Today's top 10 Odisha news bulletin

 Today's top 10 Odisha news bulletin 

H1. NIA begins probe into theft of explosive: A National Investigation Agency (NIA) team has reached the state 48 hours after the theft of 4 tonnes of explosives brought for mining work. The Odisha and Chhattisgarh borders have been sealed and the border areas have been put on high alert. It is learnt that the CRPF and NIA teams have jointly raided the Keonjhar and Sundargarh areas of Bhagab.

Hardcore Maoist Kunjam Hidma Arrested: Hardcore Maoist Kunjam Hidma has been arrested from the Petaguda forest under the limits of Bypariguda police station in Koraput district. During this operation, the police have seized a large quantity of Maoist material including an AK-47 rifle and other important items.

Home Guard Recruitment Turns Tragic in Odisha: Deepak Padalu of Narayanpur passed away while undergoing physical examination for recruitment to the post of Home Guard in Gajapati. Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi has expressed deep grief over the incident and announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund for the next of kin of the deceased.

CM Majhi Grants Rs 50 Lakh For Sital Sasthi Festival: The wedding ceremony of Mata Parvati and Lord Shiva Shankar is celebrated on the first day of the month of Jyaishtha Shukla Panchami and the next day the Dhidhal Shasthi Yatra is celebrated. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a financial grant of Rs 50 lakh for the promotion of the Dhidhal Shasthi Yatra, this holy festival celebrated to mark the wedding of Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati.

Odisha Leads Lakhpati Didi Conclave 2025: Lakhpati Didi and government officials from 25 states and union territories of the country attended the conclave organized by the Mission Shakti Department at Lok Seva Bhawan Convention Center. The Chief Minister felicitated the successful Lakshapati Didis by participating in the 'Lakshapati Didi Sammelan 2025' organized to support the success of women self-help groups and encourage rural women entrepreneurs.

Jio dominance in Odisha: Continuing its triumph as the number one digital service provider in the state, Reliance Jio added more than 1.8 lakh mobile and home broadband (wireline and 5G FWA) customers in Odisha in April 2025. This is according to the latest telecom user data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) today.

Mock drill will be held on May 31: A mock drill will be held on May 31 under Operation Shield in states and union territories bordering Pakistan. Earlier, the date for the mock drill was May 29 but it had to be postponed due to administrative reasons. Now the mock drill will be held on May 31. Under the mock drill, the Indian Army will conduct mock drills in four states bordering Pakistan.

Rahul Gandhi wrote a letter to PM Modi: Senior Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Rahul Gandhi has demanded a relief and rehabilitation package from Prime Minister Modi for Poonch and all other areas of Jammu and Kashmir affected by Pakistani shelling.

MEA Spokesperson Jaiswal On Ceasefire: The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has repeatedly rejected the US demand for a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Despite this, Donald Trump and his administration are busy giving themselves credit. India on Thursday (May 29, 2025) once again clarified that trade or tariff issues were not raised in any talks for a ceasefire.

IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 PBKS vs RCB Match: The first qualifier of IPL 2025 is being played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings at the Maharaja Jadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium in Mulanpur on Thursday. Batting first, Punjab Kings could only score 101 runs after losing all their wickets in 14.1 overs. Marcus Steyns top-scored with 26 runs for Punjab. Seven batsmen of the team could not even touch double figures.