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The last rites of Padma Shri Awardee Kamala Pujari, who passed away due to cardiac arrest at SCB Medical College, were conducted with full state honours in her native village Patraput, Jeypore. District Collector Keerthi Vasan V and SP Abhinav Sonkar attended the ceremony. Known for her work in organic farming and conserving native paddy varieties, she was mourned by many.

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi clarified that there is no decision to rename the Biju Patnaik Sports Award. Addressing journalists, he confirmed that the award will retain its name and stated his government's respect for legendary figures like Biju Babu.

Heavy rainfall in Odisha caused by a depression has resulted in two fatalities due to wall collapses in Nabarangpur and Angul districts. A four-year-old boy and an elderly man, Parabha Gochhayat, lost their lives. The situation is improving in Malkangiri with water receding but road communication remains disrupted.

Koida police have recovered a human skeleton under a bridge in Sundargarh district. Nearby, they found an Aadhaar card of Manoj Paswan, who had been missing for a month. Police and forensic teams are investigating the cause of death.

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After opening the outer and inner chambers of Puri Srimandir's Ratna Bhandar, curiosity about a potential secret chamber and tunnel persists. Emphasis on LASER scanning and GPRS surveys is growing.

The BJD leaders said they would sharpen their voices for Odisha's development and discharge responsibilities entrusted to them.

Controversy surrounds BJD leader Benudhar Pradhan's stone quarry in Nayagarh district. Locals demand its closure for flouting norms and causing severe air pollution.

The Directorate of Secondary Education of Odisha has mandated a 10-minute Yoga session in schools to enhance students' health and focus. These sessions, held after the prayer, will include standing yoga asanas.

A miscreant posing as a delivery boy looted gold ornaments worth Rs 7-8 lakh from Sushant Khara's house in Guli Patana Sahi, Odisha. The incident occurred on Friday but was reported to Umerkote Police on Saturday.

The Odisha BJP has alleged that Rs 50,000 crore was misappropriated annually in the name of 5T during BJD's rule. The claims were made in its political resolution passed at the State Executive Committee meeting in Puri.

An 18-year-old student, Kaushik Samantray from Patakura in Jagannathpur village, was swept away in the Chitrotpala river in Kendrapara, Odisha while bathing with friends. The incident occurred around 10 AM on Saturday. Despite efforts by his friends and local villagers, he remains missing. The Garadpur Fire Department has launched a search operation.

The BJD's Sankha Bhawan in Unit-6, Capital City, is under scrutiny for alleged illegal construction on public land. The building spans 1.183 acres and includes a plot meant for public use. Odisha Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari vows action against intentional violators, while BJD's Munna Khan claims legality.

The surgery was successfully carried out by doctors of VIMSAR, Burla.

Many Hospital in Odisha are grappling with major problems and attracting attention for all the wrong reasons.