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According to the ministry, the theme recognises that early childhood, particularly the first 1,000 days, is critical for brain development, physical growth and overall well-being. "Scientific evidence indicates that over 85 per cent of brain development occurs by the age of six, underscoring the importance of optimal nutrition, responsive caregiving, and early learning," it said. The key focus areas under this year's theme include maternal and child nutrition through promotion of optimal nutri ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) Union Women and Child Development Minister Annpurna Devi on Thursday said the Poshan Abhiyaan should become a 'jan andolan' and stressed the need to reduce children's screen time and improve nutrition in the first six years of life. Launching the eighth edition of Poshan Pakhwada under the theme 'Maximising brain development in the first six years of life', Devi said the campaign is not merely a nutrition programme but an effort to turn it into a "jan andolan" (people's m ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Amid the ongoing chaos and confusion, Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra today clarified that students and migrant labourers can now obtain 5 kg LPG cylinders and refill them at fuel stations by producing a valid identity proof. The Minister informed that there is ample supply of LPG cylinders in the state and now the 5 kg gas cylinders will be available at petrol pumps along with camps. This facility will be available under the Centre's Free Trade LP ...Read More >
Bengaluru, The Karnataka government on Tuesday issued an order mandating an audit of all adolescent pregnancy cases across the state, aiming to systematically track, review and address the underlying causes of pregnancies among girls aged 10 to 18 years. The order makes adolescent pregnancy audit mandatory by the Taluk Health Officer for all pregnancies occurring among girls aged 10 to 18 years across the state. The move is intended to strengthen early identification, counselling and preventiv ...Read More >
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday took a dig at the previous government (without naming the Samajwadi Party) and said the dropout rate in government-run primary and upper primary schools was 19% prior to 2017 and has declined to 3%. This rate must be reduced to zero, he said emphasising on 100% enrolment in this academic session. Before 2017, education was not on the government's agenda, he said. Ahead of the 2027 assembly polls, Adityanath chose Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi ...Read More >
Nashik: Police have so far seized four mobile phones from the main accused, Ravindra Erande, a self-proclaimed media person accused of sexually exploiting women on the pretext of providing employment. In this case, which has created major unrest in the Satpur area, the work of recovering data from the seized mobile phones is being carried out on a war footing. Significantly, during the investigation, the identities of eight victim women have been established so far. This has increased the possib ...Read More >
Nashik: A major stir has been created in the area after a case was registered late Friday night against NGO director and media professional Ravindra Ganpat Erande (63) under charges of sexual exploitation and the Atrocities Act. Just two days earlier, Erande himself had filed a complaint at Satpur Police Station alleging that four individuals were demanding ₹12 lakh as extortion money from him. Those four accused had already been arrested by the police for allegedly threatening to make obscene v ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Saturday launched the state-level school enrollment festival and traditional 'Khadi Chuan' ceremony at Bhubaneswar's Raj Bhavan Government Upper Primary School. The Chief Minister guided young children in writing "Mother" and "Father" on slates using chalk, symbolising their entry into formal education. He also interacted with the children and created a welcoming atmosphere for first-time learners. CM Majhi visited exhibitions showcasing te ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday called for intensifying enrolment of children at the foundational-level particularly from Shishu Vatika to ensure that no child in the state is deprived of education. Addressing the state-level 'Pravesh Utsav' and 'Khadi Chhuan' (initiation of toddlers into learning) programme held at Raj Bhavan Government Upper Primary School here, the chief minister said ensuring 100 per cent enrolment is a top priority of the government. Majhi said ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Saturday performed the customary 'Khadi Chhuan' ritual, marking the beginning of studies, for first-time students at a function here and asserted that no child in the state would remain deprived of education. Majhi, a teacher by profession, held the hands of children and guided them to write "Maa-Bapa" (mother-father) in Odia using chalk and slate at the Raj Bhavan Government Upper Primary School, the venue of the state-level 'Khadi Chhuan' program ...Read More >
JAMMU, Apr 1: "Border villages are India's first line of defence, and the residents are the first face of India that any outsider sees. Border residents are not only first in courage, sacrifice, and patience but you also stand first in the priorities of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji," the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said this on Wednesday. The Lieutenant Governor observed that the residents of border village are serving the nation every single day. That service must not be honoured on ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday participated in the state-level Pravesh Utsav and Khadi Chhuan programme, symbolically initiating young children into formal education and reaffirming the government's commitment to universal enrolment. The event was held at a government upper primary school near Raj Bhavan in Bhubaneswar, where the Chief Minister personally guided children to write their first words -- " Maa" (mother) and "Bapa" (father) -- on slates using chalk ...Read More >
Varanasi (UP), Apr 4 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday accused previous governments of "facilitating cheating" and said that before 2017, "education was not on the government's agenda". "To enable this cheating, it was essential for them that no actual teaching or learning took place within the schools," he said while launching School Chalo Abhiyan in Varanasi. The campaign, which began on April 1, aims to ensure 100 per cent enrolment in primary and upper primary ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 4 (PTI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday performed the customary 'Khadi Chhuan' ritual, marking the beginning of studies, for first-time students at a function here and asserted that no child in the state would remain deprived of education. Majhi, a teacher by profession, held the hands of children and guided them to write "Maa-Bapa" (mother-father) in Odia using chalk and slate at the Raj Bhavan Government Upper Primary School, the venue of the state-level ...Read More >
A similar trend has been observed across Maharashtra - a total of 2,89,591 applications have been received this year, which is around 15,000 less than last year's 3,05,151. Incidentally, the decline has come despite an increase in the number of schools and available seats this year. In the 2026-27 academic year, 8,701 schools are offering 1,14,826 seats, compared to 8,086 schools with 1,09,102 seats last year. The reason for the decline, said Mukund Kirdat, RTE activist, is linked to changes in ...Read More >
TN RTE admission 2026: Parents in Tamil Nadu looking to secure Class LKG and I admissions under the Right to Education (RTE) Act for the 2026-27 academic year can start planning, as key dates approach. Applications will open on April 20 and close on May 18, giving families nearly a month to submit forms either online at the official TN RTE portal or directly at their chosen private school.Verification of documents and age criteria will also be strictly checked this year. The children applying fo ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram : For 81-year-old Krishnamma, the high-stakes April 9 Kerala Assembly elections boils down to a single, urgent question. When party workers arrived at the doorstep of her modest, tile-roofed home in the hill hamlet of Vithura to seek a vote, she didn't want to hear about manifestos or political rivalries. Instead, she looked at them and asked, "When will I get my next pension payment?" For thousands like her, the election is not just about politics, it is about survival, digni ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: For 81-year-old Krishnamma, the high-stakes April 9 Kerala Assembly elections boils down to a single, urgent question. When party workers arrived at the doorstep of her modest, tile-roofed home in the hill hamlet of Vithura to seek a vote, she didn't want to hear about manifestos or political rivalries. Instead, she looked at them and asked, "When will I get my next pension payment?" For thousands like her, the election is not just about politics, it is about survival, digni ...Read More >
Gujarat RTE admissions 2026: Online applications for admissions under the Right to Education (RTE) Act in Gujarat commenced on April 4, 2026, opening access to Class 1 seats in private schools for children from economically weaker and middle-income families. The application window will remain open until April 17, with submissions accepted until midnight on the final day.In the current year, the number of seats in private schools comes to above 84,000 against 94,000 in the previous year. As per t ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: Online registration for admissions under the Right to Education Act for the 2026-27 academic year will begin on Saturday and continue until April 17, opening Class 1 admission opportunities for economically weaker and middle-class families.More than 84,000 seats will be available in private schools across the state this year, down from around 94,000 seats offered last year. Under RTE norms, 25% of seats in private schools are reserved for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, based ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 3 (PTI) The Odisha government will soon release standard operating procedure (SOP) for women and girl child-centric initiatives like 'Kanya Sumangal' yojana, 'Subhadra Sambad' and 'Subhadra Wellness', said Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida. The initiatives are expected to help reduce female foeticide, an official said, adding that the objective is to empower girls through education and financial security by providing substantial support in adulthood. While Kanya Sumangal yo ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government will soon release standard operating procedure (SOP) for women and girl child-centric initiatives like 'Kanya Sumangal' yojana, 'Subhadra Sambad' and 'Subhadra Wellness', said Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida. The initiatives are expected to help reduce female foeticide, an official said, adding that the objective is to empower girls through education and financial security by providing substantial support in adulthood. While Kanya Sumangal yojana is sepa ...Read More >
In a significant step towards strengthening grassroots childcare infrastructure, 1,889 newly constructed Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) across 30 districts of Odisha were inaugurated virtually by the Deputy Chief Minister and Minister to Women & Child Development, Mission Shakti and Tourism, Pravati Parida, in presence of Rural Development, Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Minister Rabi Narayan Naik at the WCD Conference hall, today. Addressing the occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister reiterated the go ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: In a major push to strengthening childcare infrastructure at grassroots-level, deputy chief minister Pravati Parida on Thursday virtually inaugurated 1,889 anganwadi centres (AWCs) across all 30 districts of the state. Unveiling the centres in presence of Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water minister Rabi Narayan Naik, Parida asserted the state government's commitment to build quality and inclusive childcare facilities. "Sundar, Sakhyam, Sudrudha (attractive, capable and robust) angan ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Thursday decided to expedite transitioning to Piped Natural Gas (PNG) for urban households while also focusing on implementing strict digital safeguards against irregularities in LPG supply. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting that was attended by Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra, Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra and senior officials of major oil and gas corporations. Notably, the m ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, April 2 (IANS) The Odisha government on Thursday held discussions with senior representatives from major oil and gas corporations to streamline the supply of LPG and other petroleum products across the state. The high-level review meeting was held under the joint chairmanship of the Minister of Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare, Krushna Chandra Patra, and the Minister of Housing & Urban Development, Krushna Chandra Mahapatra here. The meeting, attended by Principal Secretar ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Apr 2 (PTI) The Odisha government on Thursday decided to expedite transitioning to piped natural gas for urban households while also focusing on implementing strict digital safeguards against irregularities in LPG supply. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting that was attended by Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister KC Patra, Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra and senior officials of major oil and gas corporations. Notably, the meeting ...Read More >
Kochi, Apr 2 (PTI) The Congress-led UDF on Thursday released its manifesto for the April 9 polls to the Kerala Assembly, outlining key welfare measures and development plans for the state. The document states that welfare pensions are not charity but a right, and promises a law to guarantee pensions as a legal entitlement. The manifesto was released in Kochi, where Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy handed it over to Congress leader V D Satheesan. A major highlight is the "Indira Guarantee ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: As many as 1,889 new Anganwadi Centres (AWC) built in 30 districts of Odisha were inaugurated virtually at the conference hall of the Women and Child Development Department in Bhubaneswar today. Odisha Deputy CM Pravati Parida inaugurated the Anganwadi centres in the presence of Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Minister Rabi Narayan Naik. Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister reiterated the government's approach and said that our main goal is to c ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, who also holds the Women and Child Development (WCD) portfolio, on Thursday emphasised that the creation of "Sundar, Sakhyam, Sudrudha" Anganwadi centres remains a key priority of the state government. In a significant step towards strengthening grassroots childcare infrastructure, as many as 1,889 newly constructed Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) across all 30 districts of the state were virtually inaugurated by the Deputy Chief Minister. The ...Read More >
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