Odisha Health Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling has ordered strict monitoring of all government and private nursing colleges to ensure quality education and student safety. District Collectors have been instructed to conduct thorough inspections of private nursing institutes by July end, including fire safety checks. Any irregularities found will lead to severe action. Additionally, the minister reviewed the 'Stop Diarrhea Campaign' to control waterborne diseases during the monsoon and Rath Yatra period. https://sambad.in/state/odisha-govt-warns-nursing-colleges-to-maintain-quality-standards-strict-action-against-irregularities-12146681

IIM Sambalpur is empowering local master weavers by providing them with free business management training in the Odia language. Over the past three years, 75 weavers have been trained in marketing, branding, GST, finance, and digital sales. This initiative helps traditional artisans adapt to modern market demands, use e-commerce platforms like Flipkart, and build their own brands. The program aims to establish Sambalpuri handloom as a global brand while increasing the income of weavers and preserving the traditional craft. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/iim-sambalpur-helps-weavers-reach-global-textile-markets-12146614

A video of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee allegedly slapping a TMC worker during a protest rally in Kolkata has gone viral. The incident occurred during a march against the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl. In the video, Banerjee appears to lose her temper at a worker who was trying to clear her path and manage the crowd. BJP MP Raju Bista shared the clip on social media, criticizing her behavior. Meanwhile, Banerjee accused the police of favoring the BJP and ignoring court orders regarding the rally, which ended in clashes between BJP and TMC supporters. https://www.dharitri.com/mamata-banerjee-slaps-tmc-worker-during-tmc-protest-in-kolkata/

According to an RTI response from the Directorate of Estates, the Congress party has been unauthorizedly occupying its former headquarters at 24 Akbar Road in New Delhi since June 26, 2013. The allotment of the bungalow was cancelled in 2013, and the government has not received any rent for the property since then. The central government stated that the outstanding rent is currently under review and has not yet been finalized. While the RTI sought information on whether any eviction notice was issued, the department did not provide specific details on that matter. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/rti-congress-unauthorised-occupation-24-akbar-road-headquarters-12146608

Odisha's Education Minister Nityananda Gond clarified the inclusion of the Rajasthani folk song 'Nimbuda' in Class 8 textbooks. Speaking in Nabarangpur, he stated that the National Education Policy aims to introduce students to diverse regional cultures, and 'Nimbuda' was included as an example of popular folk music. He criticized the opposition for creating unnecessary confusion without understanding the policy. Additionally, the government has suspended four officials, including a former director, over previous textbook errors. https://sambad.in/state/odisha-education-minister-clarifies-inclusion-of-nimbuda-folk-song-in-class-8-textbook-amid-row-12146590

BJP State President Manmohan Samal is scheduled to visit Kalahandi district on the 10th. During his visit to Bhawanipatna, he will participate in Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, plantation drives, and public outreach programs. He will also chair an organizational meeting at Bhagirathi Inn to review district activities and provide strategic guidance to party workers for the upcoming Panchayat elections. State Organizational Secretary Manas Mohanty will accompany him during this visit. https://www.dharitri.com/manmohan-samal-to-visit-kalahandi-on-10th/

The report highlights the presence of the historic Prambanan Hindu temple in Indonesia, a Muslim-majority country. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple serves as a symbol of Hindu heritage abroad. The content features PM Modi and emphasizes the significance of Indian cultural influence and religious harmony in international locations. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/a-hindu-temple-in-a-muslim-country-12146542

Ganjam Police in Odisha launched a drive against illegal arms trafficking, arresting 5 suspects in two separate cases. In Bhanjanagar, four individuals were apprehended for threatening locals and collecting extortion at gunpoint; a 9mm pistol, a magazine, and ammunition were recovered. In a second case, Kodala Police arrested a 21-year-old from Phasi village with a country-made gun and three live bullets. The police stated that the crackdown on organized crime and illegal weapons will be intensified in the coming days. https://odishasambad.in/illegal-arms-trafficking-incident-in-ganjam-5-arrested-in-separate-cases/

A 'Climate Panchayat' event was organized in Rairangpur, Mayurbhanj, as part of the 'Punashcha Pruthibi' initiative by Sambad. Rairangpur MLA Jalen Naik attended as the chief guest and emphasized the importance of tree plantation and environmental protection to combat climate change. DFO Subrat Kumar Patra and environmentalist Lalit Mahanta discussed strategies to mitigate climate change impacts. The event saw participation from students of Technoworld College and the general public, focusing on the urgent need for collective action for a balanced environment. https://sambad.in/punascha-pruthibi/climate-panchayat-held-in-rairangpur-tree-plantation-drive-highlights-environmental-conservation-12146616

Odisha Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan reviewed department projects and directed officials to complete pending works within deadlines. He emphasized resolving land acquisition and forest clearance issues to accelerate development. The minister stressed on corruption-free execution and timely expenditure. A key decision was also made to carry out plantation drives along all roadsides and utilize modern software like OSWAS and WAMIS for project monitoring. https://sambad.in/state/odisha-minister-directs-speedy-completion-of-pending-works-department-infrastructure-projects-12146602