Odisha Wrestlers Travel Near Toilets for Nationals
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.
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Odisha Wrestlers Travel Near Toilets in Unconfirmed Tickets Fiasco
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 Wrestlers' Train Toilet Travail Sparks Inquiry
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.
22 Maoists surrender in Odisha, lured by enhanced bounty
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 AG Audit for Forest Dept's Thar Vehicle Procurement
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 Hails Odisha's Mother Tongue Education for Tribal Kids
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 Students Sit Near Toilets in Train, Probe Ordered
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 suspends officials for illegal sand mining role
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's Urban Expansion: New NACs & Municipalities Notified
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 School Dept Weekly Grievance Hearings Every Monday
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 Expands UG Scholarships, Covers 14,000 Students
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.
Madhusudan Das Memorial Museum in Cuttack Approved
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 to Teach AI in Schools, Launches AI Mission Portal
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.
Odisha BJP MLAs Urge CM to Review MLA Salary Hike
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 CM Majhi Unveils Rs 3,200 Crore Education Boost
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's Unrecognised Schools Triple; National Count at 19,518
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.
Odisha HC Probes Student Suicides in All Universities
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 Pharma Policy 2025 Launch: CM Majhi Unveils Strategy
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.
Odisha NEET PG 2025 Round 2 Counselling Dates Revised
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.
Odisha Cold Wave: G Udayagiri Hits Season's Low at 4.4°C
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.
Odisha HSE 10th Time Table 2026 Released by BSE
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's Major Education Reforms: 2023-2025
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 Approves Pharma & Medtech Policy 2025
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 Boost Night Security After Night Shift Bill
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.
New Chairperson for College Service Commission in Kolkata
Souren Bandyopadhyay replaces Dipak Kumar Kar as the College Service Commission chairperson. The higher education department made the changes citing Kar's new VC role, amidst complaints of interview irregularities.
Odisha Forms Committee to Review Teacher, Staff Demands
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 CHSE Adopts AI CCTV for Exam Security
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.
US Portal to Monitor Foreign University Funding from 2026
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.
686 Schools Closed in Koraput, Tribal Education at Risk
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.
Odisha Passes Jan Vishwas Bill to Ease Business & Living
Odisha assembly passes Jan Vishwas Bill 2025, decriminalising outdated provisions in 16 laws to boost ease of doing business and ease of living. Read the key reforms.
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