Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi felicitated Indian Idol Season 16 winner Jyotirmayee Nayak at his official residence. The Chief Minister announced a cash prize of 5 lakh rupees for her extraordinary achievement and hailed her as a 'Youth Icon' for the state. Jyotirmayee shared her journey and hard work behind the success. The CM specifically praised her initiative of using music therapy for cancer patients, noting it as an inspiration for the younger generation. Her parents were also present during the occasion. https://argusnews.in/odisha/indian-idol-16-winner-jyotirmayee-nayak-honoured-by-odisha-cm-5-lakh-award

TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) celebrated Ethics Day on the birth anniversary of J.R.D. Tata across all its offices. Senior leadership and employees paid floral tributes to the visionary leader and reaffirmed their commitment to core values such as integrity, excellence, and nation-building. The event highlighted how J.R.D. Tata's vision continues to guide the company in maintaining service excellence and ethical standards. https://prajuktiodisha.com/tpcodl-marks-j-r-d-tatas-birth-anniversary-as-ethics-day

On the occasion of Sambalpuri Day, Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, CM Mohan Charan Majhi, Naveen Patnaik, and Dharmendra Pradhan extended their greetings. The day marks the birth anniversary of Guru Satyanarayan Bahidar. Leaders emphasized preserving Sambalpuri language, culture, and handloom traditions. Additionally, the Amarnath Yatra has been temporarily suspended due to heavy rainfall. https://sambad.in/state/today-is-sambalpuri-day-odisha-governor-and-chief-minister-extend-greetings-12218014

An unidentified person left a beautifully carved idol of Goddess Mangala, made of black soapstone (Muguni Pathara), under a tree by the roadside in Basudevpur, Bhadrak. Local residents discovered the idol, leading to curiosity and a gathering of devotees in the area. The reason behind leaving the sacred idol in such a manner remains unknown and has become a topic of discussion among the locals. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/a-stranger-ran-away-leaving-a-stone-statue-made-of-muguni-stone-of-mother-manala-at-the-foot-of-the-roadside-tree-12218539

In a tragic incident in Hinjilicut, Odisha, a childless couple passed away due to illness and financial distress. Ugrasen Swain, who suffered from paralysis for 5 years, died on Thursday evening. Within moments of his death, his wife Nandini Swain also passed away due to mental stress and exhaustion from their long struggle. The couple was cremated on the same funeral pyre. Locals expressed anger over the delay in government assistance and administrative negligence. Post their demise, the administration provided financial aid of ₹66,000 to their nephew. https://odishatazanews.com/?p=208835

Nisha Maharana aspires to become a lawyer with the primary goal of fighting for women's rights and justice. She aims to support women facing legal challenges and social issues through her professional career, reflecting a strong commitment to female empowerment and social change. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/nishas-dream-is-to-become-a-lawyer-and-fight-for-women-otvshorts-nishamaharana-dreamjob-12216741

Aliabad Primary School in Ganjam is facing a severe teacher shortage, with only one teacher managing 48 students. While two teachers are appointed, one is on maternity leave and the other is on deputation. Additionally, the new school building remains unhanded to authorities despite completion. The School Management Committee has submitted a memorandum to the BEO and BDO, demanding immediate recruitment and building handover, warning of future protests. https://www.dharitri.com/teacher-shortage-at-aliabad-school/

An unidentified woman aged around 60 jumped into the Kuakhai River from the bridge in Bhubaneswar on Saturday evening. Witnesses saw her leaving her bag and slippers before jumping into the flooded river. Fire services from Mancheswar and Pahala reached the spot and conducted a search operation for over an hour. Due to the high water current and darkness, the search was halted around 9:30 PM. The Mancheswar police have seized her belongings but found no ID. A specialized striking force and ODRAF teams are expected to resume the search operation on Sunday morning. https://sambad.in/state/woman-jumps-into-kuakhai-river-from-bridge-search-operation-suspended-12216947

Vice Admiral AN Pramod has officially taken charge as the Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff, succeeding Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti. With over 36 years of experience, Pramod is a specialist in Communication and Electronic Warfare. He played key roles in major operations including Operation Vijay, Operation Parakram, and Operation Snow Leopard following the Galwan clash. An alumnus of the Naval War College, Goa, he has previously commanded ships like INS Satpura and INS Shardul. https://odishasambad.in/vice-admiral-an-pramod-assumes-charge-as-deputy-chief-of-naval-staff/