NK NEWS ODISHA- News and Current Affairs.

🔴 Breaking News:LIVE ODISHA and NATIONAL UPDATES 1. **Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP:** At a "Save Constitution" rally, Rahul Gandhi claimed the BJP government is "looting Odisha". 2. **Minister Appeals to Drivers:** Odisha's Transport Minister, Bibhuti Bhushan Jena, urges the Drivers' Association to withdraw their strike. 3. **Strike Intensifies:** Ignoring the Minister, the Drivers' Mahasangh announces an escalation of their protest starting today, including abandoning steering wheels. 4. **Dharmendra Criticizes Rahul:** BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan likened Rahul Gandhi's comments to "blaming the road for not knowing how to walk". 5. **CM Hearing Adjourned:** The hearing on allegations against the Chief Minister will remain closed next Monday. 6. **Academic Deadlines:** +2 (Class 11) classes begin; +3 (UG 1st Yr) admissions start July 16th; PG spot admission ends July 25th. 7. **Bhubaneswar Admissions Gap:** While classes have started, admissions continue; over 1 lakh UG and 13k PG seats remain vacant. 8. **Railway Projects Approved:** The Cuttack-Nirgundi 4th railway line and the Nirgundi rail flyover receive official sanction. 9. **Cuttack Postal Shutdown:** All post offices under Cuttack Head Post Office will suspend services on July 14th for new software implementation. 10. **Rahul Visits Slum:** Rahul Gandhi visited the Kunji Jhia Nilam Basti slum in Bhubaneswar, interacting with residents and distributing chocolates. 11. **HOA Power Ruling:** BDA makes a landmark decision empowering Housing Societies; utilities can be disconnected for non-payment of fees. 12. **Excise Minister's Review:** During a review in Cuttack, the Excise Minister advised prioritizing health awareness over revenue generation. 13. **Farmers Electrocuted:** Two farmers died in Bhavanipatna after coming into contact with a live wire while irrigating their field. 14. **Village Punishment:** In Rayagada, villagers forced a couple in love to plow a field with a single plow as punishment for alleged harassment. 15. **Private Buses Resume:** The Cuttack Private Bus Owners Association announces the resumption of private bus services from Cuttack starting today. 16. **Brown Sugar Seized:** Khordha Police seized brown sugar worth 15 lakh rupees from a mixer packet and arrested two individuals. 17. **Retirement Call:** Mohan Bhagwat (RSS Chief) suggested in Nagpur that political leaders should retire at age 75. 18. **Lord's Test Update:** India reached 145/3 in response to England's 387; Bumrah took 5 wickets. 19. **Rozgar Mela Today:** PM Modi will distribute over 51,000 appointment letters at today's Rozgar Mela. 20. **Baroda Bridge Collapse:** The death toll rises to 19; search continues for 2 more missing after the bridge collapse. NK NEWS ODISHA- News and Current Affairs.