Odisha Bandh
The Odisha Congress, backed by several Opposition parties, observed a statewide 'bandh' today, demanding justice for a 20-year-old college student who died after setting herself ablaze over alleged inaction on her sexual harassment complaint.

Tragedy At Puri Beach
A tragic incident unfolded at Puri beach when a youth from Bhadrak drowned while bathing in the sea near Digabareni Khunti, Zone 4. The victim, identified as Rudra Pratap Sahoo, was a student at Bhadrak ITI and had arrived in Puri last night.

Ensure Women Safety
In the wake of public outrage following the tragic death of a student from Fakir Mohan Autonomous College, the Odisha Government has issued strict directives to ensure the safety of women employees at workplaces, particularly in educational institutions.

Mahanadi Tribunal Next Hearing
The Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal is set to resume hearings, marking a renewed push toward resolving the long-standing inter-state water conflict between Odisha and Chhattisgarh. The next hearing is scheduled for August 2, informed Advocate General Pitambar Acharya.

Amarnath Yatra Suspended
The Amarnath Yatra has been suspended for Thursday from both the Pahalgam and Baltal base camps due to incessant heavy rainfall over the past two days.

UGC NET Results
The National Testing Agency will release the UGC NET 2025 result for the June session on July 22. Once published, students, appeared for the exam, can check their qualifying status on the official website.

Chhangur Baba Conversion Case
The Enforcement Directorate launched a series of raids at 14 locations linked to Jamaluddin Shah, also known as Chhangur Baba, and his associates in connection with an alleged religious conversion racket operating in Uttar Pradesh's Balrampur.
Among the premises searched, 12 were located in Uttar Pradesh, and two in Mumbai.

Indore Reigns Supreme Again
Indore has once again emerged as India's cleanest city, securing the top spot in the Swachh Survekshan 2024–25 for the eighth consecutive year. President Droupadi Murmu conferred the awards at a ceremony organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs at Vigyan Bhawan.

RCB Stampede Report
The Karnataka government in its status report submitted to the High Court, regarding the June 4 stampede tragedy at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, has stated that the Royal Challengers Bengaluru invited people to the IPL victory celebrations unilaterally, without consulting the police.

Praggnanandhaa Stuns Carlsen
India’s Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa delivered a sensational victory over world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Las Vegas. The 19-year-old outplayed the five-time world champion in just 39 moves.

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