Odisha launches ‘Videsh Siksha Bruti,’ to give Rs 25 lakh to SC, ST students to study abroad

Bhubaneswar, November 26: Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Wednesday launched the ‘Videsh Siksha Bruti’ Scheme, marking a significant step towards supporting meritorious SC/ST students aspiring to pursue higher studies abroad. Under the scheme, SC and ST students belonging to families with an annual income of Rs 12 lakh or below are eligible to apply. […]

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Mohan Majhi Govt hikes scholarship amount for SC, ST students in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, November 21: The State Cabinet led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday approved enhancement of pre and post matric scholarship amount for SC and ST students residing in hostels under the Mukhya Mantri Medhabi Chatra Protshan Yojana in view of the rise in food and non-food items in the State. The pre- […]

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IIT-Bhubaneswar, ISRO Sign MoU to foster collaborative research & development

Bhubaneswar, October 24: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), through its National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar had recently signed an MoU to foster collaborative research and development. The partnership focuses on assessing physical and biogeochemical oceanic processes and shoreline change dynamics along the western Bay of Bengal. The […]

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MMU Hosts Lecture on Data-Driven Solutions for Maternal, Child Health

Bhawanipatna: Maa Manikeshwari University’s Department of Computer Science, in collaboration with the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), recently organized an invited lecture under the chairmanship of Vice-Chancellor Dr. Nibedita Nath. The lecture, titled “From Data to Decision – Analytics for Maternal and Child Well-Being,” focused on the use of data analytics to improve health outcomes […]

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Odisha: Skill Lab Inaugurated at Jharusguda’s Kirmira EMRS  

Bhubaneswar, October 4: Union Tribal Affairs Jual Oram on Saturday inaugurated the Skill Lab at Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) at Kirmira in Jharsuguda district. The newly established Skill Lab focuses on Agriculture and Automotive Trades, providing students with practical exposure to employable skills alongside academic learning. The event was held in alignment with the […]

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Bhubaneswar School forerunner for INTACH’s National Heritage Quiz

Bhubaneswar, October 4: As the world moves to an increasingly concrete and cosmopolitan state, it is important to hold on to our roots when on the rise. To expose young minds to the heritage that surrounds them, The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), Odisha State Chapter, conducted the State Level Round […]

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Odisha: Two new medical colleges get NMC nod for 100 MBBS seats each from 2025-26 academic session

Bhubaneswar, September 2: Two newly constructed medical colleges in the State- Pabitra Mohan Pradhan Medical College and Hospital, Talcher in Angul district and Phulbani Government Medical College – have received approval from the National Medical Commission (NMC) to start admission for 100 MBBS seats each from 2025-26 academic session. This approval will help the medical […]

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Odisha: Festival of Japan inaugurated at Bakul Library in Bhubaneswar 

Bhubaneswar, August 23: The Consul General of Japan, Ishikawa Yoshihisa inaugurated the Festival of Japan at the BAKUL Library on Saturday. Ishikawa, the Consul General declared the festival open in a very unique and appropriate way, when he was asked to open a folded paper fan, that on opening read, “Festival of Japan @Bakul”. He […]

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Odisha CM launches BharatNetra Initiative- an Integrated Global Financial Technology Capability Hub 

Bhubaneswar, August 22: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday launched an Integrated Global Financial Technology Capability Hub, called ‘BharatNetra initiative’ here. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Odisha Electronics & IT Minister Mukesh Mahaling and GFTN CEO Sopnendu Mohanty also graced the occasion. Terming it as a transformative initiative that will shape the future of […]

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Borrow a ‘person’ instead of a ‘book’ at Bakul’s Human Library in Odisha’s Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, August 21: The Bakul Foundation on Thursday organised third edition of the Human Library at Café 16 Satyanagar here. The Human Library or the Living Library has been an interesting idea in which readers borrow books of their choice, read and return them in good condition, after which they are borrowed by other interested […]

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