Mumbai / Bengaluru, 17 May 2025: Alliance University, Karnataka’s first Private University established in 2010 and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), is pleased to announce the opening of admissions for the 2025 academic year at Alliance Pre-University College. The College offers courses in Science and Commerce streams. In the Science stream, students can choose between two subject combinations: PCMB or PCMC. For the…
Gloocal Communications Honored with ‘Gems of Maharashtra’ by Times Network for Excellence in Digital Marketing & Public Relations Solutions
Mumbai: Gloocal Communications Pvt. Ltd. has been felicitated with the prestigious Gems of Maharashtra award by Times Network for its outstanding contribution to the fields of Digital Marketing and Public Relations Solutions. The award was presented by the Hon’ble Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Minister for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of Maharashtra. With over a decade of experience, Gloocal Communications has been a trusted name…
Odisha Approves 11.25Percent Reservation for SEBCs in Higher Education
Nabarangpur: In Nabarangpur district, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has submitted a memorandum to the District Collector demanding the provision of reservations in higher education for the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBCs). The ABVP stated that due to economic and social disadvantages, many students from underprivileged SEBC communities in Odisha are unable to access higher education. This is hindering the educational growth and…
Kalbaishakhi Winds Uproot Asbestos Roofs of Two Shops in Nandapur
Nandapur Due to the impact of a Kalbaishakhi (Nor’wester) storm on Sunday afternoon, the asbestos roofs of two shops — a mobile shop and a tea-snack stall — located at the Shobhaput village square in Pachhlung panchayat near the Andhra border under Nandapur block, were blown away. Rainwater entered the mobile shop, damaging several new and old phones along with other electronic equipment. Similarly, food items…
Nandapur Ma Gruha Celebrates 2,849 Safe Deliveries, Empowering Mothers in Remote Odisha
Nandapur The Ma Gruha (Maternity Waiting Home) under the Nandapur Community Health Centre in Koraput district has successfully facilitated safe motherhood for 2,849 pregnant women from 203 villages under 23 panchayats and 19 sub-health centers in Nandapur block. This initiative has significantly reduced home deliveries and promoted institutional births. The effort has been jointly carried out by the National Health Mission (NHM), the Nandapur Block Administration,…
From Death’s Door to New Beginnings: Parents’ Unwavering Love Saves Son from Cancer
Jeypore: With no immovable property and surviving only through daily labor, a poor family’s world shattered when their only child was diagnosed with a life-threatening disease. When their 2-year-old son was diagnosed with blood cancer, it felt like the ground slipped beneath the feet of Chamara Muchaki and Chumki Chhodi of Ashok Nagar in Koraput. But they did not lose hope. Determined to save their…
Justice Shripad Elevated to Orissa High Court, Strengthening Judicial Capacity
Cuttack Justice Dixit Krishna Shripad took oath as the new Judge of the Orissa High Court. Chief Justice Harish Tandon administered the oath to Justice Dixit Krishna Shripad. With Justice Shripad’s joining, the number of judges in the Orissa High Court has increased to 19. Previously, Justice Shripad served as a Judge of the Karnataka High Court. He joined the Karnataka High Court as an Additional Judge on…
One Dead, Two Critically Injured in Umerkote Road Accident
Umerkote: One person died and two others were critically injured in a horrific road accident this morning. A pickup van bearing registration number CG-04 PW 3991 was en route from Raighar to Umerkote carrying goods when it collided head-on with a motorcycle near Burja Chhak on the Raighar-Umerkote road. The collision was so severe that one of the three persons riding the motorcycle had his…
Nabarangpur District Honoured with Best Scout and Guide Award for Exemplary Service
Nabarangpur: The Nabarangpur District Education Department has been honored with a prestigious award for its exemplary service during the State Award Ceremony organized by the Bharat Scouts and Guides (Odisha) at the Raj Bhavan premises in Bhubaneswar. Nabarangpur secured the first position at the state level and was felicitated by the Governor. For the year 2024, Nabarangpur district ranked first across Odisha for its outstanding…
Consumers Denied Concessional Electricity Rates Despite Agreement Terms
Bhubaneswar: In Odisha, the above-mentioned persons could get electricity at affordable prices and continuous supply. However, even though Odisha is a state, its consumers have not received such benefits. Compared to other states, consumers pay higher electricity tariffs and also frequently face power cuts. An important point is that according to the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with OPGC (Hindalco India Thermal Power Ltd.), electricity is not…