Odisha Police awarded President's Police Colour on 90th police foundation day

Exam-focused facts from the 4 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Odisha Police received the President’s Police Colour, the highest honour for a police force, on 1 April 2026.
The award was announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and coincided with Odisha’s 90th police foundation day celebrated on Utkal Divas.
Director-general of police Y B Khurania stated the honour recognises the force’s exceptional service, professionalism and achievements.
Additional director-general (headquarters) Prateek Mohanty noted the award is given for maintaining law and order, crime prevention, bravery, discipline and milestones including anti-Maoist operations.