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

Burglars targeted five temples in Begunia village of Balasore district, stealing gold and silver ornaments worth approximately 5 lakh rupees. The affected temples include Baba Madan Jieu, Maa Mangala, and Barunei temples. Following a written complaint, Khantapada Police ASI Amita Das visited the spot for investigation. A scientific team will be involved to further investigate the serial thefts. https://sambad.in/district/baleswar/theft-from-5-temples-12144258

Two young men, Raj Mallick and Ganesh Duduka from Kansingha village, went missing after climbing Zhanj Hill in Padampur, Bargarh. They were part of a 9-member group that went for a bath at the foothills. While trekking up the hill, the duo got separated from the group. Despite search operations by the forest department and locals since last night, they remain untraced. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/search-underway-after-2-young-men-disappears-following-hill-climb-12144799

A Pakistani Boeing 737 cargo plane carrying five crew members went missing over the Arabian Sea while traveling from Sharjah, UAE, to Karachi. Air traffic control lost contact about 300 km from Karachi after a navigation system failure. Radar data indicated a rapid descent before communication was cut off. The Air Force and Navy have launched a search operation, but the status of the crew remains unknown. https://odishasambad.in/pakistan-cargo-plane-missing-off-karachi-search-underway/

Prabhas Mandal, the main accused in the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in Baruipur, West Bengal, was killed in a police encounter. The incident occurred late Wednesday night during a crime scene reconstruction when the accused allegedly snatched a police rifle and attempted to flee. Police fired in self-defense, leading to his death. The post-mortem report confirmed severe sexual assault and physical torture, revealing the victim was thrown alive into a pond in a sack after being hit on the head. This marks a significant police action following the recent change in government dynamics in the state. https://www.dharitri.com/accused-of-raping-and-murdering-11-year-old-girl-killed-in-police-encounter/

A serious road accident occurred on the Biju Expressway in Sundargarh near Sarangi petrol pump. A speeding trailer hit a car from behind, causing it to crash into a divider. One passenger in the car sustained critical injuries and was rushed to the hospital. The trailer driver fled the scene. Police have seized both vehicles and initiated an investigation. https://sambad.in/district/sundargarh/accident-at-sundargarh-one-seriously-injured-12144614

Three young entrepreneurs from Odisha—Bodhisattwa Sanghapriya, Om Prakash, and Shubham Dash—founders of IG Defence, have been featured in the prestigious Avendus Wealth-Hurun India U30 List 2026. Their company specializes in advanced drone and anti-drone technology for the Indian Army. With a daily production capacity of 200 drones and an order for 5,000 FPV drones, they are set to establish a ₹300-crore state-of-the-art drone manufacturing plant in Ganjam, Odisha, boosting India's self-reliance in defense. https://prajuktiodisha.com/odia-entrepreneurs-bodhisattwa-om-prakash-and-shubham-dash-feature-in-hurun-india-u30-list-2026

Oil marketing companies have released the new prices for LPG cylinders across India. The 14.2 kg domestic cylinder is priced at ₹942 in Delhi and ₹968 in Bhubaneswar, while Patna sees the highest rate at ₹1,031.50. Commercial cylinder prices have also been updated for various metros. Additionally, new rules regarding the 5kg cylinder refilling have been introduced. Prices are revised on the 1st of every month based on international crude oil and gas rates. https://argusnews.in/business/lpg-cylinder-price-today-domestic-commercial-gas-rates-india

In Greater Noida, a woman learning to drive accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake, leading to a tragic accident where her car rammed into five school children waiting for their bus. The incident occurred outside Panchsheel Green-2 society. The children sustained minor injuries and were discharged after treatment. Witnesses allege the woman was distracted by her mobile phone and fled the scene after the crash. Local police are currently investigating the matter using CCTV footage. https://www.dharitri.com/woman-presses-accelerator-instead-of-brake-and-this-is-what-happened-next/

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari is conducting a special road inspection of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway from Delhi to Kota via Dausa to review safety and maintenance. This visit comes after a tragic accident last week near Dausa that claimed 8 lives and injured 28 others. Preliminary investigations revealed a lack of proper signage at Zero Point and non-functional SOS phones. A committee has been formed by the District Collector to investigate these safety lapses, and NHAI authorities have begun clearing encroachments along the route as the government takes serious note of the recurring accidents. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/gadkari-will-inspect-about-expressway-12144605