New Delhi: The Lok Sabha has passed the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, marking a major step towards strengthening the security and credibility of public examinations across the country. Pic Credit: https://x.com/DrJitendraSingh The legislation aims to tackle the growing challenge of examination malpractice, including paper leaks and unfair practices, by introducing stronger safeguards and improving accountability within the examination system. During…
Odisha Releases PG Admission Schedule for 2026–27 Academic Session; Classes to Begin on August 21
Bhubaneswar, July 28 (UDN): The Odisha Higher Education Department has announced the schedule for postgraduate (PG) admissions for the 2026–27 academic session under the Student Academic Management System (SAMS). Admissions will be conducted on the basis of candidates’ Common PG Entrance Test (CPET) scores. As per the notification, the online admission process has commenced with the choice-locking phase, allowing eligible candidates to update their preferences…
BSE Odisha Announces OSSTET 2026 Date for Aspiring Teachers
Cuttack, July 28 (UDN): The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha has announced the schedule for the Odisha Secondary School Teacher Eligibility Test (OSSTET) 2026, providing important clarity for candidates aspiring to become secondary school teachers in the state. The eligibility test will be conducted on September 30, 2026 (Wednesday) in a single sitting from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. Both Paper-I and Paper-II will…
IIT Gandhinagar Research Develops Novel Fluorescent Probes for Precise Plant Tissue Imaging
Gandhinagar, July 27: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) and the Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Faridabad, have developed and tested a new class of fluorescent probes that enable scientists to visualise xylem, the specialised tissue responsible for transporting water and minerals through plants. The work, published in Plant and Cell Physiology, introduces a faster, more specific and sensitive staining method than conventional…
Government Approves Upgrade of 71 Odisha Schools to Higher Secondary Level
Bhubaneswar, July 27: The Government of India has approved the upgradation of 71 government secondary schools in Odisha into higher secondary schools for Classes XI and XII under the Samagra Shiksha programme for the academic year 2026-27. The Union Ministry of Education’s Project Approval Board (PAB) has sanctioned ₹140.74 crore in financial support for infrastructure development in these schools, including classrooms, science laboratories, and other…
Meghalaya Pushes Education Reform with School Rating Framework
Shillong, July 25: The Meghalaya government has launched a new school grading framework covering nearly 11,000 educational institutions across the state, marking a significant step towards improving education standards, strengthening school performance, and creating better learning opportunities for students. The newly introduced framework aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the strengths and challenges of schools by evaluating key areas such as academic progress, teaching…
Odisha Plus II Admissions: 46,570 Students Selected in Second Merit List
Bhubaneswar, July 24 (UDN): The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Odisha, has released the second phase merit list for Plus II admissions for the 2026-27 academic session, with 46,570 students securing seats across higher secondary schools in the state. According to official data, 87,549 applicants were considered during the second round of admissions. Of the total selected candidates, 25,874 students secured admission through the…
Odisha Boosts Tribal Education with 47 Eklavya Schools Operational
Bhubaneswar, July 23 (UDN): Odisha has strengthened its tribal education infrastructure with 47 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) currently operational, while construction work is underway for 52 additional schools, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs informed the Rajya Sabha. In a written reply, Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Durgadas Uikey said that the government has sanctioned a total of 114 EMRSs across Odisha to provide…
Odisha Higher Education Department Seeks Explanation from Ravenshaw University Over Delay in Housing Compliance Report
Bhubaneswar, July 23 (UDN): The Odisha Higher Education Department has directed Ravenshaw University to submit a long-pending compliance report on the management of government residential quarters within seven days, expressing concern over the institution’s failure to respond to an earlier directive. In a communication addressed to the university’s Registrar, Director of Higher Education Kaliprasanna Mahapatra said the department had previously instructed the university to review the…
Jagatsinghpur Launches Fast-Track Aadhaar Update Drive for School Children
Jagatsinghpur, July 22: The Jagatsinghpur district administration has directed all Block Education Officers (BEOs) to expedite Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) camps to ensure that every eligible school-going child has an updated Aadhaar record. The move comes amid concerns over the slow pace of biometric updates and delays in the submission of camp schedules by several blocks. The district administration has asked officials to organise camps on…