Odisha Diary

Vidya Devi Jindal School student Yashica Nathani selected to represent India in Roll Ball Skating Triangular Series in Sri Lanka

Vidya Devi Jindal School (VDJS), supported by Jindal Stainless, has added a sporting achievement to its record with Grade IX student Yashica Nathani selected to ...
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Working Diploma Engineers Fuel 53% Growth in B.Tech Enrolments

New Delhi, September 16, 2026 Key Takeaways Enrolments in B.Tech grew 53% from 2023-24 to 2025-26. Core engineering accounts for 76% of enrolments, led by Civil at 29%. Computer Science makes up ...
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New Executive Committee of IIA Odisha Chapter Takes Charge for 2026–28

The newly elected Executive Committee of the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), Odisha Chapter for the term 2026–2028 assumed office on September 16, 2026, following the election ...
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Crossword Book Awards 2026 Announces Longlist as India’s Celebrated Literary Honours Mark 20th Edition

Crossword Book Awards has announced the much-awaited longlist for its 20th edition in 2026, bringing together a wide-ranging selection of books and authors from ...
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Ebix Technologies Strengthens India Operations to Deepen Stakeholder Engagement

Ebix Technologies is sharpening its focus on India operations to improve visibility into its capabilities and business presence while also supporting closer engagement ...
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Prime Minister expresses gratitude for affection and blessings

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed his gratitude for the affection and blessings received from people across the country, on the occasion of his birthday today. Shri Modi said ...
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Union Health Ministry Proposes Amendments to Drugs Rules, 1945 to Strengthen Regulatory Oversight of Schedule H, H1 and X Drugs

Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has proposed amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945, through Draft Gazette Notification G.S.R. 791 (E) dated 8th September 2026, with the objective of ...
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Ministry of Earth Sciences records impressive progress under SCDPM 5.0: Significant Strides in achieving Swachhata and Efficiency

The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and its institutes have registered remarkable achievements under the fifth edition of the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM 5.0). With a ...
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India Calls for Secure, Affordable and Reliable Energy at the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial Meeting in USA

Manohar Lal, Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, led the Indian delegation at the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial Meeting held in Houston, USA, from 14-16 September 2026, ...
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Ministry of Coal urges Uttar Pradesh to Expedite Development of its Captive Coal Block; CIL Remains Committed to Meeting the State’s Coal Requirement

Recent media reports have indicated that the State of Uttar Pradesh is facing a severe power shortage on account of a disruption in coal supply. The Ministry of Coal places the following facts on ...
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Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Launches Digital Platform to Optimise Waste Management in Cities

Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, chaired a meeting on 16 September 2026 to review the outcomes and recommendations of the project ‘Development ...
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Union Health Ministry Issues Advisory on Regulation of Stem Cell Therapy

The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has issued an advisory dated 16 September 2026 to all States and Union Territories that have adopted the Clinical Establishments (Registration and ...