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

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

The ongoing Ring Road construction along the Jira River in Bargarh is facing significant challenges as heavy rains frequently wash away the earthwork. Approved in 2021 and tendered in 2023, the project remains incomplete despite the transition of state government. Residents and experts are questioning the project's durability, alleging that construction is being carried out within the riverbed rather than on the banks. The delays are raising concerns about the wastage of public funds and potential flood risks during the upcoming monsoon season. https://www.dharitri.com/ring-road-construction-on-jira-river-time-is-passing-it-is-being-washed-away-by-rain/

Drainage issues in Bargarh Municipality have worsened, with rainwater and waste entering houses in several wards like Bandhutikra and Ambapali. Former Bargarh MLA Sadhu Nepak met Collector Aditya Goyal and submitted a memorandum demanding an immediate solution. He emphasized the need for a coordination meeting between the Municipality, PWD, and PHD departments. Nepak warned that the administration would be held responsible for any further worsening of the situation if prompt action is not taken. https://www.dharitri.com/dirty-water-enters-peoples-houses/

In Mahakalapada, Kendrapara, tension erupted as villagers protested against the Forest Department's plantation drive on 170 acres of government land. Around 77 families, who have been farming this land for generations to sustain their livelihood, staged a sit-in protest on the village road. The villagers alleged that the administration is using police force to carry out the plantation, threatening their survival. https://www.dharitri.com/forest-departments-tree-plantation-initiative-on-government-land/