Vikash Sharma

3 days ago | odishatv.in | Vikash Sharma

In a strategic decision to impart more international attention and consistency to the celebration of Ayurveda Day, the Government of India has formally announced 23rd September as the fixed date for its celebration every year. This was notified through a Gazette Notification in March 2025, in place of the previous practice of fixing Ayurveda Day on the day of Dhanteras, a festival dependent on the Hindu lunar calendar.

3 days ago | odishatv.in | Vikash Sharma

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday clarified that no official warning has been issued regarding any cyclone formation as of now. Amid rising public curiosity and a series of media reports speculating about a possible cyclone between May 23 and May 28, the IMD has firmly denied these claims. Speaking to OTV, reliable sources within the IMD stated that there is no current system in the Bay of Bengal that indicates the development of a cyclone.

3 days ago | odishatv.in | Vikash Sharma

The Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Odisha has invited applications from eligible candidates for the post of District Programme Co-ordinators (DPCs) for the Kalahandi , Keonjhar and Rayagada districts under MAMATA Scheme. As per the official notification, the position of District Programme Coordinators (DPCs) is purely contractual and co-terminus with the operation of MAMATA scheme. Currently, the three posts are vacant at the District level.

3 days ago | odishatv.in | Vikash Sharma

To actively involve students in the transformation of higher education and promote understanding of ongoing reforms, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced a new initiative titled 'NEP SAARTHI – Student Ambassador for Academic Reforms in Transforming Higher Education in India'. The program is designed to empower students to take a leading role in spreading awareness about the National Education Policy (NEP) and encouraging their peers to participate in its implementation.

4 days ago | odishatv.in | Vikash Sharma

Four forest department officials have been arrested on the charges of embezzlement of government funds to the tune of Rs 80 lakh under compensatory afforestation scheme in Kalahandi, the Vigilance department officials informed on Tuesday. The accused have been identified as Deputy Ranger Sairendri Bag (In-charge) Jayapatna Range, foresters Umesh Rout and Debraj Sunani and Forest Guard Ashok Sahu.