Ram Lalla Anniversary Celebrations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to the nation on the second anniversary of the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, describing it as a divine festival of faith and tradition, while offering obeisance to Lord Shri Ram on behalf of devotees worldwide.

CBSE Revises Exam Dates

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has revised board exam dates for class 10th and 12th. According to the CBSE, Class 10 exams, earlier set for March 3, will now be held on March 11, while Class 12 exams have been rescheduled from March 3 to April 10.

Twin Missile Success

The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a salvo launch of two Pralay missiles from the same launcher off Odisha’s coast on December 31, 2025. Both missiles met all flight objectives during user evaluation trials.

Vande Bharat Trial

Indian Railways successfully completed the final high-speed trial of the indigenously built Vande Bharat Sleeper Train on the Kota-Nagda section. The train reached 180 kmph, marking a major milestone in India’s pursuit of advanced, self-reliant rail technology.

BJP Slams Mamata

BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of allegedly issuing a threat to Union Home Minister Amit Shah during her Bankura rally. Addressing a press conference at Bhubaneswar, Patra asserted that such remarks were not only directed at Shah but posed a concern for all citizens.

Pariksha Pe Charcha Creates Record

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flagship initiative Pariksha Pe Charcha has achieved a historic milestone with over three crore registrations. The Education Ministry said the overwhelming participation of students, parents, and teachers highlights its growing popularity as a true Jan Andolan promoting exam positivity.

CM’s New Year Appeal

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi extended New Year greetings while urging citizens and government employees to avoid formal visits or celebrations at his office on January 1, stressing focus on official work. He requested visitors not to bring gifts, only blessings.

Cabinet Clears NH-326 Project

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the widening and strengthening of NH-326 in Odisha at a capital cost of Rs 1,526.21 crore. The project will improve travel safety and reliability, benefiting Gajapati, Rayagada, and Koraput districts.

IMD Issues Fog Alert

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted dense to very dense fog in isolated pockets across several Odisha districts tomorrow, including Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Kandhamal, Dhenkanal, Sundargarh, and Mayurbhanj, issuing yellow warnings for these areas.

India Seals 5-0 Sweep

India defeated Sri Lanka by 15 runs in the fifth and final T20I, sealing a dominant 5-0 series sweep. The victory showcased India’s consistent performance throughout the series, underlining their strength and depth in the shortest format of the game.