Highlights / New Headlines, May 18
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Key Points
Bharatiya Janata Party President Nitin Nabin visited Puri Shreemandir and offered prayers to Lord Jagannath’s blessing. Nabin recalled his childhood experience of visiting the temple and said he felt deeply fortunate to have received darshan once again.
Odisha Youth Killed
A youth from Odisha’s Ganjam district, identified as A Rameya, was reportedly killed in a drone attack in Moscow amid the ongoing Russian-Ukraine conflict, a source said Monday. He had reportedly travelled to Russia around a month ago in search of work opportunities.
Strengthening Bilateral Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Oslo on Monday, marking the first Indian Prime Ministerial visit to Norway in 43 years. He was warmly received at the airport by Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Store. PM Modi expressed confidence that his two-day visit will strengthen India-Norway ties.
Nitin Nabin in Odisha
Bharatiya Janata Party President Nitin Nabin visited Puri Shreemandir and offered prayers to Lord Jagannath’s blessing. Nabin recalled his childhood experience of visiting the temple and said he felt deeply fortunate to have received darshan once again. Earlier, he had chaired a state core committee meeting at the state party office in Bhubaneswar.
Results on May 20
The CHSE Odisha is set to declare the Class-12 results on May 20, according to an announcement made by Minister for School & Mass Education Nityananda Gond. The results of all four streams — Arts, Science, Commerce and Vocational — will be announced simultaneously at the office of the CHSE, Odisha, at 12:30 pm on Wednesday.
RTI Exemption for BCCI
The Central Information Commission has ruled that BCCI is not a public authority under the RTI Act, confirming it as a private autonomous body, exempt from mandatory disclosures, ending a dispute since 2018.
‘Dangerous Escalation’
India expressed serious concern over a reported drone strike targeting the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates, calling the incident a ‘dangerous escalation’ and urging all sides to exercise restraint and return to diplomatic engagement.
Mid-Air Collision
Two US fighter jets collided mid-air during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base on Sunday, forcing the air base into lockdown and triggering a large-scale emergency response. The crash occurred during the “Gunfighter Skies Air Show” in Idaho. The aircraft involved in the accident were two EA-18G Growler fighter jets.
Monsoon Advances
The southwest monsoon has made further progress, covering more areas of the Arabian Sea, the entire Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and parts of the Bay of Bengal. While this signals the seasonal shift, Odisha continues to reel under intense heat, with Jharsuguda recording the highest temperature on the day at 42.8°C.
A youth from Odisha’s Ganjam district, identified as A Rameya, was reportedly killed in a drone attack in Moscow amid the ongoing Russian-Ukraine conflict, a source said Monday. He had reportedly travelled to Russia around a month ago in search of work opportunities.
Strengthening Bilateral Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Oslo on Monday, marking the first Indian Prime Ministerial visit to Norway in 43 years. He was warmly received at the airport by Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Store. PM Modi expressed confidence that his two-day visit will strengthen India-Norway ties.
Nitin Nabin in Odisha
Bharatiya Janata Party President Nitin Nabin visited Puri Shreemandir and offered prayers to Lord Jagannath’s blessing. Nabin recalled his childhood experience of visiting the temple and said he felt deeply fortunate to have received darshan once again. Earlier, he had chaired a state core committee meeting at the state party office in Bhubaneswar.
Results on May 20
The CHSE Odisha is set to declare the Class-12 results on May 20, according to an announcement made by Minister for School & Mass Education Nityananda Gond. The results of all four streams — Arts, Science, Commerce and Vocational — will be announced simultaneously at the office of the CHSE, Odisha, at 12:30 pm on Wednesday.
RTI Exemption for BCCI
The Central Information Commission has ruled that BCCI is not a public authority under the RTI Act, confirming it as a private autonomous body, exempt from mandatory disclosures, ending a dispute since 2018.
‘Dangerous Escalation’
India expressed serious concern over a reported drone strike targeting the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates, calling the incident a ‘dangerous escalation’ and urging all sides to exercise restraint and return to diplomatic engagement.
Mid-Air Collision
Two US fighter jets collided mid-air during an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base on Sunday, forcing the air base into lockdown and triggering a large-scale emergency response. The crash occurred during the “Gunfighter Skies Air Show” in Idaho. The aircraft involved in the accident were two EA-18G Growler fighter jets.
Monsoon Advances
The southwest monsoon has made further progress, covering more areas of the Arabian Sea, the entire Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and parts of the Bay of Bengal. While this signals the seasonal shift, Odisha continues to reel under intense heat, with Jharsuguda recording the highest temperature on the day at 42.8°C.
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