Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma is set to make his debut in the entertainment world with a new reality show titled 'The Rohit Sharma' on Sony Entertainment Television. The promo for the show, which is expected to air in September, was released on Monday. In the promo, Rohit references his famous on-field instruction 'Koi bhi garden mein nahi ghumega.' Fans are eagerly awaiting to see the 'Hitman' in this new role. https://sambad.in/sports/rohit-sharma-reality-show-the-rohit-sharma-12249620

The 68th Foundation Day of Rajsunakhala Government High School under Ranpur block was celebrated with great fervor. District Education Officer Chittaranjan Pande attended as the chief guest, emphasizing the role of teachers in societal development. The event honored the school's founder, late Krishna Chandra Mishra. Meritorious students were awarded for their academic performance, followed by cultural programs including the play 'Nila Madhava' performed by the students. https://odishatazanews.com/?p=209542

The Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) program was organized at the Rajsunakhala Community Health Center in Ranpur, Nayagarh. Under the supervision of Chairman Jagdish Jena and gynecologist Dr. Gaurav Mali, 40 pregnant women received free quality health check-ups and medical consultations. The initiative aims to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality rates by providing specialized care on the 9th of every month at government health centers. https://odishatazanews.com/?p=209551

The BDO of Daringbadi, Pritiranjan Rath, inspected the preparations for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations at the helipad ground. Due to continuous rain, the parade ground had become muddy, and the BDO issued orders for immediate repairs of the ground, stage, and barricades. Additionally, students excelling in block-level competitions will be awarded during the main event on Saturday. https://www.dharitri.com/bdo-supervised-for-independence-day-emphasis-on-student-competition-and-selection/

Miscreants looted 4 kg of silver ornaments worth approximately ₹10 lakh from a jewelry shop owner in Jajpur, Odisha. The incident occurred on Monday night when the businessman and his wife were returning home. The looters followed them on a motorcycle, fired shots in the air to terrorize them, and snatched the bag containing the silver. Police have recovered a bullet from the spot and launched an investigation. https://sambad.in/state/jajpur-robbery-miscreants-fire-in-air-loot-4-kg-silver-from-jewellery-shop-owner-12248762

The 17th day of the Parliament Monsoon Session witnessed significant disruption as opposition protests led to Lok Sabha adjournment. NDA MPs marched within the complex with posters targeting Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of avoiding discussion. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath criticized Gandhi's approach on social media. In parallel, Jharkhand experienced a state-wide 'Bandh' called by the BJP in support of student protests in Ranchi, impacting local businesses and increasing security deployment. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeeodisha/national-international/lok-sabha-adjourned-soon-after-proceedings-begin-amid-opposition-uproar/3286379

National Deworming Day was observed at Bayababa College in Mahakalapada block, Kendrapara district. The health department initiated the program by administering deworming tablets to students. Officials including the Additional District Medical Officer and BDO emphasized reaching every corner of the block to distribute tablets and raise public awareness about deworming. https://www.dharitri.com/deworming-tablets-will-reach-every-corner-people-will-be-made-aware/

The Indian government's plan to blend ethanol with diesel has faced a setback as it failed essential safety tests. Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Suresh Gopi, informed Parliament that adding ethanol significantly lowers the diesel's flash point, posing safety risks. Scientific trials conducted by Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and vehicle manufacturers confirmed that the blend does not meet safety standards. While ethanol blending in petrol has been successful, the technical challenges in diesel remain unresolved. The government also clarified that there are currently no plans to increase ethanol blending in petrol beyond 20%. https://www.dharitri.com/ethanol-blended-diesel-ethanol-blended-diesel-fails-septic-test-government-says/

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall alert for several states including Odisha, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Delhi-NCR. A low-pressure area is expected to form over the Bay of Bengal, leading to intense rain in Odisha until August 16. Orange and yellow alerts have been issued for various districts in MP and Rajasthan. Additionally, heavy rain and thunderstorms are predicted for Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Northeastern states over the next few days. Fishermen in Odisha have been advised not to venture into the sea until August 14 due to rough conditions. https://argusnews.in/weather-calamities/delhi-ncr-rajasthan-rain-storm-alert-several-states

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and NDA MPs held a foot march towards Parliament while carrying the national flag, the Tiranga. During the event, slogans like 'Vande Mataram' and 'Jai Shri Ram' were raised. The march aimed to highlight issues such as student protests in Jharkhand and to counter opposition narrative in Parliament. BJP leaders stated that Home Minister Amit Shah is ready for discussion, but the opposition is avoiding it. The demonstration took place amidst ongoing parliamentary deadlock during the Monsoon Session. https://www.dharitri.com/pm-modi-wave-tricolour-marches-towards-parliament-on-foot/