Maruti Suzuki India Limited has commenced commercial production at its fourth plant in Hansalpur, Gujarat. This new facility has an annual capacity of 250,000 units, bringing the total capacity of the Hansalpur site to 1 million units and the company's overall national capacity to 2.9 million units. The plant will initially focus on producing the e-Vitara electric vehicle. Separately, due to flood situations in Odisha, schools in Bhadrak district are closed, and devotee entry is restricted at Dhabaleswar shrine. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/maruti-suzuki-begins-production-at-fourth-unit-in-hansalpur-12213606

Aliabad Primary School in Ganjam is facing a severe teacher shortage, with only one teacher managing 48 students. While two teachers are appointed, one is on maternity leave and the other is on deputation. Additionally, the new school building remains unhanded to authorities despite completion. The School Management Committee has submitted a memorandum to the BEO and BDO, demanding immediate recruitment and building handover, warning of future protests. https://www.dharitri.com/teacher-shortage-at-aliabad-school/

Due to the possibility of heavy rain caused by a low-pressure system, the District Collector of Jagatsinghpur has declared a holiday for all schools and Anganwadis tomorrow. This order applies to all government, private, higher secondary schools, OAVs, and Kendriya Vidyalayas. The decision was taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/jagatsinghpur-declares-school-holiday-tomorrow-due-to-heavy-rainfall-and-low-pressure-weather-conditions-12199366

Nisha Maharana aspires to become a lawyer with the primary goal of fighting for women's rights and justice. She aims to support women facing legal challenges and social issues through her professional career, reflecting a strong commitment to female empowerment and social change. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/nishas-dream-is-to-become-a-lawyer-and-fight-for-women-otvshorts-nishamaharana-dreamjob-12216741

Leading jewelry brand Tanishq has launched Diamond Expertise Centres (DXC) at three stores in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack to provide a transparent diamond buying experience. Customers can benefit from expert guidance and modern evaluation tools for natural diamonds. The brand also introduced various collections like 'Srotika', inspired by Odisha's heritage. Under the 'Festival of Diamonds', Tanishq is offering a 20% discount on diamond value and zero deduction on old gold exchange until September 3rd. https://sambad.in/business/tanishq-diamond-expertise-centers-launch-bhubaneswar-cuttack-odisha-12215221

The body of a car driver named Sadashiv Mohanty was recovered 30 hours after his vehicle was swept away in a 30-foot breach on the Anandapur Ring Road caused by heavy floodwaters. Fire services and rescue teams conducted an extensive search operation. Continuous rainfall has severely disrupted life in the region, leading to school closures and infrastructure damage. https://sambad.in/district/keonjhar/car-recovered-along-with-the-body-of-the-missing-driver-12211226

Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen returned to Kolkata after 19 years, describing it as a 'homecoming'. Her visit has sparked political debate between the TMC and BJP. In 2007, she was forced to leave the city following violent protests against her book 'Dwikhandito'. She is scheduled to attend an event at Rabindra Sadan organized by the Secular Mission Trust, where high-profile figures like Suvendu Adhikari are expected to be present. While TMC leaders criticized the visit, BJP leaders welcomed her return. https://odishasambad.in/bangladeshi-author-taslima-nasreen-steps-foot-in-west-bengal-capital-after-nearly-two-decades/

South superstar Allu Arjun is collaborating with director Atlee for a mega project titled 'Raka', with a reported massive budget of around 1000 crore rupees. The film features a unique storyline connecting the Vedic era with modern times. Deepika Padukone and Mrunal Thakur play lead roles, while there is immense buzz regarding a special cameo by Shah Rukh Khan. Other stars like Janhvi Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna are also rumored to be part of the cast. The project is set to be one of Indian cinema's biggest visual spectacles. https://otvkhabar.in/entertainment/allu-arjun-atlees-1000-crore-sci-fi-spectacle-raaka-creates-massive-buzz-12214760

A migrant worker from Chhattisgarh was killed and another from Uttar Pradesh was injured in a terrorist shooting at a brick kiln in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Meanwhile, West Bengal's Special Task Force (STF) arrested a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) operative named Hamid Mondal from Purba Bardhaman district. Mondal, an associate of Pulwama mastermind Sajjad Bhat, was allegedly tracking information about the Chief Minister. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/terrorist-attack-in-jammukashmir-12216949

The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has stayed a show-cause notice issued by AIIMS Bhubaneswar to Professor Debasish Hota, HOD of Pharmacology. Dr. Hota alleged harassment by the management because he had filed a case in the High Court regarding the appointment of a permanent director. The notice was issued regarding a one-day leave taken by him. The CAT has granted the respondents three weeks to file a response and scheduled the next hearing for August 31. https://sambad.in/metro/aiims-bhubaneswar-professor-debashish-hota-cat-stay-show-cause-notice-12214111