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Zero tolerance policy on sexual offences against students in schools, says Odisha govt.

The Odisha government said it has codified a ‘zero tolerance’ policy for any sexual offences against students by the teaching or non-teaching staff in residential schools managed by SC and ST Development (SSD) Department across the State.

The Hindu · Jan 11, 2024

Vigilance sleuths find Odisha motor vehicle inspector acquired 31 plots of land in and around Bhubaneswar

The vigilance sleuths in Odisha they found that a motor vehicle inspector (MVI) had acquired 31 plots of land. The plots purchased by the MVI were no ordinary properties with a significant number being situated in and around capital city of Bhubaneswar. The MVI was accused of acquiring properties in…

The Hindu · Jan 10, 2024

Odisha going in for carbon budget for 2024-25 fiscal year

The Naveen Patnaik government is going in for a carbon budget, a policy means to keep the emissions reduction targets under control, for the financial year of 2024-25

The Hindu · Jan 9, 2024

Sexual abuse in Odisha’s boarding schools for tribals demotivate first generation learners

Girls in Odisha's tribal residential schools face regular health check-ups, including undisclosed screenings, to protect them from sexual abuse.

The Hindu · Jan 6, 2024

Puri heritage corridor to be completed by January 11: Odisha Chief Secretary

Odisha Chief Secretary P. K. Jena said that ‘Parikrama’ or the heritage corridor around the Jagannath temple in Puri would be completed by January 11. He reviewed the progress of the project, which would be inaugurated on January 17.

The Hindu · Jan 6, 2024

619 cases of Covid sub-variant JN.1 reported until January 4

They said 199 cases have been reported from Karnataka, 148 from Kerala, 110 from Maharashtra, 47 from Goa, 36 from Gujarat, 30 from Andhra Pradesh, 26 from Tamil Nadu, 15 from Delhi, 4 from Rajasthan 2 from Telangana and one each from Odisha and Haryana.

The Hindu · Jan 6, 2024

The Hindu FIC quiz to be held in Vijayawada on January 8

Join FIC and IPE for a quiz for graduate students in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Odisha. Register as teams and compete for prizes and certificates.

The Hindu · Jan 6, 2024

GI tags for over 17 products from Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal, and J&K

17 products from India receive GI tag, including Lanjia Saura paintings, Dongaria Kondh shawl, Khajuri Guda & Wancho Wooden Craft.

The Hindu · Jan 4, 2024

Jaggery, painting, shawl among 7 Odisha products to get GI tag

Odisha receives 25 GI tags, including Bhubaneswar Lanjia Saura painting, Dungaria Kondh embroidered shawl, Khajudi Guda & more.

The Hindu · Jan 4, 2024

No Braille higher education books for students with vision disabilities in Odisha

A lack of Braille books, including textbooks and dictionaries, has become an impediment to the students with vision disabilities in their struggle for education in Odisha.

The Hindu · Jan 3, 2024