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A girl was abducted in broad daylight at Kaptipada market in Mayurbhanj, Odisha, in front of her parents. Despite an FIR, police have not rescued her or identified the culprits after two days. The victim girl was forcefully abducted in broad daylight in Kaptipada. The incident occurred on Friday evening when the girl, a resident of Sudasudia village, had gone for shopping with her parents.

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Odisha from August 12-14 due to a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, with warnings for thunderstorms and gusty winds in several districts.

Sunakhandi village's lone Anganwadi centre in Ganjam, Odisha, is in ruins, endangering children's safety and learning. Despite complaints, no action has been taken until Bhanjanagar Sub-Collector announced new construction plans. Villagers fear a major tragedy is only a matter of time unless urgent repairs or reconstruction is undertaken.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated Odisha's first seawater desalination plant in Ganjam, using reverse osmosis to supply 4 lakh litres daily, benefiting 7,000 people.

A minor girl in Udala, Mayurbhanj, Odisha, narrowly escaped a gang-rape attempt by three men on Raksha Bandhan. The accused have been arrested, sparking community outrage.

Angul Town Police arrested eight armed dacoits near Hemasurapada Chhak, thwarting a planned highway robbery. Weapons, vehicles, and cash were seized. Upon noticing the police presence, the suspects attempted to flee from the spot. However, they were intercepted and captured at Hata Chhak (near a marketplace). Police seized two SUVs used in the crime.

A young couple, Bharat Behera and Kanakalata Behera, from Patarajpur village in Jajpur district, Odisha, who had a love marriage two years ago, allegedly consumed poison under mysterious circumstances. Both are in critical condition at SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack. As of now, the exact reason behind their decision to consume poison remains unknown.

Three young men drowned in separate incidents at Chandrabhaga Beach, Puri, with two near Eco Retreat and another nearby, all swept by strong currents.

Unauthorised online sale of Puri Jagannath Temple's sacred Abadha Mahaprasad sparks outrage among devotees, with items like Anna rice and Khechudi being marketed illegally, raising questions on authenticity and SJTA's silence. Adding fuel to the controversy, Items such as Anna (rice), Dali (dal), and Kanika (sweet rice) are being marketed with price tags ranging from Rs 700 to Rs 1,000 per package.

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the Rs 280 crore Shaheed Laxman Naik Medical College in Koraput, a 650-bed facility aimed at enhancing regional healthcare and reducing travel for advanced treatments.

25-year-old Trupti Nayak found dead under suspicious circumstances at her in-laws' home in Bhubaneswar's Mancheswar; husband Bikram Nayak arrested for murder following family allegations.

BJP National VP Baijayant Panda pledges financial support for Tulasi Women's College's infrastructure expansion during its 47th Foundation Day, emphasising women's empowerment through education. Panda underscored the importance of women’s empowerment in driving overall social progress. He announced his commitment to extend financial assistance from his LAD fund for the college’s infrastructure projects.

A BeMC team raided sweet shops in Berhampur to check for adulteration and hygiene, destroying over 50 kg of stale sweets ahead of Rakhi Purnima.

Pramod Behera, accused in the mysterious death of a Pattamundai Plus-3 student, was arrested by Kendrapara police. Obscene videos and photos were recovered from his phone, adding a sinister twist to the case.