News 1. Covid Cases Rise Sharply in State and Country
The number of Covid cases is steadily increasing, with 38 new cases reported in the state in the past week. Nationwide, infections have surpassed 5,000. The state government remains vigilant, having tested 755 samples as of June 6, confirming 38 positive cases.
News 2. State Cabinet Approves Four Key Proposals
In a recent meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhavan, the state cabinet approved four out of five proposals presented, marking progress on important governance issues.
News 3. Ministerial Committee Formed to Organize Rath Yatra
A special ministerial committee, led by Deputy Chief Minister Parvathi Parida, has been formed to ensure the smooth and orderly conduct of the world-famous Rath Yatra this year. The committee includes four ministers and the Principal Secretary of the Law Department.
News 4. Drainage Issues to Be Resolved Before Monsoon
Housing and Urban Development Minister Krishna Chandra Mohapatra announced that drainage problems, especially in ISKCON area, will be addressed before the upcoming monsoon. Permanent solutions and completion of drain work, including laying slabs in Mukula drain, have been prioritized.
News 5. Enhanced Security Measures for Rath Yatra
Ahead of the Rath Yatra, Puri police have launched a crime control campaign. The Anti-Crime Unit will operate undercover to catch criminals. Recently, six country-made guns, over 20 live bullets, and six notorious criminals were seized by the special squad.
News 6. PM Modi Receives Official Invitation to G-7 Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has confirmed receiving an official invitation for India to participate in the G-7 summit scheduled in Canada later this year, marking an important diplomatic engagement.
News 7. Maoist Stronghold Weakens After Key Leader’s Death
Security forces engaged in a fierce encounter with Maoists inside Indravati National Park, Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. Telangana’s most wanted Maoist leader Malirapu Adlu and another leader, Bhaskar, were killed, signaling a weakening of the Maoist presence.
News 8. ED Conducts Raid on Actor Dino Morea’s Residence
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has raided Bollywood actor Dino Morea’s home in connection with the Mithi river restoration scam. Morea has been questioned previously as investigations intensify into the silt removal case.
News 9. Bangladesh National Elections Scheduled for April 2026
Bangladesh is set to hold its next national elections in the first week of April 2026. Currently, an interim government led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus remains in power following the uprising against Sheikh Hasina.
News 10. Kamal Haasan Nominated to Rajya Sabha by DMK
South Indian superstar Kamal Haasan will soon enter the Rajya Sabha as the DMK allocates one of its four seats to his party, Makkal Needhi Maiam. Haasan has filed his nomination and will represent the party in the upper house.