Neha Daga has been appointed as the State President of the Bharatiya Janata Mazdoor Cell (BJMC) Women's Wing in Odisha. The appointment letter was presented by BJMC National President Dr. Arnab Chatterjee during a ceremony held at Khariar Road, Nuapada. Other national and state leaders attended the event. Upon her appointment, Neha Daga expressed her commitment to working for the welfare of workers and fulfilling her responsibilities diligently. https://www.dharitri.com/neha-daga-state-womens-morcha-leader/

Dr. Kapilendra Das, a retired headmaster from Vhela village in Nuapada district, has been honored with the 'Bharat Ratna Gaurav Samman' by the National Education Forum, Kolkata. This prestigious award recognizes his exceptional contributions to the fields of education, research, and literature. Even after retirement, Dr. Das continues his academic pursuits, with his research papers being published in national educational reform journals. He has previously received several awards including the Adarsh Vidyaratna and Vande Bharat National Award. His primary goal remains to promote quality education and inspire future generations. https://www.dharitri.com/kapilendra-das-awarded-bharat-ratna-wave-of-happiness-spreads-across-the-region/

Continuous heavy rainfall in Nuapada district has caused fish from the Lower Indra and Sundar irrigation projects to wash downstream. Local fishermen and villagers have caught large quantities of fish, leading to a significant price drop. Varieties like Bhakur and Rohi are being sold for ₹100 per kg, while local varieties like Magur and Balia are priced as low as ₹50 per kg. Residents in areas like Komna and Tarbod are benefiting from the surplus supply as fish come to shallower waters to spawn during the first major rains of the season. https://www.dharitri.com/bhakura-100-kg-local-fish-sold-for-rs-50/

The prime accused in the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in West Bengal's Baruipur was killed in a police encounter. During a crime scene recreation at midnight, the accused, Prabhas Mondal, allegedly snatched a police firearm and opened fire while attempting to escape. He was killed in the retaliatory firing by the police. The minor's body was found in a pond on Sunday, leading to widespread tension. While three suspects were arrested, another person allegedly involved was lynched by a mob earlier. https://otvkhabar.in/crime/man-accused-in-11-year-olds-rape-murder-in-bengals-baruipur-shot-dead-in-encounter-12144151

Oil companies have introduced a new rule for 5kg 'Chhotu' LPG cylinders. Customers opting for home delivery will now have to pay an additional Rs 25 per refill. This charge aims to balance transportation and logistics costs. However, users can avoid this extra delivery fee by refilling their cylinders directly at the nearest gas agency or authorized retail points. This change primarily affects migrant workers, students, and small shopkeepers who frequently use these portable cylinders. https://www.dharitri.com/gas-cylinder-new-rule-chotu-lpg-cylinder-home-delivery-25-rupees-extra-charge-customers-update/

A Congress leader named Mahindra Thanapati died due to electrocution in Charada village under Binika block in Sonepur district. The incident occurred while he was connecting an electric water pump last night. Binika Police, led by IIC Anita Kido, have started an investigation into the matter after keeping the body at the local hospital. https://sambad.in/district/subarnapur/a-youth-lost-his-life-due-to-electrocution-12144058

Satyajit Raut, the Deputy Director of Mines in Jeypore, was caught red-handed by the Vigilance department while accepting a bribe of 2 lakh rupees from a sand trader to extend a lease period. Following the arrest, raids were conducted at three locations, including Jeypore and two places in Cuttack. A total of 4.90 lakh rupees in cash was seized during the operation. The department has registered a case regarding the accumulation of disproportionate assets and further investigation is underway. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/odisha-deputy-director-of-mines-caught-in-vigilance-trap-while-allegedly-accepting-2-lakh-bribe-12144167

Despite allegations of donation theft and political narratives by the opposition, the number of devotees and donations at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir has increased. Reports indicate that daily footfall remained around 1 lakh in June, and daily donations rose to 22-24 lakh rupees. An SIT is investigating the theft involving some employees, and the temple trust has debunked claims of missing valuables by displaying them. The trust also appointed Krishna Mohan as the interim General Secretary following resignations. https://argusnews.in/national/opposition-claims-fail-as-devotees-visit-ram-mandir%20Keywords

A major accident occurred on NH-16 near Basta bypass in Odisha when a minibus carrying 16 pilgrims from West Bengal crashed into the back of a stationary container. All 16 passengers, including 5 children and 4 women, were seriously injured while returning from Puri after Jagannath Darshan. The victims were rushed to Basta and Balasore hospitals. Preliminary investigations suggest the crash might have been caused by the driver falling asleep or the lack of parking lights on the container truck. https://www.dharitri.com/incident-while-returning-from-jagadarshan-minibus-hits-container-from-behind/