Pakistani water expert Rashid Abbasi has expressed deep concern over India building four dams on the Chenab River—Baglihar, Pakal Dul, Ratle, and Kishtwar. Terming it a 'death warrant' for Pakistan, he warned of a potential $2 billion annual loss to Punjab's agriculture due to water diversion. Abbasi threatened to approach the International Criminal Court against India, calling the situation a matter of life and death for Pakistan. https://www.dharitri.com/indias-four-bonds-are-a-death-warrant-for-us-pakistani-expert-warns-threatens/

Janmashtami will be celebrated on September 4th this year with a special astrological alignment of the Moon in Taurus and Rohini Nakshatra. The occasion features auspicious 'Sarvartha Siddhi' and 'Harshana' yogas. According to astrological predictions, this combination is expected to be highly beneficial for four specific zodiac signs: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Capricorn, bringing potential financial gains, career success, and family prosperity. https://sambad.in/horoscope/janmashtami-2026-auspicious-zodiac-signs-12483433

Rupadhar Nag, a 32-year-old migrant laborer from Nuapada district, Odisha, died in Pune, Maharashtra. After arriving in Pune on August 27 for construction work, he fell ill and was diagnosed with dengue and malaria. His condition worsened, and he was declared dead at a hospital on Tuesday. Being the sole breadwinner, his death has left his wife and 4-year-old son helpless. The local community and Labor Union have demanded government compensation and educational support for his child. https://www.dharitri.com/rupadhar-had-gone-to-pune-to-work-as-a-carpenter-suddenly-something-happened/

Actress Bhumi Pednekar expressed deep anger over the gang-rape of a 16-year-old girl in a moving sleeper bus in Delhi-NCR. The victim, an 11th-grade student from Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh, was attacked by the bus driver and conductor while traveling to Noida on August 4. Bhumi shared her outrage on Instagram, questioning women's safety in the country and calling the repetition of such incidents shameful. Police have arrested both suspects and seized the bus based on CCTV footage. https://www.samayalive.in/feature/bhumi-s-anger-over-delhi-incident/article-38469

Ashok Saravanan, a 32-year-old building engineer from Tamil Nadu, claimed to have purchased one acre of land on the moon for ₹23,000 as a pre-wedding gift for his fiancee. The deal was facilitated by a Singapore-based company with help from his sister in London. However, according to international laws, no individual or company can claim private ownership of the lunar surface. Such certificates are considered symbolic gifts rather than legal property documents. https://www.samayalive.in/feature/buying-land-on-the-moon-is-in-the-news/article-38471

A high-voltage drama unfolded during the Panchayat Samiti meeting at Ghasipura block office in Keonjhar. Heated arguments erupted between government officials and public representatives, including Sarpanches and Zilla Parishad members, over local issues. Specifically, a clash occurred between the Ramchandrapur Sarpanch and the Ghasipura CDPO regarding the establishment of Anganwadi centers. Complaints were also raised against engineers for preparing bills without site visits. MLA Badri Narayan Patra was present during the incident. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/uproar-at-ghasipura-panchayat-samiti-meeting-over-local-issues-12486010

On the occasion of Janmashtami, public darshan at Puri Jagannath Temple will be closed for five hours from 7 PM to 12 AM for the special Krishna Janma rituals. Following tradition, special rituals like Jeuṭa Bhoga and Garbha-udaka Bandapana were performed. The Shri Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) announced this to ensure smooth conduct of secret rituals by Mahajan servitors. Celebrations are also peaking in Mathura, Vrindavan, and Dwarka. https://www.samayalive.in/odisha-news/janmastami-niti/article-38484

The Rourkela police are investigating the gun seizure case at the Circuit House. Allegations have surfaced against the Sub-Collector for providing safe harbor to criminals for 23 days by booking rooms for gang leader Prakash Paswan. It is suspected that a senior district official verbally recommended this booking. While police have taken action against the gang, administrative action against the involved officials is pending. Reports suggest the criminals used the government facility for tender fixing, threatening rivals via social media, and illegal activities. Opposition parties are demanding a thorough investigation into the political-criminal nexus. https://sambad.in/district/sundargarh/rourkela-circuit-house-gun-seizure-case-action-against-sub-collector-12485861

The Utkal Sambadik Sangha's Malkangiri district branch held an executive meeting chaired by District President Ashok Mishra. The meeting emphasized integrating journalism with public service. Key decisions included organizing a teacher felicitation ceremony on Teacher's Day, initiating the construction of a permanent office building, and conducting workshops for new journalists. The association thanked the state government for renewing the Gopabandhu Health Insurance Scheme. Additionally, six new journalists joined the association during the meeting. https://odishatazanews.com/?p=211234