Bhubaneswar, April. 27: A meeting was held between the Revenue Minister, the Revenue Secretary, and census officials to address the issues faced by officials during the census process. Considering the ongoing heatwave, it has been decided that census work will not be carried out between 11 AM and 3 PM.District Collectors have been instructed to suspend census operations during this period. They have also been…
Central Board of Secondary Education Likely to Announce Class 12 Results by Month-End
Bhubaneswar: April. 27:The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to declare the Class 12 examination results for 2026 by the end of this month. According to CBSE, the evaluation process has been made faster and more accurate through the use of an on-screen marking system, with answer sheets being checked digitally.Students will be able to check their results on the official websites —…
Tenure of School Management Committees Extended Till June 30, 2026
Bhubaneswar, April. 27: The tenure of School Management Committees (SMC/SMDC) has been extended until June 30, 2026, ensuring continuity in school-level governance and decision-making. This extension aims to maintain stability in the implementation of various educational programs and schemes without disruption.With this decision, existing committees will continue to oversee key responsibilities such as monitoring school infrastructure, student attendance, and utilization of funds. It also allows…
Schools to Hold First Parent-Teacher Meeting on April 30
Bhubaneswar: April. 27:The first parent-teacher meeting of the academic year 2026–27 will be held on the 30th. This meeting will take place in all government, government-aided, and SSD schools across the state.The meeting will focus on improving students’ academic progress and ensuring quality education. In this regard, the Odisha School Education Programme Authority has issued instructions to all District Education Officers, Block Education Officers, and…
Census Awareness Rath Flagged Off in Nabarangpur District to Boost Public Participation
Nabarangpur, April 27: A “Cnsus Awareness Rath” was launched by the district administration on the premises of the District Collector’s office. The District Collector and Chief Census Officer, Maheshwar Swain, along with Additional District Collector (Revenue) and District Census Officer, Biswajit Chandra Karmal, flagged off the vehicle.On this occasion, Additional District Collector (General) Tapan Kumar Khuntia, District Education Officer Chhatrapati Sahu, Information and Public Relations…
House Listing & Numbering Exercise for Census 2027 Launched in Nabarangpur
Nabarangpur, April 27: The initial phase of 2027—house listing and house numbering—has been successfully launched in Nabarangpur district in a systematic and organized manner.The entire process is being carried out under the leadership and guidance of District Collector and Chief Census Officer, Dr. Maheshwar Swain. The district administration has made all necessary preparations to ensure timely and accurate execution of the work.From April 16 to…
DA Increased by 2 percent for Central Government Employees
New Delhi:April. 27: In a major relief for central government employees, the Union Cabinet chaired by Narendra Modi has approved a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners.With this revision, DA and DR have been raised from 58percent to 60percent. The revised rates will be implemented retrospectively from January 1, 2026.This decision is expected to benefit around 5.05 million central…
Animesh Kujur and Srabani Nanda Selected for Indian Team for World Athletics Relay
Bhubaneswar, April. 27: Odisha athletes Animesh Kujur and Srabani Nanda have been selected for the Indian team for the World Athletics Relay competition.Srabani Nanda will participate in the women’s and mixed 4×100 meters relay events, while Animesh Kujur will compete in the men’s and mixed 4×100 meters relay events.
Mohan Charan Majhi Chairs 39th Cabinet Meeting; 8 Proposals Approved
Bhubaneswar, April. 27: In the 39th Cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, approval was granted to 8 proposals from 8 different departments.Among the key decisions, the Health Department’s proposal for the formulation of the “Odisha State Allied and Healthcare Council Rules, 2026” was approved. Additionally, the “Odisha State Data Policy 2.0” has also received cabinet approval.
Achyuta Samanta Awarded 71st Honorary Doctorate at Karnatak University Dharwad Convocation
Bhubaneswar, April. 27: Founder of KIIT and KISS, Achyuta Samanta, has been awarded his 71st honorary doctorate. He received the honorary doctorate from Karnatak University Dharwad.He was honored during the university’s 75th convocation ceremony.