NEWS & VIEWS ( SATURDAY, 14 JUNE, 2025 )

Regional News :

🌦️ Weather & Monsoon Updates

A yellow alert for thunderstorms and heavy rainfall remains in effect for Jagatsinghpur, continuing through June 19, 2025, as the southwest monsoon advances into eastern Odisha .

In the immediate upcoming hours, an orange warning for moderate to heavy rain and gusty winds (40–60 km/h) has been issued specifically for Jagatsinghpur along with Cuttack, Jajpur, Koraput, and Mayurbhanj .

👮 Crime & Legal Cases

Man arrested in Jagatsinghpur on suspicion of molesting a nine-year-old girl. The accused remains in judicial custody following FIR and court proceedings under multiple sections, including the POCSO Act .

In Kujang (Jagatsinghpur district), a court sentenced five people to 5 years of rigorous imprisonment (plus fines) in an acid attack case dating back to 2009. The attack had targeted a local farmer accused of witchcraft .

🏛️ Local Governance & Infrastructure

Recent government and district updates include tenders for IT supplies, medical consumables, and the publication of notifications related to the proposed NH‑55 highway as per official district releases .