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

VVS Laxman is set to replace Gautam Gambhir as the head coach for Team India's upcoming tour of Zimbabwe and the Asian Games. While Gambhir remains the permanent coach, he will stay with the ODI squad for the West Indies series which overlaps with the Asian Games. Shreyas Iyer will lead the T20 side in Zimbabwe from July 23 to 26, supported by new coaching staff including Sunil Joshi as bowling coach and Hrishikesh Kanitkar as batting coach. https://argusnews.in/sports/vvs-laxman-to-coach-india-for-zimbabwe-series-and-asian-games

A major plane collision was narrowly avoided at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. An Air India plane and an Air India Express flight ended up on the same runway. Following a prompt alert from Air Traffic Control (ATC), the Delhi-bound flight aborted its takeoff and returned to the bay. No injuries were reported, and alternative arrangements were made for the passengers. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident. https://www.dharitri.com/two-planes-face-each-other-on-a-runway/

Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari reviewed infrastructure projects in Odisha. A 10-story Revenue Building will be constructed near Kalpana Square in Bhubaneswar within two years. Additionally, a disaster-resilient 'Disaster Management Building' will be built within 18 months to house SRC, OSDMA, and ODRAF under one roof. The minister also directed the expansion of the ROTI training center and the identification of land for a new Special Circuit House. https://prajuktiodisha.com/suresh-pujari-reviews-new-revenue-and-disaster-management-bhavan-infrastructure-odisha

The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha has released the first cut-off marks for +2 admissions in Arts, Science, and Commerce streams. Ravenshaw Higher Secondary School has emerged as the top choice with the highest cut-off marks in the state. In Ravenshaw, the cut-off for Science is 93.40%, Arts is 81%, and Commerce is 82.40%. Selected candidates are advised to complete their admission process within the stipulated time with necessary documents. Competition for seats in top colleges remains high this year. https://sambad.in/state/the-council-of-higher-secondary-education-has-released-the-first-cut-off-marks-for-admission-12145141

Bhubaneswar-based deep-tech startup Blurgs AI has successfully raised $2.2 million in a funding round led by Pravega Ventures and Shastra VC. Founded by IIT Madras alumni Roshan Raj Mohanty and Dr. Abhinash Kori, the company plans to use the capital to strengthen its core technology, expand the team, and accelerate product development for the commercial maritime sector, defense, and fisheries. The startup focuses on providing AI-driven actionable insights for critical decision-making. https://sambad.in/business/blurgs-ai-raises-22-million-12144948

Two youths from Kansingha village, Raj Mallick and Ganesh Duduka, went missing while visiting Zhanj Hill in Bargarh's Padampur. After losing their way in the dense forest for nearly 20 hours, they were safely rescued from Banubhata village near the Chhattisgarh border. The rescue operation was conducted jointly by the Forest Department, Fire Services, and DVF teams following a report from their family. https://www.dharitri.com/2-youths-missing-from-mountain-rescued-after-20-hours/

The article discusses the historical origins of the Pattachitra art tradition in Odisha, specifically its deep connection with Lord Jagannath's Snana Purnima rituals. It highlights how this art form becomes prominent when the deities enter the 'Anasara' period after the grand bathing festival, serving as substitutes for the main idols during public viewing. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/the-pattachitra-tradition-started-with-12145125

A KKRTC bus driver in Karnataka's Kalaburagi drove for about 84 km at night using only a mobile phone flashlight after the vehicle's headlights failed. The conductor assisted by holding the phone out to light the road. Following a viral video of the incident, the transport corporation suspended the driver, a technician, and a maintenance supervisor for endangering passenger safety and negligence in vehicle upkeep. https://otvkhabar.in/bus-driven-using-mobile-flashlight-after-headlight-failure-3-kkrtc-staff-suspended-as-video-goes-viral-12145064

An ASHA worker in Gajapati district, Sunandini Mishal Jeki, has alleged social boycott and a fine of Rs 5,000 for providing health services to Hindu families in a Christian-majority locality. Despite paying the fine, she remains excluded and threatened. Seeking justice, she approached the SP and CDMO. Separately, police arrested a man in Paralakhemundi for allegedly smuggling beef on a scooter. https://sambad.in/district/gajapati/serious-allegations-of-asha-worker-12145050