News 1. ₹28,000 Cr Industrial Projects Launched in Ganjam
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi laid the foundation for industrial projects worth over ₹28,000 crore in Chhatrapur, Ganjam. These investments in green hydrogen, chemicals, and renewable energy are expected to create over 15,000 jobs. The CM credited the rapid progress to the “Make in Odisha 2025” initiative.
News 2. Odisha to Establish 500 Model Primary Schools
Public Education Minister Nityanand Gond announced the launch of 500 Godavarish Mishra model schools across Odisha. The Chief Minister will lay their foundation stones as part of the BJP government’s first anniversary celebrations. District-level reviews and supervisions are planned.
News 3. e-KYC Deadline for Ration Cards Ends in June
Food Supply Minister Krishna Chandra Patra stated that around 20 lakh beneficiaries still haven’t completed their e-KYC for ration cards. With 95% completion so far, the government will disqualify those who miss the June deadline.
News 4. Odisha Schools to Reinstate Covid Safety Protocols
As Covid-19 cases rise, the state government will enforce safety guidelines in schools after summer vacation. Students and teachers must follow strict protocols to ensure safety amid growing health concerns.
News 5. Former BJP MLA Mohammad Rafiq Passes Away
Mohammad Rafiq, former BJP MLA from Melchamunda, Bargarh district, died at the age of 71. He passed away early Friday morning due to complications related to diabetes.
News 6. Odisha Govt Reshuffles IPS Officers
In a minor IPS reshuffle, Bhadrak SP M. Sandeep Sampath has been transferred to Nabarangpur. Manoj Kumar Raut, the Additional SP of Keonjhar, has been appointed as the new SP of Bhadrak.
News 7. 11 Die in Bengaluru IPL Stampede, Top Cops Suspended
Tragedy struck IPL 2025 celebrations in Bengaluru as 11 fans died in a stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium. The Karnataka government held police accountable, suspending several senior officers, including the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner.
News 8. NIA Raids 32 Locations in Jammu & Kashmir Terror Probe
The NIA conducted raids at 32 locations across Shopian, Kulgam, Kupwara, Sopore, and Baramulla in Jammu & Kashmir. These operations are linked to an ongoing terror plot investigation.
News 9. Assam Flood Situation Improving; Death Toll at 19
After five days of severe flooding, the situation in Assam’s Morigaon district is stabilizing. A total of 101 villages were affected, with 19 reported deaths—14 due to floods and 5 from landslides.
News 10. RCB’s IPL 2025 Win Sparks Beer Sales Frenzy
Following RCB’s historic IPL victory, celebrations swept across Karnataka. A record 1.48 lakh beer crates were sold in a single day, amounting to ₹30.66 crore. Additionally, 1.28 lakh crates of other liquors were sold.