The Chief Minister has made a major announcement regarding the flood situation in the state. Key instructions have been issued to expedite relief and rescue operations in affected districts. The focus is on protecting lives and property, alongside the implementation of post-flood assistance and restoration measures. https://odia.news18.com/videos/videos/compensation-details-for-crop-damage-and-dbt-seed-assistance-sps-405949.html

Gajapati police seized over 7 quintals of ganja hidden in the forest near Atapada village in Mohana block. Following a tip-off, police raided the location and recovered 28 bags of cannabis valued at approximately 70 lakh rupees. The smugglers managed to flee the spot. An investigation is underway to identify those involved in the smuggling racket. https://www.samayalive.in/odisha-news/huge-amount-of-marijuana-seized-from-forest/article-38171

An 8-foot-long python entered a house in Mirigini village, Balasore district, causing panic. The snake reportedly ate two chickens and seven eggs before being spotted by the residents. Snake helpline members rescued the python and handed it over to forest officials, who later released it into the Kuldiha forest. Authorities have warned locals to remain alert as floods are driving snakes out of nearby forests into residential areas. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/python-slithers-into-house-eats-two-chickens-before-being-rescued-12392319

Indian batter Rishabh Pant created history by becoming the fastest player to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket, achieving the feat in just 89 innings. During the fourth day of the Galle Test against Sri Lanka, he reached this milestone by hitting a six off Lahiru Kumara. Pant is now the fourth batter globally and the first Indian male cricketer to enter the 100-sixes club, joining legends like Ben Stokes, Brendon McCullum, and Adam Gilchrist. He scored a quick 66 off 69 balls in the match. https://otvkhabar.in/sports/rishabh-pant-makes-history-becomes-fastest-batter-to-reach-100-test-sixes-12392353

Donald Trump has praised India's electoral system and its use of mandatory photo ID cards to prevent voter fraud. During discussions on the 'Save America Act', Trump cited the example of India's 2024 general elections where 64.6 crore voters used valid IDs. He specifically appreciated India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar for his insights on secure polling. Trump urged the US Congress to pass laws ensuring only citizens with valid IDs can vote, similar to the Indian model. Gyanesh Kumar, a 1988 batch IAS officer, took charge as the 26th CEC of India in February 2025. https://www.samayalive.in/india-abroad/donald-trump-praises-india-s-electoral-system/article-38170

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued notices to Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff for promoting Vimal Elaichi, alleging it serves as a surrogate advertisement for banned pan masala. Amidst this, an old video of Shah Rukh Khan questioning why the government permits the sale of health-hazardous products if they are truly harmful has gone viral. The actors have been given 15 days to respond and provide details regarding their contracts and the advertisement's reach. https://www.samayalive.in/india-abroad/shahrukh-khan-s-statement-goes-viral-after-fda-notice/article-38168

An 85-year-old man named Ratnakar Mahalik died after drowning in a pond in Kharasahapur village, Bahanaga block, Soro. The incident occurred on Monday morning when he went to a nearby pond for ablution but failed to return. His family later rescued him and took him to Soro Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Local police have registered a case and initiated an investigation after conducting a post-mortem. https://sambad.in/district/baleswar/elderly-man-drowns-in-pond-while-going-to-relieve-himself-12391926

An elderly woman was rescued by locals in Bhadrak after she was swept away by the floodwaters of the Baitarani River. She managed to survive by clinging to a tree branch amidst the strong current. Villagers acted heroically to pull her to safety. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/while-floating-in-the-flood-water-the-old-woman-was-hanging-on-a-tree-branch-and-was-rescued-by-the-villagers-12392239

Odisha has climbed from 13th to 7th position nationally in rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The state has installed 1.74 lakh systems, generating 410 MW of capacity. With over 3.12 lakh applications, Odisha recorded a 130% growth in installations. Key districts like Balasore, Ganjam, Khordha, and Cuttack lead the drive. The success is attributed to government subsidies, Discom efforts, and initiatives like 'Solar Didi'. Odisha aims to achieve 3 lakh installations by 2027. https://odishasambad.in/odisha-climbs-to-7th-nationally-in-rooftop-solar-emerges-as-a-model-for-pm-surya-ghar-adoption/

Odisha Police conducted a mass de-addiction pledge across 35 police districts under the 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan'. The main event was held at the Cuttack headquarters, where DGP Binaytosh Mishra and other senior officials committed to creating a drug-free society and raising public awareness about the ill effects of drugs, especially among the youth. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeeodisha/state-news/odisha-police-take-collective-pledge-for-a-drug-free-society-across-35-police-districts/3290444