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

Odisha Vigilance conducted raids on four locations linked to Kendrapara Forest Ranger Rabindra Kumar Nayak over allegations of possessing assets disproportionate to his known income. Officials discovered a 6,400 sq ft four-story building in Cuttack, bank deposits worth 43 lakh rupees, and 2.14 lakh rupees in cash. The raid, involving 5 DSPs and 9 Inspectors, also recovered vehicles and gold jewelry. Investigations are ongoing at his parental home and official residence. https://sambad.in/state/odisha-vigilance-raids-kendrapara-forest-rangers-properties-43-lakh-bank-deposits-unearthed-12145577

Union Labor Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has announced that 8.25% interest for the financial year 2025-26 will be credited to the PF accounts of 34 crore members by July 15. A new centralized automated system under EPFO 3.0 is being implemented to speed up the interest calculation and credit process, which previously took until October or November. The upgrade also features automatic PF transfer upon job change and easier balance tracking via the EPFO portal using UAN and password. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeeodisha/education-job/big-updates-for-employees-epfo-annual-interest-of-this-much-percent-credit-by-15-july-to-34-crore-pf-member/3263321

Preparations for the upcoming Rath Yatra in Raikia, Kandhamal district, are in their final stages. Under the supervision of the Jagannath Puja Committee, chariot construction near the bus stand is nearing completion. Kandhamal MP Sukanta Panigrahi is scheduled to perform the 'Chera Panhara' ritual during the festival. All arrangements from Nabajouban Darshan to Adharapana have been finalized, and the chariot will be pulled from the Shiva temple to the Mausi Maa temple. https://www.dharitri.com/chariot-construction-in-final-stages-in-raikia/

Three separate accidents occurred on National Highway 220 in Rairangpur, Mayurbhanj district, resulting in one death and seven injuries. A 60-year-old cyclist was crushed to death by a speeding truck at Galei Chhak. In other incidents, a head-on collision between a car and a bullet injured one person, while a truck-car crash left six others injured. Local residents have blamed illegal parking and delayed bypass construction for the rising number of accidents, demanding immediate administrative action. https://sambad.in/district/mayurbhanj/three-accidents-nh220-rairangpur-cyclist-killed-six-injured-12145694

Serious allegations of sexual harassment and casteist remarks have surfaced against Shantanu Kumar Meher, the Headmaster of Madanpur SSD Girls' High School in Kalahandi district. Female employees, including a matron and cooks, accused him of mental torture and threats. A viral video purportedly shows his misconduct. When journalists approached him for comments, the headmaster and his wife allegedly misbehaved and threw their equipment. The district administration has launched an investigation into the matter following complaints lodged with the District Welfare Officer. https://argusnews.in/odisha/headmaster-sexual-harassment-female-staff-allegation

India faces a must-win situation in the 4th T20 against England in Bristol, trailing 0-2 in the 5-match series. After poor batting performances, including being bowled out for 76 in a previous game, coach Gautam Gambhir is considering bringing back Sanju Samson into the playing XI. The 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who replaced Samson, struggled to make a significant impact. With the series on the line, the Indian management may look to reshuffle the middle order and spin department to overcome the English challenge. https://sambad.in/sports/do-or-die-for-india-samson-may-return-12145573

Speculations have emerged regarding Sharad Pawar's NCP (SP) potentially joining the NDA following a meeting between Jayant Patil and BJP's Vinod Tawde. While Patil described the meeting as non-political, it has stirred political circles in Maharashtra. CM Devendra Fadnavis and NCP leader Supriya Sule have denied any such developments, stating there are no attempts to split the party or bring new allies into the NDA at this moment. https://sambad.in/politics/sharad-pawars-ncp-may-join-the-nda-12144861

A bomb explosion occurred during a political rally organized by the National Citizens Party (NCP) in Savar, near Dhaka, Bangladesh. The rally was marking the anniversary of the 2024 student movement. The blast resulted in several casualties and injuries, causing widespread panic and raising concerns over the country's political stability and security. NCP leader Nahid Islam criticized the administration for security failures. While police have launched an investigation, no group has claimed responsibility yet. Experts worry this violence could impact the democratic process in the country. https://www.samayalive.in/india-abroad/new-storm-in-bangladesh-politics--uproar-in-dhaka/article-37440

Due to heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas and Chhattisgarh, the water level of Hirakud Dam is rising rapidly. Authorities have decided to release the season's first floodwater on July 9 at 11 AM by opening 4 sluice gates. A high alert has been issued for 13 districts in the Mahanadi basin. Residents are advised to stay away from the river as water levels and currents are expected to increase significantly. The administration is monitoring the situation closely via loudspeakers in riverside villages. https://odishasambad.in/hirakud-dam-to-release-first-floodwater-tomorrow-four-gates-to-open-at-11-am/