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

Police in Keonjhar's Barbil busted a major cyber fraud and robbery gang, arresting 6 individuals including a female mastermind linked to the notorious Jamtara gang. The group would violently rob victims of their mobile phones and then use banking apps to drain their accounts. Following a truck driver's complaint, police raided a location and seized 12 mobiles, 26 bank passbooks, and 28 SIM cards, catching the group while they were planning another heist in the Joda area. https://otvkhabar.in/crime/cyber-fraud-robbery-gang-busted-in-keonjhar-6-arrested-including-woman-linked-to-jamtara-12144271

A late-night security breach occurred at the Odisha Legislative Assembly in Bhubaneswar when a car driven by a drunk individual rammed into the security barricades. The impact was severe enough to destroy the barricades. Following the incident, local police and Special Tactical Group (STG) commandos arrived at the scene to secure the area and conduct a thorough investigation. Two individuals inside the car have been detained for questioning. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/drunk-driver-crashes-into-barricade-outside-odisha-assembly-triggers-security-scare-12144292

The voter list for Kesinga NAC in Kalahandi district has been revised, resulting in the removal of 1,432 voters. The total voter count decreased from 14,868 to 13,436 after the Special Intensive Revision. Executive Officer Chinmaya Acharya stated that the removals were due to deaths (517 cases), migration to other states, and duplicate entries. Eligible citizens whose names are missing can apply via Form 6 between July 5 and August 4. The final voter list is scheduled to be published on September 6. https://www.dharitri.com/1432-voters-excluded-from-kesinga-nac-officials-informed/

The Odisha government has formed a 5-member high-level committee chaired by the Finance Secretary to examine the 10-point demands of the Odisha Medical Service Association (OMSA). The committee includes secretaries from Health, Law, and GA departments. This move follows a 4-day strike by doctors that was called off after assurances from the Health Minister. The committee's first meeting is scheduled for July 22 to deliberate on the doctors' demands and provide recommendations to the government. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/government-forms-high-level-committee-to-examine-omsas-10-point-demands-12144205

Security forces, including Nuapada Police, CRPF 19th Battalion, and DVF units, successfully uncovered a Maoist camp during a search operation in the Patadhara Reserve Forest. A significant cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives was seized from an underground dump. Recovered items include country-made guns, a carbine, AK-47 and SLR rounds, IEDs, gelatin sticks, and Maoist uniforms. Superintendent of Police Amritpal Singh confirmed that although the district is largely Maoist-free, combing operations continue to dismantle any remaining networks. https://www.dharitri.com/large-amount-of-maoist-material-seized-in-search-operation-by-soldiers/

The ancient Mahari or Devadasi tradition of the Puri Jagannath Temple, which dates back over 800 years, has officially ended. Among the 119 types of services at the temple, the Devadasi service (number 75) was the only one performed by women. These women lived a life of sacrifice, remaining unmarried and performing dance and songs like Gita Govinda for Lord Jagannath. However, due to lack of administrative support and poverty, the number of Devadasis dwindled over the years. With the passing of the last few servitors like Sashimani and Parashamani, the tradition has ceased to exist. https://sambad.in/rathajatra/devadasi-who-lived-a-life-of-renunciation-12143713

An accused person named Ganesh Munda, who was detained at Soro police station for allegedly molesting a minor girl, managed to escape from custody yesterday afternoon. Local residents had captured him and handed him over to the police. Following his escape, the police launched a search operation and successfully re-arrested him from the Abhana area this morning. He is currently being interrogated at the station. https://sambad.in/district/baleswar/police-were-able-to-arrest-the-accused-12144266

Daringbadi police raided a gambling den in the Adki forest of Kandhamal district late Tuesday night. Two individuals, identified as Bibhu Digal and Bimal Pradhan, were arrested, while several others managed to escape. Police seized four bikes and one scooter from the spot. A case has been registered, and a search is underway to apprehend the fugitives. https://www.dharitri.com/gambling-den-busted-2-arrested-multiple-thrashed/

A 58-year-old Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) employee, Leonard Lakra, died in a road accident after his motorcycle was hit by a truck on National Highway 143. The incident occurred around 5:30 AM while he was on his way to his morning shift at the New Hot Strip Mill. Police have seized both vehicles and sent the body for post-mortem at Rourkela Government Hospital. https://sambad.in/district/sundargarh/an-employee-of-rourkela-steel-plant-rsp-was-killed-in-a-truck-accident-12144166