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UGC Guidelines
UGC directs higher educational institutions, universities to implement accessibility guidelines and standards

The NEP 2020 has also envisioned the provisions for extensive use of technology in teaching and learning, removing language barriers, increasing access for Divyang students.

  • Tuesday, 19 March 2024
  • UGC
Two youths die as bike falls off bridge in Odisha’s Gajapati
Two youths die as bike falls off bridge in Odisha’s Gajapati

While negotiating a turn on the road, the biker lost control of the vehicle which later hit the protective wall of the bridge. The two along with the bike crashed down from the bridge. One of them died on the spot while the other was critically injured.

Half-Sunken MV Black Rose
Black Rose Sinking: CBI affidavit reveals Odisha govt’s reluctance to hand over probe

In the affidavit, the CBI revealed that following the Shipping Ministry’s recommendations, the CBI had sought permission from the Odisha government to probe the case twice. The first permission was sought through a letter in November 2019 and when the State government sat on the request, the CBI had sent a reminder after two months.

Orange Warning For Odisha
IMD issues Orange Warning for thunderstorm, lightning and hail alert for several Odisha districts

The anti-cyclonic circulation lies over Westcentral and adjoining Northwest Bay of Bengal off Odisha coast in lower tropospheric levels.

  • Tuesday, 19 March 2024
  • IMD
Odisha Elections 2024
Alliance can happen only if the Prime Minister and the BJP president want, says Odisha BJP MLA Pradipta Naik

The senior BJP leader further said that the party needs to keep its strategy ready for the upcoming polls. However, the state unit cannot decide anything as far as the alliance with the BJD is concerned.

Clash inside Jharpada jail in Bhubaneswar
4 inmates injured after clash inside Bhubaneswar Jharpada jail; one loses eye

The Jharpada jail authorities have lodged a formal complaint with Laxmisagar Police station in connection with the incident.

Illegal Fishing Trawlers Intercepted By Forest Dept Patrolling Team
Marine patrolling team attacked by fishermen fishing in prohibited area in Kendrapara

As per reports, an eleven-member forest department team was patrolling the area in a boat when they found around 15-20 trawlers fishing in the prohibited area.

Arrested Poachers
Three forest officials injured in firing by poachers in Balasore

The shootings occurred when a forest department team was patrolling the area on Monday night. Forest officials and the poachers came face to face at Panchalingeswar following which, the poachers fired from their guns leaving three officials injured.

Singhadwara Of Puri Srimandir
Phagu Dasami: Six-day-long Dolotsav begins at Puri Srimandir

It is observed six days before the Purnima (full moon day) in Phalgun month, as per traditional Odia calendar. Dola Purnima, also known as Dolayatra, is the Holi festival in Odisha and is observed for more than 10 days.

A Traffic Signal In Bhubaneswar
No leeway for red-light jumpers in Bhubaneswar anymore, violators to be forwarded to court

Speaking about the drive, Bhubaneswar Traffic DCP PK Rout said, “We are conducting this drive at AG square, Laxmisagar square, Jaydev Vihar square and Khandagiri square in the first phase. Our focus in this drive is on red-light jumpers.”

Accident Spot
Social media craze turns tragic after train runs over youth shooting Reels in Odisha

As per reports, Akshay who works for a Jatra party, was shooting for social media Reels on the railway track with some of his friends when Neelachal Express hit him from behind.

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Tiger covers over 1000 km to establish new territory in Odisha 
Tiger covers over 1000 km to establish new territory in Odisha 

The big cat has migrated from Sanjay Dubri Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh to Toda Reserve Forest.

Misbehaviour with Swedish woman tourist: Lingaraj servitor awarded 18-month jail term 
Misbehaviour with Swedish woman tourist: Lingaraj servitor awarded 18-month jail term 

The JMFC court pronounced its verdict and sentenced accused Kundu Mohapatra to a jail term of 18 months. Police had produced a charge-sheet against him in four days. 

'Is this development?' Neglected Odisha village threatens poll boycott
'Is this development?' Neglected Odisha village threatens poll boycott

After living on sufferance for years, the villagers’ pent-up anger may find an outlet this election as they are determined to boycott polls. 

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