Heavy rainfall lasting only two hours has led to severe flood-like conditions and waterlogging in Titlagarh, Odisha. Streets are submerged and daily life has been disrupted as rainwater entered low-lying areas, causing significant inconvenience to the residents. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/flooding-in-2-hours-of-rain-otvshorts-rain-waterlogging-titlagarh-12136194

In a strange incident in Gargarabahala village, Redhakhol, Sambalpur, a thief returned stolen gold ornaments and cash just hours after the theft. The incident, which occurred during the day and saw items returned by the same evening, has become a topic of discussion due to the thief's unexpected change of heart. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/show-humanity-thief-loot-odisha-crime-otv-otvshorts-humanity-12137981

In a major FIFA World Cup upset, Norway defeated five-time champions Brazil 2-1 to reach the quarter-finals for the first time. Erling Haaland scored two goals (79', 90') to stun Brazil, while Neymar's late goal wasn't enough to save his team. With 7 goals in the tournament, Haaland is now a joint-top scorer alongside Messi and Mbappe. The article also highlights Haaland's past connection with India, where he played against the Indian U-17 team in 2016. Norway will now face England in the quarter-finals. https://sambad.in/sports/haland-magic-norway-in-quater-12140005

Odisha recorded a significant 20.05% growth in vehicle sales in June 2024, with a total of 81,531 units sold compared to 67,913 in the same month last year. According to FADA, two-wheeler sales rose by 21.04%, while passenger and three-wheeler vehicles saw jumps of 26.32% and 38.32% respectively. Conversely, tractor and construction equipment sales witnessed a decline. The growth is attributed to EV subsidies and GST reductions, marking this as a record-breaking June for the state's automobile sector. https://sambad.in/business/81531-vehicles-sold-in-june-12142694

In Rayagada district, Odisha, a woman named Bhanu Jagaranga safely gave birth to a baby girl inside a 108 ambulance while being transported to the hospital. Due to intense labor pain on the way, the ambulance team, including EMT Jugal Kishore Sabar and an ASHA worker, conducted the delivery near Badnala. Both the mother and the newborn were later admitted to the Padmapur Community Health Centre (CHC), where doctors confirmed they are in good health. The timely action by the ambulance staff has been widely praised. https://sambad.in/district/rayagada/baby-girl-delivered-in-108-ambulance-before-hospital-rayagada-12142463

A Dalit woman in Bari, Jajpur district, has accused her partner of 5 years, Siddharth Kumar Sahu, of betrayal. After living together as a couple for two months with the promise of marriage, Siddharth allegedly assaulted her and used casteist slurs when pressured to marry, before fleeing. While an FIR has been filed at Bari police station, the victim’s family alleges police inaction. Conversely, the accused's family has filed counter-complaints, which involves a controversy over a forged signature of the local Sarpanch. https://sambad.in/crime/odisha-woman-alleges-betrayal-after-5-year-relationship-seeks-justice-as-boyfriend-goes-missing-12142670

Heavy rainfall in Wayanad, Kerala has triggered a massive landslide near the Kalladi tunnel construction site. Two people have died, and approximately 10 others are feared trapped under the debris. Rescue operations are underway, and 5 individuals have already been rescued and hospitalized. The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority reported 265mm of rain in 24 hours and has issued high alerts for low-lying and landslide-prone areas. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/landslides-in-keralas-wayanad-due-to-heavy-rainfall-12142679

Odisha Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari has announced that land transactions in the state will now be completely cashless to eliminate middleman interference. All payments for land registration will be done online, replacing the previous system that allowed cash transactions up to Rs 15,000. Owners will only need to visit the sub-registrar office for identification, and documents will be available online after registration. The Revenue Department will soon issue a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and provide special training to officials to implement this digital transformation. https://odia.oneindia.com/odisha/land-transactions-will-become-completely-cashless-all-dealings-will-take-place-online-126057.html

Applications for Class 6 admission in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas have started from July 7, with a deadline of July 31. The entrance exam is scheduled for November 28, and results will be announced in March/April 2027. Students can only apply to the school located in their resident district. Eligibility requires the student to be born between May 1, 2015, and July 31, 2017. The 2-hour exam consists of 80 questions totaling 100 marks covering mental ability, arithmetic, and language skills, with no negative marking. https://odia.oneindia.com/odisha/application-process-for-navodaya-vidyalaya-begins-entrance-exam-on-november-28-126055.html

A headmaster in Bhadrak district has been detained by the police following allegations of sexual harassment by a female teacher. The victim alleged that the headmaster had been mentally harassing her and making indecent gestures for a long time. Initially, she remained silent due to social stigma, but eventually filed a formal police complaint. Local residents and parents have expressed outrage over the incident, demanding strict action. The police have registered a case and are currently questioning the accused while recording statements from other school staff. https://odishasambad.in/odisha-headmaster-detained-over-sexual-harassment-complaint-by-lady-teacher/