Odisha Top News Today – June 1, 2025 | 10 Biggest Breaking Stories"

1. Chief Engineer Arrested for Possessing Assets Worth ₹15 Crore

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Baikunthanath Sarangi, the Chief Engineer of the Rural Development Department, was arrested on his retirement day for allegedly possessing disproportionate assets valued at over ₹15 crore. During a vigilance raid, he was seen throwing ₹50 lakh in cash onto a neighbor's terrace

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2. Five Arrested in Bhubaneswar for 'Double Money' Scam The Commissionerate Police arrested five individuals, including a woman, for duping victims through a 'double money' scam in Bhubaneswar. The accused promised to double the victims' money using chemical solutions.

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3. Police Bust Cattle Smuggling Ring in Bhadrak In Bhadrak, police intercepted an illegal cattle trafficking operation, rescuing ten cows during a raid at Sahapur Chhak. The operation was part of efforts to curb illegal cattle transportation in the region.

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4. SAMS Odisha +3 Admission Registration Closes Today The Higher Education Department announced that the registration window for +3 admissions under the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) closes today. Students seeking undergraduate admissions are urged to complete the process promptly.

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5. Odisha CM Announces ₹3 Hike for OMFED Milk Producer On World Milk Day, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a ₹3 per litre hike for milk producers affiliated with OMFED, aiming to boost the dairy sector and support farmers.

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6. Suchitra Parida to Represent India at Paris 2025 Para Athletics Grand Prix Odisha's para-athlete Suchitra Parida has been selected to represent India at the Paris 2025 World Para Athletics Grand Prix, marking a significant achievement for the state's sports community.

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8. COVID-19 Update: Active Cases Rise to 12 in Odisha Odisha's active COVID-19 caseload has increased to 12 with the detection of three new positive cases. However, the Health Director stated that there are no confirmed COVID-19 deaths in the state yet.

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Drone Captures Video Over Puri Jagannath Temple A drone was spotted flying over the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, a designated no-fly zone, raising security concerns and prompting investigations.

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Odisha Sees Record 86% Surge in Pre-Monsoon Rainfall The state has experienced an unprecedented 86% increase in pre-monsoon rainfall this year, leading to concerns about potential flooding and the need for enhanced preparedness.

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