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Punjilal Lifer

In a high-profile verdict, the Additional District Judge court of Patnagarh in Balangir district has sentenced parcel bomb accused Punjilal Meher to life imprisonment. Meher, a former professor, was also fined ₹50,000 for orchestrating the deadly attack.

New Covid

Cases Health officials in Odisha have identified four more COVID-19 cases in Bhubaneswar, bringing the total number of affected cases to 5. The authorities have remained vigilant to manage potential outbreaks

Monsoon

The monsoon has officially entered Odisha, marking the beginning of the rainy season. Favourable atmospheric conditions have enabled the advance of monsoon winds into parts of southern Odisha, said the Indian Meteorological Department.

Student Ends Life 

In a heartrending incident, an 18-year-old engineering student from Odisha’s Kendrapara district allegedly committed suicide after incurring financial losses while playing an online game. The victim has been identified as Sahil Jena. 

MSP increased

The Central Government today approved an increase in the Minimum Support Prices for 14 Kharif Crops for Marketing Season 2025-26. The MSP of paddy has been increased by Rs 69 per quintal. 

Microsoft, Yotta Link

Microsoft and Yotta Data today partnered to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in India. The partnership enables Microsoft and Yotta to engage with IndiaAI Mission participants, government agencies, IITs, startups, enterprises etc. 

Starship Flight Fails

Even as SpaceX’s Starship flight exploded during splashdown on its ninth test today. This is the third time in a row that Starship flight has faced issues during the test flight. 

"Putin Plays Fire"

US President Donald Trump warned Russian President Vladimir Putin that he is "playing with fire" as the Russia-Ukraine conflict shows no immediate signs of ending. He said Putin has not understood that lots of really bad things have already happened to Russia.

Savarkar B'day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid homage to revolutionary freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, popularly known as Veer Savarkar, on his birth anniversary. The Prime Minister described him as a "true son of Mother India".