News Archive
June 2026
Odisha Proposes Major Spelling Changes for 64 Historic Locations
A state panel aims to eliminate colonial-era Anglicized names and restore original Odia linguistic identities.
Foundation Stone Laid for ₹80 Crore Appliqué and Handicrafts Hub in Pipili
Five-storey modern infrastructure complex to benefit over 6,000 local artisans in Puri.
CCEA Approves ₹8,300 Crore New Coastal Highway for Odisha
The 163.18 km highway from Rameshwar to Paradeep will be built under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM).
Centre Expands Smart QR Code Tagging of FCI Foodgrain Bags to Odisha
The Food Corporation of India has extended its high-tech unique QR code tracking system to foodgrain bags across Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.
International BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Summit Concludes in Puri
Representatives from 11 countries gathered in Puri, Odisha, to finalize global strategies on disaster financing and resilient coastal infrastructure.
Central Government Launches 'Navachar Mantra' Initiative for Sustainable Innovations
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has launched a nationwide program at IIT-Delhi to mentor and scale grassroots sustainable technologies.
Odisha Sweeps Top National Honours at PM Surya Ghar Excellence Awards
Odisha has been ranked 1st in India for maximum consumer applications and rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
Sumit Antil Smashes F64 Javelin World Record in Bengaluru
Double Paralympic Gold Medallist Sumit Antil broke his own F64 category world record by registering a historic throw of 74.82 meters.
Bharat Forge Signs MoU for India’s First Private Marine Gas Turbine Overhaul Hub
Bharat Forge has partnered with the Andhra Pradesh Government to set up the nation's premier private-sector Marine Gas Turbine repair and assembly complex in Visakhapatnam.
Tripura Launches 'Mission Queen Pineapple' with ₹236 Crore Outlay
The Ministry of DoNER and Tripura Government jointly rolled out a ₹236 crore dedicated mission to globally market the state's GI-tagged Queen Pineapple.
Kerala Creates India’s First Dedicated Artificial Intelligence Ministerial Portfolio
Kerala has become the first state in India to establish a dedicated institutional portfolio for Artificial Intelligence (AI) under its Industries Department.
Parliament Introduces 131st Constitution Amendment Bill for Lok Sabha Expansion
The Union Government has introduced the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposing to lift the maximum Lok Sabha seat cap from 550 to 850.