Bal Puraskar Honour

President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar in New Delhi, honouring 20 children for achievements in the fields of Bravery, Social Service, Environment, Sports, Art & Culture and Science & Technology. Odia girl Jyoshna Sabar was among the awardees, recognized for her athletic achievements.

Veer Bal Diwas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in commemorating Veer Bal Diwas, paying tribute to the martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh’s sons. The day honours their supreme sacrifice and inspires values of courage, faith, and resilience among citizens.

VSSUT 17th Convocation

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan attended the 17th Convocation of Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Burla. Speaking on the occasion, he praised Burla’s entrepreneurial spirit, highlighting VSSUT alumni initiatives like ‘Sambalpur Hub’. He also stressed that science and technology must serve people’s welfare beyond physical achievements, reflecting Odisha’s growing innovative ecosystem.

Ex-MLA Passes Away

Senior BJP leader and former MLA of Korei Constituency, Sanchita Mohanty passed away at her residence in Bhubaneswar at the age of 67. She was suffering from prolonged health issues and was undergoing medical treatment. CM Mohan Majhi, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and other leaders expressed grief on the demise of BJP leader.

Free Bus Travel

The Odisha government has approved free bus travel for school students under the Mukhyamantri Bus Seva scheme, replacing the 50% concession. Students with valid ID cards or uniforms will get zero-value tickets, with OSRTC revising routes to cover more schools.

 Odisha Weather Forecast
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast dense fog very is likely to occur during early hours tomorrow at isolated pockets in the districts of Kandhamal, Koraput, Kalahandi and Nayagarh. The IMD issued a yellow warning for these districts.

Growth Fuels Careers

Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy Director Shalivahan highlighted that India’s rapid economic growth is generating new career opportunities. He emphasized the importance of young people acquiring the right skills and knowledge to benefit from emerging prospects.

Indian Student Shot Dead

A 20-year-old doctoral student of Indian origin, Shivank Avasthi was shot near the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus. The case has triggered concern among the community, with authorities investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack.

India-Japan Ties

India’s Ambassador-designate to Japan, Nagma Mallick, met Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara Minoru to discuss strengthening bilateral ties. The meeting followed recent talks between the Prime Ministers in Johannesburg, reflecting commitment to deepening India-Japan relations.

Mohanty’s Historic Hat-trick

Odisha pacer Rajesh Mohanty created history by becoming the first from his state to take a hat-trick in List A cricket, achieving the feat during the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 match against Services at Alur Cricket Stadium.