News 1. CM Orders SIT Probe into Illegal Mining in Sundargarh

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has taken strong action against rampant illegal mining and trading in the Hemagiri and Koida tehsils of Sundargarh district. He has directed the Vigilance Department to investigate the matter, and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed. This comes after Steel and Mines Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena visited the site with officials, submitted a report, and discussed the issue with the CM.

News 2. Major Infrastructure Boost Planned for Bhubaneswar-Cuttack

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reviewed key infrastructure projects under the Public Works Department in the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack region. Discussions included the integrated development of Bhubaneswar and strategies to reduce traffic congestion. Key projects include an elevated corridor from Jayadev Vihar to Nandankanan, the Daya West Canal Road, widening of Sundarpada-Jatni Road, and the construction of an underpass and three flyovers.

News 3. Anuj Kumar Das Patnaik Appointed Director of I&PR Department

Senior OAS officer Anuj Kumar Das Patnaik has been appointed as the new Director of the Information and Public Relations Department. He replaces Deb Prasad Dash, who was handling the position as an additional charge after being promoted. The position had been vacant since the retirement of Saroj Samal on February 28.

News 4. Winter Shitala Sashti Yatra of Lingaraj Mahaprabhu Scheduled

The schedule for Lingaraj Mahaprabhu’s winter Sashti Yatra has been finalized. The symbolic journey will take place on May 30, with aerial travel to Kedargauri Temple between 10:40 and 11:30 AM, and a ceremonial handshake from 12:50 to 3:00 PM. Mahaprabhu will return to the temple on May 31 at 9:30 PM. The event, known as Shitala Sashti, marks the divine marriage of Shiva and Parvati.

News 5. University Second-Year Admission Process Begins

The online application process for second-year university admissions has started and will continue until June 30. Students can apply via the SAMS portal at www.samsodisha.gov.in. The first merit list will be released on July 7, and the admission process will run from July 8 to July 14.

News 6. 24 Maoists Surrender in Chhattisgarh, Including 7 Women

Twenty-four Maoists, including seven women and 20 individuals with bounties totaling Rs 87 lakh, surrendered to the police in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, near the Malkangiri border. The surrender took place during a special event in the presence of SP Jitendra Yadav. Each surrendered Maoist received Rs 50,000 under the government’s new rehabilitation policy.

News 7. Delhi Government Gears Up for COVID Resurgence

With a slight rise in COVID-19 cases in India, the Delhi government has issued an advisory for hospitals to be on alert. Hospitals have been asked to ensure availability of oxygen, medicines, vaccines, and beds. All positive samples are to be sent to Lok Nayak Hospital for genome sequencing. The move comes in response to rising infections in countries like China, Thailand, and Singapore.

News 8. Four Maoists Killed in Gunfight on Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh Border

Security forces engaged in a gun battle with Maoists in the forests near the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border under Gadchiroli police station limits. Acting on intelligence of a possible Maoist attack, the police launched an operation in Kawande and Nelgunda areas. Four Maoists were killed in the encounter.

News 9. RBI Transfers Record ₹2.7 Lakh Crore Dividend to Centre

The Reserve Bank of India has transferred a record ₹2.7 lakh crore dividend to the central government for the financial year 2024–25. This marks a 27.4% increase over last year’s ₹2.1 lakh crore. This is the highest dividend ever transferred by RBI to the government from its surplus profits.

News 10. India Issues Stern Warning to Pakistan Over Terror Threats

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has firmly stated that India will not tolerate terrorism or nuclear blackmail from Pakistan. Speaking from Berlin, Germany, he reiterated that any resolution with Pakistan will be bilateral and dismissed any external involvement. His remarks come during his diplomatic tour of the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany.

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