Hungarian Novelist László Krasznahorkai Wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature

Stockholm: Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature for what the Swedish Academy described as his “compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art.” The Nobel Committee hailed Krasznahorkai’s writing as a rare fusion of intensity and imagination — works that…

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Odisha’s Wheelchair Rugby Champions to Lead Road Safety Movement as #ComeHomeSafe Ambassadors

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has once again shown that true victory lies not only in triumph but in the values that drive it. The Odisha Wheelchair Rugby Team, fresh from winning the 7th National Wheelchair Rugby Championship 2025 and retaining their national title, will now play a new and inspiring role — as #ComeHomeSafe Ambassadors in the…

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US Scientists Bag 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for Quantum Breakthrough

New Delhi: Three American physicists have been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for their pioneering experiments that brought the strange world of quantum mechanics to life on a chip. Their discovery has paved the way for transformative advances in quantum computing, cryptography, and sensing technologies. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced that…

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Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja Reviews CRUT Operations, Emphasizes Green Urban Mobility

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja visited the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) Head Office and the Gadakan Electric Bus Depot on Monday to review public transport operations and assess the progress of the city’s expanding electric bus network. During the visit, Ahuja interacted with bus crew members, guides, and technical staff, gaining first-hand insights…

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Centre Issues Fresh Advisory on Safe Use of Cough Syrups for Children

Bhubaneswar: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued a fresh advisory urging doctors and pharmacists across the country to exercise caution while prescribing cough syrups to children. The move aims to ensure patient safety and prevent the irrational use of medications in pediatric care. The advisory clearly states that cough and cold…

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Cuttack Curfew Lifted After 36 Hours as City Returns to Calm

Bhubaneswar: After nearly 36 hours of restrictions, the curfew imposed in Cuttack city has been lifted, marking a steady return to normalcy following the recent unrest during Durga idol immersion. Police Commissioner S Devdutta Singh said that the overall situation in the city has improved significantly and continues to be closely monitored by the administration….

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Trophy Unveiled for ITTF-ATTU 28th Asian Table Tennis Team Championships in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The excitement is building as Odisha gears up to host its first-ever continental table tennis championship — the ITTF-ATTU 28th Asian Table Tennis Team Championships 2025. The countdown began today with the grand unveiling of the championship trophy by Suryabanshi Suraj, Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, at a vibrant ceremony held at the…

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Anu Garg Reviews Progress of Major Irrigation Projects in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Odisha, Anu Garg, IAS, reviewed the progress of key irrigation projects — Kanupur, Subarnarekha, and Anandpur — at a meeting held today in the Conference Hall of the Department of Water Resources. During the review, it was revealed that the headworks of the Kanupur Irrigation Project are nearly…

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Skill Lab Inaugurated at EMRS Kirmira to Empower Tribal Students with Practical Skills

Bhubaneswar: A new Skill Lab focusing on Agriculture and Automotive trades was inaugurated at Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS), Kirmira, in Jharsuguda district by Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, Jual Oram. The initiative aims to equip tribal students with hands-on learning opportunities that complement their academic education and prepare them for future employment. The event…

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Odisha to Deepen Alumni Engagement in Schools: First Governing Body Meeting of Panchasakha Shiksha Setu Held

Bhubaneswar: Alumni can play a transformative role in shaping the future of education by contributing their time, experience, and resources to their former schools. Recognizing this potential, the first Governing Body Meeting of Panchasakha Shiksha Setu (PSS) was held under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja to chart new ways of expanding alumni engagement…

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