Bhubaneswar, Mar, 28: Census preparations in the state have reached the final stage.Information shared by Odisha Census Director Nikhil Pawan Kalyan.Self-enumeration will be conducted from April 1 to April 15.Citizens can submit their own information through 33 simple questions.The first phase of house listing across all 30 districts will take place from April 16 to May 15.Enumerators will visit every household in villages to collect…
Rising Heatwave Conditions Trigger Demand for Morning School Timings to Safeguard Students’ Health
Bhubaneswar, March 28: The heat is steadily increasing across the state. Temperatures in 18 cities have crossed 35 degrees Celsius. The sun becomes intense from as early as 10 a.m., and moderate heat is being felt during the day. The scorching weather is causing distress to young schoolchildren.While the Labour Department has issued guidelines for workers in view of the heatwave, the School and Mass…
Ten New Market Stalls Inaugurated at Hatpada Under Kotpad NAC at a Cost of ₹30 Lakh in Presence of MLA Rupu Bhatra and Local Representatives
Kotpad, March 28: Ten new market stalls have been inaugurated at Hatpada under the Kotpad NAC. Constructed at an estimated cost of around ₹30 lakh, the stalls were inaugurated in the presence of Kotpad MLA Rupu Bhatra, NAC Chairperson Shankar Rao, Vice-Chairperson M. Santoshi, and all councillors.Speaking on the occasion, the MLA stated that the State Government is committed to promoting self-reliance among young entrepreneurs…
District Collector Reviews Awareness and Registration Drive for Agniveer Recruitment Scheme in Malkangiri to Boost Youth Participation
Malkangiri, Mar, 28:: A review meeting was held under the chairmanship of District Collector Prathmesh Arvind Rajshirkhe to create awareness among youth and increase registration for Indian Army Agniveer recruitment.The important meeting was conducted via video conference. It was attended by the Regional Director of Education (Jeypore), the Sub-Collector of Malkangiri, the District Skill Development and Employment Officer, the District Education Officer, the District Welfare…
Secondary School Teachers Demand Multiple Opportunities for Mutual Transfer to Address Personal and Professional Challenges
Bhubaneswar, Mar, 28: Secondary school headmasters and teachers have questioned why they are not allowed multiple opportunities for mutual transfers during their service period. Despite being state cadre employees, they are permitted to avail mutual inter-district transfer only once.Teachers have alleged that while employees of other government departments are allowed multiple inter-district mutual transfers during their careers, the School and Mass Education Department is adopting…
BEO Office Begins Functioning from Resource Centre to Enhance Administrative Efficiency and Accessibility in Education Sector
Kolnara, Mar, 28: The office of the Block Education Officer (BEO) in Kolnara Block has been functioning from the Block Resource Centre for the past 14 years. Till date, no separate building has been constructed for the BEO office.The Block Resource Centre building was constructed in 2001, and the BEO office started functioning there in 2012. However, due to space constraints, it has become difficult…
Malkangiri District Moves Towards Becoming Child Marriage-Free with Strong Push from Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights Member Through Review and Awareness Campaign
Malkangiri, Mar, 28: On the second day of her visit to Malkangiri district, Ms. Sujata Nayak, Hon’ble Member of the Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, reviewed various government schemes meant for children and examined the safety measures in place for their protection.On this occasion, a comprehensive public awareness campaign was launched to make the district free from child marriage.During her visit, the…
Innovation Paradox at Work: 41% of U.S. Employees Fear Job Loss for Mistakes Despite Pressure to Innovate
New INTOO/Harris Poll Study Reveals Innovation Paradox in the American Workplace: Employees Are Expected to Innovate — Yet 41% Fear Being Fired for Making a Mistake Innovation is no longer optional in today’s workplace. According to a new study conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of INTOO, nearly three out of four full/part-time employed Americans (74%) say they are expected to bring new ideas…
Lamp of Unity Illuminated at IFFCO, New Delhi, Signaling Global Commitment to Unity and Sustainability
New Delhi, Mar 27: In a symbolic and powerful ceremony, the Lamp of Unity was lit at IFFCO, Saket, marking a significant milestone in the global movement We Are the New World, a vision dedicated to promoting unity, humanity, and sustainability worldwide. The ceremonial lamp was illuminated by Dileep Sanghani, Chairman of Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited, highlighting a shared commitment to dispel ignorance…
Indian Rupee Hits Record Low Amid Rising Oil Prices and Stronger Dollar
The Indian rupee weakened sharply on Friday, dropping 74 paise to touch a new record low of 94.70 against the US dollar in intra-day trading. The decline comes amid rising global crude oil prices and a firm US dollar, with ongoing tensions in West Asia showing no signs of resolution. The currency opened at 94.18 and continued to fall through the session, slipping past the…