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The Odisha Vigilance arrested Sunil Kumar Rout, chief construction engineer of the Lower Suktel project in Bolangir, for disproportionate assets. Raids across Bhubaneswar, Puri, Angul, Cuttack, and Bolangir revealed 36 plots including properties in Mathura. Assets worth over Rs.2.26 crores were discovered.

Odisha Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik wrote to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee seeking intervention over the potato supply crisis in Odisha. The BJP criticized this move, blaming the BJD for failing to establish sufficient cold storages and implementing unsuccessful agricultural missions. Retail potato prices in Odisha have soared to Rs 45-50 per kg, affecting common people.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided the homes of six Gogua village youths in Sundargarh, who became millionaires by playing the banned online game 'Free Win'. Previously day laborers, their rapid wealth raise prompted ED investigations into income sources. The youth reportedly bought luxurious vehicles and built large homes. Villagers and cyber experts link the game's network to widespread cyber fraud.

The Odisha Legislative Assembly witnessed a stormy session as there was a heated discussion during the adjournment motion moved by the Congress over the incident of Lord Balabhadra slipping on the charamala with both the Congress and the BJD cornering the BJP-led government over the mishap.

Odisha's Deputy CM Pravati Parida clarified that no decision has been made on the requirement of an Income Certificate for the Subhadra Yojana. The scheme, with a Rs 10,000 crore budget, aims to empower women. Feedback from various stakeholders will shape the final SOP.

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi announced 10 per cent reservation and a 5-year age relaxation for Agniveers at a media briefing in Bhubaneswar.

A rift in the Cuttack BJD is intensifying as Barabati-Cuttack corporators oppose Banki MLA Devi Ranjan Tripathy's review of their poll debacle in the Barabati-Cuttack constituency.

In Bhadrak District, Odisha, a newborn baby girl was found abandoned on the streets of Karanjmala. Sumitra Majhi discovered the baby after hearing cries and alerted villagers. The infant received first-aid at Dhamra PHC and was transferred to Bhadrak Hospital for ICU care.

As potato prices soar in Odisha, the State government has capped retail prices at Rs 32 per kg. Food & Supplies Minister Krushna Chandra Patra reviewed the situation and warned against hoarding. The state may seek supplies from Uttar Pradesh due to West Bengal's export ban.

The Special Relief Commissioner of Odisha has alerted 13 collectors to prepare for heavy rainfall and potential floods due to a low-pressure area formed over the North Bay of Bengal.

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Odisha government signed 512 MoUs with various industries over the past five years, aiming for Rs 11,85,281.40 crore in investments and creating 5,31,000 jobs. However, only 30 MoUs have been executed so far, with Rs 19,528 crore invested and potential for 20,251 more jobs. Industries Minister Sampad Swain disclosed this in the Assembly.

Illegal land plotting activities have been detected at Puri sea beach near Bela Marg Sterling chhak. Poles have been installed to mark the area, allegedly by the land mafia intending to sell it to outsiders, violating Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms.

With the skyrocketing price of potatoes in Odisha, Food & Supplies Minister Krushna Chandra Patra reviewed the situation at a godown in Aiginia, Bhubaneswar. He assured strict action against hoarders and black marketers. The minister blamed the previous BJD government for failing to boost infrastructure and announced an emergency meeting to address the issue.