State & Governance
Free Civil Services Coaching Programme announced in Bhubaneswar; applications open today, eligibility test on June 28.
Chief Minister lays foundation stones for 204 Godabarish Mishra Primary Schools across Odisha.
Board and Corporation appointments likely to be finalized soon; departments submit vacancy details.
Major boost to sports infrastructure: Multipurpose Sports Complex to come up at Gothapatna, modern stadiums planned in every block.
Weather & Disaster
Southwest monsoon advances rapidly; Odisha among nine states expected to receive widespread rainfall.
Continuous storm and rain lash Twin City region, causing damage and raising concerns over compensation mechanisms.
Lightning strike damages parts of Maa Cuttack Chandi Temple; Mayor visits the site.
Lightning-triggered fire destroys property worth lakhs in Gua Gadia village of Basudevpur.
Crime & Vigilance
ITDA engineer from Baliguda jailed for allegedly possessing assets 798% disproportionate to known income.
Three political parties unite, demanding immediate arrest of the prime accused in the Paradip bomb attack case.
New twist in Berhampur MV constable death case; wife accused of setting her husband on fire.
Accidents & Public Safety
Truck overturns after triggering a chain collision near Cuttack Press Chhak; three seriously injured.
Education
CUET 2026 concludes successfully; over 15.68 lakh students appeared nationwide.
Business & Economy
Patnagarh mangoes reach global markets, with exports this season heading to Germany and Italy.
Government says it incurs a loss of around ₹700 per LPG cylinder despite recent price revisions.
Institutional Achievement
KIIT University earns Fit India FERN recognition as a Vehicle-Free Campus.
Labour & Social Issues
Labourers in Kujang reportedly continue working under extreme heat despite government advisories; concerns raised over enforcement.
Sports
Historic Women's T20 World Cup to begin on June 12, featuring 12 participating nations.
India strengthens its position against Afghanistan, declaring the first innings at 564/8 in the Test match at Mullanpur.
International
Donald Trump reiterates that Iranian assets will not be released until a peace agreement is reached.
Iran warns the United States against violating the ceasefire, cautioning of serious consequences.
