Heavy rainfall in the Binika block of Subarnapur district has disrupted normal life, with the Jamnali bridge submerged under 4 feet of water for three days. This has cut off communication between Siali and Julunda, affecting residents of Binika and Dunguripali blocks. Locals are demanding a higher bridge to be built by the RD department. Additionally, a robbery was reported where armed miscreants looted jewelry worth over 10 lakh rupees at knifepoint. https://sambad.in/district/subarnapur/heavy-rain-sonpur-binika-road-blocked-jamanali-bridge-flood-12204442

Sujoy Ghosh is set to return with 'Kahaani 3', the third installment of the popular thriller franchise. Interestingly, Vidya Balan will not be part of this sequel. Yami Gautam, known for her performance in 'Article 370', has been cast in the lead role. The film is currently in pre-production and promises a fresh story while maintaining the signature suspense of the franchise. Yami's character is expected to be powerful and multi-layered in this woman-centric thriller. https://sambad.in/entertainment/bollywood-actress-vidya-balan-is-not-in-kahani-3-12203875

According to the 2026 Brand Valuation Study by Houlihan Lokey, the Indian Premier League's (IPL) business value has surpassed Rs 2 lakh crore for the first time, marking an 11.4% growth. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has emerged as the most valuable franchise with a brand value of approximately Rs 3,000 crore ($1.78 billion). Mumbai Indians, KKR, and CSK follow in the rankings. The league's success is attributed to a robust business model involving media rights, sponsorship, and digital platforms. The combined valuation of RCB and Rajasthan Royals reached $3.43 billion, more than double the combined sale price of the new teams added in 2021. https://odishasambad.in/royal-challengers-bengaluru-rajasthan-royals-sales-push-ipl-crickets-business-value/

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi felicitated Indian Idol Season 16 winner Jyotirmayee Nayak at his official residence. The Chief Minister announced a cash prize of 5 lakh rupees for her extraordinary achievement and hailed her as a 'Youth Icon' for the state. Jyotirmayee shared her journey and hard work behind the success. The CM specifically praised her initiative of using music therapy for cancer patients, noting it as an inspiration for the younger generation. Her parents were also present during the occasion. https://argusnews.in/odisha/indian-idol-16-winner-jyotirmayee-nayak-honoured-by-odisha-cm-5-lakh-award

A tractor carrying a driver and a minor was trapped in the Nagavali River in Rayagada district due to a sudden rise in water levels. The driver managed to stop the vehicle amidst the strong current, leaving them stranded for hours. Local villagers eventually noticed them and carried out a successful rescue. The incident has led to renewed demands for a bridge to connect nearby villages safely. https://sambad.in/state/tractor-swept-away-in-swollen-nagavali-river-in-rayagada-driver-and-minor-rescued-by-villagers-12208967

Devashankar Singh Chandel of Sukma district returned to his native village after 30 years of living in hiding. Three decades ago, he was brutally tortured and threatened with death by Naxals for asking for pending ration money from his shop. Fearing for his life, he fled to Andhra Pradesh with his family. Following the area becoming Naxal-free and the restoration of peace, the 60-year-old has returned to his roots and started a small shop to begin a new life, despite bearing permanent physical scars from the past torture. https://sambad.in/state/he-left-the-village-after-being-beaten-up-by-a-naxal-after-asking-for-ration-money-12210254

TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL) celebrated Ethics Day on the birth anniversary of J.R.D. Tata across all its offices. Senior leadership and employees paid floral tributes to the visionary leader and reaffirmed their commitment to core values such as integrity, excellence, and nation-building. The event highlighted how J.R.D. Tata's vision continues to guide the company in maintaining service excellence and ethical standards. https://prajuktiodisha.com/tpcodl-marks-j-r-d-tatas-birth-anniversary-as-ethics-day

In a gruesome incident in Bihar's Jehanabad district, a man allegedly killed his sister-in-law with an axe because she was late in serving him food. The accused, Kunal Kumar, beheaded 25-year-old Anshu Devi and hung her severed head from a banyan tree at the edge of the village. The incident occurred when other family members were away in the fields. Villagers caught the accused and handed him over to the police, who have seized the weapon and initiated an investigation. https://sambad.in/crime/bihar-news-man-beheads-sister-in-law-in-jehanabad-over-food-delay-12212912

Firefighters have successfully contained massive wildfires in southwestern France that destroyed approximately 42,000 hectares of land, an area four times the size of Paris. Following the containment, 84,000 evacuated residents were allowed to return home. While weather changes like increased humidity and light rain helped cool the fire, over 2,200 firefighters remain on alert. Meanwhile, other southern European countries like Spain, Greece, and Turkey continue to battle heatwave-induced wildfires, which recently claimed the lives of three firefighters on the Greek island of Crete. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/southern-europe-burns-as-3-firefighters-die-and-france-battles-blaze-4-times-the-size-of-paris-12212873

The Block Chairperson of Chatrapur in Ganjam district, Kiran Kumari Das, met the District Collector to complain about the Panchayat Samiti meeting not being held for the past 6 months. She highlighted that Sarpanchs and Samiti members are unable to raise local issues due to this delay. The BDO reportedly attributed the delay to a lack of instructions from DRDA. The Chairperson has urged the Collector to intervene and ensure the meeting is conducted soon. https://www.dharitri.com/chhatrapur-panchayat-samiti-meeting-has-not-been-held-for-6-months/