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Bhubaneswar: The Utkal University Teachers’ Association (UUTA), in collaboration with All Odisha University Teachers’ Association (AOUTA), hosted a strategic conference titled ‘Odisha’s Higher Education Landscape 2036: Challenges, Opportunities, and Strategic Interventions’ at Utkal University’s PG Council Hall here Sunday. Bringing together educationists, policymakers, and academic...

Bhubaneswar: Former Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena was elected president of the prestigious Bhubaneswar Club Sunday evening. According to reports, Jena contested against two-time president Asit Tripathy, with both having previously served as chief secretaries of the state government. Jena won by 18 votes, Pragati...

Bhubaneswar: Bringing laurels to the state, Odia feature film ‘Lahari’ has been officially selected for screening at the 20th edition of Tasveer Film Festival, popularly known as Seattle South Asian Film Festival, the only Oscar-qualifying South Asian film festival in the world. The film will...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Sunday interacted with people at a tea stall after flagging off and participating in ‘Namo Yuva Run’ held between Kalinga Stadium and Janata Maidan here, marking the 75th birthday celebrations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Flagging off ‘Namo Yuva...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Sunday said that the new reforms in the tax structure place people at the centre of governance. He said, "Odisha expresses its heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for this visionary and transformative reform that truly places...

Bhubaneswar: Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly Naveen Patnaik Sunday expressed concern over the state government's "inability to resolve the fertiliser crisis" and said the BJD would continue to fight for the farmers and further amplify its voice at various levels. The BJD president said...

Bhubaneswar/Berhampur: Odisha government has proposed to the Centre to change the venue of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public meeting September 27 from Berhampur to Jharsuguda in view of the forecast for heavy rain, the state's Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said Sunday. Speaking to reporters,...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Sunday urged the youth in the state to shun addiction, saying he has full faith in their ability to contribute to nation-building. Flagged off 'Namo Yuva Run' in Bhubaneswar, CM Majhi said he was optimistic that Prime Minister...

Bhubaneswar: After the School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond informed the ongoing Monsoon session that the government is considering a proposal to introduce Bhagavad Gita sessions in schools to strengthen and promote students’ intellectual development, the opposition parties strongly objected to the idea, arguing...

Bhubaneswar:  Members of the High School Health & Physical Education Teachers’ Association (HSHPETA) of Odisha staged a protest at Lower PMG Saturday, pressing the state government to fulfil their four-point charter of demands. Their key demands include upgrading the minimum qualification for Physical Education Teachers...