Bhubaneswar, Jan, 20:Under the Odisha Apartment (Ownership and Management) Act, 2023, at the time of registration of the first apartment sale deed, a 5% stamp duty had to be paid to transfer the common areas and facilities to the flat owners’ association. This was creating a financial burden on apartment owners. Now, this registration process has been simplified. Henceforth, for registration of the common areas…
NEP Reforms: New Textbooks for Classes I to VIII, Yoga and Arts from Class III
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 20:: Based on the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the textbook framework for students from Classes I to VIII has been changed. The names of the books have been revised and their content has also been updated. Along with this, several new subjects have been included. From Class III, students will be taught art education and physical education. For this purpose, separate books…
Pre-Budget Meeting: Deputy Chief Minister Places 9 Demands Before Union Finance Minister
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 20: At the pre-budget meeting held today in New Delhi under the chairmanship of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida participated and placed various demands and proposals. A written memorandum containing important issues related to Odisha was submitted to the Union Finance Minister. Deputy Chief Minister Ms. Parida mainly put forward nine key demands and proposals. These include providing…
OMFED Board Meeting Decides to Supply Powdered Milk to Anganwadi Centres and Schools
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 20: The meeting of the Board of Directors of the Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Limited (OMFED) was held recently. In the meeting, a proposal was approved to supply OMFED powdered milk to all Anganwadi centres and schools across the state. It was decided that discussions would be held with the state government and necessary steps would be taken in this regard.…
Harpirya Wins Silver Medal, Brings Glory to the State
Koraput, Jan, 20: Student Harapriya Samal has secured second position. For this achievement, she has won a silver medal at the World Skills Competition held at a Government Skill Development College, in which she represented Damanjodi of Koraput district. At a felicitation programme held on Friday at Lok Seva Bhavan, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Skill Development Minister Sampad Kumar Swain honoured her. People…
Teachers to Visit Homes of Students with Irregular School Attendance
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 20: If students do not go to school regularly, the school authorities will visit their homes. If a child remains absent from school for one week, teachers will go to the student’s home. In this regard, the School and Mass Education Department has written letters to all DEOs and BEOs. The school authorities will find out why the children are absent.
“North-East youth are ready to lead India’s skilled workforce” Jayant Chaudhary
Mumbai, Jan 19: Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Government of India, inaugurated the IndiaSkills Regional Competition 2025–26 for the North-East today at Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam, where youth from eight states of Northeast will be competing with each other across 26 skills. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), along with the National Skill…
ABB Accelerates Renewables Focus with First Locally Manufactured Wind Power Converter Dispatch in India
Bengaluru, India, Jan 19: ABB today announced the successful dispatch of its first locally manufactured wind power converter in India, marking a major milestone following the acquisition of Gamesa Electric’s power electronics business in December 2025. The converter was manufactured and shipped from ABB’s state-of-the-art Nelamangala facility in Bengaluru and delivered to a leading wind turbine OEM. This milestone reinforces ABB’s expanded commitment to the…
Tranzit, Khan Market Unveils Mizu Drunch to Ember Noon
In the heart of Khan Market, where Delhi’s days blend effortlessly into its nights, Tranzit introduces Mizu Drunch to Ember Noon, a high-impact weekend IP designed for the city’s most social hours. Channelled by Mizu Drunch, an Asian-forward drunch that takes over Saturday night, and Ember Noon, a European-inspired Sunday brunch, the experience presents the charm of Delhi weekends – bold, indulgent, and always in…
Subhadra Money to Be Given on 22nd of This Month
Bhubaneswar, Jan, 19: Subhadra money will be given on the 22nd of this month. Instead of the 18th, the Subhadra money will now be given on the 22nd, announced Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida. New beneficiaries will receive the Subhadra money on the 22nd of this month. Earlier, it had been announced that the Subhadra money would be given on the 18th.