In Sambalpur, BJD stands in way of Pradhan’s comeback Sambalpur gears up for high-stakes electoral battle between BJP's Dharmendra Pradhan and BJD's Pranab Prakash Das. The Hindu · May 8, 2024
BJP has plans to break BJD after elections: V.K. Pandian BJD leader V.K. Pandian accuses BJP of aiming to break Biju Janata Dal in Odisha elections. The Hindu · May 8, 2024
Naveen Patnaik, Dharmendra Pradhan file their nomination in Odisha Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik files nomination for Kantabanji Assembly seat; political heavyweights such as Dharmendra Pradhan also file nominations for upcoming elections. The Hindu · May 2, 2024
"Hope that our country and Odisha keep moving on path of development," says Dharmendra Pradhan Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan attends 'Hingula Lok Mahotsav' in Angul, Odisha, offers prayers at Maa Hingula Temple. The Hindu · Apr 23, 2024
BJD, BJP exchange barbs over implementation of their flagship health schemes BJD and BJP clash over health schemes in Odisha, with BSKY and Ayushman Bharat at the center. The Hindu · Apr 17, 2024
Reinstate single girl child reservation in Kendriya Vidyalaya: V. Sivankutty Minister for General Education V. Sivankutty has urged Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to reinstate single girl child reservation in Kendriya Vidyalaya schools. The Hindu · Apr 8, 2024
Sambalpur Lok Sabha seat | Biju Janata Dal's Pranab Das to fight against BJP's Dharmendra Pradhan The Sambalpur Lok Sabha seat in Western Odisha will witness a high-profile contest between Biju Janata Dal’s Pranab Prakash Das and BJP’s Dharmendra Pradhan. The Hindu · Mar 30, 2024
BJD’s first list for Lok Sabha, Assembly elections sets up high profile battles in Odisha BJD announces high-profile candidates for Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Odisha, setting the stage for intense political contests. The Hindu · Mar 27, 2024
BJD not implementing the Centre’s welfare schemes in Odisha: Pradhan Dharmendra Pradhan also hit out at the BJD over “worsening” health infrastructure and non-availability of clean drinking water. The Hindu · Mar 25, 2024
Students to get option of appearing in 10th, 12th board exams twice from 2025-26: Pradhan Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announces students can take 10th and 12th board exams twice a year from 2025-26. The Hindu · Feb 19, 2024
25 crore unique student IDs created, says Education Minister 25 crore Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) created to provide unified academic experience for students across India, aligned with NEP and NCrF. The Hindu · Feb 13, 2024
Education Ministry ties up with FIFA to promote sporting culture through football The Ministry of Education partners with FIFA to distribute 11 lakh footballs to schools, promoting football in education. The Hindu · Feb 11, 2024
Congress alleges that withdrawn draft UGC guidelines was “conspiracy” to end reservation for SCs, STs, and OBCs The Congress demands resignation of UGC Chairman over withdrawn draft guidelines to end reservations for SCs, STs, and OBCs. The Hindu · Jan 29, 2024
Centre says ‘de-reservation’ of seats not allowed as UGC draft guidelines spark criticism Union Education Minister clarifies that no reserved posts will be de-reserved amid controversy over UGC's draft guidelines. The Hindu · Jan 28, 2024
The Hindu · Jan 19, 2024 Centre denies State demand for relook at India to Bharat recommendation in textbooks The Union government denies the State's demand to change 'India' to 'Bharat' in school textbooks, citing constitutional recognition.
The Hindu · Dec 26, 2023 New backroom managers make the cut in the BJP in 2023 BJP appoints new Chief Ministers and in-charges for 2023 elections; Union Ministers Pradhan, Yadav, Joshi, Mandaviya, Vaishnaw, Bansal and Tawde to coordinate campaigns.
The Hindu · Dec 20, 2023 1,000 infected in suspected cholera outbreak in Rourkela Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has urgently sought the intervention of Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in response to a suspected cholera outbreak.
The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023 Sivankutty writes to Centre on Lakshadweep move to shift schools from Malayalam to CBSE English medium Sivankutty writes to Centre on Lakshadweep move to shift schools from Malayalam to CBSE English medium
The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023 Parliamentary proceedings | Rajya Sabha passes Bills for new Telangana varsity and repeal of old laws The Rajya Sabha passed the Central Universities (Amendment) Bill as well as the Repealing and Amending Bill today
The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023 ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ workshop focusses on making education engaging At 'Viksit Bharat@47' workshop, PM Modi & Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated a vision of a developed India by 2047. Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan urged educators to embrace an 'enjoy and educate' approach. Vice Chancellors, Directors, Deans & faculty from HEIs across Telangana participated.
The Times of India · Dec 3, 2023 Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan unveils statue of Laxmanananda Saraswati BHUBANESWAR: Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday unveiled a statue of Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati at Gurujang village under Talcher block in Angul district.
The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023 Parliamentary panel gives stamp of approval to Hindi names for proposed criminal laws The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs headed by BJP MP Brijlal has taken note of the wording of Article 348 of the Constitution, which says that the language to be used in the Supreme Court and in the high courts, as well as for Acts, Bills and other legal…
The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023 India and UAE pen MoU to foster education connect between two countries The Ministers signed an MoU to strengthen existing educational cooperation facilitating student and faculty mobility and various other initiatives.
The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023 IIT-Madras offshore campus in Zanzibar to be opened in November: Union Education Minister IIT-Madras to open offshore campus in Zanzibar, Tanzania in November offering BSc & MTech in Data Science & AI, it will provide world-class tech edu to African students, driving nation-building, economic growth & research. MoU signed in July paved the way for the campus.
The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023 Tanzania President Hassan becomes first woman to be conferred honorary doctorate by JNU Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan became first woman to receive honorary doctorate from JNU. She was awarded for her role in fostering India-Tanzania relations, promoting economic diplomacy and achieving success in regional integration & multilateralism. PM Modi held talks with her to boost bilateral ties.