Beneficiaries in Bhanjanagar block of Ganjam district have not received their social security pensions for the last 4 months. Frustrated by the delay, residents of Domuhani village met with the BDO and Sub-Collector to demand immediate action. They have warned of a street protest if the issue is not resolved within 7 days. Block officials claim that over 90% of cases have been addressed and the remaining will be settled soon. https://www.dharitri.com/allowance-not-received-for-4-months-beneficiaries-ready-for-agitation/

Senior Daitapati servitor Ramakrushna Dasmohapatra has expressed concerns over how Daitapatis are unfairly singled out for criticism whenever something goes wrong at the Puri Jagannath Temple, while credits for successes are shared by everyone. He highlighted the disparity in sharing responsibility and the targetting of a specific group of servitors during controversies related to Lord Jagannath's rituals. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/if-the-reputation-of-everyone-is-disgraced-only-two-presidents-12184968

The Central Government has clarified in the Rajya Sabha that there is currently no decision to increase ethanol blending in petrol beyond the 20% limit. Minister Suresh Gopi stated that any future increase would only happen after scientific studies and discussions with stakeholders. He dismissed rumors about E20 fuel damaging engines, noting that no verified complaints have been received and that India achieved its 20% blending target five years ahead of schedule. https://www.dharitri.com/will-petrol-have-more-than-20-ethanol-government-gives-clear-answer/

A newly constructed road in Cuttack district, built at a cost of 5 crore rupees, was washed away in the first flood. Local residents and farmers allege massive corruption and the use of low-quality materials by the contractor and departmental engineers. The road, which was a lifeline for local farmers to transport their produce to the market, is now completely damaged, cutting off communication for several villages. Locals are demanding a high-level investigation into the matter. https://odishasambad.in/rs-5-cr-road-washed-away-in-cuttack-flood-farmers-allege-low-quality-work/

Servitor Ramakrushna Dasmohapatra has expressed strong displeasure over the ongoing politics surrounding Lord Jagannath's 'Tahia' during Rath Yatra. He urged everyone to refrain from politicizing religious traditions and to respect the sanctity of the rituals. He emphasized that the focus should remain on devotion rather than creating controversies around the Lord's adornments. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/dont-do-politics-with-tahia-12184932

The OTV series 'Ashara Aloka' highlights the importance of the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship in Odia households. The content emphasizes maintaining respect and familial bonds regardless of circumstances, promoting social and family values through a short, impactful message. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/anyway-she-is-your-mother-in-law-otvshorts-asharaaloka-12184970

The OTV Shorts feature 'Ashara Aloka' highlights a poignant moment regarding relationships and the challenges of living separately. It poses a deep question about whether one can handle life alone after a separation. OTV, Odisha's leading news channel, shares this emotional and social narrative across its multiple digital and broadcast platforms, emphasizing its commitment to fair and unbiased information. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/television/can-you-handle-being-apart-otvshorts-asharaaloka-12184972

A discussion regarding Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra rituals where Daitapati servitor Ramakrushna Dasmohapatra talks about the possibilities if the Lord couldn't have boarded the chariot. The context relates to the Lord's fever (Anasara) and subsequent healing before the grand festival. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/jagannath-could-not-have-boarded-the-chariot-12184962

In a tragic incident in the Aul area of KendraPada district, a man allegedly jumped into a river while returning home from work. The reasons behind this extreme step remain unknown. Local authorities and rescue teams are currently searching for the individual. The incident has caused a sensation in the local community. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/brother-jumped-into-the-river-without-returning-home-from-work-otvshorts-ali-kendrapada-12184944

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has issued an advisory regarding rising job scams on professional platforms like LinkedIn. Fraudsters are creating fake HR profiles to lure job seekers with high-salary remote work and immediate hiring without interviews. They extort money under the guise of registration, training, or laptop fees and steal sensitive documents like PAN and Aadhaar. Experts advise verifying official email domains and company websites before sharing data. Victims are urged to report incidents via the 1930 helpline or the national cybercrime portal. https://sambad.in/lifestyle/linkedin-job-scam-i4c-warning-fake-job-offers-cyber-fraud-12184274