A thunderstorm caused a tent to collapse in Naranpur village, Keonjhar, tragically killing three young workers and critically injuring a minor. The victims were trapped and suffocated when bamboo supports fell on them. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced an ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh each for the deceased.
Similipal Tiger Reserve officials apprehended three individuals possessing a rare melanistic tiger skin. The coordinated operation thwarted a potential deal with traders. Authorities suspect the skin might be from a tiger hunted within the reserve, though its origin and the timeline of the incident are under investigation.