The deities of Puri Jagannath Temple are set to move from their chariots to the Adapa Mandapa (birth altar) in the Gundicha Temple. Following the traditional Goti Pahandi ritual, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, and Lord Jagannath will enter the temple premises. Devotees can have 'Adapa Mandapa Darshan' starting Sunday and partake in the sacred 'Adapa Abadha' (holy food). Security has been heightened in Puri to manage the large influx of pilgrims seeking blessings at the deities' most beloved place, as described in ancient scriptures. https://sambad.in/rathajatra/jagannath-adapa-mandap-darshan-gundicha-temple-rath-yatra-12176652

A young football fan has gone viral on social media for expressing strong support for the Argentina football team. In a video shared by OTV, the child confidently predicts that Argentina will win the football world cup this time, capturing the hearts of sports enthusiasts. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/association-football/cooney-football-fan-says-argentina-will-win-this-time-otvshorts-footballworldcup-fan-argentinafootball-12176412

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning for seven districts in North and West Odisha due to an active monsoon. Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Keonjhar, and Mayurbhanj are expected to witness heavy rainfall. The Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) has instructed district collectors to remain vigilant and keep emergency operation centers functional 24/7 to manage potential issues like urban flooding and landslides. https://odishasambad.in/heavy-rain-to-batter-western-northern-odisha-as-imd-issues-alert-for-seven-districts/

Farmers in Bhadrak district are facing a severe fertilizer crisis during the Kharif season due to distribution irregularities by Markfed. Out of 108 cooperative societies, only 68 have managed to lift stock due to new licensing rules and supply shortages. Significant shortfalls are reported in Urea and DAP supply compared to targets. Additionally, farmers are frustrated as they are being forced to take nano-urea bottles instead of granular fertilizer. This lack of essential agricultural inputs has caused widespread resentment among the local farming community. https://sambad.in/state/fertiliser-supply-crisis-in-bhadrak-dap-shortage-irregular-urea-distribution-leave-farmers-worried-12179338

The first 'Adapa Abadha' (holy mahaprasad) has been released from the Sri Gundicha Temple in Puri, bringing joy to hundreds of devotees. After arriving at their birthplace, the Gundicha Temple, via the Rath Yatra, Lord Jagannath and his siblings were taken to the 'Adapa Mandapa' through a ceremonial 'Goti Pahandi' procession on Saturday evening. Following the completion of all rituals on the chariots, the deities reached the sanctum sanctorum of the Gundicha temple, and devotees started receiving the special Adapa Abadha from Sunday. https://www.dharitri.com/the-first-adapa-abadha-from-srigundicha-temple/

Devotees gathered in large numbers at the Adapa Mandapa in Puri to witness the deities on their birth altar. The queue of devotees reached Badashankha. Around 1 lakh people partook in the special 'Adapa Abadha' mahaprasad. The deities were offered 'Amruta Anna' made from organic rice. Due to the Banakalagi ritual starting at 9 PM, public darshan was restricted for the night. The Suar Mahasuar Nijog confirmed arrangements for massive food preparations to cater to the influx of devotees during the Rath Yatra period. https://sambad.in/rathajatra/the-line-of-devotees-touched-the-badasankha-12179738

Barkha Trehan clarified that she threw ink at Jantar Mantar to protect religious sentiments after Lord Ram and Sita were mocked on stage. She alleged a political agenda behind the protest. Meanwhile, Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali, filed a writ petition in the Delhi High Court expressing concerns over Wangchuk's health at Safdarjung Hospital, alleging that authorities are hiding facts and he is being illegally detained. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/clarification-from-barkha-regarding-the-ink-throwing-incident-at-jantar-mantar-12178668

The district administration in West Bengal demolished a 5-story party office belonging to TMC National General Secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee. The building, located in Amtala within the Diamond Harbour constituency, was reportedly constructed without approved plans and in violation of building regulations. The demolition was carried out under heavy security involving state police and CAPF personnel. Local BJP leaders welcomed the action, citing the illegality of the structure. https://www.dharitri.com/administration-demolishes-tmc-leader-abhisheks-office/

Parents of students at Bancho Barahi Government Upper Primary School in Hatadihi block have alleged fraud in the transfer of their acting Headmaster, Pradeep Kumar Dehuri. Despite working at Barahi school, official DLTC meeting records listed him as an excess teacher at Bangore school and transferred him to Gadachandi school. Parents claim this is a deliberate manipulation and are concerned about the shortage of staff in a school with 9 classes and only 4 teachers. They have appealed to the Collector to cancel the transfer order to ensure proper education for the 53 enrolled students. https://www.dharitri.com/allegations-of-changing-the-in-charge-teacher-by-force/

Prayas Classes in Jajpur, Odisha, has achieved remarkable success in the NEET 2024 results. Out of its students, 285 scored above 550, with 104 students scoring over 600. Jibanjyoti Rath emerged as the institutional topper with 666 marks and an AIR of 630. Around 285 students are expected to secure seats in government medical colleges, including approximately 40 potential admissions to AIIMS. Chairman Nihar Ranjan Das credited the success to the combined efforts of teachers, staff, and parents. https://odishatazanews.com/?p=207970