Odisha government finalizes the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER) plan, a key pillar for Viksit Odisha 2036. The corridor aims to boost the state's economy to $1.5 trillion by 2047. Read more.
Odisha's SSEPD department extends the Banishree scholarship application deadline to February 15. District collectors instructed to expedite verification for timely disbursal to differently-abled students.
A free 52-seater school bus funded by District Mineral Fund starts in Nagada, Odisha, ending a long trek for Juang tribal students. A decade after a malnutrition tragedy, this marks a key development step.
Odisha government greenlights 55 new hotel & resort projects worth Rs 3,211 crore since July 2024, adding 3,800+ rooms. Major brands like Hyatt & Marriott to expand in Bhubaneswar, Puri & tribal areas.
India's school education undergoes a multi-faceted transformation in 2025 with a new 5+3+3+4 structure, two board exams, and a push for skills. Explore the key changes and challenges.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi intervenes, asks OPSC to fill 151 additional vacancies in state civil services for 2025 exam after job aspirants' resentment. Details inside.
Lecturers in Odisha's non-govt aided colleges threaten dharna and CHSE exam boycott over unresolved pay disparity. They demand UGC-mandated scales and state employee status.
Odisha emerges as a top destination for foreign students, ranking 9th nationally with 2,362 enrolments. Discover the reasons behind its growing appeal in higher education.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi's 2025 focused on jobs, ports & Rs 16 lakh crore investments. See how his admin balanced ambition with course-correction. Read the full analysis.
Odisha's formal education system witnesses a remarkable rise in transgender student enrolment, from 1 to 74 in four years. New state schemes aim to boost inclusion further. Explore the data and initiatives driving this change.
A charitable trust founded by a US professor awarded scholarships to 400 students in Kendrapada, with 85% going to girls. The funds aim to support higher education and career dreams. Read more about this inspiring initiative.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi addressed students at a science exhibition in Keonjhar, urging them to develop scientific thinking and innovation for a self-reliant India. Read his key messages on education and heritage.
Odisha's Mukhyamantri Bus Seva Yojana offers free bus travel to 15 lakh school students from April 2025. Learn about eligibility, application, and benefits.
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 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.
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.
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 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 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'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.
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 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.
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 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 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.