The article discusses the distribution of financial aid or funds in rural areas under specific government schemes. It details who the beneficiaries will be and the amount of money they are eligible to receive, focusing on rural development and economic support. https://odia.news18.com/videos/odisha/money-will-fly-through-the-village-who-will-get-how-much-404146.html

The Special Crime Unit (SCU) of Commissionerate Police in Bhubaneswar seized 263 grams of brown sugar worth approximately Rs 26 lakh. A youth from West Bengal's Murshidabad, Zakirul Islam, was arrested during a raid at Haldapadi in Laxmisagar. Police registered a case under the NDPS Act and seized a mobile phone and cash. The SCU has invited citizens to report drug trafficking via a dedicated helpline, promising to keep their identity secret. https://odishasambad.in/wb-man-arrested-with-263-gm-brown-sugar-in-bhubaneswar/

The race for the next Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) has intensified following the promotion of senior IPS officers Sanjeeb Panda and Yashwant Jethwa to the DG rank. Current DGP YB Khurania's tenure ends on August 16, and delays in the UPSC selection committee meeting have sparked speculation. While officers like Sudhanshu Sarangi and RP Koche remain top contenders, Jail DG Sushant Nath is reportedly out of the race due to documentation issues. If a permanent appointment isn't made soon, the state may see an interim DGP. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/odisha-dgp-race-intensifies-as-sanjeeb-panda-and-yashwant-jethwa-enter-contention-after-promotion-to-dgp-rank-12248488

The Parliament has passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified in the Rajya Sabha that there is no proposal to impose any tax on UPI transactions. She emphasized that UPI has been free for consumers since its inception and will remain so. However, the bill empowers the government to modify the Zero Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework for UPI and RuPay. The amendment also aims to attract more foreign investment, promote domestic electronics manufacturing, and relax conditions for fund managers looking to operate in India. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/upi-tax-bill-passed-in-parliament-upi-will-not-be-taxed-nirmala-sitharaman-12248372

Cuttack-Bhubaneswar Commissionerate Police arrested a unique bike thief named Manas Ranjan Pal, known for his obsession with clothes. The thief used to change his outfits according to the days of the week while committing crimes, a behavior linked to the 'Dark Triad' in criminal psychology. Operating across Cuttack, Khordha, Jajpur, and Bhadrak, he targeted crowded areas like SCB Medical College using master keys. He sold the stolen bikes for 6,000 to 10,000 rupees to a scrap dealer, Pitambar Behera, who was also arrested. Police recovered 7 stolen bikes and various parts during the raid. Manas has over 15 criminal cases registered against him. https://sambad.in/state/fashionista-bike-thief-arrested-in-cuttack-changed-outfits-by-day-to-evade-police-7-stolen-bikes-seized-12248514

On the second Monday of Shravan, the Laxmi Narayan Youth Club of Choragadia in Hatadihi block, Keonjhar, organized an 'Anna Prasad' distribution program at Chakratirtha Pitha. Club members, led by President Diptiranjan Das, served food to thousands of devotees and 'Kawadias' who visited the shrine. The initiative, aimed at spreading the message of service and cooperation, received widespread appreciation from local residents and pilgrims alike. https://www.dharitri.com/%E0%AC%B8%E0%AD%87%E0%AC%AC%E0%AC%BE-%E0%AC%B8%E0%AC%B9%E0%AC%AF%E0%AD%8B%E0%AC%97%E0%AC%B0-%E0%AC%AC%E0%AC%BE%E0%AC%B0%E0%AD%8D%E0%AC%A4%E0%AD%8D%E0%AC%A4%E0%AC%BE-%E0%AC%AC%E0%AC%BE%E0%AC%A3/

The Crime Branch investigation into the death of GRP Constable Soumya Ranjan Swain has gained momentum. Soumya's father appeared before the Crime Branch and submitted a pen drive containing WhatsApp chats as additional evidence. The case stems from an incident on May 7, where a mob allegedly attacked Soumya following a road accident in Balianta. So far, 18 people including the main accused have been arrested. The family continues to demand justice and polygraph tests for those involved. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/soumya-swain-death-case-investigation-continues-as-his-father-submits-whatsapp-chats-to-crime-branch-for-further-probe-12248059

A video of Tiruvannamalai Collector Vandana Garg running to keep pace with Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his visit to the Annamalaiyar Temple has gone viral. The 2017 batch IAS officer had to run to reach the Minister after falling behind during the temple visit. Amit Shah was on a visit to Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, where he also visited the Ramana Maharshi Ashram under tight security involving 1,500 police personnel. https://www.dharitri.com/collector-runs-after-seeing-amit-shah-its-amazing-watch-video/

A 29-year-old PG resident doctor, Harsh Pandya, allegedly committed suicide at the government medical college hostel in Surat, Gujarat. Following allegations of ragging and harassment by seniors, the state health department suspended four senior resident doctors for six months and issued show-cause notices to the HOD and four professors. The police have registered an accidental death case and are investigating further. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/4-senior-doctors-suspended-for-allegedly-harassing-doctor-12248469