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Odisha reported two new COVID-19 cases, taking the state's total infections to three, with all cases detected in Ganjam district. Health officials said the patients are stable, urged people not to panic, and described the virus as causing influenza-like illness
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Puri Jagannath Temple authorities conducted a special inventory of the Ratna Bhandar treasury during Rath Yatra rituals. The process involved counting, weighing and digitally documenting ornaments used by deities, including gold and silver jewellery, following Odisha government-approved procedures
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The CBI conducted searches at six locations across four states in connection with an alleged ₹1,109-crore Canara Bank fraud involving Bhubaneswar-based Gupta Power Infrastructure Ltd. Investigators allege inflated financial records, fund diversion and loan account evergreening caused substantial losses
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated seven redeveloped railway stations in Odisha under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The upgraded stations feature modern passenger amenities, improved accessibility and Divyangjan-friendly infrastructure, aiming to strengthen regional connectivity and support economic development across the state
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The annual Jagannath Rath Yatra commenced in Puri with the sacred Pahandi Bije ritual as Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra were ceremonially taken to their chariots. Lakhs of devotees gathered, while extensive security arrangements ensured the festival's smooth and safe conduct
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The IMD forecast heavy rainfall across Odisha after a low-pressure area formed over the Bay of Bengal. Puri received intense showers ahead of Rath Yatra, prompting a red alert, school closures, waterlogging management, and advisories for pilgrims and fishermen
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The Shree Jagannath Temple administration has completed final preparations for the July 16 Rath Yatra in Puri, with elaborate arrangements for rituals, devotees' darshan, security and traffic management. Authorities expect massive crowds for the annual festival
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Draft electoral rolls released during Phase 3 of the Special Intensive Revision show around 22 lakh voters omitted across Odisha, Mizoram, Manipur and Sikkim. The Election Commission said excluded individuals can still seek inclusion before the final electoral rolls are published
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Andhra Pradesh Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu said fishermen stranded off Odisha’s Paradip coast were rescued safely and will return to Visakhapatnam. Meanwhile, one missing fisherman was rescued near Visakhapatnam, while search operations continue for six others after a boat capsized
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Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will inaugurate the Brahmapur–Surat (Udhna) Amrit Bharat Express and the Puri–Koraput Express on Monday. The new services aim to enhance intra-state connectivity in Odisha and improve direct rail links between southern Odisha and Gujarat
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The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested three accused after searches in Odisha and Rajasthan in a ₹2.07-crore digital arrest scam. Investigators alleged the suspects laundered the fraud proceeds through multiple bank accounts and a trust to evade detection
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Odisha will install four more Doppler weather radars to enhance forecasting of cyclones, floods and heavy rainfall. The government also reviewed disaster mitigation projects, flood and cyclone shelters, heatwave centres, and El Niño preparedness to strengthen the state's disaster management capabilities
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The Government Area Hospital in Bhadrachalam is grappling with a severe shortage of doctors and nursing staff, affecting healthcare services for tribal communities. CPI (M) has urged the Telangana government to fill vacancies and allocate funds to upgrade the facility.
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President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at tribal sacred sites in Pahadpur, Odisha. The leaders visited Jaheras and Gosani Peeth, planted saplings, paid tributes, and interacted with students during the culturally significant visit
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The Supreme Court directed the Odisha government to ensure all welfare and social security benefits for a visually impaired man and his 80-year-old mother living in poverty. It also ordered ground verification and appointed the man as a paralegal volunteer with honorarium
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The Supreme Court stayed criminal proceedings against former Odisha MP and actor Anubhav Mohanty in a harassment and mental cruelty case filed by ex-wife Varsha Priyadarshini. The court issued notices to the Odisha government and Priyadarshini and sought their responses
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DRDO successfully conducted the flight-test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile from Odisha’s Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, meeting all mission objectives. The test validates key technologies and strengthens India’s long-range precision strike and indigenous defence capabilities
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The Election Commission has started the enumeration phase of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in four states, with BLOs conducting door-to-door verification. Eligible voters can submit forms until June 28 for inclusion in draft voter lists
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A police officer in Odisha’s Kendrapara district has been suspended after allegations that she assaulted a woman and her son at a police station during a domestic dispute complaint, with claims of custodial abuse and misconduct prompting disciplinary action following CCTV review
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Kendrapara (Odisha): A man was arrested on Sunday for allegedly killing his 70-year-old mother in Odisha's Kendrapara district after his parents scolded him for his alcohol addiction, police said. According to the police, Bijay Sahoo returned home in Patuni village on Saturday night in an inebriated condition and got scolded by his parents.
In a fit of rage, Sahoo allegedly tried to assault his 74-year-old father Nabaghan Sahoo, a retired CRPF jawan. However, his mother, Hiramani Sahoo, intervened and got hit on her head with a wooden plan
