Bhubaneswar: The outsourcing system currently in place in various engineering departments across the state will be discontinued. The old system will be reinstated, and trust will be placed in our skilled government engineers. Questions have been raised about why such an unhealthy practice of assigning work to private outsourcing agencies began in the first place — a system that has led to an increase in…
NCERT B.Ed Entrance Exam Rescheduled: New Date Announced as July 13
Bhubaneswar: The schedule for the Common Entrance Examination (CEE) for admission into B.Ed courses at Regional Institutes of Education (RIEs) under the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has been changed. The entrance exam, which was earlier scheduled to be held soon, will now be conducted on July 13. It is noteworthy that this exam is held for admissions into various teacher education…
Frenchie X by VIP Clothing Limited Debuts in Kerala, Strengthening the Brand’s Southern Stronghold
Launch follows successful roll‑outs in Goa, Mumbai, Pune and Delhi; premium innerwear line now reaches 200 + outlets across the above mentioned cities. 25th June 2025, Kerala: VIP Clothing Limited, India’s heritage innerwear company, has announced the Kerala debut of its premium men’s innerwear range Frenchie X, further widening the brand’s national footprint. With this latest expansion, Frenchie X collections will be available in more than 40 key multi‑brand…
Hyderabad Welcomes Ameya Dabli as He Launches His Pan‑India Krishnaa Tour
Hyderabad, 25 June 2025: Ameya Dabli’s much-awaited India tour, Krishnaa – Music, Bliss and Beyond by Kestone Utsav, was officially launched today with a pre-concert press conference in Hyderabad. The soulful performer arrived in the city ahead of his exclusive show on 28th June 2025 at Shilpakala Vedika Hall. Addressing the media, Ameya reflected on his transformative journey from corporate life to music. “I left behind a…
Odisha Ranks Among Top 5 States in School Education, Says PGI Report
Bhubaneswar: In the past two years, government schools in Odisha have shown significant improvement in student enrollment and learning outcomes. For the academic years 2022–23 and 2023–24, the Performance Grading Index (PGI) report released by the Union Ministry of Education has ranked Odisha among the top five performing states in the school education sector. Odisha has demonstrated remarkable progress in school education for 2023–24. No…
Free Uniforms for Students to Be Distributed by July 15
Bhubaneswar: For the academic year 2025–26, all students enrolled in government and government-aided schools across Odisha, as well as schools under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Department, from Class 1 to Class 8, will receive free school uniforms. Under schemes like Samagra Shiksha, PM SHRI, and the Gangadhar Meher Educational Quality Improvement Programme, each student will be provided with two uniforms worth ₹500. In…
Two Specialist Doctors Join Duty at Umarkote Hospital
Umarkote: Two specialist doctors joined their posts in the afternoon at the Umarkote Sub-Divisional Hospital. They are Dr. Ashwini Kumar Panda, a medicine specialist, and Dr. Devi Prasad Dash, a pediatrician. These two positions had remained vacant for a long time in their respective departments. Their appointment has been made possible due to the efforts of local MLA and Minister of Mass Education, Tianananda Gond.…
International Yoga Day Celebrated with Enthusiasm at Rayagada Autonomous College
Rayagada: The 11th International Yoga Day was celebrated at Rayagada Autonomous College with the theme “One Earth, One Health through Yoga.” On this occasion, the college principal and yoga trainer, Dr. Saraswati Ray, highlighted the significance of yoga in promoting physical and mental well-being. She emphasized how yoga contributes to a healthy life and guided the students and participants through pranayama and meditation practices. Under…
Mobile Network Down at DHH in Jeypore; Authorities Silent Amid Public Outcry
Jeypore: At the District Headquarters Hospital (DHH), mobile network connectivity is severely lacking, especially inside the new 7-story building, causing significant inconvenience to doctors, staff, patients, and visitors. Despite repeated disruptions, neither hospital authorities nor telecom companies have taken any steps to resolve the issue. Even local legislators and MPs have yet to intervene. In many parts of the newly built 7-story hospital block, there…
Sarangagarh Student’s Research Gains International Recognition in the USA
Kandhamal Bringing pride to Kandhamal district, Chinmaya Tripathy from the village of Sarangagarh, under K. Nuagaon block, has achieved a remarkable feat. Chinmaya, the only son of well-known local businessman Radhakanu Tripathy, was always a favorite among students and teachers at Sarangagarh Government High School for his academic excellence. Later, he pursued higher education in Brahmapur, completing his postgraduate studies in Electronic Science at a…