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

Tension erupted at Rama Devi Women's University in Bhubaneswar after 12 non-students forcibly entered the campus and created a ruckus. Students protested by locking the university gates, trapping staff and faculty inside for hours. Police from Saheed Nagar station intervened to restore order. Vice-Chancellor Jyotsna K.B. Rout confirmed that a formal complaint will be lodged and strict action will be taken against the intruders to ensure campus safety. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeeodisha/state-news/rama-devi-womens-university-to-take-strict-action-against-12-non-students/3263058

Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. Swiss goalkeeper Gregor Kobel made crucial saves, and Ruben Vargas scored the winning penalty. This historic win marks Switzerland's first quarter-final entry in 70 years. They are now set to face Lionel Messi's Argentina in the quarter-finals. https://sambad.in/sports/switzerland-beat-colombia-on-penalties-reach-fifa-world-cup-quarterfinal-after-70-years-12144319

Odisha Vigilance conducted simultaneous raids on four locations associated with Kendrapara Forest Ranger Rabindra Kumar Nayak on allegations of possessing disproportionate assets. The raids, authorized by the Special Judge Vigilance Cuttack, included his four-story residence in Munduli, his paternal home in Sahadapada, and his office in Kendrapara. The operation involves 5 DSPs and 9 Inspectors who are currently verifying documents related to land, gold, cash, and bank deposits. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeeodisha/state-news/odisha-vigilance-raids-forest-ranger-over-disproportionate-assets-allegation/3263141

A massive landslide in Kerala's Wayanad district has claimed four lives, with over nine people feared missing under the debris. The incident occurred near the Meenakshi Bridge at Kalladi, connecting Malappuram and Wayanad, following heavy rainfall. Rescue operations are being conducted by NDRF, Kerala Police, and Fire Services despite challenging weather conditions. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan blamed contractor negligence for not clearing soil timely. The IMD has issued a Red Alert for the region, and authorities are evacuating residents to safer locations. https://argusnews.in/national/wayanad-landslide-workers-trapped-kerala

Residents of Nigamananda Vihar in Bargarh staged a road blockade on Tuesday to protest the opening of a new foreign liquor shop in their residential area. The protest, which began at 11 AM, disrupted traffic on the Bargarh-Haldipali road. Protesters argued that the location is near nursing colleges and hospitals. The demonstration ended at 1 PM after the Excise Deputy Superintendent, Dibyaranjan Rout, gave a written assurance that no liquor shop would be allowed in the residential stretch from Bhatli Chhak to Jeera Bridge. https://www.dharitri.com/dissatisfaction-over-liquor-shop-protests-roadblocks/

Vigilance officials conducted simultaneous raids at four locations associated with Kendrapara Forest Ranger Rabindra Nayak over allegations of possessing assets disproportionate to his known income. Raids were carried out at his four-story building in Mundali, ancestral home in Banki, and official residence in Kendrapara. In a separate incident, Satyajit Raut, Deputy Director of Mines in Jeypore, was caught red-handed accepting a bribe of 2 lakh rupees for extending a sand lease. Subsequent searches led to the recovery of additional cash from his Rayagada residence. https://argusnews.in/odisha/kendrapara-forest-ranger-vigilance-raid-disproportionate-assets-search

A Pakistani cargo aircraft operated by K2 Airways went missing mid-air while flying from Sharjah to Karachi with five crew members on board. The crew reported mechanical issues in the navigation system before losing contact with air traffic control. Radar data suggested an irregular flight path followed by a rapid descent approximately 155 nautical miles west of Karachi. It is suspected to have crashed into the Arabian Sea. The Pakistan Navy and Air Force have launched a massive search and rescue operation involving the PNS Zulfiqar, ATR aircraft, and other vessels. https://www.dharitri.com/did-it-crash-or-something-else-pakistani-plane-disappears-in-mid-air-near-karachi/

The Deputy Director of Mines, Satyajit Raut, was arrested by Koraput Vigilance while accepting a bribe of 2 lakh rupees from a businessman in Rayagada. The bribe was allegedly for facilitating royalty extensions and spot auctions in the mining business. Following the arrest, a raid on his residence led to the seizure of an additional 2.90 lakh rupees. A case has been registered under Koraput Vigilance PS Case No. 14/2026. https://www.samayalive.in/odisha-news/mining-sub-director-in-vigilance-net/article-37422

The main accused in the Baruipur rape case, Prabhas Mandal, was killed in a police encounter while attempting to snatch a weapon during crime scene reconstruction. Police investigation also revealed that Indrajit Mandal, who was killed by a mob, was innocent. The West Bengal Chief Minister has ordered the DGP to submit a probe report within 72 hours. Around 200 people involved in the subsequent violence have been identified. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeeodisha/national-international/main-accused-killed-in-police-encounter-in-baruipur-case/3263113