News Archive
May 2026
Chief Electoral Officer Announces Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Voter Lists
State-level dry run set to begin on May 30 with forms made fully available in Odia.
Odisha Alters Concessional Thermal Power Policy to Attract ₹30,000 Crore
State mandates 5% power supply at variable charges, replacing the old 12-14% model.
Nandankanan Zoo Launches Strategic Heat Wave Mitigation Plan
Special diet and cooling infrastructure deployed to safeguard 4,000 captive animals.
Marine Biology Milestone: New Tardigrade Species Actinarctus odissi Discovered
Marine scientists have discovered a completely new species of microscopic tardigrade named Actinarctus odissi in the shallow coastal waters off Odisha.
Heritage in Peril: Odisha Launches Revival Drive to Save Original Bomkai Weaving
The State Handlooms, Textiles, and Handicrafts Department has initiated a comprehensive "Revival of Languishing Products" plan to rescue the original, GI-tagged Bomkai cotton weaving craft in Ganjam district from the brink of extinction.
India's Major Abhilasha Barak Honoured with 2025 UN Military Gender Advocate Award
Indian Army officer Major Abhilasha Barak has been awarded the prestigious 2025 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award for her exemplary service in Lebanon.
RBI Approves Record ₹2.87 Lakh Crore Surplus Transfer to Government
The Reserve Bank of India authorized a historic dividend transfer of ₹2.87 lakh crore to the Central Government for FY 2025–26.
Agni-1 Ballistic Missile Successfully Test-Fired Off Odisha Coast
India successfully conducted a training launch of the Agni-1 short-range ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, Odisha.
Global Honor for Global South: PM Modi Awarded FAO's Prestigious Agricola Medal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) highest honor, the 2026 Agricola Medal, in recognition of his leadership in global food security and sustainable agrifood systems.
India Overhauls Coaching Blueprint for 2026 Asian Games
In a major strategic push for the 2026 Asian Games, India has appointed American former World No. 1 Dave Cousins as the head foreign coach for the compound archery squad alongside key domestic appointments.
India and Italy Launch "Special Strategic Partnership" and Critical Minerals Pact
PM Narendra Modi and Italian PM Giorgia Meloni signed a Joint Strategic Action Plan (2025-2029) focusing on digital public infrastructure, AI, and raw materials.
PM Narendra Modi Awarded Norway’s Highest Civilian Honour in Oslo
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the "Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit" during a historical bilateral visit to Norway.
Odisha Repeals 1982 Marine Fishing Act for a Modern Blue Economy Boost
Odisha has approved the new OMFRA Legislation 2026 to govern deep-sea fishing, promote mariculture, and combat illegal, unregulated fishing activities.
Nimapara Patha Utsav 2026 Inaugurated in Puri
Odisha Deputy CM inaugurated Nimapara Patha Utsav 2026 in Puri district.
Scuttling Into Power: The Curious Case of the Cockroach Janta Party
They say cockroaches will survive the apocalypse, and now this satirical political movement is betting on that same resilience to win the hearts of the common man.