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A 7-year-old boy from Nayagarh, Odisha, dreamed of becoming an IPS officer. Impressed by his ambition, SP Rahul Jain promised to return with a police uniform for him. Recently, Jain fulfilled this promise, making the boy 'little SP' in a village ceremony. This gesture aims to inspire children and strengthen police-community relations.

Puri Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb expressed concerns over a mishap involving Lord Balabhadra during the 'Adap Mandap Bije'. A detailed investigation will be conducted, and a three-member committee has been formed to examine video footage and provide a report within 10 days.

The Puri Srimandir managing committee has proposed to the Odisha government that Ratna Bhandar be opened on July 14.

The Odisha government will upgrade around 800 schools under the PM Shri Schools initiative, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP). An MoU has been signed between the state and central government for this implementation. The upgraded schools will feature technology-based teaching and a focus on mother tongue instruction.

The Odisha Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, has approved five proposals aimed at cultural revival and economic benefits. Key initiatives include a Rs 200 crore corpus fund for Odia Asmita, a wage hike, and teacher recruitment.

After Lord Balabhadra slipped during the Pahandi ritual at Gundicha temple, questions are raised regarding the cause and accountability of the mishap. The incident injured seven servitors and drew comparisons to a similar event last year. Authorities and servitors discuss possible reasons including charamala issues and lack of experienced personnel.

Reckless driving by Umesh Bhattacharya in Puri led to multiple accidents, injuring six people including devotees and municipal cleaning staff. The incidents caused unrest and protests demanding his arrest. Bhattacharya was later caught and hospitalized.

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After remaining on chariots for two days, Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra were taken to the Adapa Mandap pedestal inside Gundicha Temple. This event is part of the Adapa Mandap Bije ritual during their annual Rath Yatra journey.

Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena clarified that the State Transport Corporation's original colours have been used in LAccMI buses. He also announced plans to install CCTV cameras in buses.

Lord Balabhadra slipped on the Charamala while being taken off His Taladhwaja chariot to the Adapa Mandap of Gundicha temple. Despite the mishap involving servitors, He was safely repositioned.

High drama ensued at Rasulgarh Chhak in Bhubaneswar when a woman came in front of the carcade of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi.

An exchange of words continues between BJD leaders Sambit Routray and Debashish Samantaray. Following a verbal attack by Debashish, Sambit responded by questioning Debashish's political credibility based on past election results.

Baba Chandrashekhar of Kapilash Temple in Dhenkanal didn't receive Bhoga/Prasad on Tuesday due to a staff shortage. Devotees expressed their anger over the delay and questioned the temple management, which acknowledged the issue and promised to seek alternative cooks.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts heavy rainfall in eight districts of Odisha this weekend and thunderstorms in several parts of the state.