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

Mining Deputy Director Satyajit Raut was caught red-handed by the Vigilance department while accepting a bribe of 2 lakh rupees from a sand merchant. Simultaneous raids are being conducted at Jeypore and two locations in Cuttack following the incident. https://www.dharitri.com/mining-deputy-director-in-vigilance-net/

A Pakistani cargo plane operated by K-2 Airways went missing on Tuesday night while flying from Sharjah to Karachi. The Boeing 737 cargo aircraft, carrying five crew members, reported a navigation system failure to Air Traffic Control before disappearing from radar approximately 155 nautical miles west of Karachi. Search and rescue operations involving the Pakistan Navy and Coast Guard have been launched to locate the aircraft and its crew. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/us-launches-new-airstrikes-on-iran-bandar-abbas-oil-market-tensions-12144164

Satyajit Raut, the Deputy Director of Mines in Jeypore, was arrested by the Vigilance department while accepting a bribe of 2 lakh rupees to extend a sand quarry lease. Following his arrest, simultaneous raids were conducted at three locations including Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. A total of 4.9 lakh rupees in cash has been seized so far, and further investigation into disproportionate assets is underway. https://sambad.in/district/koraput/jaipur-deputy-director-mines-satyajit-raut-caught-taking-bribe-of-rs-2-lakh-arrested-by-vigilance-12144034

The article discusses 'Phone Body,' a physical condition caused by excessive smartphone use. Prolonged scrolling and leaning forward put immense pressure on the neck, shoulders, and spine, leading to 'Text Neck Syndrome' and muscle imbalance. Doctors explain that this habit also affects eye health, causing dryness and fatigue. While smartphones are essential today, the article suggests taking breaks every 30-60 minutes and doing light stretching to mitigate these health risks. https://sambad.in/lifestyle/phone-buddy-12143736

Tensions have escalated in the Strait of Hormuz following missile and drone attacks on Qatari and Saudi oil tankers, leading to a rise in global crude oil prices. The US has imposed fresh sanctions on Iran, cancelling oil sale waivers. With nearly 20% of global oil passing through this route, India faces potential price hikes for petrol, diesel, and cooking gas if the crisis persists. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeeodisha/national-international/missile-attack-on-oil-tankers-triggers-fresh-hormuz-crisis/3262992

A major aviation accident was averted at Mumbai airport after two Air India planes ended up on the same runway simultaneously. Air Traffic Control (ATC) intervened just in time to stop flight AI816, bound for Delhi, as it was preparing for take-off while another flight from Siliguri had just landed. The aircraft returned to the bay for safety checks and all passengers are safe. https://argusnews.in/national/mumbai-airport-runway-close-call-two-aircraft

On July 8, new petrol and diesel prices were released across India. While some areas saw price hikes, Bhubaneswar experienced a 1 Rupee per liter decrease, with petrol at ₹108.97 and diesel at ₹100.68. Major cities like Delhi and Mumbai maintained steady rates. The price volatility is attributed to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and issues at the Strait of Hormuz impacting crude oil supplies. Daily price updates are effective from 6 AM and can be checked via SMS through oil marketing companies. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeeodisha/trending/petrol-diesel-price-on-08-july-2026-petrol-price-per-litter/3263008

Pramod Nautiyal, the personal secretary to the chairman of the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC), has been suspended following allegations of donation theft and serious irregularities. A four-member committee has been formed to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter. The action was taken to maintain administrative transparency and discipline within the committee after a show-cause notice was issued on July 3, 2026. https://odishasambad.in/now-badrinath-donations-under-scanner-office-staffer-suspended/

The US military launched airstrikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday morning. This action was taken in response to attacks on three commercial vessels in international waters. The strikes occurred during the funeral ceremony of Iran's former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The US Central Command stated that the response was necessary to protect innocent civilians and international shipping routes. Following the strike, Iran has reportedly issued threats of retaliation, further escalating tensions between the two nations. https://odishasambad.in/us-strikes-iran-after-attacks-on-3-commercial-ships-in-strait-of-hormuz/