Two people, including a shopkeeper named Uday Kiran and a woman, were seriously injured after being attacked with sharp weapons by miscreants in the Laxmisagar area of Bhubaneswar late at night. The victims were rushed to Capital Hospital in critical condition. While the exact motive remains unknown, police suspect past enmity and have launched an investigation into the incident. https://odishasambad.in/2-injured-in-sword-attack-near-laxmi-sagar-area-in-bhubaneswar/

The daily horoscope for all zodiac signs provides insights into career, finance, and family life. Aries should be careful with finances, while Leo may see unexpected financial gains. Gemini and Mithuna focus on family and religious trips. Cancer benefits from stock market investments, and Libra enjoys mental peace. Scorpions may see business changes, and Aquarius needs to be wary of respect issues. Pisces and Sagittarius face mixed results with potential gains from enemies or political praise. Remedies for each sign are also suggested. https://argusnews.in/horoscope/today-horoscope-odia-ajira-rashifala-july-2026

The post-mortem report of Cuttack Chauliaganj Police Station IIC Beauty Mohanty reveals that she died of suffocation. Her body was found hanging in her official quarters on Saturday morning. While the family finds it hard to believe it was suicide, the police have recovered important details from her call records. A high-level team including an SP and Additional DCP is investigating the case to determine the exact cause of death. https://www.dharitri.com/postmortem-report-of-chauliaganj-police-station-iic-has-arrived/

A political controversy erupted in Lucknow during a BJP roadshow for National President Nitin Naveen. A video went viral showing an artist dressed as Lord Hanuman dancing with a BJP flag. Opposition parties and a lawyer from the Punjab and Haryana High Court have filed a police complaint, alleging that the use of religious symbols for political promotion hurts Hindu sentiments. The complainant has demanded an FIR under Section 299 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 against the organizers and the artist. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeeodisha/national-international/hanuman-costume-at-bjp-roadshow-sparks-political-controversy/3262289

A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is causing heavy rainfall across Odisha. The IMD has issued an orange warning for 8 districts including Sambalpur and Sundargarh for the next 24 hours. A yellow alert has also been issued for 7 other districts. Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea until September 7th due to rough conditions. Possible waterlogging and crop damage are expected in affected areas. https://argusnews.in/weather-calamities/fresh-rainfall-likely-over-odisha

Sunita Nayak, a government school teacher from Berhampur, Odisha, has gained national and international recognition for her environmental and social work. Since 2021, she has been providing free education to slum children and promoting environmental protection through tree plantation and beach cleaning. She notably used over 5,500 plastic bottle caps to create 'Sattwik Wing' and 'Divine Wall', earning spots in the National and International Book of Records. Additionally, she funds menstrual hygiene awareness programs and sanitary pad distribution from her own salary. https://sambad.in/punascha-pruthibi/environmental-warrior-sunitas-journey-12140411

A family in Dalimbapur village under Paralakhemundi police station in Gajapati district has been facing social boycott for over a year. The family was allegedly ostracized after failing to pay a fine imposed by village heads. They are being denied access to public tube wells, temple entry, and essential supplies from local shops. Despite reporting the matter to the police, the family claims they are being threatened further and have now approached the district administration seeking protection and justice. https://sambad.in/district/gajapati/gajapati-family-alleges-social-boycott-harassment-in-dalimbapur-village-12140613

Iranian forces launched missile attacks on two commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz following the expiration of a week-long ceasefire agreement with the US. A UK maritime agency reported that an oil tanker caught fire off the coast of Oman after being hit. While both vessels sustained significant damage, no casualties among the crew members were reported. This incident has put the 14-point peace treaty signed between the US and Iran at risk, raising concerns of potential retaliatory actions. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/iran-alleged-missile-attack-commercial-ships-strait-of-hormuz-tensions-rise-12140633

In Sundargarh district, after a dry June that threatened agriculture, substantial rainfall in the first week of July has brought relief to farmers. The district recorded a total of 2051 mm of rainfall over six days, averaging 114.39 mm. This rainfall is crucial for Kharif crops and has revived hopes for a good paddy harvest. Lefripada block saw the highest rainfall at 252 mm. However, the heavy rains caused two breaches in the Kani River, leading to floodwaters entering low-lying areas. https://sambad.in/district/sundargarh/july-rains-bring-relief-to-sundargarh-farmers-amid-kharif-season-12140581

The article narrates a divine story behind the 'Gita Govinda Khandua' silk cloth offered to Lord Jagannath in Puri. While poet Jayadev was getting the cloth woven with his verses, he fainted, and a mysterious Brahmin (believed to be Lord Jagannath himself) appeared to complete the task by chanting the verses. After passing a divine test in the Markanda tank, the cloth was accepted by the temple. Since then, it has been a tradition to use Gita Govinda Khandua during the Lord's Badasinghara ritual. https://sambad.in/rathajatra/lilamaya-began-12140523