Daily Bulletin

Union Minister for Power, Shri Manohar Lal, reviewed the progress of power sector and urban development schemes in Tripura with Chief Minister Shri Manik Saha. During the review in Agartala, the state government committed to converting all government consumer meters to prepaid by August 2026 and installing rooftop solar for 2 lakh consumers by March 2027 under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. The meeting also focused on strategies to reduce Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme.

Addressing the 140th anniversary of the Deepika Malayalam Daily, Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan underscored the principles of responsible journalism. He stated that while editorials are a legitimate space for opinion, news reporting must remain objective and factual, cautioning against the trend of editorialising news. The Vice-President asserted that the true 'dharma' of journalism lies in appreciating good work while fearlessly criticising wrongdoing.

The Union Minister for Agriculture, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, launched the nationwide ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ from Ramsiya village in Madhya Pradesh's Raisen district. The campaign aims to protect soil health by promoting balanced fertiliser use, natural farming, and creating awareness against counterfeit seeds and pesticides. The initiative will involve Krishi Vigyan Kendras, ICAR institutions, and state agricultural bodies to foster sustainable agriculture.

The Department of Consumer Affairs reviewed the implementation of Legal Metrology reforms in Northern States, focusing on the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026. Key reforms aimed at improving the Ease of Doing Business include replacing the licensing regime for weights and measures businesses with a simplified registration system. An "Improvement Notice" mechanism has also been introduced to rectify first-time procedural violations before initiating penal action.

The Election Commission of India has commenced the Enumeration Phase of the Special Intensive Revision – Phase III for electoral rolls in Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim, and Manipur. Starting May 30, 2026, Booth Level Officers will conduct house-to-house visits to verify existing electors and enroll new ones. All enumeration forms submitted by June 28, 2026, will be included in the draft electoral rolls to ensure an updated and accurate voter list.

Ancient copper plates from the Chola period, related to King Rajendra Chola I, have been returned to India from the Netherlands, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi announced during 'Mann Ki Baat'. The plates document the donation of the village of Anaimangalam to a Buddhist monastery. These historical artifacts provide significant information on the Chola dynasty's maritime power and its relations with Southeast Asian countries.

Three rare copper plates, believed to be from the 6th-7th century reign of Maharishi Balarjun of the Panduvanshi dynasty, were discovered in Malhar, Chhattisgarh. Announced by the Prime Minister during his 'Mann Ki Baat' address, the plates are inscribed in ancient Brahmi script and Pali language. The discovery, made under the 'Gyan Bharatam Abhiyan', offers new insights into the region's historical governance and culture.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) convened its 2nd National Conference of ECI Counsels 2026 in New Delhi, inaugurated by Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar. The conference, themed “A Year of Legal Challenges, Experiences, Learnings and the Way Forward”, was aimed at strengthening the Commission's legal framework by engaging with its advocates from across the country to review past challenges and strategise for the future.