Balasore, Sept. 11 (UDN): A severe shortage of teachers at a government higher secondary school in Odisha’s Oupada block has disrupted classroom teaching, prompting students and local residents to demand urgent intervention from the state government. Representational Image With examinations drawing closer, students say the lack of faculty has hampered syllabus completion and left them anxious about their academic preparation. Four Classes Without Dedicated Teachers…
NIT Rourkela to Award Degrees to 2,033 Graduands at 24th Convocation
Rourkela, Sept. 10 (UDN): The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela is set to confer degrees on 2,033 graduands at its 24th Convocation scheduled to be held on September 12. The graduating students will receive degrees across a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes, marking the culmination of their academic journey at one of the country’s premier technical institutions. Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Member,…
IIT Madras launches ‘PREM’ (Parents’ Role in Encouraging and Mentoring) to strengthen the students’ support system
CHENNAI, Sept 10: On the eve of World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10), Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is reaching out to the parents of its students to provide a well-rounded support system to its students. It organised an interactive session aimed at helping them better understand, communicate with and support their children during their academic journey. World Suicide Prevention Day was established…
Odisha CHSE Adds Healthcare, Apparels Courses to Plus 2 Vocational Stream
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 9 (UDN): Plus 2 students in Odisha will have two additional career-oriented options from the 2026-27 academic session, with the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) approving vocational courses in Healthcare and Apparels. Representational Image The two courses have been approved for Class XI and XII students under the Integrated Vocational Stream, expanding the range of job-focused skills available alongside higher secondary education.…
Bharti Airtel Foundation Celebrates over 25 Years of Transforming Education, Touching 7.8 Million Lives Across India
Ludhiana, Sep 09: Bharti Airtel Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Bharti Enterprises, today reaffirmed its commitment to nation-building through education as it marked over 25 years of impact across India. Since inception, the Foundation has positively impacted over 7.8 million beneficiaries, including more than 4.3 million students and 3.62 lakh teachers, across 37,000 schools and 25,000 villages in 20 states, through an integrated portfolio of…
Dnyaan Prasad Global University, Pune Hosts Career Expo 2026 for Students
Pune, Sep 09: Dnyaan Prasad Global University, by Dr. D. Y. Patil Group, Pune, along with Dr. D.Y Patil Institute of Technology successfully hosted its much-awaited “Career Expo” at the Pimpri, Pune campus. The event, which began at 8:00 AM, brought together more than 20 leading recruiters under one roof, giving students a single platform to explore career opportunities across a wide range of fields,…
DHSE Orients Heads Of 71 Newly Upgraded Government Higher Secondary Schools
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 8 (UDN): The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Odisha, conducted a one-day orientation programme for the heads of 71 newly upgraded Government Higher Secondary Schools, focusing on academic planning, school administration and key operational procedures. The programme was held at the conference hall of B.J.B. Higher Secondary School, Bhubaneswar, for Head Masters-cum-Principals-in-Charge of the newly upgraded institutions. Focus On School Administration The…
NIT Rourkela Workshop Explores AI, Robotics for Smarter Healthcare
Rourkela, Sept. 8 (UDN): Artificial intelligence, robotics and advanced healthcare technologies dominated discussions at a three-day international workshop hosted by the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela, with experts and researchers examining how emerging technologies can address complex healthcare needs. Global Academic Collaboration The SPARC-supported International Workshop on “Smart Healthcare and Robotics” (SHRO-2026) was organised by NIT Rourkela’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering from…
Student Union Elections Likely to Return in Odisha, Govt Signals Statewide Rollout
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 7 (UDN): Student union elections could soon make a comeback across Odisha’s universities, with the Higher Education Department indicating that preparations are underway for their revival. Representational Image Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Monday said discussions have already been held with the concerned departments and officials, and the government will announce its decision at the appropriate time. The minister made the remarks…
Odisha Plans Single Board for Class 10 and 12 Exams, Draft Law Underway
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 7 (UDN): The Odisha government is moving towards a major overhaul of the state’s school examination system by proposing the merger of the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) and the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) into a single board for Class 10 and Class 12 examinations. Representational Image School and Mass Education Secretary N Tirumala Nayak said on Monday that the department…