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Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chairs review meeting on education in Odisha's 4 aspirational districts
Bhubaneswar, July 7: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chaired a high-level review meeting on education (school and higher) and other priority sectors in the four aspirational districts of Koraput, Rayagada, Nabarangpur, and Malkangiri at Koraput.
Should also train teachers on how we can prevent COVID: Odisha Minister Nityananda Gond
Bhubaneswar, June 7: Odisha Education Minister Nityananda Gond said the government is cautious about COVID-19 and that teachers should be trained to prevent COVID-19 infection when exposure to the virus cannot be avoided.
Odisha: Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates new auditorium at OUAT
Sambalpur, May 16: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday inaugurated the new auditorium at OUAT (Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology) in Chiplima region of Sambalpur district in Odisha.
94.93 per cent students pass matriculation exam in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, May 2: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) in Odisha on Friday released the results of matriculation or the High School Certificate (HSC) examination held in the state.
Odisha CM reviews 'Jadu Pedi' learning kits designed for joyful learning in schools
Bhubaneswar, April 29: In a significant move to enhance early education through play and joyful learning, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday reviewed the innovative 'Jadu Pedi' (Magic Box) learning kits, designed for students of Shishu Vatika, Class 1, and Class 2.
Odisha govt launches Shishu Vatika programme under NEP 2020
Bhubaneswar, April 2: The Odisha government on Wednesday launched the 'Shishu Vatika', the pre-school programme, as part of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Odisha reschedules school timings to beat the heat, classes I to XII will now operate from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Bhubaneswar, March 21: Amid rising temperatures, the Odisha government has revised school timings for Classes I to XII, announcing that from now on, schools will function from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM to ensure students' safety and comfort during the summer months, with provisions for drinking water and ORS to help them cope with the heat.
Odisha to soon introduce 'Integrated Teacher Education Program'
Bhubaneswar, March 13: The Odisha Higher Education department will soon introduce the Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP) in the eight teacher training institutes (B.Ed. colleges) of the state.
72 student suicide deaths reported in last five years: Odisha CM
Bhubaneswar, March 10: At least 72 student suicide incidents have been reported in various government, private schools and colleges across the state since 2020, said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in Odisha Assembly on Monday.
Odisha's Jharsuguda district launches 'Ashwasana scheme' to educate fatherless girls
Sambalpur, March 9: Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Sunday informed that the Jharsuguda district of the State has launched the Ashwasana scheme to support the education of fatherless girls. The scheme was announced on the occasion of International Women's Day, and it is backed by Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL).
Odisha government introduces new colour code for school buildings
Bhubaneswar, March 6: The Odisha government has announced a new colour code for the buildings of all government schools, including PM SHRI schools across the state, an official statement said.
Odisha govt initiates inquiry into KIIT incident; founder, others summoned
Bhubaneswar, February 21: Odisha Minister Sampad Chandra Swain on Friday said the state government has constituted a high-level committee to investigate the recent incident at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT). He added that the KIIT founder and other concerned individuals have been summoned.
Odisha S&ME Dept forms steering committee to prepare SCFs
Bhubaneswar, Jan 16: The Odisha government on Thursday constituted a state steering committee to develop the State Curriculum Frameworks (SCFs) under the National Education Policy, 2020 (NEP-2020).