The 154th birth anniversary of Sri Aurobindo was celebrated with great fervor at the Siddheswar Temple premises in Nimapada, Puri district. Organized by Shrima Welp For Foundation and Suman volunteers, the event included participants from 10 blocks of Puri district. The program featured discussions on Sri Aurobindo's philosophy, silent prayers, Durga Stotra, and musical performances. Key organizers highlighted the crucial role of Suman volunteers in social service during the seminar. https://odishatazanews.com/?p=210166

Revenue Inspector (RI) Suraj Bala of Jharapalli in Malkangiri district was arrested by the Vigilance Department while accepting a bribe of ₹8,000 for issuing a caste certificate. This is the second time he has been caught; he was previously arrested in November 2023 for taking a ₹15,000 bribe regarding land documents. Public demand for strict punishment has risen following his repeated offenses. https://odishasambad.in/ri-of-jharapali-circle-under-malkangiri-district-nabbed-by-odisha-vigilance-while-taking-bribe/

Parents in Pattamundai, Kendrapara district, took matters into their own hands to rescue their children from Kulasahi Ashram School, which has been surrounded by floodwaters for two days. Around 255 students were stranded on the school's upper floor due to rising river levels. Frustrated by administrative delays in evacuation, parents used small boats to bring their children home. Many students reported health issues like fever and skin infections. While medical teams provided basic care, the lack of early administrative action has sparked public anger. https://odia.news18.com/news/odisha/parents-rescued-students-trapped-in-floodwaters-bks-ws-l-405878.html

Two armed miscreants snatched a gold chain from a woman at gunpoint outside AIIMS Bhubaneswar. As they tried to flee on a motorcycle, the brave woman managed to pull one of them down. Local residents caught the fallen robber and handed him over to the Khandagiri police. A pistol was recovered from the suspect, who is reportedly from outside Odisha. Police have launched a search for the second accomplice who managed to escape. https://odishasambad.in/gold-chain-snatched-at-gunpoint-one-held/

The kidnapping case of businessman Narendra Sahu in Balangir took a sensational turn with the arrest of a woman Police Sub-Inspector and a crime reporter. Snehamanjari Sahu, an SI at Bhubaneswar Police HQ, and journalist Sanjay Jena were arrested for their involvement in the conspiracy. The victim was kept in a lodge, threatened with a pistol, and forced to record fake videos as part of a 50 lakh rupee extortion plot. While the SI initially fled the scene, Balangir police eventually apprehended her. Four people have been arrested so far, with investigations ongoing for six more suspects. https://sambad.in/state/narendra-sahu-kidnapping-case-12390224

Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay released a 100-day report card titled 'Governance for Generations'. Key achievements include closing 717 liquor shops, allocating 710 crore for free school breakfasts, and 812 crore for the Annan’s Seer Scheme (gold for weddings). The government also announced a 6000 crore crop loan waiver, distributed laptops to college students, and provided 200 units of free electricity to households. Additionally, a 1 lakh crore investment target was set to boost industrial growth. https://odia.news18.com/news/politics/from-710-crore-budget-for-free-breakfast-to-shutting-down-717-liquor-shops-what-did-tamil-nadu-cm-thalapathy-vijay-achieve-in-his-first-100-days-lpd-406003.html

A crocodile washed into Kendrapada town due to the ongoing floods, causing panic among local residents. The reptile was spotted within the city limits, likely having strayed from a nearby river due to the rising water levels. Authorities have been alerted to ensure the safety of the public and to capture the crocodile. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/the-crocodile-floated-in-the-flood-crocodile-terror-in-kendrapada-city-12393005

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited the flood-affected areas of Bhadrak district to assess the situation. In a unique move to reach remote areas, the CM and his team conducted the review on a bullet motorcycle. He interacted with local residents to understand their grievances and monitored the ongoing relief and rescue operations. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/the-chief-minister-and-the-team-went-to-the-flood-affected-area-in-bhadrak-and-reviewed-the-flood-situation-12393016

A young man in Bhadrak district survived a harrowing ordeal by clinging to a palm tree for five days after being swept away by floodwaters. The incident highlights the severity of the flood situation as the youth struggled for survival amidst the strong currents until he could be safe. This dramatic rescue story has gained significant attention as a testament to human resilience. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/horrible-picture-came-from-the-valley-the-young-man-was-drowned-in-the-flood-water-and-struggled-for-his-life-in-a-palm-tree-for-5-days-12392995

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has made a significant announcement for farmers in flood-affected regions. The CM has declared relief measures and financial assistance to support those who suffered crop loss and damages due to recent floods. The move aims to mitigate the hardships faced by the farming community in the state. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/the-chief-ministers-big-announcement-for-the-flood-affected-farmers-12393010