BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has slammed the Congress leadership over a video involving the singing of 'Vande Mataram' during an August 15 event. Comparing senior Congress leaders to people from Pakistan, Ranaut expressed shock at their apparent discomfort during the national song. She claimed that leaders like Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge seemed agitated and tried to turn off the cameras, stating that 'Vande Mataram' reflects the soul of India and such hatred towards it is unjustifiable. https://www.dharitri.com/kangana-ranaut-compares-congress-with-pakistan-after-vande-mataram-video-row/

More than 250 students are stranded at Kulasahi Residential School in Pattamundai, Kendrapara, due to flooding from the Brahmani River. While the water level is currently stable, teachers, wardens, and fire services personnel are monitoring the situation. The Sub-Collector stated that if the water rises further, the administration will evacuate the students to a safer location. https://odia.news18.com/videos/videos/more-than-250-students-are-reportedly-stranded-at-kulasahi-residential-school-in-pattamundai-kendrapara-after-floodwater-from-the-brahmani-river-crossed-the-riverbank-lpd-405660.html

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited the flood-affected Dashrathpur block in Jajpur district. However, a controversy erupted when BJD MLAs Pramila Mallik and Sujata Sahu were allegedly barred from accompanying the CM on a power boat for the inspection. This led to a face-off between BJD and BJP workers, resulting in a protest by the MLAs on the main road. MLA Sujata Sahu has filed a police complaint against BJP workers for alleged disrespect and manhandling. Meanwhile, the CM interacted with villagers and assured measures to prevent future floods. https://sambad.in/district/jajpur/allegation-of-disrespect-towards-two-bjd-women-mlas-during-chief-ministers-flood-affected-area-visit-12277299

A major security breach occurred at the Puri Jagannath Temple when a young man climbed onto the 'Alan Bedha' after bypassing security cordons. Following a period of high drama, police managed to bring the individual down. The man is currently being interrogated, but his identity and motive remain unclear. This incident marks a repeat of past security lapses where devotees have climbed the temple structures, raising serious concerns about the existing security measures and surveillance systems at the shrine. https://www.samayalive.in/odisha-news/youth-climbs-the-alabedha-of-the-temple--bypassing-security/article-38164

In Hyderabad's Balapur area, a 21-year-old woman named Rehana was allegedly stabbed to death by her live-in partner, Mohammed Salam. The couple, originally from Bihar, had been living together for about a year. Following a personal dispute, Salam reportedly killed Rehana, stuffed her body into a sack, and fled the scene. Police have registered a murder case and are currently searching for the absconding accused while the body has been sent for post-mortem. https://www.dharitri.com/where-did-the-lover-go-after-stuffing-his-girlfriends-body-in-a-sack/

Parents in Pattamundai, Kendrapara district, took matters into their own hands to rescue their children from Kulasahi Ashram School, which has been surrounded by floodwaters for two days. Around 255 students were stranded on the school's upper floor due to rising river levels. Frustrated by administrative delays in evacuation, parents used small boats to bring their children home. Many students reported health issues like fever and skin infections. While medical teams provided basic care, the lack of early administrative action has sparked public anger. https://odia.news18.com/news/odisha/parents-rescued-students-trapped-in-floodwaters-bks-ws-l-405878.html

A local train coach in Mumbai was transformed into a temple as the 'Omkar Bhajan Mandal' celebrated its 21st anniversary. The group, which started in 2006, performs daily bhajans and prayers during their commute. During the celebration, members offered '56 Bhog' to the deity, distributed roses to fellow passengers, and cut a cake. Notably, the group utilizes the donations collected during their musical sessions for social causes and helping the needy. https://www.samayalive.in/feature/train-overturned-temple/article-38153

Flood conditions in the Mahanadi basin are expected to remain critical for the next 4-5 days. Authorities have advised residents in low-lying districts like Cuttack, Puri, and Jagatsinghpur to remain alert but not panic. Due to heavy rains in Chhattisgarh and water release from Hirakud Dam, river levels are near the danger mark. The state government has deployed NDRF and ODRAF teams for rescue operations and initiated 24-hour patrolling of vulnerable embankments. https://odishasambad.in/odisha-flood-situation-to-continue-for-another-4-5-days-informs-eic-dilip-raut/

A major security breach occurred at the Puri Jagannath Temple on Monday when an unidentified youth climbed atop the 12th-century shrine, bypassing tight security. Devotees and servitors noticed him and alerted the authorities. After a prolonged effort, the temple administration and police safely brought him down. He is currently being interrogated at the Singhadwara police station. While the youth's identity and intent are unclear, he is suspected to be mentally unstable. The incident has raised serious questions about the effectiveness of the temple's three-tier security system. https://odishasambad.in/major-security-flaw-puri-temple-man-climbed-onto-the-temple-by-breaking-through-the-tight-security/