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

A heartwarming video from Indore went viral showing a groom carrying his bride in his arms through a flooded wedding venue to reach the mandap. Despite heavy rains causing waterlogging of up to two feet at the venue, the Delhi-based couple decided to proceed with their wedding rituals. Guests cheered as the groom braved the knee-deep water, showcasing a strong commitment that social media users are calling a 'victory of love'. https://otvkhabar.in/social-media/groom-carries-bride-through-floodwaters-as-indore-wedding-video-wins-hearts-across-social-media-platforms-12145806

Subrat Samal, the BJD councillor of Ward No. 12 in Choudwar, has resigned from the party. He sent his resignation to BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik, citing dissatisfaction over the expulsion of Prabhat Biswal and suspension of Souvic Biswal. He also alleged that he was being ignored by the municipality chairperson, leading to his decision to quit the party. https://www.dharitri.com/councilor-subrata-samal-regins-bjd/

Former Indian assistant coach Abhishek Nayar has warned the team management against playing Sanju Samson in the middle order. Following India's struggles in the T20 series against England, Nayar suggested that Samson should only be included if he is given a spot in the top three, where he is most successful. He emphasized that forcing him into the 4th, 5th, or 6th positions might not yield desired results and advised sticking with the current lineup if a top-order spot isn't available. Nayar also highlighted the failure to accurately assess pitch conditions in England as a key reason for the team's recent poor performance. https://www.dharitri.com/will-sanju-samson-and-baibhava-suryavanshi-play-together-one-player-will-have-to-make-a-sacrifice/

Speculations are rife about a potential split between popular Bollywood couple Prince Narula and Yuvika Chaudhary. After 8 years of marriage, reports suggest the duo might be heading for a separation. While they are known for their active presence and chemistry on social media, neither has officially commented on these rumors yet. https://sambad.in/video/prince-narula-and-yuvika-chaudharys-relationship-faces-trouble-12145569

Odisha Vigilance department conducted raids on the properties of Kendrapara Forest Ranger Rabindra Kumar Nayak on allegations of possessing disproportionate assets. Raids were carried out at four locations, including his 4-story building in Barang, six valuable plots, and his paternal home. Officials seized 2.14 lakh in cash, 43 lakh in bank deposits, and a four-wheeler. The operation involved 5 DSPs and 9 Inspectors. https://www.dharitri.com/rangers-in-vigilance-net-raids-at-4-places/

Deputy CM Pravati Parida attended the Regional Subhadra Shakti Vision Conference in Sambalpur. She highlighted that Odisha ranks first in India with 26.4 lakh 'Lakhpati Didis'. The government aims to increase this number to 27 lakh by 2026. She encouraged women to share their success stories on Instagram to inspire others and emphasized economic empowerment through Mission Shakti and Subhadra schemes. https://www.dharitri.com/deputy-chief-minister-attended-the-regional-subhadra-shakti-vision-summit/

US President Donald Trump has compared the Iranian government to 'cancer' and declared an end to the ceasefire following recent escalations. Tensions have peaked after the US Central Command claimed to have targeted 80 Iranian military sites. In response, Iran's IRGC claimed to have conducted drone strikes on US troops at the Shaikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain. Iran has stated it is not intimidated by Trump's threats and is ready to defend against any harm, signaling a major potential conflict in the Middle East. https://www.dharitri.com/middle-east-on-the-brink-of-war-again-after-the-attack-on-iran-trump-said-tehran-government-is-a-cancer/

A unique rice planting competition was organized inside a shopping mall in Ningbo, China. Inspired by the reality show 'Become a Farmer,' organizers aimed to give urban residents hands-on experience with farming. Over 40 tons of soil and 5,000 rice seedlings were brought into the mall to create a temporary field. More than 1,000 people registered for the event. Despite concerns on social media about plant waste, organizers clarified that all seedlings would be replanted in actual farmland after the competition. https://www.samayalive.in/feature/planting-rice-in-the-field/article-37444

A major accident occurred in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra, where a portion of an under-construction building at a 'Waste-to-Energy' project site collapsed in Moshi. It is feared that 15 to 20 workers are trapped under the debris. The project was being implemented by PCMC under a PPP model. Rescue operations by the fire brigade, police, and disaster management teams are currently underway. The exact cause of the collapse is yet to be determined, while the priority remains rescuing those trapped. https://www.dharitri.com/under-construction-building-collapses-many-workers-feared-trapped-under-debris/