HONOLULU | Aug 12: Nearly 60 Hawaiʻi high schoolers walked into HPU’s Sunset Ballroom at Aloha Tower Marketplace on July 27 with an idea and a laptop. By Friday afternoon, they had honed their “why,” their target market, and solution, walking out with a nascent venture and live websites they had built themselves. The free HPU x Blue Startups Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, held July 27…
BRICS Education Ministers’ Meeting Concludes in Bhubaneswar with Focus on Collaboration and Innovation
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 7: The three-day 13th BRICS Education Ministers’ Meeting entered its concluding day in Bhubaneswar on Friday, with Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi joining ministers and senior delegates from member nations for deliberations on strengthening cooperation in education, research and skill development. Held under India’s BRICS Chairship, the ministerial meeting brought together representatives from Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Indonesia, Iran, Ethiopia and…
Over 82% of Odisha Government Schools Now Have Internet Access: Centre
New Delhi/Bhubaneswar, Aug. 6 (UDN): Government schools in Odisha have witnessed a steady improvement in basic infrastructure, with more than 82 per cent now equipped with internet connectivity, the Centre informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. Representational Image Responding to a question in the Upper House, Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary said 38,748 of the state’s 46,801 government schools currently have internet access,…
Hiroshima Day 2026: Remembering the Past, Confronting the Present, and Renewing the Pursuit of a Nuclear-Free Future
Representational Image Aug. 6: At 8:15 a.m. on August 6, 1945, the course of human history changed forever. In a matter of seconds, the Japanese city of Hiroshima was engulfed by the world’s first atomic bomb used in warfare, unleashing unprecedented destruction and introducing an era in which humanity gained the power to annihilate itself. More than 80 years later, the haunting memories of that…
‘No Nasha Nation’ Campaign Mobilises Youth at MCM DAV College Against Substance Abuse
Chandigarh | August 5, 2026 Arya Yuva Samaj National President Yogi Suri called on young people to play an active role in building a drug-free India, urging them to “become the sword of Swami Dayanand Saraswati and destroy the demon of addiction.” He delivered the message as the Chief Guest at the ‘No Nasha Nation’ awareness programme organised during Induction Week 2026 by the Internal…
Connecting Tribal Classrooms with Technology: Malkangiri Launches Online Computer Learning Programme
Malkangiri, Aug 5 (UDN): The Malkangiri district administration has launched online computer coaching classes for tribal students studying in government SSD high schools and the Kalinga Model Residential School at Balimela, aiming to improve digital access and prepare students for future educational and career opportunities. Representational Image The initiative is designed to bridge the digital gap faced by students in remote and inaccessible tribal areas…
President Murmu Inaugurates Jagadguru Kripalu University, Calls for Value-Based Higher Education
Cuttack, Aug. 4 (UDN): President Droupadi Murmu on Monday inaugurated Jagadguru Kripalu University in Odisha’s Cuttack district and urged higher educational institutions to foster an environment that enables young people to realise their potential while nurturing strong values and a sense of national responsibility. Pic credit : x.com/rashtrapatibhvn President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Jagadguru Kripalu University at Cuttack, Odisha. The President said that our universities…
IIT Bhubaneswar Secures 500+ Placements in 2025-26 Campus Recruitment Drive
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 4 (UDN): The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar has recorded a strong performance in its 2025-26 campus placement season, with more than 500 students securing job offers across a wide range of industries. Representational Image According to the institute, over 85 per cent of undergraduate (UG) students and 71 per cent of postgraduate (PG) students were successfully placed during the recruitment drive.…
OSSC Releases CPGLRE-2025 Main Exam Schedule for Specialist Posts; Admit Cards Available from August 4
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 4 (UDN): The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has announced the detailed timetable for the Main Written Examination of the Combined Post Graduate Level Recruitment Examination (CPGLRE)-2025 for Specialist Posts and Services. The computer-based recruitment examination (CBRE) will be conducted in Bhubaneswar on August 10 and 11, 2026. Representational Image The examination is being held under Advertisement No. 5915/OSSC dated December 30, 2025, in…
India’s First Braille Book on Substance Use Prevention Launched in Bhubaneswar, Promoting Inclusive Health Awareness
Bhubaneswar, Aug 3 (UDN): A landmark step towards inclusive public health education was taken in Bhubaneswar with the launch of India’s first Braille book on substance use prevention, titled “Yes to Life, No to Drugs.” The initiative aims to ensure that children and young persons with visual impairment have equal access to awareness and education on the dangers of substance use. The book has been…