Utkal Daily Morning Top Headlines I 07 July 2026 I Tuesday

Puri–Koraput Express inaugurated, connecting Srikhetra (Puri) with Sabara Srikhetra (Koraput).
School examination system revised: Four exams annually for Classes III–VIII; no written exams from pre-primary to Class II.
Rath Yatra preparations: Chief Minister reviewed arrangements; cordon passes to be issued as per rules.
Hirakud Dam: First floodwater release scheduled for 9 July due to continuous rainfall.
Long queues for Anasara Darshan at Shri Alarnath Temple.
Dr. Achyuta Samanta received the AAPI Award 2026 in the USA.
Puri Railway Station redevelopment reviewed by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Bhubaneswar DCP Jagmohan Meena resigned citing personal reasons.
Researchers reported promising cancer-treatment potential from medicinal plants found in the Gandhamardan Hills.
One youth drowned in the Sita River in Keonjhar; three others were rescued.
Rising concern over youngsters risking their lives while making selfies and social media reels.
Tiger movement reported in Banapur–Balugaon area, causing panic among villagers.
Champua Police injured notorious criminal Mohammad Nafis during an encounter.

Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that the decision to continue or terminate a pregnancy belongs solely to the woman.
In the TCS conversion and harassment case, Nida Khan received bail, while Danish Sheikh's plea was rejected.
A 116-year-old woman climbed 3,550 steps to Tirupati and was granted VIP darshan.
Medicines remain significantly cheaper in India than in the USA; doctor consultation fees are also much lower.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia, on an official foreign visit.

India will face England in the third T20 International at Nottingham, aiming to bounce back.
India's squad for the Zimbabwe tour announced; Rinku Singh returns, and four new players receive their maiden opportunity.

Heavy rains in Mumbai claimed 13 lives and forced the closure of the Mumbai–Pune Expressway and the old highway.
A violent prison clash in Sri Lanka left 25 inmates dead and over 50 injured.
China conducted a test of a nuclear-capable missile over the Pacific Ocean, raising concerns among neighboring countries.

Madhya Pradesh High Court: Reproductive choice is exclusively the woman's decision.
Nida Khan granted bail in the TCS conversion case; Danish Sheikh's application rejected.

Researchers developed a herbal formulation using medicinal plants from the Gandhamardan Hills, showing encouraging potential for cancer treatment.
Comparison of medicine and healthcare costs highlights India's affordability relative to the United States.

Continuous rainfall has affected Sambalpur; Hirakud Dam to release the season's first floodwater on 9 July.
Heavy rains caused fatalities and transport disruption in Mumbai.

Rath Yatra preparations under review in Puri.
Devotees continue to queue late into the night for Anasara Darshan at Shri Alarnath Temple.
A 116-year-old devotee completed the pilgrimage to Tirupati, reflecting remarkable faith and determination.