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Odisha Gears Up for Grand 2-Year Celebration with President and PM

The Odisha Government will celebrate the completion of its two-year tenure with a grand public meeting in Rairangpur, Mayurbhanj, on June 20, 2026. Both the President of India and the Prime Minister have confirmed their participation. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi chaired a high-level meeting to review security, public facilities, and event arrangements. The dignitaries are also scheduled to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for several major development projects in Odisha during the occasion.

World’s Tallest Chariot Nears Completion in Odisha’s Keonjhar Ahead of Rath Yatra

The construction of the world's tallest chariot for Lord Shri Baladev Jew's Rath Yatra is underway in Keonjhar, Odisha. The 72-foot-high, 16-wheeled Nandighosha chariot, recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records, is being built by 45 artisans using Sal, Dhaura, Gambhari, and Simili wood sourced from Telkoi and Barbil forests. This year, the chariot's axle is being completely replaced. A unique feature of the chariot is that it is pulled using traditional ropes made from Siali creepers by the Bhuyan community. Devotees are eagerly awaiting the sacred occasion when the deities will be seated on the world's tallest chariot during the Rath Yatra festival.

Love Triangle Ends in Murder: Five Arrested in Bhubaneswar Hit-and-Run Case

A Bhubaneswar hit-and-run case has taken a dramatic turn after police uncovered evidence suggesting it was a planned murder linked to a love triangle. Five accused, including the victim's girlfriend's former lover, have been arrested.

Semi-Nude Body of Unidentified Youth Recovered from Culvert in Erasama, Murder Suspected

The decomposed body of an unidentified youth was recovered from a culvert near Jalau Chhak in Jagatsinghpur's Erasama area. Police suspect murder and have launched an investigation while awaiting the post-mortem report.

Major Mishap Averted as Coal-Laden Freight Train Catches Fire Near Kesinga

A coal-laden freight train caught fire near Kesinga Railway Station in Odisha's Kalahandi district on Friday evening. No casualties were reported, and railway authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

Electoral Roll Revision Starts Today; Draft List on July 5

The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has commenced across the state from today. Booth Level Officers will visit households till June 28 to collect and verify voter information. Citizens will be required to provide family details and information related to the 2002 electoral roll. Following verification, the draft voter list will be published on July 5, while the final electoral roll is scheduled for release on September 6.

RAJASTHAN HC REJECTS ASARAM’S PLEA

Asaram Bapu moved the Rajasthan High Court alleging “media trial” in the 2013 rape case and claimed negative coverage affected his trial. However, the High Court rejected the plea, saying media reports do not influence court verdicts, and upheld his life imprisonment sentence in the minor rape case.

BREAKFAST POLITICS TO POWER CHANGE!

Siddaramaiah finally stepped down as Karnataka CM after the Congress high command enforced the power-sharing deal. Following marathon talks in Delhi with Rahul Gandhi, he agreed to resign, paving the way for D. K. Shivakumar to take over as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka. The move comes after a long-running tussle over the rotational CM formula decided in 2023.

TWISHA CASE: WILL GIRIBALA BE ARRESTED?

Will mother-in-law and retired district judge Giribala Singh now be arrested in the high-profile Twisha Sharma death case? The Madhya Pradesh High Court has overturned the lower court’s decision that had granted anticipatory bail to Giribala. The High Court stated that the lower court failed to properly consider the facts, witness statements, and the seriousness of the allegations.

Odisha Scorched by Severe Heatwave, No Relief Till June 2

A severe heatwave continues to grip Odisha, with weather officials warning that there will be no major relief from the scorching temperatures till June 2. The situation is expected to worsen further in mining belt districts such as Jharsuguda, Sundargarh, Balangir, Sambalpur and Keonjhar.

Dhanuyatra Arch Collapses, Corruption Allegations Surface!

Politics Intensifies After Collapse of Dhanuyatra Memorial Gate in Bargarh. The collapse of the Dhanuyatra memorial gate in Bargarh during a severe storm has sparked a major political controversy, with allegations of large-scale corruption in the construction work.

Air India Express Held Guilty for Denying Boarding to IAS Officer and Family