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Utkal Daily Morning Top Headlines | June 23, 2026 | Tuesday

NewsAbani Sahu23 Jun 2026

State Politics & Governance

  • The disqualification petitions related to Rajya Sabha cross-voting filed by Biju Janata Dal and against Congress legislators were rejected.

  • The government has decided that engineers' transfers will be made based on committee recommendations, and postings in home districts will not be allowed.

  • New government rules have been introduced to simplify house buying, selling, and rental procedures in Bhubaneswar.

  • The first budget of the new government in Kolkata reportedly includes a monthly unemployment allowance of ₹3,000.

Education

  • The simultaneous scheduling of OTET and OSSSC examinations on June 28 has led candidates to demand a change in the examination timetable.

  • An engineering college student's death case saw comments from the Transport Minister, confirming that his nephew has been arrested.

Agriculture & Weather

  • The monsoon has become active, but June rainfall remains 46% below normal, affecting Kharif cultivation across the state.

Crime & Law Enforcement

  • In the death case of medical student Chandrika Hembram, OAS officer Bhimasen Tudu has been taken on police remand.

  • Police officer Sujit Das was suspended over allegations of sexual harassment in Nayagarh.

  • Doctor Abinash Mohanty was arrested in Umerkote over allegations of blackmail and financial fraud involving a woman.

  • The Women's Commission directed that a charge sheet be filed within 60 days in the Rayagada mob violence case.

Protests & Labour Issues

  • Health workers staged a protest at Lower PMG in Bhubaneswar against layoffs.

Environment & Tourism

  • Similipal National Park will remain closed from June 29, while Talabandha and Jamuani ecotourism sites will stay open.

Economy & Natural Resources

  • A major gold reserve, estimated at 50 tonnes, has reportedly been identified at four locations in Andhra Pradesh.

Entertainment

  • Pankaj Kapur revealed interesting details about the early struggles of Shah Rukh Khan, now considered among the world's wealthiest actors.

National News

  • A major fire at a coaching centre in Lucknow claimed 11 lives.

  • Following the tragedy, Yogi Adityanath ordered strict action, while Narendra Modi announced compensation for victims.

Defence

  • Interest in the BrahMos missile is increasing globally, with several countries reportedly interested in purchasing it.

International News

  • Internal unrest reportedly emerged within the Labour Party, involving Keir Starmer.

  • An explosion at a LNG plant in Qatar reportedly killed 13 people and injured 66 others.

  • Israel stated that it would not compromise on national security regarding attacks on Lebanon.