Odisha News
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Rath Yatra preparations intensified: 19 IPS officers deployed, 470 CCTV cameras installed, and over 300 trains to operate for Puri.
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Fifth installment of the Subhadra Scheme to be released on Raksha Purnima; new beneficiaries to receive a one-time payment.
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Panchayat elections likely to be held between April and May.
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The deities in Puri are recovering from illness; Dashamula Modak will be offered during the ritual.
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Heavy rainfall warning during Rath Yatra as a new low-pressure system forms over the Bay of Bengal.
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Bhubaneswar Police seized 56 vehicles during a crackdown on traffic violations.
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₹42.14 crore sanctioned for upgrading engineering schools and polytechnic infrastructure.
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One more HIV-positive inmate detected in Jharpada Jail, raising the total to nine.
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Two employees of the 108 ambulance service suspended over alleged negligence in the death of a minor in Kalahandi.
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Excise Department busted a cannabis smuggling racket in Bhubaneswar.
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Odisha is increasingly dependent on Andhra Pradesh for areca nuts (betel nuts).
National News (India)
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An unpleasant incident occurred in the Supreme Court when a petitioner threw papers toward the judges and used inappropriate language.
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Actor Rajpal Yadav sentenced to three months' imprisonment in a cheque bounce case.
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Heavy rains disrupted Mumbai; Central Railway cancelled 30 trains following a landslide.
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Over 3,000 teachers in Bihar to be dismissed in the fake-degree case, with salaries to be recovered along with interest.
Sports
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Asian U-23 Athletics Championship (China): Astik won the gold medal in the mixed relay event.
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FIFA Football World Cup: Spain defeated Belgium to qualify for the semifinals.
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Women's Test Cricket: India were all out for 285; England ended the day at 21/1 in their first innings.
International News
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China achieved a milestone by successfully landing a rocket in the sea, claimed as a world first.
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Qatar sent a delegation to Iran as part of mediation efforts to reduce tensions in the Gulf region.
Weather
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A fresh low-pressure area is developing over the Bay of Bengal.
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Heavy rainfall is expected until 16 July, particularly during the Rath Yatra period.
Governance & Administration
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Enhanced security and transport arrangements for Rath Yatra.
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Panchayat election schedule announced.
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Infrastructure funding approved for technical education institutions.
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Action taken against ambulance staff and traffic violators.
Law & Crime
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Cannabis smuggling racket busted in Bhubaneswar.
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Supreme Court witnessed misconduct by a petitioner.
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Rajpal Yadav jailed in cheque bounce case.
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Fake-degree crackdown in Bihar.
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HIV cases in Jharpada Jail increased to nine.
