The Odisha government has changed the names of 28 Government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across the state to align with the revised geographical names of districts and cities. The Skill Development and Technical Education Department issued a notification making the new names effective immediately. All official documents, student certificates, and admission records will now use the updated names to ensure uniformity in government records. This decision follows the Revenue and Disaster Management Department's revised naming list and will soon be published in the Odisha Gazette. https://odishasambad.in/odisha-renames-28-government-itis-changes-come-into-immediate-effect/

Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge staged a major protest near the Prime Minister's residence in New Delhi over the NEET paper leak case. Rahul Gandhi appealed to citizens on social media to join the protest, emphasizing justice for students. During the demonstration, leaders symbolically tied their hands with cable zip ties. Police intervened, leading to scuffles and the detention of several Congress members. Union Minister Jitendra Singh also visited the site to negotiate with the protesting leaders. https://www.dharitri.com/rahul-gandhi-appealed-to-students-to-join-the-protest-outside-the-pms-residence/

The Rath Yatra festival in Rairangpur concluded its second day as the deities reached the Mausi Maa temple and moved to the Adapa Mandapa. Under the supervision of chief priest Devabrata Rath Mohapatra, rituals like Surya Puja and Dwarapala Puja were performed. A significant highlight was that women exclusively pulled the chariot this year. The event saw participation from MLA Jalen Naik, local administrators, and thousands of devotees. Cultural and spiritual programs are scheduled for the next week at the temple premises. https://sambad.in/rathajatra/rairangpur-rath-yatra-day-2-chaturdha-deities-reach-mausima-temple-amid-devotee-rush-12174318

Illegal sand mining and smuggling in 10 districts of Western Odisha are causing significant revenue losses to the state government. While these districts generate an annual revenue of approximately 20 crore rupees, intellectuals believe it could be much higher if illegal activities were curbed. Currently, 629 out of 1077 sand quarries are functional. Sambalpur district leads in revenue collection with 7.5 crore rupees annually, followed by Sundargarh and Kalahandi. https://sambad.in/state/annual-revenue-from-balighat-is-rs-20-crores-12182867

Paradip Excise Department arrested a professional drug peddler named Manoj Nandi alias Babar from Lockpada slum area. The team posed as customers to catch the accused during a deal. Brown sugar worth approximately 5 lakh rupees and 32,000 rupees in cash were seized from his possession. The accused has been sent to 14-day judicial custody after his bail was rejected by the Kujang court. https://sambad.in/crime/paradip-excise-arrests-alleged-drug-peddler-brown-sugar-worth-5-lakh-cash-seized-12182419

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning for seven districts in North and West Odisha due to an active monsoon. Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Keonjhar, and Mayurbhanj are expected to witness heavy rainfall. The Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) has instructed district collectors to remain vigilant and keep emergency operation centers functional 24/7 to manage potential issues like urban flooding and landslides. https://odishasambad.in/heavy-rain-to-batter-western-northern-odisha-as-imd-issues-alert-for-seven-districts/

The article describes the 'Dakshina Moda' ritual of the Rath Yatra in Puri, where the three chariots are turned towards the Nakachana Gate of the Gundicha Temple for the return journey. Unlike the forward-only movement during Rath Yatra, the chariots are pulled from both front and back during this ritual. Traditionally, Goddess Subhadra's chariot is pulled first. The ritual has deep spiritual significance linked to Goddess Mahalaxmi's visit on Hera Panchami. Modern improvements to the roads have simplified this process, which was historically assisted by elephants. https://sambad.in/rathajatra/today-is-the-right-turn-of-the-chariot-12182866

Global warming is causing a massive increase in ocean temperatures, with the oceans absorbing nearly 90% of the Earth's excess heat. Scientists note that in 2025, the ocean absorbed 23 zettajoules of energy, equivalent to pouring 7.6 billion cups of hot tea into the sea every second. This rise is primarily due to carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels, leading to rising sea levels and melting polar ice, threatening future generations. https://sambad.in/punascha-pruthibi/the-ocean-every-second-12182834

The release of Thalapathy Vijay's film 'Jana Nayakan' is set for July 23 after a 6-month delay by CBFC. While Vijay previously announced this as his final film before entering politics, director H. Vinoth has sparked new speculation by suggesting it might not be his last, rather his first as a future CM. https://www.dharitri.com/south-cinema-is-jana-nayagan-not-thalapathy-vijay-last-film-director-drops-hint/