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.
A 21-year-old MA History student at Yodh Singh Namdhari Mahila College in Daltonganj attempted self-harm to protest irregular classes. NPU VC orders probe into the incident. Read the full story.
Tamil Nadu's School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi warns of strict action against schools holding special classes during holidays. He also announces plans for CCTV in private schools and addresses employee demands. Read for details.
Chandigarh Teachers' Association opposes mandatory remedial classes during winter vacations, citing health risks and inconvenience. They propose online classes as an alternative. Read more.
The 42nd BAMCEF national conference in Cuttack faces cancellation after permission withdrawal. Organizers cry conspiracy, seek Naveen Patnaik's intervention. 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.
Karnataka announces a Rs 1,000 monthly incentive for teachers in seven Kalyana Karnataka districts to improve SSLC results. Special classes will focus on writing skills and revision. Read more.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urges Odisha CM to urgently reconstitute the inactive State Backward Classes Commission, crucial for 216 SEBC communities' welfare. Read more.
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.
The OnePlus Pad Go 2 excels in multimedia, online learning, and video calls. Read our full review of its 12.2-inch display, Dimensity 7300-Ultra chip, and 10,050mAh battery.
A US-based yoga teacher from Odisha, Neeta Mohanty, and her siblings inaugurate the Basanta Bishnupriya Memorial Hall in Soro. The centre offers free first-month classes starting Jan 1, 2026. Read more.
Azad Samaj Party's Chandrashekhar accuses govt of removing backward & Dalit votes via Special Intensive Revision. He also criticizes MNREGA fund cuts. Read full details.
Schools in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar switch to online classes, hybrid models, and revised timings as severe air quality and cold wave conditions disrupt education. Authorities prioritize student safety with GRAP IV measures and district-level or
A woman from Jagatsinghpur accuses police of assaulting her minor son. Police refute claims, citing video of child with illegal firearm. The case is now with the Odisha Human Rights Commission.
Ahmedabad Rural DEO issues notice to Udgam School over alleged private coaching classes on campus. School must explain violations. Read the full story for details.
A college couple from Saharanpur skipped classes for a date, only to be found by villagers. The panchayat convened, approved their match, and formalised their engagement on December 16, 2025. Read their unique love story.
Ganjam administration revises school timings to 10 AM-4 PM for student safety. Kandhamal halts morning classes. Berhampur opens night shelters for homeless. Details inside.
Justice G Radha Rani appointed President of Telangana State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, becoming India's first woman to lead a state consumer panel. Read about her landmark career.
Delhi teachers demand hybrid work options as GRAP-IV restrictions allow 50% attendance in offices but not schools. Read their plea for health protection.
Karnataka High Court rules employers lack jurisdiction to investigate an employee's caste status. Landmark decision protects employee rights. Read the full story.
Ahmedabad DEO warns 7 private schools sealed for lacking Building Use permission. Failure to comply may lead to recognition cancellation. Read the full story.
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.
The central OBC list remains frozen since 2018, with no new inclusions or exclusions, as the government hesitates to act on the Rohini Commission report. Discover the political and legal gridlock.
A 17-year-old boy details the horrific gang rape of his friend in Bhubaneswar. The attackers filmed the assault and threatened to leak the video. Police have made arrests.
Online learning blurs home-school lines. Discover key strategies to support your child's focus, confidence, and independence in digital classrooms. Read the essential guide now.
Delhi govt orders digital classes for students up to class 5 as air pollution reaches hazardous levels. Learn about the health risks, government directive, and challenges of online transition.
Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad suspend physical classes for primary students due to severe AQI levels. Hybrid model for middle grades, board exams continue. Details inside.
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya students planted 850 saplings in Dadri to fight pollution, but parents question the move as GRAP advisories restrict outdoor exposure. Read about the initiative and the controversy.
Delhi govt suspends physical classes for primary students due to hazardous air pollution. Teachers struggle with hybrid model workload, citing impossible demands and learning gaps. Read more.