Odisha to Establish Agriculture Colleges in Bolangir and Mayurbhanj, Veterinary Colleges in Two More Locations
Bhubaneswar, Oct 30 (UDN): The Odisha government has decided to establish two new agriculture colleges in Bolangir and Mayurbhanj districts, along with veterinary colleges at Chiplima and Sonepur, Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo announced on Thursday. The decisions have received approval from Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, marking...
Odisha Signs Four International MoUs in Singapore to Boost Clean Energy Research and Innovation
Bhubaneswar, Oct 29 (UDN): Odisha has stepped up its efforts to strengthen the clean energy sector through international collaboration, with the State Energy Department signing four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with global technology companies and research partners in Singapore. Pic Credit: x.com/EnergyOdisha The agreements were signed during the Asia...
OPSC Mains Exam: Aspirants Seek 15-Day Postponement Amid Flood Disruptions Across Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Oct 30: With flood-related disruptions continuing in several parts of Odisha following the recent cyclone, candidates appearing for the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) Mains examination have urged the authorities to defer the examination by at least 15 days. Representational Image The examination is scheduled to commence on...
Odisha Extends CT/D.El.Ed. Admission Deadline by Two Days Amid Cyclone Arnab
Bhubaneswar, Oct 29: The Odisha School and Mass Education Department has extended the deadline for Third Phase Slide-up Admission to CT/D.El.Ed. courses for the 2026–28 academic session by two days in view of the prevailing cyclonic conditions across parts of the state. Representational Image The department announced the extension...
Odisha Plans International Research Centre for Olive Ridley Turtles at Berhampur University
Berhampur, Oct 21: Odisha is set to strengthen its marine conservation efforts with plans to establish an international research centre dedicated to Olive Ridley sea turtles at Berhampur University in Ganjam district. The proposed facility aims to deepen scientific understanding of the endangered marine species, with a focus on...
Over 300 Researchers Gather at NIT Rourkela to Advance Sustainable Innovation
Rourkela, October 16: More than 300 academicians, scientists and research scholars from institutions across India gathered at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela for a two-day conclave aimed at strengthening research partnerships and turning scientific discoveries into practical solutions for sustainable development. The ANRF–NIT Rourkela Research X Impact...
Odisha Gets INR 240.50-Crore Boost to Modernise Kataka ITI Cluster Under PM-SETU
Kataka, Oct 16: Odisha’s vocational training infrastructure is set for a major upgrade, with the National Steering Committee approving an investment of ₹240.50 crore to modernise the Kataka Industrial Training Institute (ITI) cluster under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) programme. Representational Image The...
Urban Youth Unemployment Rises to 19% in September; Rate Among Young Women Hits 26.6%
New Delhi, Oct 16: Unemployment among urban youth aged 15–29 years in India increased to 19 per cent in September 2026, up from 18.7 per cent in August, with young women continuing to face a significantly higher unemployment rate than their male counterparts, according to the latest government data....
NIT Rourkela Develops Patented Jackfruit Peel-Based Material to Remove Fluoride from Groundwater
Rourkela, Oct 14 (UDN): Researchers at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela have developed a patented water-purification material made from discarded jackfruit peels that removed more than 90 per cent of fluoride from contaminated groundwater during laboratory tests. The innovation offers a potential sustainable approach to tackling fluoride...
Odisha Approves INR 284.07 Crore Scheme for Free Textbooks for 28.7 Lakh Class 9 and 10 Students
Bhubaneswar, Oct 14 (UDN): The Odisha government has approved a five-year scheme worth ₹284.07 crore to provide free textbooks to approximately 28.7 lakh students in Classes 9 and 10 studying in government and government-aided secondary schools. Representational Image The scheme, approved by the state Cabinet at a meeting chaired...