A 30-year-old Indian Navy personnel, Puranmal Shambhulal Mehra, allegedly killed his wife and two minor children before committing suicide in their naval residential quarters in South Mumbai. Before the incident, he sent a chilling WhatsApp message to his mother asking her to collect their bodies. Investigations suggest the family was undergoing financial stress and marital disputes. Police are working with cyber experts to recover deleted mobile data and are awaiting forensic reports to uncover the full details of the tragedy. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/mumbai-navy-personnel-family-death-four-found-dead-probe-12393248

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has criticized the Congress, claiming it is turning into a 'Maoist party' following the political row over PM Modi's 'Dimagi Naxal' (Intellectual Naxal) remark. While Rijiju clarified that the PM's comment didn't target any specific party, he questioned why Congress leaders like P. Chidambaram are identifying themselves with the term. He accused the Congress of promoting ideological Naxalism and cited former PM Manmohan Singh's 2006 statement where Naxalism was called the biggest internal security threat. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/kiren-rijiju-congress-maoist-naxal-party-dimagi-naxal-row-12393332

Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) sealed two hotels in CDA Sector-6 for violating food safety norms. The raid revealed unhygienic kitchens, stale food with fungus, expired yogurt, and adulterated paneer. During on-site iodine testing, the paneer turned black, confirming adulteration. CMC officials emphasized a zero-tolerance policy towards establishments compromising public health and warned of further inspections across the city. https://odishasambad.in/two-hotels-sealed-after-raid-uncovers-adulterated-food-in-odishas-cuttack/

Bhadrak district is facing severe flooding for the fourth time this season. Due to heavy rains, a bridge collapsed, resulting in a 40-foot wide breach in the embankment. This has caused floodwaters to enter residential areas and disrupted local transportation, leaving the community in distress. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/tuha-has-been-flooded-4-times-today-the-pole-broke-and-a-40-foot-hole-was-created-12393313

Floodwaters have entered various residential areas of Balasore city in Odisha, causing significant waterlogging issues. The heavy rains and rising water levels have forced water into people's homes, severely disrupting daily life and transportation across major roads in the city. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/flood-water-in-the-city-of-baleswar-otvshorts-flood-waterlogging-baleswar-12393310

Bargarh Police organized a 'Mobile Mela' where they returned 110 recovered stolen mobile phones to their original owners. The initiative has been widely appreciated by the public as people were thrilled to get their lost devices back. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/mobile-fair-from-the-burgher-police-the-police-returned-110-stolen-mobiles-to-their-original-owners-12393324

Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati addressed the 'Bridge Bharat Summit 2026' in Bhubaneswar, urging corporate entities to move beyond mere legal compliance and act as responsible partners in Odisha's development through effective Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). He emphasized prioritizing sectors like health, education, climate resilience, and tribal development to align with the visions of Viksit Odisha @2036 and Viksit Bharat @2047. The seminar, organized by the Department of Public Enterprises and Odisha Corporate Foundation, highlighted the role of CSR in transformation. https://sambad.in/state/bridge-bharat-summit-2026-odisha-governor-calls-for-more-impactful-corporate-social-responsibility-12393250

Chhattisgarh Police have registered an FIR against Congress leader Supriya Shrinate and influencer Neha Singh Rathore for allegedly sharing a misleading video. The video claimed that a BJP flag was hoisted instead of the national flag on Independence Day. However, investigation revealed the footage was from a BJP training camp held in March. Based on a complaint by BJP spokesperson Ujjwal Deepak, cases were filed under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for spreading misinformation and creating political discord. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/fir-against-supriya-shrinate-neha-singh-rathore-flag-video-12393269

Heavy rains in Keonjhar district have caused significant damage, leading to the collapse of a bridge over the Kakharua canal in Banspal block. This incident has cut off communication to nearly 15 villages, including Upper Birikala and Lungajhar. Essential services like ambulances are unable to reach the affected areas, creating severe difficulties for patients and pregnant women. Residents have expressed frustration as a concrete bridge project has remained unfinished for the past five years. The local population and students are facing immense hardship due to administrative delays and are urging the government to complete the construction immediately. https://www.dharitri.com/bridge-destroyed-in-flood-communication-cut-off-to-15-villages/

The Mayurbhanj District Journalists' Association held a preparatory meeting in Rairangpur for its upcoming annual general body meeting and elections scheduled for September 14. Chaired by Vice President Khudiram Mohanty, the meeting involved forming a core committee and planning a state-level seminar. The association decided to honor five active members and submit a memorandum to the Chief Minister regarding journalists' long-standing issues. State President Manoj Das and other senior journalists participated in the discussion. https://sambad.in/district/mayurbhanj/mayurbhanj-district-journalists-association-annual-conference-and-election-on-september-14-in-rairangpur-12393220