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Development Projects in Bhadrak
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated and laid the foundation for 13 projects worth ₹275 crore in Bhadrak. Key announcements included a government university, a medical college, a technical textile complex by IOCL, and a polyester plant by MCPI Pvt. Ltd. -
Covid Cases Rise Slightly in State
The state reported 15 active Covid cases, while India recorded 4,000. Public Health Director urged precautions like wearing masks and avoiding crowds, though the test positivity rate remains low. -
New Excise Policy in Odisha
Odisha will implement a new excise policy this month with no new liquor shops to be opened. Three senior officer teams were sent to study policies in four other states for reference. -
Census Process Begins
IAS officer Nikhil Pavan Kalyan appointed Director of Census Operations (DCO/DCI) for Odisha, to serve until December 2025. The central government has communicated this to the state. -
Ayodhya Temples Inaugurated
Seven temples including Ram Darbar in Ayodhya were inaugurated. 120 acharyas will perform rituals; 100 are from Ayodhya. UP CM Yogi Adityanath has been invited. -
Heatwave Returns Post-Monsoon
Odisha cities faced high temperatures: Bhubaneswar hit 39.4°C, Jharsuguda and Sambalpur at 39°C, Balasore and Hirakud at 38.4°C, and Rourkela at 37.2°C. -
Flood Crisis in Assam
Heavy rains have caused flooding in 22 districts of Assam, affecting 5.5 lakh people across 1,254 villages. NDRF, SDRF, Air Force, and Army are conducting rescue operations. -
Operation Sindoor Delegation to Meet PM Modi
Delegates traveling abroad for Operation Sindoor will meet PM Modi on June 9–10 to brief him on global discussions about the operation. Seven delegations have been dispatched globally. -
New Currency Notes in Bangladesh Without Mujibur Rahman
Bangladesh issued new currency notes without the image of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman amid political change following Sheikh Hasina’s exit from power. -
Maoist Materials Found in Odisha Forest
Maoist-related items including detonators and clothing were recovered by police from Gandhamardan forest in Bargarh district. DVF conducted the successful combing operation.