Odisha Expands Banishree Scholarship to All Disability Types
Odisha's SSEPD department expands Banishree scholarship to all 21 disability categories. Students can now apply via a common portal for monthly financial aid. Learn how to benefit.
Odisha's SSEPD department expands Banishree scholarship to all 21 disability categories. Students can now apply via a common portal for monthly financial aid. Learn how to benefit.
DAV College Jalandhar introduces the DL Anand Scholarship, offering financial aid to deserving students. Learn about eligibility, benefits, and how to apply for this new educational initiative.
Punjab's Social Justice Minister Dr Baljit Kaur announced ₹4.77 crore released under Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC students, with ₹245 crore budgeted for 2025-26 to prevent dropouts.
Odisha's Mukhyamantri Bus Seva Yojana offers free bus travel to 15 lakh school students from April 2025. Learn about eligibility, application, and benefits.
A recent Supreme Court order signals a worrying shift away from established disability rights principles. Legal experts call for a return to progressive jurisprudence. Read the full analysis.
Odisha's Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana will develop 25 birthplaces of freedom fighters & reformers into heritage museums with a ₹345 crore budget, boosting cultural tourism & local livelihoods.
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.
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.
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 SSEPD department serves showcause notices to DSSOs of six districts for failing to conduct a crucial survey to identify children with disabilities aged 0-6. Details inside.
RTI data reveals over 1.4 lakh higher education scholarship applications are stuck in Maharashtra, causing financial distress for students. Learn about the delays and affected schemes.
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.
Wasim Iqbal's unbeaten 81 guides India to a 7-wicket win over England in the Physical Disability T20 Series. Read about the thrilling match and standout performances.
India B secured a commanding 83-run victory over India A in the first match of the Physical Disability T20 Cricket Series. Read the full match report and key performances.
BJP's youth wing staged a protest in Ranchi over alleged two-year delay in scholarship disbursal to SC, ST, OBC students. Claims 1.2 lakh students affected. Congress hits back. Read the full story.
Odisha's Bidesh Sikhyabruti scholarship mandates SC/ST candidates to secure admission in top-200 QS-ranked foreign universities for PG/PhD. Get details on eligibility, merit list, and annual funding of Rs 25 lakh.
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.
Maharashtra's Project Mahadeva selects 60 under-13 footballers for a 5-year scholarship. The athletes will get a once-in-a-lifetime chance to train with Lionel Messi at the GOAT Football Clinic later this month. Read their inspiring stories.
ICAI launches a ₹34 crore green building in Nagpur to train future CAs. President Nanda says India needs 30-35 lakh CAs by 2047. Read about Project Vanijya's record.
Manhar Bansal, a final-year BA LLB (Hons) student at NLSIU Bengaluru, is among six Indians selected for the Rhodes Scholarship. He will pursue a master's in comparative literature at Oxford University. Read his inspiring journey.
Uttarakhand's education department forms a 4-member committee to verify over 550 disability certificates submitted by teachers, aiming to curb misuse for avoiding remote postings. Report due in 15 days.
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.
Manhar, a final-year BA LLB (Hons) student at NLSIU Bengaluru, secures the coveted Rhodes Scholarship for 2026. His interdisciplinary work in philosophy and literature earned him this global honour. Read his inspiring journey.
PU colleges in Dakshina Kannada are attracting top talent with competitive entrance exams offering full tuition waivers and academic support. Discover how institutions like Alva's and Vivekananda are changing the game.
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.