A major political induction ceremony was held by the BJP in Seriguma, Rayagada district. Around 200 workers from various political parties officially joined the BJP under the leadership of Mandal President Anil Kumar Jadi. Senior leaders including SDC Chairman Bidyadhar Sabar and District President Gopi Anand welcomed the new members, emphasizing the party's strengthening organization in the Majhiguda area. https://www.dharitri.com/bjp-to-hold-a-party-at-seriguma-kalyansinghpur/

Second-year students of Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT) in Burla, Sambalpur, are protesting against several issues including the mandatory uniform rule, poor quality of food, and lack of proper facilities in hostels. Hundreds of students joined the protest, demanding the authorities reconsider the uniform policy and improve hostel conditions immediately. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/students-urge-vssut-authorities-to-resolve-hostel-problems-and-reconsider-compulsory-uniform-policy-12184918

A high-level meeting of the Eastern Regional Police Coordination Committee (ERPCC) was held in Bhubaneswar, attended by DGPs and senior police officials from Odisha, Bihar, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand. The meeting focused on interstate crime, Naxalite suppression, and integrated security strategies. Odisha DGP Y.B. Khurania emphasized the need for intelligence sharing and modern technology to tackle organized crime, cybercrime, and human trafficking. The discussion also covered Zero FIR transfers, railway security, and joint operations against drug trafficking and illegal infiltration. https://sambad.in/state/erpcc-2026-meet-in-bhubaneswar-focuses-on-inter-state-crime-anti-naxal-operations-and-coordinated-security-strategy-12184909

Indian speedster Mayank Yadav is expected to make a comeback to the T20 squad for the series against Zimbabwe after a gap of 647 days. Known for his blistering pace of over 150 kmph, Mayank impressed in the IPL by clocking 156.7 kmph. After battling injuries, the young pacer, who debuted against Bangladesh in 2024, is seen as a major threat to the Zimbabwean batting lineup. He has previously taken 4 wickets in 3 T20I matches for India. https://www.dharitri.com/this-deadly-player-will-return-to-team-india-after-647-days-talks-are-growing/

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has issued a stern warning to rebel TMC leaders, asking them to join the BJP if they want to leave the party. She clarified that the doors for returning to TMC are permanently closed for those who have already left. Speaking at an event in Kolkata, she expressed confidence in having enough replacements for these leaders. Additionally, she expressed support for the CJP movement and stated she might personally join their protests if necessary. https://www.dharitri.com/mamata-banerjee-will-join-the-cockroach-janata-party/

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has removed its spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya from her post after a video of her eating a burger during a protest went viral. The incident occurred during the 'Sansad Chalo March' on July 20, while other protesters were facing police action. The party labeled her behavior as insensitive and against the movement's values. Although Dahiya clarified she was hungry and had gone home to bathe, the party proceeded with strict disciplinary action. https://www.dharitri.com/vijeta-dahiya-has-been-removed-from-spokesperson-of-cockroach-janata-party-cjp-protest/

Indian badminton star P.V. Sindhu made a historic comeback by winning the Japan Open title after a two-year drought. She defeated Akane Yamaguchi in the final, becoming the first Indian to achieve this feat. Sindhu revealed that a conversation with Virat Kohli helped her change her mindset and rediscover the joy of the game. Additionally, she focused on her fitness, losing 3.5 kg and improving her net play under coach Irwansyah. This victory boosts her confidence ahead of the World Championships and Asian Games. https://otvkhabar.in/sports/pv-sindhu-scripts-historic-japan-open-triumph-after-virat-kohlis-motivational-call-12184927

Youths in Purushottampur NAC staged a protest and hunger strike against irregularities in street light installations. They alleged that lights are being installed in vacant plotting areas for private interests instead of crowded residential streets. Following a demand to remove the concerned employee and rectify the issue, the NAC Executive Officer promised action within three days, leading to the withdrawal of the strike with a warning of self-immolation if promises aren't kept. https://www.dharitri.com/street-lights-are-being-installed-in-areas-where-platting-is-taking-place/

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) for the voter list in Odisha will conclude on September 2, and the final list will be published on September 6, 2026. Around 58 lakh notices have been issued for error corrections. Additionally, the State Election Commission announced a door-to-door survey from October 26 to November 7 for upcoming local body elections. The final ward-wise voter list is expected by February 10, though elections might be slightly delayed due to the national census. https://odishasambad.in/sir-process-to-be-completed-on-september-2-final-list-on-september-6/

A woman from Kusumua village in Mayurbhanj district has alleged that she received a fraudulent phone call demanding money after applying for an Anganwadi cook position. The caller, claiming to be from the Anganwadi Worker Committee, initially asked for 20,000 rupees and later reduced the demand to 5,000 rupees. After the applicant refused to pay, all communication ceased. The Gopabandhunagar BDO stated that the truth will be revealed following an investigation into whether this was a scam. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/job-applicant-claims-money-was-sought-through-whatsapp-for-anganwadi-cook-recruitment-12185028