Allegations of fund misuse have surfaced in the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign at Bhatlaida GP in Laikera block. While a budget of 1 lakh was allocated for planting 500 saplings under MGNREGS, only 250 were reportedly planted. Furthermore, muster rolls show 7 days of work, but laborers claim they only worked for 1-2 days. Local representative Papatlal Bhoi has demanded a vigilance inquiry into the matter, while block officials attributed the discrepancy to the supply of small saplings by the Forest Department. https://sambad.in/state/tree-for-mother-scheme-faces-fund-misuse-allegations-in-laikera-500-saplings-promised-only-around-250-found-12393270

In a tragic incident of one-sided love in Balasore, a youth attacked five members of a girl's family, including the girl herself, with a sharp weapon after she rejected his proposal. All five victims sustained serious injuries and have been hospitalized. The local police are investigating the matter. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/one-sided-love-became-the-mercy-the-boyfriend-killed-5-people-from-the-boyfriends-family-including-the-boyfriend-12393318

The selection process for the new Director General of Police (DGP) in Odisha has been postponed. The high-level meeting scheduled to finalize the successor to the current top cop has faced a delay, sparking discussions within the state police department and administrative circles. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/moved-dgp-selection-process-otvshorts-dgp-odishapolice-12393311

A 30-year-old Indian Navy personnel, Puranmal Shambhulal Mehra, allegedly killed his wife and two minor children before committing suicide in their naval residential quarters in South Mumbai. Before the incident, he sent a chilling WhatsApp message to his mother asking her to collect their bodies. Investigations suggest the family was undergoing financial stress and marital disputes. Police are working with cyber experts to recover deleted mobile data and are awaiting forensic reports to uncover the full details of the tragedy. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/mumbai-navy-personnel-family-death-four-found-dead-probe-12393248

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has criticized the Congress, claiming it is turning into a 'Maoist party' following the political row over PM Modi's 'Dimagi Naxal' (Intellectual Naxal) remark. While Rijiju clarified that the PM's comment didn't target any specific party, he questioned why Congress leaders like P. Chidambaram are identifying themselves with the term. He accused the Congress of promoting ideological Naxalism and cited former PM Manmohan Singh's 2006 statement where Naxalism was called the biggest internal security threat. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/kiren-rijiju-congress-maoist-naxal-party-dimagi-naxal-row-12393332

Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) sealed two hotels in CDA Sector-6 for violating food safety norms. The raid revealed unhygienic kitchens, stale food with fungus, expired yogurt, and adulterated paneer. During on-site iodine testing, the paneer turned black, confirming adulteration. CMC officials emphasized a zero-tolerance policy towards establishments compromising public health and warned of further inspections across the city. https://odishasambad.in/two-hotels-sealed-after-raid-uncovers-adulterated-food-in-odishas-cuttack/

Bhadrak district is facing severe flooding for the fourth time this season. Due to heavy rains, a bridge collapsed, resulting in a 40-foot wide breach in the embankment. This has caused floodwaters to enter residential areas and disrupted local transportation, leaving the community in distress. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/tuha-has-been-flooded-4-times-today-the-pole-broke-and-a-40-foot-hole-was-created-12393313

Floodwaters have entered various residential areas of Balasore city in Odisha, causing significant waterlogging issues. The heavy rains and rising water levels have forced water into people's homes, severely disrupting daily life and transportation across major roads in the city. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/flood-water-in-the-city-of-baleswar-otvshorts-flood-waterlogging-baleswar-12393310

Bargarh Police organized a 'Mobile Mela' where they returned 110 recovered stolen mobile phones to their original owners. The initiative has been widely appreciated by the public as people were thrilled to get their lost devices back. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/mobile-fair-from-the-burgher-police-the-police-returned-110-stolen-mobiles-to-their-original-owners-12393324

Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati addressed the 'Bridge Bharat Summit 2026' in Bhubaneswar, urging corporate entities to move beyond mere legal compliance and act as responsible partners in Odisha's development through effective Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). He emphasized prioritizing sectors like health, education, climate resilience, and tribal development to align with the visions of Viksit Odisha @2036 and Viksit Bharat @2047. The seminar, organized by the Department of Public Enterprises and Odisha Corporate Foundation, highlighted the role of CSR in transformation. https://sambad.in/state/bridge-bharat-summit-2026-odisha-governor-calls-for-more-impactful-corporate-social-responsibility-12393250