Brahmapur, 11th Aug 2025: An old and prestigious educational institution, Khallikote University has earned a name at the national level. However, since the day it was declared a unitary university, its condition has been gradually weakening. For three years after the declaration, Khallikote Unitary University did not receive either the UGC’s 2(f) recognition (affiliation) or 12(b) status (eligibility for financial grants). Although it was granted…
District President Given Charge of Odisha Amala Sangha Election in Nabarangpur
Jeypore, 11th Aug 2025: With the term of office of the office-bearers of the Nabarangpur District Branch of the Odisha Amala Sangha having ended, during the celebration of the Odisha Amala Sangha Foundation Day at Sangam Kalyan Mandap, Jaynagar, Jeypore, the State General Secretary of the Odisha Amala Sangha, Mr. Chittaranjan Charasia, instructed that the election and selection process for the Nabarangpur District Branch be…
Government Launches “MERIIT” Scheme to Boost Multidisciplinary Technical Education & Research
Bhubaneswar, 11th Aug 2025: Two major government decisions — 1. “MERIIT” Scheme (Multidisciplinary Education and Research Improvement in Technical Education) Will be implemented in 275 technical institutions (including 175 engineering colleges and 100 polytechnics). Objective — To improve the quality, equity, and governance of technical education in line with the National Education Policy 2020. Duration — From 2025-26 to 2029-30. Total expenditure — ₹4,200 crore (₹2,100…
‘Let’s Go to School’ Drive Intensified to Bring Dropout Students Back
Bhubaneswar, 11th Aug 2025: A recent survey has revealed that a large number of children between the ages of 14 and 18 in Odisha are school dropouts. This survey was conducted as part of the ‘Let’s Go to School’ campaign to identify out-of-school children. The findings show that the majority of children in this age group are leaving school midway. To bring these children back…
State Government Grants 4-Year Age Relaxation for Police Driver Recruitment
Bhubaneswar, 11th Aug 2025: The Orissa High Court has delivered an important verdict regarding the maximum age limit for police driver recruitment. The ruling came in response to a petition concerning the relaxation of the maximum age limit. Advocate General Pitambar Acharya informed the High Court about the decision to extend the age limit by four years. This relaxation will apply to the 1,245 candidates…
Deputy CM Prabhati Parida Reviews Progress of Subhadra Scheme in Kotia
Jeypore, 11th Aug 2025: Deputy Chief Minister Prabhati Parida reviewed the implementation of the Subhadra Scheme in the disputed Kotia Panchayat. The scheme aims to reach every household in Kotia. Kotia Panchayat, under Pottangi block in Koraput district, has long been at the centre of tension between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. While Andhra has been making aggressive efforts to claim Kotia, Odisha has been carrying…
Jeypore Celebrates National Handloom Day & Ekta Diwas; Collector Opens Varshika Training Centre
Jeypore,11th Aug 2025: Every year on August 7, this day is observed to commemorate the strengthening of the Swadeshi Movement during the partition of Bengal. On August 7, 1905, at Kolkata Town Hall, an official declaration was made to boycott foreign goods and rely on Indian products. A century later, in 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first National Handloom Day. The main aim…
District Legal Services Authority Organises Training Camp for Panel Lawyers
Jeypore, 11th Aug 2025: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Koraput–Jeypore, today conducted a training camp for panel lawyers at the DLSA Conference Hall, Jeypore, under the guidance of District Judge and Chairperson of DLSA, Shri Pradeep Kumar Mahant. Panel lawyers from all talukas and the district participated in the program. The training camp was formally inaugurated by the District Judge and DLSA Chairperson through…
World Indigenous Day Celebrated with Cultural Pride Across Communities
Jeypore, 11th Aug 2025: The Department of Anthropology at Vikram Deb University, Jeypore, Koraput district, celebrated World Indigenous Day. The Director of COATS, Koraput, Dr. Prafulla Chandra Mahapatra, and tribal researcher Prof. Maguni Charan Behera attended as chief speakers. They spoke about the definition of “indigenous,” its evolution, and the relevance of artificial intelligence for tribal communities. Among other guests, the university’s Registrar, Mr. Mahesh…
Raksha Bandhan: A Sacred Thread of Language, Culture, and Ethics
By Dr Birbal Jha Some festivals are not only observed and celebrated in the rich fabric of Indian cultural tradition; they are also experienced, felt, lived and transmitted as ethical legacies. During Raksha Bandhan, for example, tying a simple thread takes on a profoundly emotional and moral importance. Traditionally, the festival marks the special bond between brothers and sisters. The sister ties a Rakhi around…