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

In the latest ICC T20 rankings, Indian batters Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma have secured the top two positions, ranking 1st and 2nd respectively. Despite the Indian team's poor performance during the UK tour, new captain Shreyas Iyer made a massive leap of 425 spots to reach the 93rd rank. England's Jacob Bethell moved up to 8th place, while Will Jacks entered the top 10 all-rounders list at 7th. Veteran Adil Rashid remains in 3rd place in the bowling rankings. https://sambad.in/sports/cricket/t20-rankings-ishan-and-abhishek-ranked-no-1-and-no-2-12145886

US President Donald Trump has officially announced the end of the ceasefire agreement with Iran following attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. In a massive retaliatory move, the US military conducted airstrikes on over 80 Iranian military bases and destroyed approximately 60 small warships. Iran responded by targeting US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain with missiles. This escalation has caused global crude oil prices to surge by 5%, sparking fears of a significant impact on the world economy. https://odishasambad.in/trump-says-iran-ceasefire-is-over-after-attack-on-ships-in-hormuz/

A high-level meeting between Odisha and Chhattisgarh water resources departments, along with Central Water Commission officials, was held at Hirakud to discuss Mahanadi flood management and data sharing. While they agreed on synchronizing dam gate operations and information exchange during floods, Chhattisgarh officials remained silent when questioned about restricting water flow to Odisha during the non-monsoon season. https://www.dharitri.com/important-meeting-between-odisha-and-chhattisgarh-in-hirakud-on-flood-management/

India will assist in the reconstruction and conservation of the 1,100-year-old Prambanan Shiva Temple in Indonesia. During his three-day visit to Indonesia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited this UNESCO World Heritage site and shared glimpses of its grandeur. Built in the 10th century by King Rakai Pikatan of the Sanjaya dynasty, it is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia dedicated to Trimurti—Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma. The temple features intricate stone carvings depicting stories from the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Both nations have signed an agreement to implement this restoration project. https://argusnews.in/international/india-to-restore-1100-year-old-prambanan-shiva-temple-indonesia

The first merit list for Plus II (Higher Secondary) admissions for the 2026-27 academic session has been released by the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education. Ravenshaw Higher Secondary School in Cuttack has emerged at the top with the highest cut-off marks in Science (93.40%), Arts (81%), and Commerce (82.40%). Rourkela Government HSC ranks second in Arts and Commerce, while BJB Higher Secondary School ranks second in Science with a 90% cut-off. A total of 4,29,119 students have been selected in the first phase, including 2,76,925 in Arts and 1,21,494 in Science. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/plus-ii-first-phase-admission-merit-list-released-this-college-tops-the-cut-off-marks-12145749

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir achieved a major success by neutralizing Zakir Gunai, a top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander involved in the Pahalgam attack. After a 4-day search operation following an encounter in Shopian, his body was recovered from a forest area along with an AK-47 rifle and ammunition. The joint operation was conducted by the Army, Jammu-Kashmir Police, and CRPF. https://odia.oneindia.com/national/major-success-for-security-forces-top-lashkar-e-taiba-commander-linked-to-the-pahalgam-attack-kille-126089.html

A viral video from Indore suggested a loco pilot stopped a DEMU train to buy samosas. Following an investigation by railway authorities, it was clarified that the train was actually a goods train that had stopped due to ongoing railway maintenance work. The pilot took the opportunity to buy food during the scheduled halt. The railway administration confirmed the viral claims were based on a misunderstanding of the situation. https://argusnews.in/national/train-driver-stops-train-for-samosas-indore-viral-video-railway-investigation

The first merit list for +2 (Higher Secondary) admissions in Odisha has been officially released. Students who applied for admission can now check their selection status on the SAMS Odisha portal. Selected candidates are required to complete the admission formalities within the stipulated timeline mentioned by the authorities. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/joint-two-first-phase-merit-list-released-otvshorts-meritleast-2-12145372

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested an accused named Rohan Ranjan Routray from Uttar Pradesh in connection with the Azad Nagar bomb blast case in Bhubaneswar. The explosion occurred on January 27 at a rented house in Sundarpada while making bombs, leading to the death of the main accused and his mother. The NIA, which took over the probe on April 6, suspects Rohan's involvement in supplying explosives and is currently interrogating him in the Patia area. https://odishasambad.in/nia-arrests-another-suspect-in-bhubaneswar-sundarpada-explosion-case/