State Government & Administration
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The Odisha Cabinet approved 12 proposals from 8 departments under the Chief Minister's chairmanship.
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The Cabinet approved the "Gyanodaya – Education for Prosperity" scheme, providing free education from KG to PG, with an allocation of ₹5,467 crore over five years.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Odisha to inaugurate an ethanol plant, and the Odisha Police will receive the President's Colours honour.
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The Urban Development Department has placed all municipal bodies on high alert to ensure proper drainage and road management during the monsoon.
Education
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The PG merit list will be released today at 11:00 AM.
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The School and Mass Education Department is correcting errors in textbooks and will soon supply revised, error-free editions.
Health
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Doctors' protests in Bhubaneswar continue, disrupting healthcare services despite the invocation of ESMA.
Environment & Weather
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Many rivers across Odisha remain unusually dry despite the monsoon, with riverbeds largely covered by sand due to insufficient rainfall.
Crime & Anti-Corruption
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Two VIMSAR officials were arrested for allegedly possessing disproportionate assets.
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An Assistant Engineer and a Junior Engineer in Kandhamal were arrested over alleged embezzlement of MGNREGA funds.
Accidents
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A tourist car plunged about 300 feet into a gorge in Koraput, killing one person and injuring four others.
Infrastructure
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Drainage projects in Odisha's Smart Cities continue to face delays, raising concerns ahead of the rainy season.
Recruitment
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The Odisha Sub-Inspector (SI) Examination is expected to be conducted by October.
Economy & Business
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Gold prices have fallen significantly this year, but consumer demand remains weak.
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Odia workers under the VBG Ram G project will receive a daily wage of ₹300.
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The Central Government said 20% ethanol blending is currently in the trial phase.
Technology & Cybersecurity
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The Central Government is examining WhatsApp's proposed username feature over concerns that it could facilitate cyber fraud.
Judiciary & Law
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The Gujarat High Court ruled that a marriage certificate alone does not validate a Hindu marriage unless the required religious ceremonies are performed.
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A proposed law may automatically remove Chief Ministers and Ministers who remain in judicial custody for 30 days.
Sports
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India vs England (1st T20): India scored 189/7, with half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma and Shreyas Iyer, but the match was washed out due to rain.
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Football: France and Mexico advanced to the pre-quarterfinals, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice.
National & International
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A group of 117 prominent citizens from India and Pakistan appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to work towards normalizing bilateral relations.
