Odisha's Deputy CM Pravati Parida virtually inaugurated 491 new Anganwadi centres, a key step in the state's mission to empower women and children. Discover the government's vision for a robust early childhood ecosystem.
Odisha govt rolls out new policies to accelerate the Bhubaneswar–Cuttack–Puri–Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER), projected to contribute 33% of state GSDP by 2047. Read details on the mega development plan.
18 young wrestlers from Odisha endured a degrading journey near train toilets to compete in the National School Games. Read about the alleged mismanagement and official response.
18 young wrestlers from Odisha, including 8 girls, were forced to travel sitting near train toilets for a national event due to unconfirmed tickets. The incident sparks outrage and a departmental probe. Read more.
Odisha Education Minister orders inquiry after video of 18 school wrestlers travelling near train toilet goes viral. Athletes faced hardship due to ticket issues. Details inside.
Odisha police credit a 10% higher reward payout for the mass surrender of 22 Maoists. The state's revised rehabilitation package now exceeds Chhattisgarh's, offering up to Rs 1.2 crore for top leaders.
Odisha government orders special audit into forest department's purchase of 51 Thar SUVs after allegations of procurement above market rates. Total cost exceeds Rs 12 crore. Details inside.
UNESCO's 2025 report lauds Odisha's mother tongue-based multilingual education for tribal students as a national model, showing improved learning outcomes. Discover how the state's pioneering approach works.
Odisha's school department orders inquiry after 18 student athletes endured a harrowing train journey back from National School Games, sitting near toilets due to unconfirmed tickets. Details inside.
Odisha govt suspends Jajpur & Jagatsinghpur mining officers for alleged sand mafia links. Crackdown follows raids, seizures. Read about the state's zero-tolerance policy.
Odisha government issues notifications for major urban expansion, upgrading 5 NACs to municipalities and creating 24 new NACs across 13 districts to boost governance and civic amenities.
Odisha's School & Mass Education Dept launches weekly public grievance hearings every Monday in Bhubaneswar, led by Commissioner N Thirumala Naik, for timely resolution of school-related issues.
Odisha's Mukhyamantri Medhabi Chhatra Protshana Yojana expands, now covering 14,000 UG students with Rs 10,000 yearly. Read about revised guidelines and new age limits.
Odisha government approves a memorial museum for Utkal Gourav Madhusudan Das at Shailabala Women's College in Cuttack. The museum will preserve his legacy and inspire future generations. Read more about this tribute.
Odisha announces AI integration from school level, deploys tools across 41 departments. The state, India's first with an AI policy, aims to become a national AI hub. Read more.
Facing public criticism, BJP MLAs in Odisha have urged CM Mohan Charan Majhi to reconsider a proposed three-fold salary hike. The move, passed on Dec 9, would make Odisha MLAs the highest-paid in India. Read more.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a Rs 3,200 crore budget allocation for primary education, emphasizing NEP-2020 implementation and quality learning. Discover the state's roadmap for Viksit Odisha 2036.
Odisha sees a sharp rise in unrecognised private schools from 428 to over 1,200. Nationwide, 19,518 such schools operate, flouting RTE norms and depriving students of benefits. Read the full report.
Orissa High Court expands scrutiny to all public & private universities over student suicides, grants interim protection to KIIT & KISS. Next hearing on Feb 24, 2026.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi launches the Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Policy 2025, aiming to attract investments and create jobs. The state announces two dedicated industrial parks. Read more.
DMET Odisha announces revised schedule for NEET PG 2025 Round 2 counselling. Choice filling from Dec 18-20. Check eligibility, key dates, and reporting details here.
Severe cold wave grips Odisha with G Udayagiri recording 4.4°C. IMD warns of continued low temperatures for next 4-5 days. Read for details on affected districts and forecasts.
BSE Odisha has announced the Class 10 exam schedule for 2026. Check dates, download the timetable from bseodisha.ac.in, and prepare for exams starting February 19.
Telangana Education Department unveils massive 2-year plan: 10,000+ teacher posts filled, free electricity for schools, AI literacy from class 1, and new universities. Read the full report.
Odisha's new Pharma & Medtech Policy 2025 aims to make the state a strategic hub for healthcare manufacturing. The policy includes plans for dedicated industrial parks and a roadmap aligned with India's 2047 vision. Read more.
Odisha Police enhance night security with checkpoints from 1 AM to 5 AM to protect women workers and tourists. New law allows women's night shifts. Read details.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi announces a committee headed by ex-IAS Ashok Tripathy to review long-pending demands of teaching & non-teaching staff. Report due in 6 months.
Odisha's higher secondary council introduces AI-powered CCTV surveillance for exam hubs and live-streaming for practical exams to curb malpractices. Learn about the new tech-driven security measures.
The US Department of Education launches a new portal to enforce transparency on foreign funding in universities. Starting January 2026, institutions must report gifts over $250,000. Read more.
Over 680 government schools closed in Odisha's Koraput region, impacting 8,854 tribal students. MP Ulaka warns of RTE violations and demands urgent reversal. Read more.