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Bhubaneswar: The Wetlands for LiFE Media Students Engagement Programme, held recently at the KIIT School of Mass Communication (KIITSMC), brought together media professionals, environmental experts, and conservationists to explore the role of media in promoting wetland conservation. Organised by the Centre for Media Studies (CMS),...

Bhubaneswar: Six students from the Central University of Odisha (CUO), Koraput successfully passed the N5 level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) recently. “This marks as a notable achievement for the university that underscores the commitment of the institution for linguistic excellence,” an official...

Bhubaneswar: Springer Nature, the global publisher that provides content, services and platforms to the research community, launched its Research Integrity in Science and Education (RISE) initiative as part of the RISE Conclave at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University here Tuesday. Deputy Chief...

Bhubaneswar: Shalini Pandit took charge as the Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the School and Mass Education department, recently. Upon assuming her new role, she met with senior officials to share her vision and outline a strategic path forward for the department. In her address, Pandit emphasised the...

Bhubaneswar: The Department of Social Security and Empowerment of PwDs (SSEPD) Tuesday signed two MoUs with an aim for inclusive growth of students with disabilities. The MoUs were signed in presence of SSEPD Minister Nityananda Gond and Principal Secretary Bishnupada Sethi here. Director Niyati Patnaik,...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida Tuesday said that all eligible women, including more than one member of a family, will be able to get the benefits of the scheme. According to the guidelines of the scheme, each beneficiary will receive Rs 10,000 per...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha's Deputy Chief Minister K V Singh Deo Tuesday said there has been no announcement of giving free electricity up to 300 units in the state. The clarification of Deo, who is also the energy minister, came amid demand for free electricity up to...

Bhubaneswar: A day after state commercial taxes and GST officials near Biju Patnaik International Airport seized over 50 kg gold and 200 kg silver ornaments from two logistics vehicles in a dubious manner, several jewellery shop owners in the City were interrogated by officials to...

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Tuesday forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in many parts of Odisha during the next four days. In a special bulletin, IMD's Bhubaneswar centre said a fresh low-pressure area is expected to form over east central and adjoining north...

Bhubaneswar: BJP candidate Mamata Mohanta was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Odisha unopposed in the bypoll Tuesday, a source said. Mamata was the sole candidate in the fray after BJP leader Jagannath Pradhan, who had filed his nomination as an independent, withdrew his nomination...