New Delhi, June 19: The government has removed the requirement of domicile certificates for students applying for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) scholarships. The move is aimed at simplifying the application process and making it easier for eligible students to access financial assistance without facing unnecessary documentation hurdles. Officials said the decision will help reduce delays in processing scholarship applications and ensure…
VU Researcher Develops AI Models to Assessthe Emotional Impact of Art and Advertising
June 19: Researchers from the Faculty of Physics at Vilnius University have developed a theoretical model that allows atoms to be “pre-programmed” by light alone to reshape laser beams that carry both a twist and a polarization. The study by master’s student Dharma Prasetya Permana, alongside Mažena Mackoit-Sinkevičienė, Julius Ruseckas, and Hamid Reza Hamedi from the Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astronomy, opens a magnet-free…
Sambhav Launches First-Ever Sustainability E-Book for Students After Odisha Olympiad Success
Bhubaneswar, June 19: In a pioneering step to promote environmental awareness among schoolchildren, Sambhav has launched a first-of-its-kind E-book on Survival and Sustainability following the successful completion of Odisha’s inaugural Olympiad on Survival and Sustainability in Bhubaneswar. The Olympiad was held at DAV Public School, Unit-8 Campus, and saw enthusiastic participation from 147 students representing both Odia- and English-medium schools from Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. The…
Talents for Tech to Bring Free AI Skills Training to Thousands Across Central and Eastern Europe Through Google.org Support and Local NGOs
Vilnius, Lithuania,June 18: Talents For Tech, an organization set to empower careers through mentorship programs and career guidance, announced it will lead a major regional AI upskilling initiative supported by Google.org as part of AI Works for Europe and the AI Opportunity Fund. With more than $2.7 million (€2.3 million) in funding, the program will help thousands of people across Central and Eastern Europe build practical AI…
NIT Rourkela Develops Low-Cost Ceramic Adsorbent for Industrial Wastewater Treatment
Rourkela, June 18 (UDN): Researchers at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela have developed an innovative and cost-effective ceramic adsorbent capable of removing harmful dyes from industrial wastewater, offering a sustainable solution to one of the most pressing environmental challenges. Representational image The research team from the Department of Ceramic Engineering, led by Associate Professor Sunipa Bhattacharyya along with scholars Susanta Mohapatra and Sourav…
Kandhamal: Rabanaju Primary School Secures National Recognition in Green School Rating with 93.3 pc Score
G. Udayagiri, Kandhamal, June 16 (UDN): Rabanaju Primary School, located at Kanabagiri in Ward No. 12 of G. Udayagiri NAC in Kandhamal district, has earned national-level recognition in the “Swachh and Green School Rating” competition, marking a significant achievement for the district. The school secured an impressive 93.3 per cent score, ranking 11th nationally and qualifying for the national award selection list under the prestigious…
Deogarh District Closes Schools up to Class X Till June 20 Amid Severe Heatwave Conditions
Deogarh, June 18: In response to intense heatwave conditions affecting the district, the Deogarh district administration has ordered the closure of all schools up to Class X until June 20, 2026, as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of students. Pic Credit: Pexel According to an official order issued by the District Education Office, all government and private schools from primary level…
Odisha Matric Re-evaluation Process Completed Early by BSE, Results to Be Released on June 19
Bhubaneswar, June 17: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha has successfully completed the re-evaluation of answer sheets for the 2026 Matriculation Examination well ahead of the scheduled timeline, ensuring smooth academic progression for students. According to official sources, more than 3,300 students had applied for re-checking of their answer sheets. As many candidates applied for multiple subjects, over 9,000 answer sheets were re-evaluated by…
New Book on Property Tax in Europe Spotlights Lessons with International Relevance
THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS—Property tax experts from across Europe came together last week to discuss comparative insights and policy lessons at a conference signaling the launch of Property Tax in Europe: A Changing Landscape—the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy’s newest book in a series on international property taxation. Edited by Riël Franzsen, Roy Bahl, and William McCluskey, Property Tax in Europe features in-depth case studies from more than a dozen countries—including successful institutional transitions, use of the…
Noida International University Organizes Grand Educator’s Meet 2026 in Varanasi to Strengthen Academic Collaboration
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: Noida International University (NIU) successfully organized an impactful Educators’ Meet at The Amayaa Hotel, Varanasi, bringing together distinguished academicians, teachers, counselors, and education professionals on one platform to discuss the evolving landscape of education, student development, and institutional collaboration. The event was graced by Dr. Brijesh Kumar, Founder of L-1 Coaching Institute, who attended as the Chief Guest. The gathering was further…