Bhubaneswar,Aug 4 [UDN}: To ensure regular monitoring of the implementation of the PM SHRI Scheme in Odisha under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the School and Mass Education Department has assigned 30 officers to 30 districts.The officers will visit their respective districts at regular intervals and inspect the infrastructure and progress of PM SHRI schools.Among those assigned responsibilities, SCERT Director Madhusmita Sahu has been…
District Education Officers (DEOs) to Take Charge of Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Administration, Bringing Major Change in School Management System
BhubaneswarAug 4 [UDN}: The District Education Officers (DEOs) have been assigned the responsibility of being the district-level administrative and management heads of the Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas (OAVs) and Odisha Mining Adarsha Vidyalayas (OMAVs) operating across the state.The DEOs will monitor the smooth functioning of daily administrative activities. They will regularly visit the campuses and review the academic and administrative performance of the schools. They will…
Mankind Pharma Limited Launches Comprehensive Rural Development Project Under CSR Initiative to Promote Sustainable Growth and Community Welfare
Nabarangpur,Aug 4 [UDN}:: A comprehensive rural development project named PROSPER was launched at the Tentulikhunti Block Conference Hall in Nabarangpur district. The project has been initiated by Ranchi Foundation as part of the CSR initiative of Mankind Pharma Limited in Dighi and Tentulikhunti Gram Panchayats of Tentulikhunti Block.The objective of the project is to accelerate the social and economic development of rural communities. Under this…
New Gopalpur–Rayagada Railway Line Planned; Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Informs Lok Sabha About Proposed Connectivity Project
Ganjam , Aug 4 [UDN}: A direct railway line will soon connect Gopalpur in Ganjam district with Rayagada. The final location survey for the proposed 250-kilometre railway line has already received approval, and field survey work has begun for preparing the Detailed Project Report (DPR). Earlier, passengers travelling from Gopalpur to Rayagada had to take the railway route through Vizianagaram Junction. However, an alternative direct…
Indian Idol Season-16 Winner Odia Singer Jyotirmayee Nayak Honoured by Odisha Governor at Lok Bhawan for Her Remarkable Musical Achievement
Bhubaneswar: Aug 4 [UDN}:Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati felicitated Odia singer and winner of Indian Idol Season-16, Jyotirmayee Nayak, at Lok Bhawan. The Governor congratulated the young singing sensation for her remarkable achievement and appreciated her exceptional musical talent, dedication, hard work, and determination that helped her achieve success on one of India’s biggest singing platforms. During the felicitation programme, the Governor praised Jyotirmayee’s journey…
Koraput Collector Reviews School Education Progress and Samagra Shiksha Infrastructure Works to Improve Learning Facilities Across the District
Koraput , Aug 4 [UDN}:A district-level education review meeting of the School and Mass Education Department, along with a separate review of ongoing construction works under the Samagra Shiksha programme, was held today under the chairmanship of the District Collector of Koraput. The meeting focused on evaluating the overall progress of educational activities across the district, assessing the implementation of various government initiatives in schools,…
District-Level Skill Development Committee Meeting Held Under the Chairmanship of Koraput Collector to Review Progress and Future Plans
Koraput, Aug 4 [UDN}: A District-Level Skill Development Committee meeting was held today under the chairmanship of the Collector of Koraput district. The meeting focused on reviewing the progress of various skill development initiatives, strengthening employment-oriented training programmes, and ensuring better coordination among different departments and stakeholders involved in skill enhancement activities. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on the implementation of ongoing skill…
Foundation Stone Laid for New Conference Hall at DNK Teachers’ Colony in Umerkote, Marking a New Step Towards Community Development
Umerkote, Aug 4 [UDN}: The foundation stone for the construction of a new conference hall at DNK Teachers’ Colony in Umerkote has been laid. In the presence of local residents, dignitaries, and community members, the construction work of this important facility has officially commenced. The upcoming conference hall is expected to become a valuable asset for the area, providing a suitable space for organizing various…
Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik Felicitates Indian Idol Season 16 Winner Jyotirmayee Nayak at Naveen Niwas, Celebrating Odisha’s Musical Achievement
Bhubaneswar: Aug 4 [UDN}:Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik, felicitated Odia singer Jyotirmayee Nayak, the winner of the popular reality singing show Indian Idol Season 16, at Naveen Niwas in Bhubaneswar. During the felicitation ceremony, Naveen Patnaik congratulated Jyotirmayee for her remarkable achievement and praised her exceptional singing talent, dedication, and hard work. He said that her success has brought…
District-Level “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat” Competition Held in Malkangiri to Promote Awareness Against Drug Abuse Among Youth
Malkangiri,Aug 4 [UDN}: Under the major initiative “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat” launched by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, and implemented through MY Bharat, a district-level competition and awareness programme was organised at Women’s College, Malkangiri on July 29, 2026, at 10:30 AM under the guidance of Mr. Hanit Kumar, District Youth Officer. The programme was attended by Mr.…