Bhubaneswar, Sept. 7 (UDN): Odisha is set to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging skill-based learning into undergraduate and postgraduate education as part of a broader effort to prepare students for the evolving demands of the digital economy. Representational Image The Higher Education Department has signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with CSR Box, Nandi Foundation, Odisha Knowledge Corporation Limited (OKCL) and NASSCOM to expand…
Bhubaneswar-Daspalla Train Transforms Into Moving Literary Hub With Books, Poetry
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 7 (UDN): An ordinary train journey turned into a lively celebration of books and literature on Sunday as around 100 readers and writers travelled aboard Train No. 68429 Bhubaneswar-Daspalla MEMU under the Rail Reading Campaign “Gift A Book”. The initiative was organised by East Coast Railway (ECoR) in association with Walking Book Fairs, Bhubaneswar, to promote reading and take literature beyond conventional spaces…
Sheffield Hallam University invites applications for MSc International Business Management
The programme develops global business expertise, strategic thinking and practical management skills to prepare students for careers in an increasingly interconnected international marketplace. September 7, 2026: Sheffield Hallam University is inviting applications for its MSc International Business Management programme for the January 2027 intake. The course is designed for students looking to build the knowledge, analytical capabilities and practical skills required to operate effectively in diverse and…
Rourkela Coolie’s Dream Comes True as Twin Sons Enter NIT Rourkela
Rourkela, Sept. 7 (UDN): For railway station coolie Sanjay Sahu, years of hard work and personal sacrifice have finally paid off as his twin sons secured admission to the prestigious National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela. Representational Image Sahu, a resident of Gopabandhupali in Rourkela, has been working as a coolie at Rourkela railway station since 2013. His earnings from carrying passengers’ luggage have helped…
Four Odisha Teachers Receive National Teachers’ Awards
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 7 (UDN): Four teachers from Odisha have been honoured with the prestigious National Teachers’ Awards for their contribution to education, innovation and skill development. The awards were presented by President Droupadi Murmu at a special ceremony in New Delhi on Teachers’ Day. A total of 82 teachers and educators from across the country were recognised this year. The Odisha awardees include Padaraj Umakant…
NIT Rourkela Joins Hands With ISRO, Tea Board for AI-Powered Tea Plantation Monitoring
Rourkela, Sept. 7 (UDN): The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela has entered into a tripartite agreement with the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Tea Board India to develop artificial intelligence and geospatial technologies for monitoring tea plantations. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at the Regional Remote Sensing Centre (RRSC-East), NRSC, in Kolkata on August…
IIIT Hyderabad launches Centre for Educational Technology and Learning Sciences (CETLS) to reimagine learning in the Age of AI
Hyderabad, Sept 06: The International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIIT Hyderabad) launched the Centre for Educational Technology and Learning Sciences (CETLS), a new interdisciplinary research Centre focused on understanding how people learn in an age increasingly shaped by Artificial Intelligence (AI). R. Chandrashekhar, former President, NASSCOM, launched CETLS in the presence of Prof. Sandeep Shukla, Director, IIIT Hyderabad; Srini Raju, Governing…
Teachers’ Day 2026: Odisha’s teachers who turned adversity into hope for every child
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 5 (UDN): For some teachers, the classroom is more than a place to teach lessons—it’s where hope is rebuilt, confidence is nurtured and futures are transformed. This Teachers’ Day, two inspiring stories from Odisha highlight how determination, compassion and selfless service are changing the lives of children despite the challenges of disability and poverty. A teacher who never let blindness define him At…
Baragarh’s Tanisha Agrawal Makes History as District’s First Woman Commercial Pilot
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 4 (UDN): A dream that took flight after Class XII has now turned into a historic achievement for Tanisha Agrawal, who has become the first woman from Odisha’s Baragarh district to earn a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Tanisha’s aviation journey began with curiosity rather than a childhood plan. While exploring career options after completing school,…
Odisha Unveils Rs 2 Lakh Accident Relief for School Students, Issues New Emergency Support Guidelines
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 4 (UDN): The Odisha government has introduced a comprehensive accident relief package for school students, announcing an ex-gratia assistance of Rs 2 lakh for cases involving accidental death or permanent disability, along with transport support for critical medical emergencies. Representational Image The School and Mass Education Department issued the new guidelines on September 3, extending the benefits to students from Sishu Vatika to…