Senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and former Mayor of Cuttack, Soumendra Ghosh, passed away at the age of 64. He was undergoing treatment at Cuttack SCB Medical College and Hospital for the last five days due to illness. Several political figures including current Cuttack Mayor Subhash Singh and MP Debasish Samantaray paid their last respects at his residence. https://www.samayalive.in/odisha-news/biju-janata-dal-senior-leader-somendra-ghosh-passes-away/article-38483

Tamil Nadu CM and actor Joseph Vijay, popularly known as Thalapathy Vijay, won hearts during his visit to Mettur in Salem. He stopped his convoy to meet an elderly farm worker named Chellam who was waiting to see him. Upon learning she hadn't eaten while waiting for him, Vijay gifted her his expensive Christian Dior sunglasses, valued between ₹40,000 to ₹46,000. The heartwarming video of their interaction has gone viral on social media. https://argusnews.in/national/vijay-stops-car-for-elderly-woman-gives-expensive-glasses-viral

General darshan at the Puri Jagannath Temple will be closed for 5 hours tomorrow due to the 'Krishna Janma' rituals. According to the Temple Administration, darshan will be restricted from 7 PM to 12 AM on Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami. The rituals will commence after the Sandhya Dhupa offerings. Devotees are advised to plan their visits accordingly. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeeodisha/state-news/puri-srimandira-darshan-to-remain-closed-for-5-hours-tomorrow/3297490

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has announced a scheme to provide three free LPG cylinders annually to state residents. Under this initiative, ₹3,000 will be directly credited to the beneficiaries' bank accounts each year starting from September 9. Application forms will be available from September 5 at panchayat and MLA offices. This move fulfills a 2022 assembly election promise and aims to provide relief against rising fuel prices. Only permanent residents of Goa with valid Aadhaar and voter ID cards are eligible for this benefit. https://argusnews.in/national/big-announcement-3-free-lpg-cylinders-every-year-rs-3000-government-assistance

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

The Block Education Officer (BEO) of Kaptipada in Mayurbhanj district has taken strict action against teachers for negligence and rule violations. A headmaster of Bhutasahi Primary School was suspended and his salary stopped for attending school in an intoxicated state. Two other teachers from Gajaamba and Kathachua schools also had their salaries halted for similar reasons. Additionally, a show-cause notice was issued to a teacher for being absent for three days without notice. This crackdown by BEO Panamani Besra has created a stir among the teaching community. https://www.dharitri.com/beo-in-action-mode-headmaster-suspended-salaries-of-two-teachers-stopped/

Following a news report in 'Dharitri', the supply department distributed two months' worth of pending rice to ration card holders in Bahalpadar Panchayat, Subarnapur. Beneficiaries had been deprived of their rations for five months despite having cards. However, since only two months' worth was provided, residents expressed dissatisfaction. The Block Supply Officer explained that previous allotments were completed before card issuance, but locals continue to demand the remaining three months of supplies. https://www.dharitri.com/dharitri-impact-after-the-news-was-published-the-beneficiary-was-given-2-months-rice-the-remaining-3-months/

A significant 5-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Mayurbhanj Biological Research (MBR) and Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo (MSCB) University. This partnership aims to bridge the gap between academic research and field-level biodiversity conservation in Similipal. The collaboration will focus on wildlife protection, climate change, sustainable agriculture, and traditional knowledge preservation. It will also provide students with opportunities for internships, research projects, and training in GIS and remote sensing. https://sambad.in/district/mayurbhanj/mayurbhanj-biological-research-mscb-university-shimilipal-conservation-mou-12493309

A teacher named Hanuram Nayak died in a road accident near Kiang in Mathili block of Malkangiri district. The accident occurred when an ambulance hit him while he was on his way to Bijapadar for BLO duty. Although locals rushed him to the Mathili Sub-divisional Hospital, doctors declared him brought dead. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/teacher-dies-after-being-hit-by-ambulance-on-way-to-work-12492190