Odisha Immersion Tragedies Leave 11 Dead; Fire Services Urge Caution Ahead Of Major Pujas

Bhubaneswar: A series of tragic drowning incidents claimed at least 11 lives across Odisha on Wednesday, with most occurring during the immersion of Lord Ganesh idols in local ponds and rivers, turning festive celebrations into scenes of grief in multiple districts. In Jagatsinghpur district, four young men drowned after being swept away by strong currents in the river near Pandawa...