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

The Odisha government has decided to make land registration completely paperless and cashless to ensure transparency and eliminate corruption. Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari chaired a high-level meeting where it was decided that applicants can now apply online and only visit offices for identification. The previous system of cash payments up to Rs 15,000 has been abolished, making all payments online-only. A new SOP will be issued soon, mandating the registration of lawyers, stamp vendors, and deed writers. Additionally, applications may be verified by different registration offices to maintain neutrality. https://odishasambad.in/odisha-land-registration-to-go-cashless-and-paperless/

US President Donald Trump has ordered Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to sever all commercial ties with Spain. Speaking at the NATO summit in Ankara, Trump labeled Spain a 'very bad partner' within the alliance. The move stems from Spain's refusal to spend 5% of its GDP on defense and its decision to block the US military from using Spanish bases, like Rota Naval Station, for anti-Iran missions. While the Pentagon had previously discussed suspending Spain from NATO, the Spanish government downplayed the threat, calling it a normal business process and expressing a desire to maintain cultural and economic ties. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/trump-orders-the-severance-of-all-trade-relations-with-spain-12145844

Environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk has been on a hunger strike for 10 days at Delhi's Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over paper leak issues. Meanwhile, a video of Abhijit Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janata Party, eating bread pakoras and noodles next to the fasting activist has gone viral, sparking memes and criticism. Dipke defended the act, stating that the core team stayed away from fasting to manage the protest, and noted that Wangchuk refused requests to end his fast despite deteriorating health. https://sambad.in/education/on-one-hand-wangchuks-hunger-strike-on-the-other-dipkes-pakora-and-kachori-feast-12145686

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan will launch the 'Odisha Deep Sea Fishing Mission' document and distribute Letters of Authorization (LoA) in Bhubaneswar. This national program aims to empower Indian fishing vessels to operate in international waters under a regulated and sustainable framework. The mission (2026-2036) focuses on the 'Blue Economy', enhancing seafood exports, and increasing fishers' income through modern infrastructure and digitalization via the ReALCraft portal. https://sambad.in/state/vice-president-launches-deep-sea-fishing-loa-odisha-deep-sea-fishing-mission-12145906

The Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) has announced the Hindi shortlist for the 'KLF Book Awards 2026'. The list highlights exceptional literary works published in 2025 across five categories: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Translation, and Debut. Notable authors like Gyan Chaturvedi, Amol Palekar, and Malini Awasthi are featured. Winners will be announced in September 2026, and the formal award ceremony will take place during 'KLF Indraprastha' on October 3-4, 2026, at the India International Centre, New Delhi. https://prajuktiodisha.com/klf-book-awards-2026-hindi-shortlist-announced

Australia's popular T20 league, the Big Bash League (BBL), is likely to host its upcoming season's opening match in India for the first time. Reports suggest that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian PM Anthony Albanese may make this historic announcement on July 10 in Melbourne. The match is expected to be played between Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers at Chennai's M.A. Chidambaram Stadium on December 12. A Cricket Australia delegation has already visited Chennai to inspect facilities and discuss the proposal with BCCI and TNCA officials. https://argusnews.in/sports/big-bash-league-india-pm-modi-historic-bbl-announcement

The Commissionerate Police in Bhubaneswar arrested a furniture businessman named Ashish Behera for allegedly making obscene gestures and indecent exposure in front of a woman in the Nayapalli area. The victim displayed immense courage by protesting on the spot and immediately filed a police complaint. Following the investigation, the police arrested the accused and forwarded him to court. The incident has sparked outrage in the locality over the businessman's depraved behavior. https://odishasambad.in/businessman-arrested-for-exposing-himself-to-woman-in-bhubaneswar/

Following the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup pre-quarterfinals, four young players are leading the race for the FIFA Best Young Player Award: Ayyoub Bouaddi (Morocco), Désiré Doué (France), Nico O'Reilly (England), and Lamine Yamal (Spain). Eligibility for the award is limited to players born after January 1, 2005. The article highlights the individual achievements of these players, such as Bouaddi's academic background in mathematics, Doué's goal-scoring performance, O'Reilly's high rank in passing and tackling statistics, and Yamal's consistent presence in Spain's starting lineup. These talents are now preparing to showcase their skills in the upcoming quarterfinal matches. https://sambad.in/sports/boadi-dou%C3%A9-and-oreilly-are-in-the-race-for-the-best-young-player-award-12145756

The village of Dalia Mada in Nayagarh district has become deserted by men following the murder of Abhimanyu Sahu. Police have detained 8 people after it was revealed that Sahu was kidnapped, killed in a village community hall, and his body disposed of in the Dahuka river due to land disputes and social boycotting. Fearing arrest, the men of the village have fled, leaving houses locked. Investigations and mobile tracking are currently underway. https://otvkhabar.in/crime/village-turns-male-deserted-following-murder-houses-found-locked-12145579