Bhubaneswar, 8th Aug 2025: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has once again made it mandatory for students of Classes 10 and 12 to maintain at least 75 Percent attendance in order to be eligible to appear for the board exams. This rule will be strictly enforced for the 2025–26 academic session, and all CBSE-affiliated schools have been instructed to ensure strict compliance. According…
Absenteeism During School Hours Disrupts Teaching, Learning Processes
Bhubaneswar,8th Aug 2025: During school hours, Headmasters/Headmistresses, teachers, and CRCCs (Cluster Resource Centre Coordinators) are reportedly not staying on campus and are attending external programs without proper permission. This is happening without prior approval from superior authorities, causing major disruptions to teaching and learning at both school and cluster levels. After observing repeated violations of the OCS (Odisha Civil Services) Rules, the Khordha District Education…
Board Faces Heat as Special OTET Likely to Be Postponed
Cuttack,8th Aug 2025: The Special OTET (Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test) question paper leak case is being investigated by the Crime Branch. While the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) is already in jail, the Chairman is currently under the scanner. Other officials, including the Exam Controller, are also under investigation. The Crime Branch has seized computers from the Exam Controller’s room to extract…
CM’s Public Grievance Hearing Scheduled for August 11
Bhubaneswar:8th Aug 2025: The Chief Minister’s public grievance hearing will be conducted on Monday, August 11. The Hon’ble Chief Minister will personally hear grievances from the public starting at 11 AM, at the former Government Primary School premises (near Capital Nursery), Unit-2, Ashok Nagar, Bhubaneswar. For this hearing, online registration will begin tomorrow, August 6, at 11 AM, and will remain open until 1,000 people…
Srimandir Office Building Sprouts Guava Trees on Rooftop
Puri, 8th Aug 2025: In a surprising move aimed at beautification, guava trees have been planted on the roof of the Srimandir office building. The sight has left many onlookers stunned. This unusual step has been taken by the administration for enhancing the aesthetics of the structure. The newly constructed building adjacent to the Srimandir office houses donation counters and a sales stall on the…
Government Appoints Vijaya as Technical Member in GST Tribunal
Kotpad, 8th Aug 2025: Vijaya Bihari Mahapatra of Belama Sahi in Kotpad has been appointed as a Technical Member of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) by the Government of India. His appointment to such a prestigious post has brought pride to the undivided Koraput district. The official list of 31 technical members appointed to GSTAT was recently published. These appointments were approved…
Nationwide High Alert Issued at Airports Over Security Concerns
New Delhi,8th Aug 2025: A high alert has been issued across all airports in the country following intelligence inputs about potential terrorist threats, including risks of aerial attacks, airstrip and helipad sabotage, and aircraft hijackings. The alert was triggered after specific warning messages—possibly shared in schools and training centers—were received. According to sources, there is a possibility of a terrorist attack between September 22 and…
Cairn supports Assam’s handloom revival, empowering rural women through weaving
Guwahati, August 7, 2025: As India commemorates ten years of National Handloom Day, its story is no longer just about heritage – it’s about economic resilience, women empowerment and local innovation. Cairn Oil & Gas, a part of Vedanta Ltd, is proud to be playing a vital role in the revitalization of the region’s handloom sector. India’s handloom sector stands as a symbol of self-reliance and…
Six Members Appointed to Odisha Child Rights Commission for Three-Year Term
Bhubaneswar, 7th Aug 2025: Six members have been appointed to the Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights for a term of three years. Smt. Sukeshi Oram, Smt. Kalpana Lenka, Smt. Chandana Das, Smt. Kasturi Mishra, Smt. Mansmita Khuntia, and Smt. Sujata Nayak have been appointed as members of the Commission. This announcement has been made through a notification issued by the Women & Child…
Education Officers Asked to Stay Active on Social Media Platforms
Bhubaneswar, 7th Aug 2025: The Education Department will now remain active on social media to protect and promote its public image. While reports on issues and complaints in the education sector are often published, the positive developmental activities undertaken by the department have not been adequately conveyed to the public. Concern Over Image Management Keeping this in mind, the department has launched a campaign to…