisha’s Pre-Matric and Post-Matric scholarship schemes for the 2026-27 academic session have been given additional time to submit their applications, with the state government extending the deadline to October 30. Representational Image The ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Department announced the revised schedule on Wednesday. The extension covers eligible students from the Scheduled Tribe…
IHM Bhubaneswar Successfully Hosts Closing Ceremony of Hindi Pakhwada-2026 & Kavi Sammelan “Hasya Surabhi 2.0”
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 30: The Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition (IHM), Bhubaneswar, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, successfully organised the grand closing ceremony of Hindi Pakhwada-2026 along with the Kavi Sammelan “Hasya Surabhi 2.0” at its main auditorium today. The programme commenced with the lighting of the lamp and Saraswati Vandana. Shri Sardar Singh Chauhan, Deputy…
NIT Rourkela Hosts India-Sri Lanka Workshop On Sustainable Food Processing And Waste Valorisation
Rourkela, Sept. 29 (UDN): The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela hosted a seven-day India-Sri Lanka workshop aimed at advancing sustainable food processing technologies, reducing industrial waste and promoting the conversion of waste into value-added products. Organised by the Department of Food Process Engineering from September 21 to 27, 2026, the workshop focused on “Advanced Thermal and Non-Thermal Sustainable Technologies for Food Industry Waste Reduction…
BSE Odisha Clarifies OSSTET 2026 Exam To Be Held As Scheduled On September 30
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 29: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, has clarified that the Odisha Secondary School Teachers Eligibility Test (OSSTET) 2026 will be conducted as scheduled on September 30, 2026. There are some fake news and misleading information being circulated regarding conduct of #OSSTET 2026. As scheduled, the OSSTET -2026 exam will be conducted on 30.09.2026. Please ignore such fake news. Here is the…
OSSSC Reschedules Counselling For RI, ICDS Supervisor And Other Posts
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 29 (UDN): The Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has rescheduled the counselling process for choice of post and district for several district cadre posts under CRE-2023(IV). Representational Image The counselling, earlier scheduled for September 30, 2026, will now be conducted on October 6, 2026, following the Odisha Bandh called by the Naba Nirmana Krushaka Sangathana on September 30. Counselling For Five Posts…
PMO Seeks Odisha Govt Response Over Alleged Textbook Printing Irregularities
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 29 (UDN): The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has sought a response from the Odisha government over allegations of large-scale irregularities in the printing and distribution of school textbooks in the state. Representational Image The development follows a complaint submitted by RTI activist and whistleblower Pradip Pradhan, who alleged financial irregularities, conflict of interest and lapses in the textbook printing process. Education Ministry Seeks…