School Reopening

The Odisha government has officially postponed the reopening of schools from June 18 to June 20, considering prevailing high temperatures and monsoon transition. It has also directed authorities to serve Mid-Day Meals to students from Day One.

PM Modi Gets Highest Cyprus

Honour Prime Minister Narendra Modi was today conferred with the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III, the highest civilian honour of Cyprus. Expressing gratitude for the honour, PM Modi termed the honour as a tribute to the 140 crore Indians.

Batter's Shocking Revelation

India batter Karun Nair has made a shocking revelation that a prominent Indian cricketer advised him to retire and shift focus entirely to T20 leagues to ensure financial stability. The 33-year-old made his Test debut against England in 2016 and scored unbeaten 303 in his third Test in Chennai.

PM's Odisha Visit Schedule

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Odisha on June 20, marking the first anniversary of the BJP-led government in the state. On his arrival at 3.40 PM, Modi will participate in a road show and then address a public gathering at Janata Maidan at 4.30 PM. He will return to Delhi in the evening.

India Census

An official notification was issued today for conducting the population census in the country. The Census, which will also include caste details, will be conducted in two phases. The first phase will cover the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, and two hilly states -- Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand -- beginning on October 1, 2026. The second phase will kick off on March 1, 2027.

Monsoon To Intensify

The monsoon is set to intensify across Odisha due to a cyclonic circulation over the northern Bay of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate showers today, with heavy rainfall expected between June 16 and 19.

Puri Gajapati's Bro Dies

Today, Puri mourned the passing away of Ranarnaba Deb, the younger brother of Puri Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb. He breathed his last on Sunday night at the age of 67 after battling a prolonged illness. He was popularly known as ‘Thata Raja’.

Cholera In Jajpur

The cholera and diarrhea outbreak in Jajpur district has intensified, with the death toll rising to seven, and 258 individuals undergoing treatment. While a 14-member central team is conducting an investigation, the Health Minister visited the district yesterday, and the Health Secretary took stock of the situation today.

Major Fire In Kolkata

A devastating fire broke out at a busy marketplace in the Khidirpur area of South Kolkata, West Bengal, this morning, gutting over 1,300 shops. No casualties have been reported so far.