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BBMP, Microsoft to launch 'Project BBMP Roshini to implement digital learning in BBMP schools

Bengaluru, Sep 25 (UNI) In an initiative to upgrade education standards in 156 Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Primary and Secondary Schools, BBMP and Microsoft in association with Tech Avant-Garde will be launching 'Project BBMP Roshini' to implement social schooling and 21st century learning in BBMP educational institutions in the city.
The initiative which involves Rs 560 crore spending in the next five years by Microsoft, which has its India headquarters in Bengaluru, would join hands with BBMP to transform its educational institutions into world class schools, by implementing state of the art technology, improving infrastructure to meet highest standards, training the teachers with latest skills, encourage community involvement to carryout experimental learning under its CSR programme 'No Child is Left behind' concept.
The BBMP Roshini will be launched by Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy in the city on Wednesday.
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Odisha Cabinet approves ‘Samrudha Sahar’ scheme to drive planned urbanisation, economic growth

17 Jul 2025 | 1:33 AM

Bhubaneswar, July 16 (UNI) The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, today approved the “Samrudha Sahar” scheme aimed at promoting planned urbanization and balanced regional development across the state.

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Raju Shetty vows to fight against Shaktipeeth highway

17 Jul 2025 | 1:29 AM

Kolhapur / Sindhudurg, Jul 16 (UNI) MP and president of Anti-Shaktipeeth Highway Action Committee, Raju Shetty, today termed the proposed Shaktipeeth Highway being built by the Maharashtra government as a "Swarthpeeth" (selfish pursuit), which will plunge the state into a debt trap, and vowed to continue his fight till this highway is cancelled.

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Prohibitory orders promulgated in Basanpeer village of Jaisalmer district

17 Jul 2025 | 1:22 AM

Jaipur, July 16 (UNI) The District Administration, Jaisalmer, has promulgated prohibitory orders under section 163 of BNSS as a precautionary measure in Basanpeer village where the situation continued to be tense but peaceful in the aftermath of a dispute between two communities over construction of cenotaphs (chhatris or memorial).

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Odisha Cabinet approves Ordinance to broaden Chancellor’s powers in VC appointments

17 Jul 2025 | 1:12 AM

Bhubaneswar, July 16 (UNI) The Odisha Cabinet tonight approved the promulgation of the Odisha Universities (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, aimed at expanding the Chancellor’s authority in the appointment of Vice-Chancellors (VCs) for public universities.

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