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Bhubaneswar,June 28 {UDN}:  Parents Intensify Demand for Revision of School Timings; Urge Government to Reconsider and Change the Decision.  Parents have called for a review of the revised school schedule, saying the current timings should be changed in the interest of students’ well-being and convenience.

Puri, June 28 {UDN}: Snana Yatra: Pahandi to Begin at 5 AM; Sacred Bath at Noon, Hati Besha to Conclude by 5 PM. The ceremonial Pahandi procession during the Puri Snana Yatra will commence at 5:00 AM, followed by the Jala Bije (holy bathing ritual) at 12:00 noon. The grand Hati Besha (Elephant Attire) of the deities is scheduled to be completed by 5:00 PM.…

Anandapur, June 28 {UDN}:   A Unique Wedding Amid Trees; Banyan Tree and Peepal Tree Married in Traditional Vedic Rituals.  In a rare and symbolic ceremony, a Banyan tree was ceremonially married to a Peepal tree following traditional Vedic customs, drawing the attention of locals and devotees alike.

Similipal, June 28 {UDN}: SimilipalSimilipal Marks a New Chapter in Tiger Conservation; Tigress ‘Jinnat’ and Her Cub Captured on Trap Camera.  The latest camera trap images from Similipal have confirmed the presence of tigress Jinnat along with her cub, marking a significant milestone in the reserve’s tiger population growth and conservation efforts.

Egypt, June 28 {UDN}:  FIFA World Cup: Egypt Reach Knockout Stage for the First Time, Iran Face Elimination Fears. Egypt created history by advancing to the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time, while Iran’s hopes of progressing now hang in the balance.

London:June 28 {UDN}:   India to Face Australia in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Today. The much-anticipated clash between India and Australia is expected to be one of the biggest matches of the tournament, with both teams aiming for a crucial victory.

Delhi, June 28 {UDN}:  Powerful Earthquake Tremors Shake Kashmir to Delhi; Panicked Residents Rush Outdoors. The strong earthquake was felt across several northern regions, prompting people to evacuate buildings as a precaution amid fears of aftershocks.

Puri, June 2026 (UDN): Extensive security and traffic arrangements have been implemented in Puri ahead of the Snana Yatra of Lord Jagannath and His Siblings at Shree Jagannath Temple. Authorities have deployed a large-scale surveillance system and introduced strict vehicular restrictions to ensure smooth conduct of the annual ritual. According to Puri Superintendent of Police Prateek Singh, a detailed traffic management plan has been put…

June 2026: India have secured a place in the quarterfinals of the Badminton Asia Junior Team Championships following a comprehensive victory over Kazakhstan in their group-stage encounter. The Indian junior squad displayed strong control throughout the tie, delivering consistent performances in both singles and doubles matches. The players maintained pressure from the start, converting key points and minimizing errors to ensure a comfortable win. The…

Gujarat, June 27: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah today launched ‘Bharat Taxi’ in Gujarat, marking a major step in expanding India’s cooperative-based ride-hailing initiative. The service is designed as a driver-owned cooperative platform, aiming to provide an alternative to private ride-hailing companies by ensuring better earnings, transparency, and ownership for drivers. Officials said Bharat Taxi will operate on a cooperative digital model, where…