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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Budget 2024-25, with hopes for a pro-growth budget addressing the concerns of lower and middle-class taxpayers. Experts suggest increasing tax exemption limits and standard deductions. Inflation control is also anticipated, as homemakers and economists voice their expectations.

The 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly session begins on Monday with the ruling BJP facing a tough challenge from the opposition BJD. The BJD, led by Naveen Patnaik, plans to scrutinize BJP's election promises and address various issues including inflation. BJP, under Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, will counter by highlighting their recent achievements.

As per the allegation by the local residents, diarrhoea is spreading in their area due to poor drainage issues and contaminated drinking water. 

As many as 30 platoons of police forces have been deployed for the security purpose. Apart from it, bomb squads, dog squads, striking forces and SOG Jawans have also been deployed.

The 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly's first session begins Monday with Governor Raghubar Das addressing the assembly. The BJP government's maiden budget for 2024-25 will be presented by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on July 25. An all-party meeting, chaired by Speaker Surama Padhy, was held to ensure smooth proceedings.

Following the 2024 poll debacle, AICC announced the dissolution of the Odisha PCC. Eyes are on senior Congress leaders Bhakta Das, Mohammad Moquim, and former PCC president Jayadev Jena for the new president role.

The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has dissolved the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC), including its president and executive committee. The decision was announced by AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal through a letter approved by the Congress President.

The Odisha Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) directed the Malkangiri Collector to prohibit vehicle movement on submerged roads and bridges until water recedes, following heavy rainfall due to a depression over the Odisha coast. Nuapada received 96.1mm of rain, Subarnapur 73.6mm, Boudh 66.5mm, with Athamallik in Angul recording the highest at 154.4mm in 24 hours.

The depression over Odisha coast near Chilika lake weakened into a well-marked low pressure area on Saturday, according to the IMD. The department forecasts moderate to heavy rainfall across several parts of Odisha in the coming days. Yellow warnings have been issued for multiple districts including Bolangir, Nuapada, and Jharsuguda.

Unidentified miscreants allegedly kidnapped Sanatan Nayak after attacking his father, Narendra Nayak, in Nandipada village, Keonjhar. The incident occurred while they were returning from Hatadihi court. Narendra's wife received a Rs 5 lakh ransom call for Sanatan's release. Sanatan had financial issues due to debts from online games.

Police arrested Raju Nag for the Kutra double murder, where he allegedly stabbed Lipsa Kerketa and Pratap Lakada over a one-sided love affair. Rajgangpur SDPO Abhisekh Panigrahi confirmed Nag's confession after his capture by a special team.

The last rites of Padma Shri Awardee Kamala Pujari, who passed away due to cardiac arrest at SCB Medical College, were conducted with full state honours in her native village Patraput, Jeypore. District Collector Keerthi Vasan V and SP Abhinav Sonkar attended the ceremony. Known for her work in organic farming and conserving native paddy varieties, she was mourned by many.

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi clarified that there is no decision to rename the Biju Patnaik Sports Award. Addressing journalists, he confirmed that the award will retain its name and stated his government's respect for legendary figures like Biju Babu.

Heavy rainfall in Odisha caused by a depression has resulted in two fatalities due to wall collapses in Nabarangpur and Angul districts. A four-year-old boy and an elderly man, Parabha Gochhayat, lost their lives. The situation is improving in Malkangiri with water receding but road communication remains disrupted.