BharatCloud, India's leading sovereign AI cloud service provider, has launched its first brand mascot named 'Badal' in New Delhi. The mascot is designed to humanize complex cloud and AI technology, making it more approachable for businesses, startups, and general users. Co-founded by Rahul Takalapalli and Padma Reddy Sama, the company aims to use 'Badal' as a brand ambassador for digital campaigns and educational outreach. This initiative reflects the 'Made in India' spirit and focuses on strengthening the country's sovereign digital infrastructure while simplifying the digital transformation journey for users. https://prajuktiodisha.com/bharatcloud-unveils-brand-mascot-badal-sovereign-ai-cloud

Indian young cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi failed to perform in two consecutive T20 matches against England, scoring only 14 and 13 runs respectively. Despite his poor performance, the team management is likely to give him more chances, making Sanju Samson wait longer. Captained by Shreyas Iyer, Team India faced a crushing 125-run defeat in the third T20 after being bowled out for 76 while chasing 202. Discussion continues regarding whether Tilak Varma or Vaibhav will be replaced by Sanju Samson in the upcoming matches. https://argusnews.in/sports/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-drop-india-vs-england-t20-selection

High-level security arrangements have been made by the Commissionerate Police for the upcoming visit of Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan to Bhubaneswar. Major locations like the Biju Patnaik International Airport, Lok Seva Bhavan, OUAT, and NISER have been placed under a heavy security blanket. A master plan featuring 98 sections of forces and over 200 senior police officers, including DCPs and ACPs, has been deployed to ensure zero-error security and smooth traffic management during the VVIP visit. https://odishasambad.in/fortress-like-security-blanket-in-capital-for-vice-presidents-visit/

The 77th Van Mahotsav Week concluded in Thuamul Rampur, Kalahandi, organized jointly by the South Forest Range and Taluk Legal Services Committee. JMFC Judge Dr. Tarini Prasad Sahu attended as the chief guest, planting saplings and educating students on the importance of trees. Around 200 saplings of various species were planted across five locations in the block. The forest department officials expressed their commitment to supporting future plantation drives by providing saplings to interested organizations. https://www.dharitri.com/77th-van-mahotsav-week-celebrated-in-thuamul-rampur/

The mysterious death of Cuttack Chauliaganj IIC Beauty Mohanty continues to baffle authorities. The post-mortem report confirms that the cause of death was asphyxiation. Police are currently interrogating family members, colleagues, and acquaintances to determine if she was under professional or personal pressure. Investigations are ongoing to uncover the circumstances that led her to take such an extreme step. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/investigation-continues-into-the-mysterious-death-of-cuttack-iic-beauty-mohanty-after-postmortem-findings-12146382

Under the Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana, 181 villages in Odisha's Ganjam district have been selected for overall infrastructure development. These villages, having over 40% SC population, will receive 40 lakh rupees each (20 lakh from Centre and 20 lakh from State) for projects like drinking water, drainage, solar street lights, and school toilets. Recently, Ganjam Collector V. Keerthi Vasan chaired a meeting to approve the developmental blueprints for 17 villages selected for the 2025-26 fiscal year. So far, 151 villages have already been declared as Adarsh Grams in the district. https://www.dharitri.com/181-villages-in-ganjam-district-under-adarsh-gram-yojana/

Residents of Om Nagar and Gayatri Nagar in Kesinga are strongly protesting the opening of a liquor bar named Nishant Bar on the main road connecting Kalahandi and Bolangir districts. Citizens and NAC councillors have submitted written complaints to the Collector, SP, and Excise Department, citing safety concerns for women and students due to the high traffic on this route. They have warned of a massive public agitation if the bar is not relocated, fearing an increase in anti-social activities in the residential area. https://www.dharitri.com/opposition-to-opening-liquor-shops-on-main-roads-in-kesinga/

Odisha Police has launched the 'e-Zero FIR' system to combat rising cyber-financial crimes. DGP Yogesh Bahadur Khurania inaugurated the system at the police headquarters in Cuttack. Under this new mechanism, cases of cyber fraud involving 10 lakh rupees or more reported via the 1930 helpline will automatically generate an e-Zero FIR in the CCTNS system. This will streamline registration and investigation by the Cyber Police Station. The system aims to speed up the recovery of defrauded money and allows complainants to track their case status easily. https://sambad.in/state/odisha-police-launches-e-zero-fir-system-to-speed-up-cyber-fraud-cases-12146355

In Kalahandi district's Thuamul Rampur block, a protection wall of a bridge built only 5 months ago collapsed following light rainfall. Cracks have appeared on the newly constructed pitched road from Dumerpadar to Gopinathpur. Local residents and Samiti members allege large-scale corruption and low-quality work by the PWD and the contractor. They claim thin iron rods were used and soil compaction was not done properly. While the PWD Junior Engineer attributed the collapse to a nearby landowner digging soil for farming, locals have demanded a high-level inquiry into the project's durability and design. https://www.dharitri.com/guard-wall-of-the-pole-collapsed-less-than-a-year-later-in-thuamularampur/

Andhra Pradesh officials, including the Salur Tehsildar, entered Kotia Panchayat in Odisha for census-related verification and voter list checks. Despite Odisha government having completed 100% census and SIR surveys in the area, the intrusion of Andhra officials into villages like Sembi and Nedibalsa has caused confusion among residents and reignited the long-standing border dispute. https://odishasambad.in/andhra-pradesh-tahsildar-enters-odishas-kotia-for-census-survey/