Top 10 News Of The Day : Odisha Reports First COVID-19 Death of the Year & Commercial LPG Prices Slashed by ₹24 from June 1

1. Odisha Reports First COVID-19 Death of the Year
Odisha has recorded its first COVID-19 fatality of 2025, with an elderly man from Bhubaneswar succumbing to the virus. He was reportedly receiving treatment at home. The health department has not yet released detailed information.

2. Bhubaneswar to Abu Dhabi Direct Flights from June 12
A new international flight route from Bhubaneswar to Abu Dhabi will commence on June 12. The initiative, led by the state government, is expected to enhance Odisha’s economic growth, tourism, and cultural ties with the UAE.

3. Master Canteen Square to be Renamed in Honour of Odisha’s Heritage
The iconic Master Canteen Square in Bhubaneswar will soon be renamed to reflect Odia identity. Housing and Urban Development Minister Krishna Chandra Mohapatra announced that English-origin place names are under review for renaming.

4. SIT Probes Explosive Loot Incident in Sundargarh
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) is examining the explosive loot case at a godown in Itama under Badagaon Police Station, Sundargarh. Explosives were recovered during Friday’s search, and the investigation is ongoing.

5. IMD Issues Yellow Alert for Thunderstorms in 7 Odisha Districts
The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for possible rain and thunderstorms in seven Odisha districts, including Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. The alert covers Nayagarh, Khordha, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, and Jajpur.

6. Commercial LPG Prices Slashed by ₹24 from June 1
Oil marketing companies have reduced the price of 19 kg commercial LPG gas cylinders by ₹24, effective June 1. This price cut is expected to benefit hotels, restaurants, and small businesses.

7. Thailand’s Opal Suchata Chuangsri Crowned Miss World 2025
Opal Suchata Chuangsri from Thailand has won the Miss World 2025 title in a grand event held in Hyderabad. Ethiopia’s Hasset Dereje was the first runner-up, followed by contestants from Poland and Martinique.

8. Noida Gears Up to Celebrate First-Ever Raj Parva
Extensive arrangements are underway to host the inaugural celebration of Odisha’s major festival, Raj Parva, in Noida. The event aims to showcase the cultural richness and heritage of Odisha in the national capital region.

9. MP Aparajita Sarangi Advocates Against Terrorism in Indonesia
Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi is in Indonesia representing India in a multi-party parliamentary delegation. She addressed terrorism issues and inaugurated the ‘Biju Hall’ at the Indian Embassy, named in honour of Biju Patnaik.

10. CDS Denies Pakistan’s Claims on ‘Operation Sindoor’
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has dismissed Pakistan’s assertion that six Indian fighter jets were shot down during ‘Operation Sindoor.’ He labeled the claims as false and without evidence.