Heavy rainfall lasting only two hours has led to severe flood-like conditions and waterlogging in Titlagarh, Odisha. Streets are submerged and daily life has been disrupted as rainwater entered low-lying areas, causing significant inconvenience to the residents. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/flooding-in-2-hours-of-rain-otvshorts-rain-waterlogging-titlagarh-12136194

A person has been arrested for circulating a morphed and distorted image of the Odisha Chief Minister on social media. The incident involves the use of AI technology to create fake images, which is classified as a serious cybercrime. Odisha Police took swift action to deter such digital crimes and misinformation. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/defacement-of-chief-ministers-photo-is-costly-odishacm-cybercrime-aimorphedimage-otv-12143769

During his visit to Indonesia, PM Narendra Modi recounted the heroic tales of former Odisha CM Biju Patnaik. He highlighted Biju Babu's courageous role in Indonesia's independence movement and his daring act of rescuing Indonesian leaders. The Prime Minister emphasized the deep historical ties between India and Indonesia through Biju Patnaik's legacy. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/modi-narrates-bijus-heroic-story-pmmodi-bijupatnaik-indonesiavisit-otv-12143767

India suffered a heavy 125-run defeat against England in the second T20 match at Nottingham. Chasing a target of 202, India collapsed to 76 runs in just 11.4 overs, marking their second-lowest T20 total ever. Under captain Shreyas Iyer, the team has now lost four consecutive matches. England leads the five-match series 2-0. Jofra Archer was named player of the match for his bowling performance. https://sambad.in/sports/shreyas-sena-embarrassed-again-12143770

The State Transport Authority (STA) of Odisha has issued a strict directive to seize vehicles operating without valid registration, fitness certificates, or permits. This move aims to reduce road accidents as previous enforcement efforts focused primarily on fines, which failed to deter unfit vehicles from returning to the roads. Between April and June, over 1.64 lakh challans were issued, but only 428 vehicles were seized. Enforcement officers are now required to justify why a vehicle was not seized in case of serious violations. The initiative integrates data from the Vahan portal and e-Challan dashboard to strengthen road safety. https://sambad.in/state/road-accident-concerns-sta-12143739

The Inter-Media Publicity Coordination Committee (IMPCC) meeting was organized by PIB Ranchi at ICAR-NIAS, Namkum. Chaired by Akhil Kumar Mishra, ADG of PIB Ranchi and Bhubaneswar, the meeting emphasized the importance of synergy between departments for effective communication of government schemes. Representatives from MSME, UIDAI, Doordarshan, and NABARD shared insights on initiatives like PM Vishwakarma, Aadhaar services, and agricultural innovations. The focus remained on transparency in information sharing and achieving the goals of Viksit Bharat 2047 through digital transformation. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/impcc-meeting-namkum-pib-ranchi-government-communication-12142797

Odisha DGP Yogesh Bahadur Khurania chaired a high-level meeting to finalize the security blueprint for the Puri Rath Yatra 2026. A three-tier security system including the Indian Navy, Coast Guard, and Odisha Police will monitor sea routes, while anti-drone systems and SOG teams will ensure safety from the air and on the ground. Special measures like photo displays of habitual offenders at railway stations and intensive checks at hotels and lodges have been ordered to control crime and ensure a safe festival for devotees. https://prajuktiodisha.com/odisha-dgp-security-coordination-meeting-puri-rath-yatra-2026

Vedanta Aluminium is providing healthcare services to 16 villages in Sundargarh and Jharsuguda districts through Mobile Health Units (MHUs). Over 4,000 children and 50,000 people have benefited from this initiative. In the last three years, more than 3,500 free health camps and 1,100 health awareness programs have been organized. The services include medical consultation, disease monitoring, testing, and distribution of essential medicines. CEO of Vedanta Aluminium Coal Mines, Amaresh Kumar, stated that the program focuses on improving primary healthcare for the local community. https://sambad.in/business/vedanta-aluminium-mobile-health-units-benefit-50000-people-odisha-12142322

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank has launched a new mutual fund distribution service to expand its banking portfolio. The platform offers a fully digital, transparent investment experience accessible via mobile and internet banking. Partnering with leading Asset Management Companies (AMCs), the bank aims to simplify wealth creation for customers with minimal documentation and easy onboarding. https://prajuktiodisha.com/ujjivan-small-finance-bank-launches-mutual-fund-distribution-services