Driven by a desire to revive traditions, the villagers of Patiagarh resumed their 18th-century Jagannath Temple's Rath Yatra in 2010 after a 78-year hiatus. The meticulous revival involved researching rituals, constructing a chariot, and organizing cultural programs. This festival unites the community and attracts thousands, highlighting its cultural importance and the villagers' devotion to Lord Jagannath.

Matchmaking platforms in India, including Odisha, see a rise in registrations for second marriages. Individuals aged 50 and above are actively seeking companionship. The pandemic highlighted the need for a partner. Attitudes towards late-life marriages are changing. Compatibility and shared interests are key concerns for senior couples. Legal experts advise caution regarding property issues in second marriages.

Breaking societal norms, older individuals in Odisha and beyond are finding love and companionship later in life, driven by changing attitudes and longer life expectancies. Divorcees, widowers, and those who didn't marry young are seeking compatible partners for emotional support and shared experiences.

A CRPF officer lost his life in an IED blast. The incident happened during an anti-Maoist operation in Odisha's Sundargarh district. Assistant Sub Inspector Satyaban Kumar Singh was critically injured. The blast took place near K Balang village. It occurred during a joint operation by CRPF and Odisha Police SOG. Singh later succumbed to his injuries in a Rourkela hospital.