Tyson, an army assault dog working with the 2 Para Special Forces, has been honored for bravery during India's 80th Independence Day celebrations. During an anti-terror operation in Kishtwar in February, Tyson took a bullet to his leg but continued to advance, exposing the terrorists' location. This led to the neutralisation of three Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists. President Droupadi Murmu approved honors for 89 personnel, including Tyson, for their exceptional service. https://argusnews.in/national/tyson-army-dog-bravery-award-kishtwar-terrorist-operation

Cuttack Municipal Corporation (KMC) officials seized a quintal of adulterated paneer in the CDA area, reportedly sourced from Niali. Health officials revealed that ingredients like flour and Paras powder were mixed into the paneer, acting as 'slow poison' for consumers. Samples have been sent to the state laboratory for testing. The article also provides guidance on identifying pure paneer using tests like iodine solution, checking texture, and boiling in water to see if it releases excessive oil or dissolves. https://odia.news18.com/news/odisha/adulterated-paneer-seized-in-cuttack-how-to-identify-real-and-fake-paneer-ssd-ws-l-406257.html

Raksha Bandhan is a symbol of the sacred bond between brothers and sisters, celebrated on Shravana Purnima. The article highlights several mythological stories associated with the festival, including Draupadi tying a cloth on Krishna's finger, Goddess Lakshmi tying a thread to King Bali, and Sachi's protective thread for Lord Indra. Beyond rituals, it emphasizes the values of love, trust, and mutual protection in human relationships. https://odia.news18.com/news/jajpur/rakhi-punima-jajpur-bks-local18-405067.html

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is strictly enforcing mobile connection limits starting August 24. Individuals can hold a maximum of 9 SIM cards (6 for J&K and North-East states). Telecom operators must verify existing connections using the Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) before activating new numbers. Any connections exceeding the limit will be identified and potentially suspended. Companies have until November 30 to fully integrate their systems with the new monitoring platforms to ensure compliance. https://www.dharitri.com/govt-tightens-sim-card-rules-new-connections/

A spiritual and philosophical poem titled 'Bishwasara Naan Pakshi' by Rajib Kumar Sarangi. The poem metaphorically compares faith to a bird that flies across the sky with wings of dreams and aspirations, ignoring boundaries and finding refuge in all religious places like temples, mosques, and churches. It emphasizes the boundless and pure nature of belief that transcends physical limits and worldly illusions. https://sambad.in/sahitya-khabara/poem-by-rajiv-kumar-sarangi-12396365

For the Kharif paddy procurement season 2026-27 in Odisha, over 5.5 lakh farmers have registered within 15 days. The registration process started on October 6th and will continue until October 31st through PACS and Pani Panchayats. Currently, an average of 1 lakh farmers are registering daily. Bargarh district leads with 60,000 registrations. The government is prioritizing small and marginal farmers. Sharecroppers must provide land owner consent and complete e-KYC. A toll-free number 1967 has been launched for complaints and information. https://sambad.in/state/kharif-paddy-procurement-2026-27-over-5-lakh-odisha-farmers-register-to-sell-paddy-in-15-days-12399968

There is confusion regarding the date of Raksha Bandhan. According to senior almanac writer Harishankar Mishra, the Purnima Tithi lasts from 9:09 AM on August 27 to 9:49 AM on August 28, suggesting common people celebrate on the 27th. However, the Mukti Mandap of Jagannath Temple states that as per temple traditions, Balabhadra Janma and Rakhi rituals will be observed on August 28th. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/raksha-bandhan-date-confusion-august-27-or-28-heres-what-panchang-says-12400116

On the third Monday of Shravan month, a massive crowd of devotees and Bol Bam devotees (Kaudiya) gathered at various Shiva temples in Baliguda and nearby areas of Kandhamal district. Devotees collected water from the Khadga river and performed traditional rituals before heading to temples like Birupaksha, Rameshwar, and Panchalingeswar for Jalabhishek. Local organizations provided food and prasad for the pilgrims along the route, creating a vibrant spiritual atmosphere. https://odishatazanews.com/?p=210320

A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck southern Peru late Thursday night, centered near the town of Coracora in the Ayacucho region. The tremor felt across central and southern provinces led panicked residents to flee their homes into open spaces. Despite the high intensity, no immediate casualties or major damages were reported, largely due to the earthquake's significant depth (between 47 to 108 km). Authorities and the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center confirmed there is no tsunami threat. This event follows recent devastating earthquakes in neighboring Venezuela and Colombia within the last three months, highlighting the high seismic activity of the Pacific Ring of Fire where Peru is located. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeeodisha/national-international/earthquake-hits-peru-latin-america/3291706

Officials from the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) have called for sanctions against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and urged the U.S. government to deny diplomatic courtesies to its leaders. This comes ahead of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's visit to the U.S. India has strongly rejected these allegations, calling USCIRF a 'biased organization' with a motivated agenda. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that the U.S. should instead focus on the increasing attacks on Hindu temples within its own borders. https://www.dharitri.com/impose-sanctions-against-rss-american-agency/