Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has been appointed as the new Education Minister following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation due to the NEET controversy. President Droupadi Murmu accepted Pradhan's resignation on the advice of PM Narendra Modi and assigned the additional charge of the Ministry of Education to Joshi. Pralhad Joshi, an MP from Dharwad, Karnataka, currently serves as the Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New and Renewable Energy. https://www.samayalive.in/india-abroad/pralhad-joshi-appointed-education-minister-after-dharmendra-pradhan-quits/article-37764

A recent survey by Utkal University reveals a severe malnutrition and anemia crisis in Odisha's remote tribal areas. Over 53% of PVTG women and 37% of men suffer from anemia, while 50.74% of tribal girls face stunting, with the Hill Khadia tribe reaching a staggering 82.76%. Despite government schemes, 59% of deliveries still occur at home due to poor healthcare access, highlighting a critical public health emergency. https://odishasambad.in/nutrition-crisis-deepens-in-odisha-53-percent-tribal-women-anaemic-study-reveals/

The world-famous 'Suna Besha' or 'Raja Rajeshwar Besha' of Lord Jagannath and his siblings is being held today in Puri. Following the Bahuda Jatra, the deities are adorned with approximately 138 types of gold ornaments on their respective chariots parked in front of Singhadwara. The ritual is scheduled between 5:00 PM and 6:30 PM, and millions of devotees are expected to witness this divine spectacle. Strict security measures have been implemented by the district administration for smooth darshan. https://odishasambad.in/suna-besha-lord-jagannath-siblings-set-to-glitter-in-golden-attire-today/

Today is the world-famous Suna Besha of Lord Jagannath and his siblings on the chariots in Puri. The deities will be adorned with gold ornaments starting from 5:00 PM today, and devotees can witness this royal attire until 11:00 PM. Meanwhile, a tragic incident occurred during the Bahuda Yatra where a 57-year-old devotee from Cuttack died due to a suspected stampede in the crowd. The district administration has ordered all liquor shops in Puri to remain closed today for the occasion. https://www.samayalive.in/odisha-news/today-is-suna-besha--you-will-have-darshan-at-shraddhalu-from-5-pm/article-37740

A protest march by the CJP (Cockroach Janata Party) towards the Parliament in New Delhi turned violent on Monday. Clashes erupted as protesters tried to break security barricades, leading police to use tear gas, lathi charge, and deploy riot control vehicles. Several people were injured, and security was tightened at Jantar Mantar and Rail Bhavan. As a precaution, five metro stations were temporarily closed, and the South Entrance of the Parliament was shut for vehicles. Protesters also alleged mobile and internet services were jammed during the protest. https://www.samayalive.in/india-abroad/tear-gas--lathicharge--scuffles--chaos-as-cjp-protesters-march-on-parliament/article-37635

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has been given the additional charge of the Ministry of Education following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Joshi, who also handles Consumer Affairs, expressed his commitment to implementing the New Education Policy. The article highlights his financial status based on his Lok Sabha election affidavit, revealing assets worth over 21 crore INR. His personal holdings include 11.24 crore in immovable and 2.72 crore in movable property, while his wife and daughter also hold significant assets. https://www.dharitri.com/know-your-education-minister-pralhad-joshis-net-worth/

The Civil Rights Protection Forum held a protest in front of the Balangir Collector's office supporting the ongoing student agitation in Delhi over the NEET paper leak. Protesters demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Home Minister Amit Shah, criticizing the BJP government and warning of serious consequences if their demands are not met. https://www.dharitri.com/support-to-delhi-students-movement-demand-for-resignation-of-union-education-minister-dharmendra-pradhan/

Jyotirmayee Nayak from Nilgiri, Balasore, has emerged as the winner of Indian Idol Season 16, bringing pride to Odisha. She received a trophy and a cash prize of 20 lakh rupees from Sony TV. Chief Minister Mohan Majhi congratulated her on this historic achievement. Jyotirmayee, who is also a music therapist serving cancer patients, credited her victory to them. In the final, she defeated Tanishka Shukla and Manraj Veer Singh. She expressed her dream of becoming a professional playback singer for Bollywood stars like Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt. https://www.samayalive.in/odisha-news/jyotirmayi-nayak-is-the-winner-of-indian-idol/article-37766

Puri authorities have released a traffic advisory and designated parking spots for the Bahuda Yatra to ensure smooth movement for devotees. The police administration has identified specific locations for vehicle parking to manage the crowd and avoid traffic congestion during the return car festival of Lord Jagannath. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/live-will-you-go-to-bahuda-or-puri-know-the-parking-spot-planning-to-visit-puri-for-bahuda-otv-12191226

After Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation from the post of Union Education Minister, prominent leaders like Rajnath Singh, Himanta Biswa Sarma, and Pramod Sawant have praised his contributions. They highlighted his pivotal role in implementing the National Education Policy 2020 and bringing reforms to the education sector. Leaders noted that his decision reflects the government's priority towards the future of students and youth. Assam CM specifically thanked him for the establishment of IIM in the state, while Kailash Vijayvargiya lauded his dedication to the party. https://argusnews.in/national/dharmendra-pradhan-praised-by-leaders-after-resignation