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jharsuguda police have busted a major illegal liquor manufacturing and smuggling ring along the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border. A large-scale operation led to the arrest of eight individuals from Baddhara village. Authorities discovered and destroyed multiple illicit distillation units, seizing hundreds of litres of liquor and raw materials. This crackdown targets organized criminal networks.

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A high-level health team investigated a suspected food poisoning outbreak in Odisha's Sundargarh and jharsuguda districts after two deaths in Nuadihi village and two in nearby areas. Fifty-four people fell ill following a post-funeral feast. Samples were collected, and affected villagers are receiving treatment. Officials advised against using pond water and initiated disinfection efforts.

Brajrajnagar police busted an organized IPL betting racket, arresting eight individuals involved in illegal online cricket gambling. Raids uncovered a sophisticated syndicate operating through digital platforms, leading to the seizure of cash, electronic devices, and the freezing of Rs 3.7 lakh in bank accounts. Investigations are ongoing to identify interstate connections and financial beneficiaries.

Brajrajnagar police have dismantled an organized IPL betting racket, arresting eight individuals involved in illegal online cricket gambling. Operating from rented premises, the syndicate utilized digital platforms and mobile apps to monitor live match trends and public betting patterns.

Tragedy struck Sundargarh district as four individuals, including three women, succumbed to suspected food poisoning following a post-funeral feast in Nuadihi village. At least 22 others are hospitalized and receiving treatment. Health authorities have launched an inquiry, collecting food samples to determine the cause of the outbreak that affected 54 people.

Heatwave conditions are set to persist in Odisha until at least May 28, with several districts experiencing temperatures exceeding 40°C. jharsuguda recorded the highest at 45.2°C. An orange warning for heatwave has been issued for jharsuguda, Sambalpur, and Bolangir for the next two days. Two more suspected heatstroke deaths were reported on Saturday.

Odisha braces for continued intense heatwave with red warnings issued for Sambalpur, Balangir, and Boudh districts. Several other areas face orange and yellow alerts until May 29. Coastal regions will experience hot and humid conditions. Thunderstorm activity is also anticipated. Relief is not expected until after May 29, with a slight temperature drop forecast thereafter.

Police encounters in Odisha have surged significantly over the past two years, with statistics showing a sharp rise from four in 2024 to 19 in 2025. This year has already seen 10 incidents, with seven occurring in May alone, often resulting in injured suspects.

A fatal road rage incident in jharsuguda's Belpahar saw a 22-year-old man, Rahul Mahato, murdered with a machete after his bike allegedly collided with a car. Another youth, Akash Sahu, sustained critical injuries. Police swiftly identified and apprehended three suspects, Chudamani Kalet, Pradeep Banchor, and Pushpalata Banchor, following an investigation aided by CCTV footage.

Bhubaneswar sizzled under a scorching 42.2°C, with a 'real feel' of 52°C, making streets deserted. Evening thundershowers offered respite, lowering humidity. Over 25 locations in Odisha exceeded 40°C. Heatwave conditions are expected to persist until May 25, with orange and yellow warnings issued for several districts.