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

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

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/

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

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) organized a massive 'Sikhya Bachao Andolan' in Balangir protesting against serious errors in school textbooks from Class 1 to 8. Led by MLA Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, thousands of supporters staged a demonstration in front of the Collector's office. The BJD alleged a 380-crore corruption in textbook printing and demanded a CBI inquiry along with the resignation of the Mass Education Minister. They argued that these errors threaten the future of students and the heritage of Odisha. https://odishatazanews.com/?p=210191

A young man was spotted clinging to a palm tree to save his life amidst heavy floodwaters in Odisha. The incident highlights the severity of the flood situation as the individual struggled against the strong currents. The video of this survival attempt has gone viral, showcasing the harrowing conditions faced by locals. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/young-otvshorts-flood-in-talagach-sahara-12393558

A mild earthquake was felt in three blocks of Laxmipur area in Odisha's Koraput district on Tuesday around 8:30 PM. Panicked residents rushed out of their homes as tremors were felt. According to preliminary reports, there have been no casualties or property damage. The exact epicenter and magnitude are yet to be confirmed by experts, and authorities are closely monitoring the situation while asking locals to remain alert. https://odia.news18.com/news/odisha/mild-earthquake-in-laxmipur-of-koraput-distroct-in-odisha-people-are-scared-dkp-ws-l-406035.html

NALCO has inaugurated a 50 kg per day capacity pilot plant for processing fly ash to recover rare earth elements at its Research and Technology Centre in Bhubaneswar. Developed in collaboration with CSIR-IMMT, the plant aims to extract valuable materials like alumina, silicates, quartz, and scandium. Additionally, a foundation stone was laid for a Red Mud evaluation plant to recover ferro-titanium and metallic iron. These rare earth elements are crucial for electric vehicles, renewable energy, and defense sectors. https://sambad.in/business/nalco-pilot-plant-recover-rare-earth-elements-from-fly-ash-12393459

A total of 46 cadres of the banned KCP-Taibanganaba outfit, including its chief Haobijam Dilip, surrendered before the Manipur government in Imphal. During the 'Home Coming' ceremony, they handed over 20 weapons, 216 rounds of ammunition, and explosives. Chief Minister Yumman Khemchand Singh welcomed them, stating that violence cannot bring peace. Under the rehabilitation policy, each cadre will receive a one-time fixed deposit of 4 lakh rupees and a monthly stipend of 6,000 rupees for 36 months. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/manipur-46-kcp-taibanganaba-cadres-surrender-20-weapons-216-rounds-12393569

India has initiated in-absentia trial proceedings against 26/11 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed and five other Pakistani terrorists. Mumbai Police informed Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam that the trial will proceed under Section 356 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The accused, including Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi and Sajid Mir, are currently in Pakistan. This significant legal move comes 18 years after the 2008 attacks that claimed over 160 lives, aiming to ensure legal accountability for the perpetrators even in their absence. https://otvkhabar.in/national/india-begins-legal-proceedings-against-hafiz-saeed-over-2611-mumbai-attacks-12393584