News 1. Schools to Remain Closed in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack on June 20
Due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit for the BJP government’s one-year celebration, all schools in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack will remain closed on June 20. The Public Education Department has directed district education officers of Khordha and Cuttack to declare a holiday, anticipating massive public turnout and traffic issues during the event.
News 2. Naveen Patnaik to Visit Mumbai for Medical Treatment
Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik is set to travel to Mumbai on June 22 for a medical check-up and treatment at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. He announced via his social media account on platform ‘X’ that he is seeking treatment for cervical arthritis.
News 3. Heavy Rainfall Alert in Several Districts Due to Low Pressure
Rain continues across Odisha under the influence of a low-pressure system. The Regional Meteorological Center predicts rainfall until June 24, with an orange warning issued for Sundargarh, Keonjhar, Jharsuguda, and Sambalpur. A yellow warning is in place for Bargarh, Sonepur, Deogarh, Angul, and Mayurbhanj districts due to the forecast of heavy rain.
News 4. Aparajita Sarangi Lays Foundation for Free Coaching Facility
Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi has laid the foundation stone for a new community library and training center near the Khordha District Magistrate’s office. This initiative is aimed at helping economically disadvantaged but meritorious students prepare for competitive exams like railway and banking, free of cost.
News 5. Former PIO Arrested for Embezzling Rs 53 Lakh
Vigilance authorities have arrested Akrur Majhi, a former Public Information Officer of Sarmuli Panchayat in Kandhamal district. He is accused of embezzling Rs 53 lakh from government funds.
News 6. IT Raids on Late Naba Das’ Properties
The Income Tax Department has launched raids on over 20 locations linked to the late minister Naba Das, in connection with alleged tax evasion. Raids began at 5 a.m. and are ongoing in Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Sundargarh, and Delhi. Three offices have been sealed, and further action is expected upon the return of Deepali Das from Puri.
News 7. Congress Begins Candidate Search for Bihar Assembly Polls
As Bihar gears up for Assembly elections, the Congress party—part of the Grand Alliance—has started identifying potential candidates. The party is currently evaluating who will get tickets and which constituencies they will contest from. Two criteria have reportedly been set for selection.
News 8. Indian Students Return Safely from Iran Amid Escalating Conflict
As the Iran-Israel conflict intensifies, 110 Indian students studying at Ormia Medical University in Iran have returned safely to India. Among them, 90 are from Kashmir. The students arrived via a special IndiGo flight arranged amid growing tensions in the region.
News 9. Tragedy Strikes Kedarnath Yatra
A tragic incident occurred during the Kedarnath pilgrimage in Uttarakhand. Near Poll No. 153 between Gaurikund and Rambada, a few pilgrims fell off a mountain path. Two people died on the spot while three others are reported to be critically injured.
News 10. Manish Kashyap to Join Jansuraj Party
Former YouTuber and BJP member Manish Kashyap is set to join Prashant Kishor’s Jansuraj Party on June 23. Sources indicate that the party may consider giving him a ticket for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.