Four poachers were arrested in the Similipal Wildlife Sanctuary by the South West Wildlife Division staff after being caught on AI trailguard cameras. The enforcement team, including the Similipal Tiger Protection Force, seized two handmade guns, gunpowder, and torches from them. The accused, identified as Faguram Tudu, Ram Chandra Kisku, Ranjan Kisku, and Biswanath Hansda, were sent to jail after their bail applications were rejected. A case has been registered at the Podadiha Wildlife Range. https://sambad.in/district/mayurbhanj/4-poachers-while-making-illegal-intrusion-into-the-similipal-wildlife-sanctuary-for-hunting-of-wild-animals-are-arrested-12193084

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 Adharapana ritual of the deities on the chariots was completed on Sunday night in Puri. Nine pots of Pana were offered and subsequently broken to satisfy ethereal spirits. Following this, preparations for Niladri Bije (return to the temple) have begun for Monday. Lord Jagannath will offer Rasagola to Goddess Laxmi to appease her pride before entering the temple. The Pahandi ritual is scheduled to start at 4 PM on Monday. https://sambad.in/rathajatra/adharapana-2026-lord-jagannath-ritual-completed-niladri-bije-july-27-12199862

After completing the nine-day Rath Yatra, the deities will return to the Ratna Vedi of the Shri Jagannath Temple today in the Niladri Bije ritual. A detailed schedule has been set by the temple administration, with Pahandi rituals starting at 4 PM. A unique tradition involves Lord Jagannath offering Rasagola to Goddess Mahalakshmi to appease her anger before entering the temple. This event marks the conclusion of the world-famous Rath Yatra, and devotees will be able to receive Nilachala Abadha from Tuesday. https://www.dharitri.com/today-is-the-niladribije-of-darubigraha-the-lord-will-offer-rasgola-to-pay-mahalakshmi/

Niladri Bije marks the return of the deities to the Jagannath Temple in Puri. After Suna Besha and Adhara Pana, the idols are taken in a procession called Goti Pahandi to the Ratna Singhasana. A unique ritual involves a dialogue between Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Jagannath, where the Lord offers Rasagola to appease the Goddess. This is the only day Rasagola is offered to the Lord inside the temple, prepared with great purity by the Bhitarachha Mahapatra. https://www.samayalive.in/feature/niladribije/article-37781

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

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On the occasion of Niladri Bije, Lord Jagannath returns to the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri with His siblings. Before entering, He offers Rasagola to Goddess Lakshmi to appease her anger, as she was left behind during the Rath Yatra. This traditional ritual is celebrated across Odisha as 'Rasagola Dibasa'. The tradition highlights Odisha's rich cultural heritage and its historical claim to the sweet, which received a GI tag on July 29, 2019. This year, special 20kg Rasagolas from Salepur have been sent for the Lord's offering. https://www.samayalive.in/odisha-news/today--niladri-bij--mahaprabhu-will-worship-mahalakshmi-by-feeding-her-rasgola/article-37771

The body of an 8th-grade student, Jaba Santa, was found hanging from a tree near the Batibeda Government Ashram School in Umarkote, Nabarangpur. The student had reportedly gone missing from the hostel during dinner time. Her family has raised suspicions regarding how she climbed the boundary wall and ended up hanging from a dry tree, demanding a fair investigation into the school authorities' role. Umarkote police are currently investigating the case following formal complaints from both the headmaster and the family. https://www.dharitri.com/uspicious-death-of-hostel-student-investigation-demanded/

Former Indian selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth has criticized BCCI for having different selection criteria for Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma. He questioned why Sharma continues to get opportunities despite repeated failures, while Samson is overlooked even after being recognized for his performance. Former cricketer Hanuma Vihari also supported this view, pointing out that although both had similar IPL performances, their treatment in the national team remains inconsistent. Srikkanth advised Samson to focus on scoring more runs and playing the initial deliveries with more composure. https://sambad.in/sports/kris-srikkanth-questions-bcci-over-different-standards-for-sanju-samson-and-abhishek-sharma-12202009