Amid the ongoing farmers' protest against the proposed India-US trade deal, the Haryana government has agreed to two major demands of the farmers. Following a meeting between Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Morcha and Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana, the government assured the release of farmer leader Gurnam Singh Charuni and a formal meeting with Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan within a week. Despite this, farmers remain stationed at the Shambhu border, stating the protest will continue until concrete action is taken. https://www.dharitri.com/big-announcement-by-the-modi-government-2-demands-accepted/

President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to visit Odisha for three days from August 3 to 5. During her visit, she will inaugurate Jagadguru Kripalu University in Cuttack and travel via a special train from Bhubaneswar to Berhampur. She will also visit the Taptapani Shakti Peeth to offer prayers to Maa Kandhuni Devi. State authorities and railway officials have been put on high alert to ensure tight security, especially for the President's train journey. https://odishasambad.in/odisha-gears-up-for-president-droupadi-murmu-three-day-visit-from-august-3/

A retired bank employee, Ashok Kuanr, and his wife Neelam were brutally murdered in Muzaffarpur, Bihar. The attackers stabbed Ashok multiple times and strangled Neelam. The incident came to light after their son, residing in Bengaluru, noticed issues in the home CCTV and alerted neighbors. Police recovered surgical gloves and tape from the scene. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to probe the double murder after two suspects were spotted in surveillance footage. https://otvkhabar.in/crime/double-murder-in-bihar-couple-found-dead-on-separate-floors-12183850

Anita Jena, a Revenue Inspector (RI) in Sundargarh district, was arrested by Odisha Vigilance while accepting a bribe of ₹4,000. She had demanded the money to provide a demarcation report for an applicant's ancestral land. Following a complaint, the Vigilance team caught her red-handed and seized the bribe amount. Simultaneous searches are being conducted at three locations related to her to check for disproportionate assets. A case has been registered at the Rourkela Vigilance Police Station under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018. https://www.dharitri.com/ri-caught-red-handed-by-vigilance-while-taking-bribe-of-rs-4000/

The Delhi High Court has directed that social activist Sonam Wangchuk be shifted from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta Hospital for further treatment following a petition by his wife Gitanjali. A bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia ordered the formation of a specialist medical team for his care. While the Central Government did not object to the transfer, it emphasized that discharge should only happen based on medical advice. The court prioritized Wangchuk's health monitoring during his ongoing hunger strike. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeeodisha/trending/sonam-wangchuk-to-be-shifted-under-medical-supervision-orders-high-court/3272246

A video of Boudh District Collector Bibhuti Bhushan Nayak planting paddy saplings in a field with local women has gone viral. Hailing from Daringbadi in Kandhamal, the IAS officer is being praised for his simplicity and dedication. He is known for walking to remote villages to address public grievances. His recent involvement in farming activities has made him a subject of discussion and pride in his hometown and across social media. https://www.dharitri.com/this-is-what-happens-when-a-district-collector-becomes-a-district-collector-rice-is-being-harvested-in-boudh-there-is-a-discussion-in-daringbadi-watch-video/

The State Election Commission has announced the preparation of new voter lists for the upcoming Panchayat and Municipal elections in Odisha. A door-to-door survey will be conducted from October 26 to November 7 by teams comprising BLOs, Anganwadi, and ASHA workers. The final voter list is expected to be published by February 10. To ensure transparency and avoid duplication, a De-duplication app will be used. Additionally, the commission has arranged for ballot box maintenance and new purchases, though elections might be slightly delayed due to the census process. https://www.dharitri.com/new-voters-for-panchayat-and-municipal-elections/

Senior Daitapati servitor Ramakrushna Dasmohaptra shares insights into the divine mysteries and rituals of Lord Jagannath during the 'Anasara' period (seclusion) at Srimandir. Following the ceremonial bath on Snana Purnima, the deities are believed to fall ill and remain in the Anasara house, where secret rituals and services are performed by the Daitapati servitors before the world-famous Rath Yatra. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/the-two-senior-leaders-spoke-about-jagannaths-majesty-at-ansars-house-12184416

A video of a 'Cycle Ambulance' in Karachi, Pakistan, has gone viral on social media. While internet users mocked the initiative comparing it to advanced air ambulances, the project is actually a pilot program by 'Rescue 1122'. It aims to navigate through narrow streets and heavy traffic to provide immediate first aid. The initiative notably involves trained female volunteers to enhance emergency response in congested areas. https://otvkhabar.in/social-media/viral-pakistan-cycle-ambulance-video-reveals-the-truth-behind-karachis-rescue-1122-pilot-project-12184506

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is developing a new technology that will allow UPI payments without an internet connection using Near Field Communication (NFC). This feature will enable users to make payments by simply tapping their smartphones on POS machines, removing the need to scan QR codes. It is designed to work in areas with poor connectivity, such as aircraft and underground metros. Users will need to load funds into their UPI Lite wallet while online to use them later offline. The initial transaction limit is expected to be up to 2,000 rupees. The system is currently in the development phase and is expected to launch soon. https://www.dharitri.com/upi-payments-will-now-be-possible-without-internet-it-is-going-on-at-a-fast-pace/