A tense situation arose in Kandarapatia village, Mahakalapada block, between forest department officials and villagers over the reclamation of 170 acres of forest land. While the forest department planned a plantation drive, 77 resident families who have been living and farming there for a long time resisted the move. Villagers, including children, blocked the main road to stop the plantation. Extensive police forces have been deployed at the site to maintain order as both parties remain at loggerheads following a prior unsuccessful consultation meeting. https://sambad.in/district/kendrapara/face-to-face-situation-at-mahakalapada-12144490

The Odisha government has launched a dedicated student helpline portal (www.smeuas.odisha.gov.in) to address concerns related to safety and education. Students can now directly report issues like mental harassment, poor infrastructure, and teaching problems. Managed by OSEPA, the portal allows login via mobile numbers and supports photo uploads for complaints. District education officers have been instructed to raise awareness, while teachers have been warned against misuse of the platform. https://www.samayalive.in/odisha-news/student-helpline-portal-launched-for-school-students/article-37423

Flood fears in Odisha have receded as rainfall decreased across the state. Water levels in major rivers like Baitarani have dropped, though Naraj on the Mahanadi remains under observation. Hirakud Dam is scheduled to release its first seasonal floodwater on July 9th. The current depression has weakened into a low-pressure area, and while yellow alerts persist for Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj, no heavy rainfall is expected in most parts until July 11th. Jharsuguda recorded the highest rainfall in the last 24 hours at 60.8 mm. https://odishasambad.in/weather-update-flood-risk-declines-water-levels-drop-across-rivers/

Tension erupted at Rama Devi Women's University in Bhubaneswar after 12 non-students forcibly entered the campus and created a ruckus. Students protested by locking the university gates, trapping staff and faculty inside for hours. Police from Saheed Nagar station intervened to restore order. Vice-Chancellor Jyotsna K.B. Rout confirmed that a formal complaint will be lodged and strict action will be taken against the intruders to ensure campus safety. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeeodisha/state-news/rama-devi-womens-university-to-take-strict-action-against-12-non-students/3263058

Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. Swiss goalkeeper Gregor Kobel made crucial saves, and Ruben Vargas scored the winning penalty. This historic win marks Switzerland's first quarter-final entry in 70 years. They are now set to face Lionel Messi's Argentina in the quarter-finals. https://sambad.in/sports/switzerland-beat-colombia-on-penalties-reach-fifa-world-cup-quarterfinal-after-70-years-12144319

Odisha Vigilance conducted simultaneous raids on four locations associated with Kendrapara Forest Ranger Rabindra Kumar Nayak on allegations of possessing disproportionate assets. The raids, authorized by the Special Judge Vigilance Cuttack, included his four-story residence in Munduli, his paternal home in Sahadapada, and his office in Kendrapara. The operation involves 5 DSPs and 9 Inspectors who are currently verifying documents related to land, gold, cash, and bank deposits. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeeodisha/state-news/odisha-vigilance-raids-forest-ranger-over-disproportionate-assets-allegation/3263141

A massive landslide in Kerala's Wayanad district has claimed four lives, with over nine people feared missing under the debris. The incident occurred near the Meenakshi Bridge at Kalladi, connecting Malappuram and Wayanad, following heavy rainfall. Rescue operations are being conducted by NDRF, Kerala Police, and Fire Services despite challenging weather conditions. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan blamed contractor negligence for not clearing soil timely. The IMD has issued a Red Alert for the region, and authorities are evacuating residents to safer locations. https://argusnews.in/national/wayanad-landslide-workers-trapped-kerala

Residents of Nigamananda Vihar in Bargarh staged a road blockade on Tuesday to protest the opening of a new foreign liquor shop in their residential area. The protest, which began at 11 AM, disrupted traffic on the Bargarh-Haldipali road. Protesters argued that the location is near nursing colleges and hospitals. The demonstration ended at 1 PM after the Excise Deputy Superintendent, Dibyaranjan Rout, gave a written assurance that no liquor shop would be allowed in the residential stretch from Bhatli Chhak to Jeera Bridge. https://www.dharitri.com/dissatisfaction-over-liquor-shop-protests-roadblocks/

Vigilance officials conducted simultaneous raids at four locations associated with Kendrapara Forest Ranger Rabindra Nayak over allegations of possessing assets disproportionate to his known income. Raids were carried out at his four-story building in Mundali, ancestral home in Banki, and official residence in Kendrapara. In a separate incident, Satyajit Raut, Deputy Director of Mines in Jeypore, was caught red-handed accepting a bribe of 2 lakh rupees for extending a sand lease. Subsequent searches led to the recovery of additional cash from his Rayagada residence. https://argusnews.in/odisha/kendrapara-forest-ranger-vigilance-raid-disproportionate-assets-search

A Pakistani cargo aircraft operated by K2 Airways went missing mid-air while flying from Sharjah to Karachi with five crew members on board. The crew reported mechanical issues in the navigation system before losing contact with air traffic control. Radar data suggested an irregular flight path followed by a rapid descent approximately 155 nautical miles west of Karachi. It is suspected to have crashed into the Arabian Sea. The Pakistan Navy and Air Force have launched a massive search and rescue operation involving the PNS Zulfiqar, ATR aircraft, and other vessels. https://www.dharitri.com/did-it-crash-or-something-else-pakistani-plane-disappears-in-mid-air-near-karachi/