The central government has announced the National Sports Awards for this year. 17 athletes, including high jumper Tejaswin Shankar and badminton player Gayatri Gopichand, will receive the Arjuna Award. Five coaches have been selected for the Dronacharya Award. Notably, no cricketers were included in the Arjuna Award list this year, and no athlete was selected for the country's highest sporting honor, the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/national-sports-awards-announced-17-athletes-selected-for-prestigious-arjuna-awards-12393182

A former contractual teacher in Balasore, Odisha, attacked a female teacher's family members with a sharp weapon after she rejected his one-sided love proposal. The accused, Prithviraj Kar, had previously lost his job due to misconduct toward the teacher. Out of revenge, he entered her house and critically injured her father, brother, and uncle. The victims are currently undergoing treatment at Balasore District Headquarters Hospital. Police have detained the accused for further investigation. https://argusnews.in/odisha/one-sided-love-turns-tragic-man-attacks-teacher-after-rejection

A severe flood in the Baitarani River has devastated the Dasarathpur block in Jajpur district. Over 1.07 lakh people across 19 panchayats and 65 revenue villages are affected. High water levels on National Highway 20 and local roads have cut off communication. Hundreds of houses have been damaged, and approximately 6,291 hectares of agricultural land have been submerged for a month, leading to extensive crop loss. Relief and rescue operations are currently underway by the local administration. https://sambad.in/state/second-flood-in-baitarani-over-107-lakh-people-affected-across-19-panchayats-in-jajpurs-dasarathpur-12393191

In a shocking incident in Balasore district's Oupada, a young man allegedly attacked a girl and four of her family members with a knife over one-sided love. The victims, including the girl's father, mother, brother, and grandfather, were seriously injured and shifted to a Balasore hospital for treatment. The accused and the girl were former colleagues at a government school. The youth had previously lost his job following a complaint filed by the girl regarding his one-sided advances. It is suspected that the attack was a result of revenge for losing his job. Police have initiated an investigation into the matter. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/one-sided-love-turns-violent-as-five-family-members-face-knife-attack-12393122

US President Donald Trump posted a map on Truth Social declaring the Strait of Hormuz as a 'NEW U.S. Territory'. This bold claim has intensified tensions in the Middle East. Iran rejected the claim, stating the strategic waterway will remain closed until the US meets its conditions. The conflict has caused global oil prices to surge, reaching a three-week high, raising concerns about the impact on the world economy. https://argusnews.in/international/trump-strait-of-hormuz-new-us-territory-map-claim

Continuous low-pressure induced rain in Daringbadi, Kandhamal, has disrupted normal life. A massive old tree fell on the main road connecting Danekabadi to Sirkabarg, completely blocking traffic and emergency services. The fire department is working to clear the debris. Residents have urged the district administration to repair the damaged roads and remove other hazardous trees in the area. https://www.dharitri.com/low-pressure-related-heavy-rain-in-daringbadi-area/

Sixteen Indian sailors have refused to navigate through the dangerous Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict between the US and Iran. The sailors alleged that their company is pressuring them to take the risky route for a faster arrival. They have sent an SOS to the Indian government seeking urgent intervention for their safety. According to international laws, crew members cannot be forced to operate in high-risk zones. The situation has raised concerns over the safety of commercial vessels and crew members in the region. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/16-indian-seafarers-refuse-strait-of-hormuz-send-sos-government-12393193

Senior lawyer Biraja Sankar Mishra has been appointed as a member of the State Human Rights Commission (OHRC) by the order of Governor Haribabu Kambhampati. According to the Law Department notification, the appointment was made under Section 1 and Subsection 22 of the Human Rights Act 1993. The appointment will be effective from the date he assumes charge. Mishra is the son of Narayan Mishra from Keonjhar. https://sambad.in/state/biraja-shankar-mishra-appointed-member-of-odisha-state-human-rights-commission-12392674

In Rajnagar's Santhapada village, a 15-foot long crocodile attacked a bull during the floods. The crocodile, which came with the floodwaters from Bhitarkanika National Park, was seen biting the bull before retreating into the water due to the noise made by locals. The Forest Department has issued an alert, advising residents to stay away from water bodies and keep their livestock safe during the ongoing flood situation. https://www.dharitri.com/crocodile-attacks-and-eats-bull/

Continuous heavy rain and low pressure have caused severe flooding in North Odisha. The Baitarani and Jalaka rivers are flowing above danger levels, affecting districts like Bhadrak, Jajpur, and Balasore. Many villages are marooned, and salt water from the sea has damaged crops. In response, the Chief Minister has announced a 1,000 crore relief package for affected farmers, fishermen, and livestock owners. https://odishasambad.in/flood-fury-returns-to-northern-coastal-odisha/