A new family drama titled 'To Swami Mora Kana Heba' has been released, featuring popular actress Bebina. The play is described as a complete family entertainer suitable for all age groups. It is gaining attention in the Jatra world, and snippets have been featured on OTV Shorts. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/what-will-happen-to-my-husband-complete-family-drama-everyone-can-sit-and-watch-this-drama-with-family-12142428

Famous Odia Jatra actress Bebina has released a new dialogue for her upcoming play 'To Swami Mora Kana Heba' under the Indrabhubana Opera banner. The dialogue has gained attention on social media and among Jatra fans following its feature on OTV Shorts. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/bebina-said-the-new-dialog-of-her-journey-12142440

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indonesian Parliament, praising former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik for his heroic role in Indonesia's independence struggle. Modi highlighted how Biju Patnaik, at the request of Jawaharlal Nehru, flew a Dakota aircraft to rescue Indonesian leaders Sutan Sjahrir and Mohammad Hatta from Dutch-controlled territory in 1947. This secret mission helped mobilize international support for Indonesia. The PM emphasized that the sea has always been a bridge rather than a barrier between India and Indonesia, and Biju Patnaik's legacy remains a core symbol of the deep friendship between the two nations. https://otvkhabar.in/international/modi-hails-biju-patnaik-during-speech-at-indonesian-parliament-12142391

A massive landslide occurred at Kalladi in Wayanad district, Kerala, near a tunnel road project site. The disaster has claimed three lives, with seven people reported missing and five others injured. Heavy rainfall of 265mm in the last 24 hours triggered the collapse of debris, burying a church, a tea shop, and a bus stop. CCTV footage of the terrifying incident has surfaced. Rescue operations involving NDRF, SDRF, and local police are currently underway, monitored by CM V.D. Satheesan and MP Priyanka Gandhi. https://www.dharitri.com/severe-landslide-3-dead-7-missing-chest-trauma-video/

Two car bomb explosions occurred outside a hotel in Damascus, Syria, where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying during his official visit. The blast resulted in the deaths of six people, mostly police officers assigned to Macron's security, and left around 20 others injured, including Syria's Tourism Minister. The explosions involved a red car and happened just as Macron was about to leave the hotel to meet Syrian President Al-Shara. Despite the attack, Macron is reported to be safe and proceeded with his meeting. Syrian police have launched an investigation into the incident. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/red-car-explodes-outside-french-president-macrons-hotel-in-syria-12142522

Due to heavy rains in the upper catchment areas, the water level of Hirakud Reservoir is rising. The dam authorities have decided to release the season's first floodwater on July 9th at 11 AM. Currently, the water level stands at 606.12 feet with an inflow of over 1.79 lakh cusecs. Public awareness campaigns using loudspeakers are underway in downstream areas like Sambalpur and Burla to alert residents. Meanwhile, 27 gates of Kalma Barrage in Chhattisgarh have been opened to release excess water. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/rising-inflow-increases-hirakud-reservoir-level-amid-continuous-upstream-rainfall-12142417

A 7-year-old boy named Lokineni Yashwanth saved 6 lives through organ donation after being declared brain dead following a road accident. Originally from Hyderabad and living in Tamil Nadu, he was hit by an ambulance while cycling. His parents consented to donate his organs, including heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys, after doctors confirmed brain death. The article also explains the medical and legal procedures for organ donation in minors and how matching is done based on blood group and tissue type. https://odishasambad.in/brain-dead-7-year-old-boys-organs-to-give-new-lease-of-life-to-six-patients/

A tragic incident occurred in the Budhabalanga river in Mayurbhanj district where a young man from Balasore went missing after being swept away by strong currents. The incident happened near the Narkha bridge while he was bathing with two friends. Despite search operations by the Baishinga police and fire services personnel using boats, the youth remains untraceable. https://www.dharitri.com/youth-drowned-in-budhabalanga/

A joint team of Nuapada Police and CRPF 19th Battalion recovered a massive Maoist dump in the Patadhara Reserve Forest along the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border. Acting on intelligence inputs, security forces seized two country-made guns, one carbine, two tiffin bombs, 83 rounds of ammunition, gelatin sticks, and gunpowder. Although Nuapada was previously declared Maoist-free, this recovery indicates potential movement, leading to intensified search operations in the region. https://odishasambad.in/maoist-dumper-seized-from-patadhara-forest-huge-cache-of-arms-and-ammunition-seized/

The Supreme Court pulled up the DMK for seeking to restrain Tamil Nadu CM Vijay and other ministers from making public statements regarding the Karur stampede case. The court observed that the DMK was trying to use the judicial forum for political purposes. Following the court's warning to dismiss the plea, the DMK withdrew its application. The incident occurred in September 2025 during a public rally, claiming 41 lives. The CBI is currently investigating the case. The court clarified that providing aid to victims does not amount to influencing witnesses and refused to curb the CM's freedom of speech. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/supreme-court-rebukes-dmk-over-karur-stampede-case-plea-12142295