The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for fishermen along the Odisha coast, advising them not to venture into the sea from July 24 to 27 due to rough sea conditions. Wind speeds are expected to reach up to 55-60 kmph during this period. Fishermen already at sea have been asked to return to the coast immediately, and port authorities have been alerted to take necessary safety measures. https://odishasambad.in/fishermen-asked-to-stay-ashore-as-rough-sea-likely-along-odisha-coast-till-july-27/

The world-famous 'Suna Besha' or 'Raja Rajeshwar Besha' of Lord Jagannath and his siblings is being held today in Puri. Following the Bahuda Jatra, the deities are adorned with approximately 138 types of gold ornaments on their respective chariots parked in front of Singhadwara. The ritual is scheduled between 5:00 PM and 6:30 PM, and millions of devotees are expected to witness this divine spectacle. Strict security measures have been implemented by the district administration for smooth darshan. https://odishasambad.in/suna-besha-lord-jagannath-siblings-set-to-glitter-in-golden-attire-today/

A massive explosion occurred at a rod manufacturing factory in Cachar district, Assam, on Sunday morning. At least four laborers were killed and several others injured. The blast, suspected to be caused by a gas cylinder explosion at Ked Global Infrastructure LLP, was so powerful that it damaged parts of the factory. NDRF and local police conducted rescue operations, and the injured were moved to Silchar Medical College. The state government has announced an ex-gratia of ₹5 lakh for the families of the deceased. https://odishasambad.in/massive-explosion-at-rod-manufacturing-factory-in-assam-four-workers-killed/

Security forces have unearthed a major Maoist dump in the Swabhimaan Anchal of Malkangiri district, Odisha. During a joint search operation by the 177th BN BSF and District Voluntary Force (DVF) near Gumusupadar, a large quantity of explosives including 32 gelatin sticks, 11 detonators, 500g of gun powder, codex wires, and solar panels were recovered. The operation was launched following intelligence reports of Maoist activity in the region. https://www.samayalive.in/odisha-news/mao-dumps-from-swabiman-area/article-37747

The text presents the top news headlines as of 6 PM on July 22, 2026, broadcasted by Odisha TV (OTV). As Odisha's leading private news channel, OTV emphasizes its commitment to providing free, fair, and unbiased news across various digital and traditional platforms including TV, mobile apps, and social media. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/top-headlines-at-6pm-22nd-july-2026-odisha-tv-otv-12188459

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has been permitted by the Bombay High Court to file a civil suit against social media giants Meta, X (formerly Twitter), and Google. The lawsuit addresses AI-generated deepfake videos and digital content intended to defame him, particularly concerning ethanol blending initiatives. Justice Abhay Ahuja's bench granted the permission on Monday. The court will later hear applications for interim relief regarding the immediate removal of the controversial content. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/bombay-hc-allows-nitin-gadkari-to-sue-meta-x-over-alleged-e20-deepfakes-12202243

Jyotirmayee Nayak from Nilgiri, Balasore, has emerged as the winner of Indian Idol Season 16, bringing pride to Odisha. She received a trophy and a cash prize of 20 lakh rupees from Sony TV. Chief Minister Mohan Majhi congratulated her on this historic achievement. Jyotirmayee, who is also a music therapist serving cancer patients, credited her victory to them. In the final, she defeated Tanishka Shukla and Manraj Veer Singh. She expressed her dream of becoming a professional playback singer for Bollywood stars like Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt. https://www.samayalive.in/odisha-news/jyotirmayi-nayak-is-the-winner-of-indian-idol/article-37766

Odia singer Jyotirmayee has won the title of Indian Idol Season 16. In the grand finale held in Mumbai, she emerged as the winner, winning the hearts of the nation with her soulful voice. She is now recognized as the country's number one singer in this season, bringing pride to Odisha. Previously, Ananya Sritam Nanda had won Indian Idol Junior, and now Jyotirmayee continues the legacy of Odia talent on the national stage. https://argusnews.in/entertainment/odisha-singer-jyotirmayee-nayak-indian-idol-16-winner

Due to heavy rainfall, authorities have declared a holiday for all schools and Anganwadis in four districts of Odisha: Mayurbhanj, Subarnapur, Kendrapara, and Jagatsinghpur. The district collectors issued these orders as a precautionary measure for student safety. Additionally, a public grievance hearing in Subarnapur was postponed. In a separate incident, a notorious criminal named Ankit Ghosh was injured during a police encounter in Brajrajnagar. https://sambad.in/state/rain-alert-schools-closed-4-districts-july-27-12200544