Indian hockey team players in new saffron jersey Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and former minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik on Thursday criticized the decision to change the Indian hockey team’s jersey color from its traditional blue to saffron, saying it had hurt the sentiments of sports fans.The Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams will…
The Higher Education Department of Odisha has released the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) Odisha +3 Merit List for the 3rd round of undergraduate admissions 2026. In this round, 53,656 candidates have been allotted seats in participating colleges across the state.Candidates applying for Odisha +3 admission can now check their third round allotment status by…
The Department of Higher Education (DHE), Government of Odisha, has released the detailed schedule for the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) Postgraduate (PG) admission process for the session 2026-27. Candidates seeking admission to postgraduate courses can check the counseling schedule on the SAMS Odisha official website. The admission process is ongoing for PG courses offered…
Schools in four districts of Odisha remained closed on Monday as heavy rainfall triggered by a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal disrupted normal life, briefly affecting train services and prompting the state government to put its field machinery on high alert.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in…
The Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha, will open the window for objections to the provisional marks of the Common Postgraduate Entrance Test (CPET) 2026. Candidates who are dissatisfied with their provisional grades can submit an objection through the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) portal.As per the official notification, objections can only be submitted through…
The Department of School and Mass Education, Odisha will release the SAMS Odisha Class 11 (Plus 1) First Selection Merit List for the 2026 admission cycle on the official portal. Admitted candidates can check their admission status online, download the “Admission Notice”, and go to the designated high school to go through the admission procedures…
Schools closed in several districts of Odisha as heavy rains continue Heavy rains have forced several districts in Odisha to close schools and colleges as the state remains on alert for monsoon showers for the third day in a row. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of more rainfall before July 7 and district…
Bhubaneswar, July 1 (Xinhua) — The Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved 12 key proposals, including the landmark new scheme ‘Gyanodaya – Prosperity through Education’, which aims to ensure free education for students from kindergarten (KG) to postgraduate (PG) level. bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved 12 key proposals, including the landmark new scheme ‘Gyanodaya…
The Odisha Higher Education Department announced the Odisha CPET Result 2026 today (July 2). Candidates who appeared for the Common PG Entrance Test (CPET) held in May can now check the state postgraduate admission merit list on the official website pg.samsodisha.gov.in.The department also said that the optional timetable for higher education institutions and subjects will…
Veteran cinematographer Dillip Ray dies at 72; Odisha State award winner five times; He worked in 80+ Odia films Veteran cinematographer Dillip Ray, one of the most successful names in Odia cinema, has died at the age of 72 after a prolonged illness.According to PTI, Dillip Ray passed away at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar…
The Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) has been postponed to July 5 amid protests by some candidates over conflicting exam dates, officials said on Tuesday.OTET is organized by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE) and was scheduled to be held on June 28. However, candidates pointed out that the Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC)…