Deputy Commissioner Hemant Sati chaired a meeting of the Vishnugarh Bronze Cluster Advisory Committee. The inauguration date was set for September 17, 2026. Currently, 832 artisans are registered, with 63 already trained. The DC approved the construction of a store room for women artisans and a boundary wall using United Funds. Additionally, instructions were given to expedite the release of a pending state share of ₹16.50 lakh to support local metal crafts and employment generation. https://samridhjharkhand.com/state/jharkhand/hazaribagh/bishnugarh-bronze-cluster-inauguration-hazaribagh-2026/article-25811

Nagarhole Tiger Reserve in Karnataka, located between Mysuru and Kodagu, is a prime destination for elephant sightings on World Elephant Day. Famous for its large population of Asian elephants, the park offers jeep and boat safaris in the Kabini region. It is situated about 80-90 km from Mysuru and 240 km from Bengaluru. The best time to visit is from October to May, when the weather is pleasant and natural beauty is at its peak after the monsoon. https://www.tv9hindi.com/photo-gallery/lifestyle-photos/world-elephant-day-nagarahole-tiger-reserve-best-to-place-for-elephant-wildlife-3877634.html

Tragic snakebite incident at a residential ashram school in Gadchiroli's Dhanora taluka led to the death of three tribal girls and critical injuries to three others. The girls were sleeping on the floor when a venomous snake bit them. Following the incident, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis ordered the permanent cancellation of the school's license and suspended negligent officials. The state government has also decided to conduct a third-party audit of 511 aided tribal residential schools across Maharashtra to ensure student safety and better facilities. https://marathi.asianetnews.com/maharashtra/gadchiroli-hostel-tragedy-three-girls-die-from-snakebite-school-licence-cancelled/articleshow-ty16vw9

Political critic Savukku Shankar has shared sharp insights on the performance of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) ministers. He praised Minister Ramesh for his integrity and handling of the Palani land issue but criticized Minister Keerthana for her focus on social media reels over departmental work. He suggested that Maria Wilson needs to improve his Tamil reading skills and advised Aadhav Arjuna to avoid unnecessary political conflicts. Shankar also noted that veteran Sengottaiyan would have been ideal for the finance portfolio and suggested reducing the workload of Minister Nirmal Kumar. https://tamil.samayam.com/tamil-nadu/news/savukku-shankar-interview-major-controversies-and-critiques-plaguing-cm-vijay-tvk-cabinet/articleshow/133213193.cms

A 70-year-old man named Ghanshyam passed away in an old age home in Madhya Pradesh after living there for four years due to paralysis. Despite raising his four children single-handedly after his wife's death, none of them visited him while he was alive or attended his funeral. The daughters claimed they weren't given property, while the sons claimed he did nothing for them. After his funeral was conducted by the home with police help, the children are now demanding his death certificate for legal reasons, which the home administrators have refused to provide. https://www.dinamani.com/india/2026/Aug/11/four-children-not-attend-father-funeral-fought-death-certificate

On World Elephant Day, residents of Jangalmahal pray for the well-being of elephants despite facing significant property and crop damage. Around 150-160 elephants are roaming across Jhargram and Midnapore divisions, leading to 7 deaths since March. Locals consider elephants as deities ('Thakur') and urge the forest department to manage them better. The forest department is planting fruit trees, digging ponds, and planning solar fencing to mitigate human-wildlife conflict. https://eisamay.com/west-bengal-news/bankura-purulia-jhargram-news/jhargram-villagers-saying-it-should-be-forest-department-has-to-control-elephants/200531635.cms

The Punjab Vigilance Bureau has implicated senior officer Arun Sharma in a case involving the embezzlement of ₹1.80 crore in government funds. The funds, allegedly from the 15th Finance Commission grant, were transferred to a single tile manufacturing company in 11 installments between May and June 2024 during Sharma's tenure as ADC (Development) in Firozpur. The scam was exposed by then ADC Lakhwinder Singh Randhawa in October 2024. An FIR registered on December 13, 2024, also names the then BDPO, Panchayat Samiti Chairperson, and four data entry operators. https://www.prabhasakshi.com/national/embezzlement-of-1-80-crore-in-punjab-senior-officer-arun-sharma-on-vigilance-radar

Kottayam district is facing a severe threat from wild animals like elephants, gaurs, and wild boars. In the Erumely and Azhutha regions, four wild elephants have been roaming for days, causing panic among commuters, especially motorcyclists. Recently, a bike rider named Bijumon was injured in a gaur attack at Inchakkuzhi. Leopards have also been spotted capturing pet dogs in the area. Farmers in Nedumkunnam and Kangazha are distressed by wild boars destroying crops. The Forest Department has assured 24-hour monitoring and promised to repair dysfunctional solar fencing to curb the animal menace. https://mangalam.com/news/detail/862106-news-details.html

The article explores the beautiful depiction of the month of Shravan through the famous poem by Balkavi. It describes the play of sunlight and rain, the rainbows in the sky, and the overall greenery that brings joy. The imagery includes rows of cranes looking like celestial flowers, the fragrance of flowers like Sonchafa and Parijat, and the festive spirit among women and children during this auspicious month of nature's bounty. https://www.esakal.com/ampstories/web-story/how-is-shravan-in-balkavis-poem-monsoon-joy-in-balkavis-shravan-poem-sam01

A rare total solar eclipse is set to occur on August 12, visible across parts of Europe, North America, and North Africa. The path of totality will cross Greenland, Iceland, and Spain, lasting up to 2 minutes and 18 seconds. Major cities like Madrid will witness a deep partial eclipse of 99.9%. Experts warn against looking at the sun without certified solar filters except during the brief moment of totality. The event will also be live-streamed by NASA and the ESA for global viewers. https://www.binodon69.com/article/1000546/index.html