After the Snana Yatra, Lord Jagannath is suffering from a high fever and is currently in the 'Anasara' room. Today, the sacred 'Phuluri Oil' prepared with 24 medicinal ingredients at the Bada Odia Matha will be applied to the deities' bodies by Daitapati servitors to cure the fever. Due to the Lord's illness, traditional music and chants are prohibited in the temple, and devotees are currently offering prayers to 'Pati Dian' instead of the main idols. https://argusnews.in/odisha/lord-jagannath-fever-phuluri-oil-ritual-anasara-puri-2026

Residents of Nigamananda Vihar in Bargarh staged a road blockade on Tuesday to protest the opening of a new foreign liquor shop in their residential area. The protest, which began at 11 AM, disrupted traffic on the Bargarh-Haldipali road. Protesters argued that the location is near nursing colleges and hospitals. The demonstration ended at 1 PM after the Excise Deputy Superintendent, Dibyaranjan Rout, gave a written assurance that no liquor shop would be allowed in the residential stretch from Bhatli Chhak to Jeera Bridge. https://www.dharitri.com/dissatisfaction-over-liquor-shop-protests-roadblocks/

Vigilance officials conducted simultaneous raids at four locations associated with Kendrapara Forest Ranger Rabindra Nayak over allegations of possessing assets disproportionate to his known income. Raids were carried out at his four-story building in Mundali, ancestral home in Banki, and official residence in Kendrapara. In a separate incident, Satyajit Raut, Deputy Director of Mines in Jeypore, was caught red-handed accepting a bribe of 2 lakh rupees for extending a sand lease. Subsequent searches led to the recovery of additional cash from his Rayagada residence. https://argusnews.in/odisha/kendrapara-forest-ranger-vigilance-raid-disproportionate-assets-search

A Pakistani cargo aircraft operated by K2 Airways went missing mid-air while flying from Sharjah to Karachi with five crew members on board. The crew reported mechanical issues in the navigation system before losing contact with air traffic control. Radar data suggested an irregular flight path followed by a rapid descent approximately 155 nautical miles west of Karachi. It is suspected to have crashed into the Arabian Sea. The Pakistan Navy and Air Force have launched a massive search and rescue operation involving the PNS Zulfiqar, ATR aircraft, and other vessels. https://www.dharitri.com/did-it-crash-or-something-else-pakistani-plane-disappears-in-mid-air-near-karachi/

The Deputy Director of Mines, Satyajit Raut, was arrested by Koraput Vigilance while accepting a bribe of 2 lakh rupees from a businessman in Rayagada. The bribe was allegedly for facilitating royalty extensions and spot auctions in the mining business. Following the arrest, a raid on his residence led to the seizure of an additional 2.90 lakh rupees. A case has been registered under Koraput Vigilance PS Case No. 14/2026. https://www.samayalive.in/odisha-news/mining-sub-director-in-vigilance-net/article-37422

The main accused in the Baruipur rape case, Prabhas Mandal, was killed in a police encounter while attempting to snatch a weapon during crime scene reconstruction. Police investigation also revealed that Indrajit Mandal, who was killed by a mob, was innocent. The West Bengal Chief Minister has ordered the DGP to submit a probe report within 72 hours. Around 200 people involved in the subsequent violence have been identified. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeeodisha/national-international/main-accused-killed-in-police-encounter-in-baruipur-case/3263113

Police arrested an extortion gang of four members in Bhanjanagar, Ganjam. The accused were threatening travelers at gunpoint near Malasapadar village to extort money. When police arrived at the spot, the criminals pointed guns at the officers, but were eventually overpowered. Two country-made pistols and live ammunition were seized from the arrested individuals. https://otvkhabar.in/crime/police-bust-extortion-gang-in-bhanjanagar-4-arrested-illegal-pistols-live-bullets-seized-12144284

The United States has launched major military strikes against Iran in response to attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. US forces targeted Iranian air defense systems, missile sites, and drone launch facilities in Port of Sirik and Qeshm Island. This action follows Iran's drone attacks on Qatari and Saudi Arabian tankers. In addition to military action, the US has revoked all oil trade waivers and imposed significant financial sanctions on Iran, citing violations of ceasefire agreements. https://otvkhabar.in/international/us-launches-fresh-strikes-on-iran-after-strait-of-hormuz-escalation-12144385

A speeding car rammed into the security barricades at the Odisha Legislative Assembly premises in Bhubaneswar late at night. The impact caused significant damage to the barricades, putting security personnel on high alert. Police have arrested two individuals suspected of being intoxicated during the incident. The vehicle has been seized, and an investigation is underway to determine if there was any ulterior motive behind breaching the high-security zone. https://odishasambad.in/high-alert-at-odisha-assembly-after-drunk-driver-rams-barricade/

A speeding motorcycle hit two pedestrians on the Biju Expressway near Badabahal in Sundargarh late last night. The impact was so severe that the rider and both pedestrians sustained critical injuries. Bhashma Police quickly arrived at the scene and transported all three victims to the Sundargarh District Headquarters Hospital for treatment. The accident reportedly occurred due to the reckless and high-speed driving of the motorcyclist. https://sambad.in/district/sundargarh/a-bike-hit-two-pedestrians-and-met-with-an-accident-12144327