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Against federal principles of nation: Kerala Minister V. Sivankutty hits out at centre over Hindi titles to English medium textbooks
New Delhi, April 19: Kerala Education Minister V. Sivankutty on Saturday criticized the BJP-led central government over its decision to give Hindi titles to English medium textbooks of NCERT, calling it against the "federal" principles of the nation.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari visits Bhubaneswar to lay foundation stones for development projects worth Rs 4000 crore
Bhubaneswar, April 17: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday arrived in Bhubaneswar to lay foundation stones and inaugurate development projects worth Rs 4,000 crore, as part of a major infrastructure push in Odisha.
Union Minister Pradhan holds padayatra in Sambalpur as Hanuman Jayanti celebrations conclude in Odisha
Sambalpur, April 15: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan held a padayatra and performed aarti in Sambalpur as week-long Hanuman Jayanti celebrations culminated in the Odisha on April 14.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan participates in Meru Yatra in Odisha's Sambalpur
Sambalpur, April 14: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday participated in the Meru Yatra celebrations in Sambalpur, Odisha.
NEP 2020 policy of the people, by the people and for the future of people: Dharmendra Pradhan
New Delhi, April 2: Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday hit out at Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, saying that corruption and governance deficit were the defining features of the country’s educational past, and the NEP 2020 represents a decisive break from this inglorious past.
BJP MPs seek Dharmendra Pradhan's intervention to save 400-acre land near Hyderabad University
Hyderabad, April 1: BJP MPs from Telangana on Tuesday urged Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to intervene and save 400 acres of land in Kancha Gachibowli near the Hyderabad Central University campus.
Odisha CM announces grand 'Odia Pakhya' celebration ahead of Odia New Year
Bhubaneswar,, April 1: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday announced that the 'Odia Pakhya' would be celebrated with all "great pomp" and "ceremony".
Home Minister Amit Shah extends greetings on Odisha Day, hails state as jewel in India's pride
New Delhi, April 1: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday extended his warm greetings to the people of Odisha on the occasion of Odisha Day, also known as Utkal Divas, which marks the formation of the state of Odisha back in 1936.
BRS slams Telangana govt's rush to acquire HCU land, warns of environmental concerns
Hyderabad, March 31: BRS working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Monday questioned the state government's urgency in acquiring Hyderabad Central University (HCU) land, and warned of environmental consequences.
Lok Sabha observes silence for former Union Minister late Debendra Pradhan
New Delhi, March 26: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday paid tribute to former Union Minister and two-time MP Debendra Pradhan, who recently passed away at the age of 84.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav Meets Odisha CM Majhi, pays tributes to Debendra Pradhan
Bhubaneswar, March 22: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav paid a courtesy visit to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at the Lok Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar.
It's due to Debendra Pradhan's contribution that BJP formed govt in state: Odisha CM Majhi
Puri, March 18: Following the demise of former Union Minister Dr Debendra Pradhan, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said that it is the latter's contributions that the BJP has formed the government in the state.
Odisha: Mortal remains of former Union Minister Debendra Pradhan taken for last rites in Puri
Puri, March 18: The mortal remains of former Union Minister Dr Debendra Pradhan were taken for last rites in Puri, Odisha, on Tuesday.
Debendra Pradhan's vision shaped party and inspired generations: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
New Delhi, March 17: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday expressed his profound condolences on the passing of former Union Minister Debendra Pradhan and said that his vision and leadership shaped the party and inspired generations.
Ex-Union Minister Debendra Pradhan passes away at 84
Bhubaneswar/New Delhi, March 17: Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Union Minister Dr Debendra Pradhan passed away at the official residence of his son and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in Delhi on Monday. He was 84.
Study diligently...: Dharmendra Pradhan speaks to Khushboo of Danapur, assures her admission in science stream
Danapur, March 16: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday spoke to Khushboo of Danapur, Patna who was not allowed to study science after matric and said that both the central government and the Bihar government will facilitate her studies.
Implementing NEP impossible; no funding, infrastructure to support it: TN Minister Palanivel Thiagarajan
Mumbai, March 13: Amid a row erupted over three-language policy, Tamil Nadu Minister Palanivel Thiagarajan said that implementing the new education policy is impossible as there is no funding or infrastructure to support it.
Tamil Nadu has consistently opposed NEP 2020: DMK's Anbil Mahesh refutes 'U-turn' claim
Chennai, March 12: Tamil Nadu Minister Anbil Mahesh on Wednesday refuted claims that Tamil Nadu has changed its stance on National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, asserting that the state has consistently opposed the policy as it undermines Tamil Nadu's education model.
Union Education minister shares TN govt letter consenting to implement PM SHRI scheme
New Delhi, March 11: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday said that he stood by his earlier statement in the Lok Sabha that the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government had taken a "U-turn" on implementing the centrally sponsored PM SHRI scheme, which seeks to strengthen schools managed by the Centre, State, or Local bodies. He also urged Chief Minister MK Stalin to" not view NEP 2020 from a political lens."
Govt committed to Tamil language...at times you have to be multilingual: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
New Delhi, March 11: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has taken the fight to the ruling DMK government in Tamil Nadu on the three-language policy and the NEP.
NEP Row: Dharmendra Pradhan's 'uncivilised' remarks spark outrage; DMK moves privilege notice
New Delhi, March 10: Amidst the political war on the National Education Policy, a war of words broke out between Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam after Pradhan termed the Tamil Nadu government as "dishonest" and the people of the state as "uncivilised".
TN minister slams NEP as RSS-driven agenda, accuses Centre of withholding funds
Chennai, March 10: Tamil Nadu school education minister, Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, has strongly criticised the National Education Policy (NEP), calling it an “RSS-driven agenda” of the Union government rather than a genuine education policy.
Stalin slams Dharmendra Pradhan for calling DMK MPs 'uncivilised'
Chennai, March 10: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin strongly condemned Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for calling Members of Parliament (MPs) from Tamil Nadu ‘uncivilised’ during the parliamentary session on Monday (March 10).
NEP: Education Minister Pradhan accuses TN of taking U-turn; says Centre open to talks
New Delhi, March 10: Calling the opposition to the three-language formula a political stand, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said in the Lok Sabha on Monday that the Central government is open to discussion on the issue despite Tamil Nadu taking a U-turn just before signing a MoU for the PM Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme.
Centre Vs Oppn in Parliament over language row
New Delhi, March 10: The Parliament started on a stormy note on Monday, as was expected on the first day of the second leg of the Budget Session.
Only Tamil language in PM SHRI schools: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Defends NEP and PM SHRI
New Delhi, March 10: Amidst the political war on the National Education Policy inside the Parliament, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan responded to the Tamil Nadu government's strong opposition to the National Education Policy (NEP) and the three-language policy, defending the government's stance and clarifying the position on the PM SHRI initiative.
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin hits back at Union Minister Pradhan on NEP, calls him arrogant
Chennai, March 10: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK party chief MK Stalin on Monday lashed out at Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan who during Lok Sabha proceedings today termed the State government as "dishonest" and "ruining" the future of students.
Pained and hurt: DMK MP Kanimozhi condemns Dharmendra Pradhan's remarks on Tamil Nadu
New Delhi, March 10: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Kanimozhi has expressed her strong disapproval after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan referred to the members of Parliament of DMK, the Tamil Nadu government, and the people of Tamil Nadu as "uncivilised" in his response in Parliament.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan pays courtesy visit to Odisha Governor in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar, March 7: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan paid a courtesy visit to Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati at Raj Bhavan in Bhubaneswar on Friday.
Union Education Minister faces consequences of reviving fight he would never win: TN CM Stalin
Chennai, March 7: Amid the ongoing war of words over allegations of imposing the National Education Policy (NEP) in Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister Stalin lashed out at Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and stated that he faced the consequences of reviving a fight he would never win.
Why don't they first say which third language is being taught up North?: Stalin reiterates his rejection of three-language policy
Chennai, March 3: Amid a war of words with the Centre over the three-language policy, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday argued that if the students in Northern India have been taught two languages properly, then why do Southern students need to learn a third one?
Some people in Tamil Nadu are opposing it for political purposes: Dharmendra Pradhan on row over NEP's three-language policy
Haridwar, March 2: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday reiterated the importance of promoting Indian languages through the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi pays last respects to veteran actor Uttam Mohanty
Bhubaneswar, February 28: Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi has condoled the demise of veteran actor Uttam Mohanty.
Board exams to be held twice in a year, proposal out for feedback
New Delhi, Feb 26: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday announced a big change in the class 10 board exams system from the next year, officials said.
Union Min Dharmendra Pradhan pushes for world-class development of prehistoric 'Bhima Mandali' site
Sambalpur, February 25: Union Education Minister and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan visited the prehistoric site of Bhima Mandali in the Naktideul block of Odisha's Sambalpur district on Tuesday.
CBSE proposes conducting class 10 board exams twice a year from 2026, seeks stakeholder feedback
New Delhi, Feb 25: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has proposed holding Class 10 board exams twice a year, starting from the academic year 2026. The board has published draft guidelines for conducting these exams twice annually, and it is inviting suggestions from stakeholders and the public via its official website.
DMK's student wing stages massive protests across TN against Hindi imposition
Chennai, Feb 25: The student wing of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) staged large-scale protests across Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, condemning the Centre’s alleged imposition of Hindi and its impact on the state’s education system.
Dharmendra Pradhan lauds PM Modi for raising awareness about obesity among young adults
Angul, February 24: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for addressing critical issues such as emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), and for launching a public awareness campaign regarding obesity among young adults.
India will be developed nation if NEP implemented: Dharmendra Pradhan
New Delhi, February 22: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday said that the transformation of India into a developed nation would only be possible if the National Education Policy (NEP) was implemented.
Inappropriate to view NEP with myopic vision, spin reforms into threats: Dharmendra Pradhan to CM Stalin
New Delhi, Feb 21: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday hit back at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on the three-language NEP Policy issue, saying that it "was inappropriate for the State to view NEP 2020 with a myopic vision and spin progressive educational reforms into threats to sustain their political narrative".