Tragic landslides triggered by heavy rains in Pune district have claimed three lives and left several others trapped under debris. The incident occurred in Patan village, Maval tehsil, where parts of a hill collapsed onto houses. This natural disaster significantly impacted the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, depositing nearly 100 tons of debris and halting traffic. NDRF teams are currently conducting rescue operations. CM Devendra Fadnavis confirmed that while one lane has reopened after clearing 70% of the debris, efforts are ongoing to restore full connectivity soon. https://argusnews.in/national/pune-landslide-three-dead-mumbai-pune-expressway-traffic-jam

A 50-foot stretch of the Genguti river embankment in Bhadrak's Dhamnagar block has collapsed following four days of continuous heavy rain. The breach occurred near Rameshwarpur Maliksahi, causing panic among locals as this spot has suffered over 15 collapses in the last decade. Residents have alleged poor construction quality by the Water Resources Department, claiming that the unfinished concrete wall and stone packing were insufficient to withstand the pressure. The project remained incomplete due to the early onset of monsoon rains. https://sambad.in/state/50-foot-breach-hits-genguti-river-embankment-in-bhadrak-after-continuous-rain-12139739

The Odisha State Election Commission has completed the first phase of Voter List Revision (SIR), resulting in the removal of over 20.14 lakh voters. Out of these, approximately 8.32 lakh were deceased individuals. Ganjam district saw the highest number of deletions. Additional Electoral Officer Sushanta Kumar Mishra stated that citizens can verify their names on the official website or via BLOs. Those whose names have been excluded can re-apply using Form 6 by August 5. The final updated voter list is scheduled to be published on September 6 after thorough verification. https://argusnews.in/odisha/odisha-sir-draft-voter-list-released

Samantha Ruth Prabhu's 'Maa Inti Bangaram', directed by B.V. Nandini Reddy, has become a box office sensation, grossing approximately 90.15 crore worldwide. Produced on a 20 crore budget, the action-comedy surpassed the long-standing record of Anushka Shetty’s 'Arundhati' to become the highest-grossing female-centric Telugu film. The movie is nearing the 100 crore mark and has performed exceptionally well in North America, crossing the $2 million milestone. https://otvkhabar.in/entertainment/samanthas-maa-inti-bangaram-breaks-records-with-outstanding-worldwide-box-office-success-12138613

A 10-foot long python was rescued from a poultry farm in Bisibahal village under Komna range in Nuapada district. The snake had reportedly consumed 10 chickens in the farm belonging to Dhanurya Pradhan. Local snake catchers Suresh Kumar Mallick, Kamal Pandey, and Tofan Mallick safely captured the reptile, which was later released into the nearby forest by the forest department. https://sambad.in/state/10-foot-python-rescued-from-poultry-farm-in-nuapada-after-devouring-chickens-12139705

Ethanol production is becoming a highly profitable business in India's clean fuel strategy. While production costs range from ₹35 to ₹45 per liter, oil marketing companies buy it at ₹49 to ₹65 per liter. Depending on raw materials like sugarcane juice or maize, producers earn profits between ₹15 and ₹23 per liter. A medium-sized 30 KLPD plant can potentially generate an annual net profit of ₹16 to ₹21 crore. https://odishasambad.in/how-much-cost-to-produce-one-liter-of-ethanol/

The Odisha Meteorological Department has issued a yellow warning for Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj districts due to a depression over South Jharkhand and North Odisha. Light to moderate rainfall is expected across many parts of the state in the next 24 hours. So far, Odisha has recorded 324.2 mm of rainfall since June 1, which is 22% above normal. Sonepur recorded the highest rainfall, while Kalahandi, Sundargarh, and Nabarangpur are still experiencing a deficit. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/odisha-weather-may-change-from-tomorrow-12139662

A controversy has erupted in FIFA World Cup 2026 involving USA striker Folarin Balogun. Despite receiving a red card in the Round of 32 against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Balogun has been allowed to play in the Round of 16 against Belgium. Allegations have surfaced regarding the intervention of US President Donald Trump in this decision. While the Belgian team and European Football Association criticized the move, FIFA clarified that the decision was taken under Article 27. https://odishasambad.in/fifa-reverses-usa-striker-folarin-balogun-red-card-suspension-after-donald-trump-intervention/

Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan are reuniting for their ninth collaboration, a comedy-thriller titled 'Wicked Sunny'. Produced under Tips Films, the title references Akshay's iconic theme from the 2004 film 'Mujhse Shaadi Karogi'. Written by Priyadarshan and Rohan Shankar, the movie is expected to go on floors in December. This announcement comes amid excitement for their other projects like 'Bhoot Bangla' and 'Hiawaan'. https://otvkhabar.in/entertainment/akshay-kumar-priyadarshans-next-comedy-thriller-gets-a-quirky-identity-wicked-sunny-locked-as-official-title-12137929

The 8th Pay Commission held a two-day consultation meeting in Bhubaneswar with central government employee unions and pensioners. Unions demanded a fitment factor of 3.83, which could raise the minimum basic pay to approximately ₹69,000. This regional consultation is a key step before the panel finalizes its recommendations for revising salaries and pensions for nearly 55 lakh employees and 69 lakh pensioners. After Odisha, the commission will head to Kolkata on July 9 and 10 for the next round of discussions. https://argusnews.in/education-employment/8th-pay-commission-odisha-consultation-final-day-salary-panel-meeting