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As per the allegations by the farmers and residents of the area, the under-construction project is being built with an estimated budget of Rs 10 crore, jeopardising local farmers' occupation. 

The political scene in Odisha has intensified following the state government's decision to replace a committee overseeing the inventory of Lord Jagannath's valuables. Senior BJD leader Pramila Mallick criticized the move, suggesting ulterior motives, while Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan defended the decision, emphasizing prompt action by the new committee.

Moreover, in a bid to improve the administration, the Mohan Majhi government has also prepared a list of class two and class three officers occupying particular posts at particular places for a long time apart from the senior officers.

Jagatsinghpur MLA Amarendra Das visited the local police station to address public complaints about a lack of basic supplies and seating. He brought paper and pens, advised police to be more people-friendly, and promised to build a facility for visitors.

BJP National President JP Nadda today announced the list of State Incharge and Co-Incharge for various states including Odisha.

Senior officials of the Forest Department informed that the entire process for relocation of big cats in Debrigarh will be completed by August while the same process for Similipal will be completed by October 2024.

Former Orissa High Court judge, Justice Biswanath Rath, has been appointed as chairman of a new Odisha government committee tasked with supervising the reopening of Ratna Bhandar at Jagannath temple for repair and inventory. The first meeting will focus on opening procedures and safeguarding valuables.

As per IMD, several parts of Odisha are likely to experience thunderstorms and heavy rainfall activities in the next few days.

Apart from clearing encroachments and illegal parking, it has also been decided at the joint committee meeting chaired by Sub-Collector to clear other encroachments from other parts of the town.

Brandishing a sharp weapon and a toy gun, the man tried to terrorize the staff and other customers present at the spot.

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has slapped a fine of Rs 33,000 on Vishal Mega Mart for charging Rs 16 towards a carry bag.

Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi was sworn in as the 15th chief justice of the Jharkhand High Court by Governor CP Radhakrishnan at Raj Bhavan. The ceremony was attended by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahato, judges, and senior officials.

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Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has started operating from the Lok Seva Bhawan secretariat chamber, previously used by former CM Naveen Patnaik.

A 16-member committee, chaired by former judge Justice Biswanath Rath, will finalize the opening of Puri Srimandir Ratna Bhandar on July 6. The committee will decide on the modalities for the inventory and repair of the temple's inner treasure trove.