Around 40 students of a tribal residential school in Amravati, Maharashtra, fell ill due to suspected food poisoning after dinner. The children experienced vomiting and stomach pain, leading to their immediate hospitalization at a sub-district hospital. Currently, their condition is stable. The food was reportedly supplied from a central kitchen in Temli village. Health officials have collected food samples for testing, and an investigation is underway. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/40-children-fall-ill-after-dinner-at-maharashtra-school-12199920

The article clarifies the date of Raksha Bandhan 2026, which caused confusion between August 27 and 28. According to the Panchang, the Purnima Tithi begins on August 27 at 9:08 AM and ends on August 28 at 9:48 AM. Following the 'Udaya Tithi' principle of Sanatana Dharma, Raksha Bandhan will be officially celebrated on Friday, August 28, 2026. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/raksha-bandhan-2026-date-time-know-the-right-day-shubh-muhurat-12201687

Emily Morrison, an American shark scientist, has set a Guinness World Record for the most shark tattoos on the human body with a total of 106 tattoos. What started as a childhood fear of sharks turned into fascination after her father encouraged her to study them. She eventually became a shark biologist and started getting shark tattoos in 1999 at the age of 19. Her body features 71 different shark species and 13 fossilized shark teeth designs, covering her from neck to feet. https://sambad.in/special/106-sharks-on-the-body-12200247

Today marks the 'Niladri Bije' festival in Puri, the final leg of the Rath Yatra. After 27 days, Lord Jagannath and his siblings will return to the Ratnavedi inside the sanctum sanctorum of the 12th-century temple. The 'Goti Pahandi' ritual is scheduled to begin at 4 PM, during which the deities will be taken from the chariots to the temple in a traditional procession. This event signifies the formal conclusion of the annual chariot festival, and thousands of devotees are expected to gather at the Singhadwara to witness this emotional homecoming. https://odishasambad.in/puri-gears-up-for-niladri-bije-the-grand-finale-of-rath-yatra/

Educationist and social worker Mina Kumari Pradhan was conferred with an honorary doctorate degree for the year 2026 at a special ceremony held at the Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Odisha Research Center in Bhubaneswar. The award was presented by the International Human Rights Forum for Justice Civil and Liberty in recognition of her outstanding contributions to education and social service. Notable attendees included former MP Dr. Prasanna Patasani and athlete Dutee Chand. Mina Kumari expressed her gratitude and stated that this honor would further inspire her dedication to social work. https://odishatazanews.com/?p=208580

Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has advised the BCCI to increase boundary sizes in domestic matches to prepare Team India for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Since the tournament will be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, where stadiums have large boundaries, Gavaskar believes Indian players need to adapt to these conditions. He highlighted that this strategy would also benefit the team in T20 World Cups held in countries like Australia. Additionally, he emphasized the need for a different mindset in the 50-over format and suggested focusing on scoring quickly against weaker bowling spells. https://odishasambad.in/gavaskar-advice-bcci-to-increase-boundary-size-of-indian-grounds/

A 25-year-old youth named Mahendra Perua was arrested in Sundargarh, Odisha, for allegedly attempting to rape the daughter of his father's close friend. The incident occurred in the Bhasma police station area when Mahendra went to the victim's house looking for his father and found her alone. The victim managed to escape and take shelter in a neighbor's house. Following a complaint by the family, the police registered a case under various sections of BNS and arrested the accused. https://sambad.in/crime/sundargarh-youth-arrested-for-attempted-rape-of-fathers-friends-daughter-in-bhasma-12203192

The Odisha Secretariat Writers' Council organized its monthly literary session for July at Kharavel Bhavan, Bhubaneswar. Presided over by Piyush Ranjan Parida, the event featured discussions on the upcoming publication of the annual magazine 'Srujanara Pahacha' and a poetry recitation session titled 'Poems for Rain'. Several poets participated in the recitation coordinated by Bijanbala Patajoshi. The meeting concluded with a call to promote the council's YouTube channel. https://odishatazanews.com/?p=208573

Former Gajapati DFO Sangram Keshari Behera has been sent to jail after his bail plea was rejected by the Paralakhemundi SDJM court in connection with the controversial death of ACF Soumya Ranjan Mohapatra. Behera surrendered following a High Court order. Although the Crime Branch initially termed the death an accident, the court ordered trial under IPC sections 302 and 120-B based on a protest petition filed by the victim's father. Co-accused cook Manmath Kumbha remains absconding. https://www.dharitri.com/acf-somranjan-death-case-ex-dfo-goes-to-jail-after-bail-plea-rejected/

An Indian diamond merchant named Dhiru Ramani, originally from Gujarat, was released by kidnappers in the West African country of Mali after a ransom of approximately ₹44 crore (3 million Euros) was paid. Ramani, who lives in the US but was staying in Mali after purchasing a gold mine, was abducted in April. The kidnappers initially demanded ₹100 crore but agreed to a lower amount after negotiations with his family. He is currently being questioned by local authorities in Mali. https://argusnews.in/crime/indian-diamond-trader-dhiru-ramani-kidnapped-mali-released-after-44-crore-ransom