News Archive
May 2026
Odisha Launches #MoOdishaStory to Take Heritage Global
A community-led digital campaign, #MoOdishaStory (#ମୋଓଡିଶାକାହାଣୀ), was launched by over 200 creators to showcase the state's culture, crafts, and sustainable development to global audiences
Odisha Showcases ₹5,000 Crore Urban Transformation Roadmap at National UCF Meet
Odisha presented a "Next-Generation Urban Growth Roadmap" with five major projects worth over ₹5,000 crore at the first National Apex Committee meeting for the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) in New Delhi
CJI Surya Kant Launches “One Case One Data” Initiative & AI Chatbot “Su Sahay”
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on May 11, 2026 announced the “One Case One Data” initiative to unify judicial records across all levels of courts, and simultaneously launched “Su Sahay”, an AI‑powered assistance chatbot for the Supreme Court website.
Union Ministers Launch ‘SEHAT Mission’ to Bridge Agriculture, Nutrition, and Public Health
The "SEHAT Mission"- Science Excellence for Health through Agricultural Transformation—is a joint initiative by ICAR and ICMR, aiming to connect agriculture, nutrition, and public health.
Centre Notifies Viksit Bharat G-RAM-G Act: 125 Days of Rural Employment from July 1
The Central Government notified the Viksit Bharat G-RAM-G Act, guaranteeing 125 days of rural employment annually effective from July 1, 2026.
CM Mohan Majhi Promotes ‘Orange Economy’ to Boost Jobs Through Tourism
CM Mohan Charan Majhi unveiled his government's focus on developing the “Orange Economy” (culture-based economy) to generate local employment through tourism and heritage development.
Mother’s Day 2026: Mothers are the heart of every home and the strength behind every success.
Mother’s Day 2026 is a special occasion dedicated to honoring the love, sacrifices, care, and strength of mothers across the world.
NCRB Report Ranks Odisha Vigilance Among India's Best Anti-Corruption Agencies
Odisha Vigilance ranked second nationally in detection of Disproportionate Assets (DA) cases and conviction rates, as per the NCRB Crime in India-2024 report.
Odisha Wins Five National Panchayat Awards 2025
Odisha bagged five National Panchayat Awards announced by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, with Ganjam District Panchayat securing the second rank nationally under the Nanaji Deshmukh Sarvottam Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar category, earning ₹3 crore.
India Successfully Tests Advanced Agni Missile with MIRV Capability from Odisha
India conducted a successful flight trial of an Advanced Agni missile with Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast.
Odisha Police Launches 'Juventica' to Strengthen Child Safety and Adolescent Outreach
Odisha Police, in collaboration with UNICEF, launched "Juventica," a statewide awareness and outreach programme aimed at building trust between the police and adolescents while addressing challenges like cybercrime and social media misuse.
WATCO Achieves 100% Household Water Supply Coverage Across All 29 ULBs
The Water Corporation of Odisha (WATCO) has achieved complete household water supply coverage across all 29 Urban Local Bodies under its jurisdiction, marking a major milestone in Odisha’s urban infrastructure.
Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani Appointed as India’s Next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)
Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani has been appointed as India’s next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), strengthening the country’s higher defence leadership structure.
Krishna Swaminathan Appointed New Navy Chief, to Succeed Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi on May 31
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan has been appointed as the next Chief of Naval Staff and will succeed Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi on 31 May 2026.
Next Chief Minister of West Bengal? Suvendu Adhikari Emerges as Frontrunner
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has emerged as the strongest contender for the post of next Chief Minister of West Bengal after the 2026 Assembly election results.