The West Bengal government has announced that Bengali language will be mandatory for all official government work starting September 1st. This includes digital governance, application forms, portals, and citizen services. While Hindi will still be used for communication with the Central government, administrative work from the CM's office down to local levels will transition to Bengali. This move follows suggestions to increase the use of local languages in administration and coincides with the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/bengali-to-be-used-in-all-official-state-communication-from-september-1-says-cm-suvendu-12181243

In Bolangir's Patnagarh, a miscreant named Nabina Sahu threatened the staff of a 'Mukhya Mantri Bus' at gunpoint in Banamal village. Following an argument, the accused pointed a pistol at the driver and threatened to kill him. Showing great presence of mind, the driver managed to snatch the pistol from the miscreant, causing him to flee the scene. Belpada police have seized the weapon and initiated an investigation into the matter. The accused is reportedly involved in several previous criminal cases. https://www.samayalive.in/odisha-news/cm-threatens-bus-employee-with-gun/article-37640

The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has filed an FIR at Singhadwar Police Station against a misleading advertisement on social media offering VIP darshan at the Puri temple for a fee. The administration clarified that no such paid VIP darshan facility or permission exists for any agency. It warned devotees about fake web portals trying to exploit people with false promises of easier temple visits and urged the public to remain vigilant against such scams. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/jagannath-temple-administration-denies-paid-vip-darshan-files-fir-over-misleading-social-media-advertisement-12181290

Hera Panchami is a unique ritual during the Rath Yatra festival where Goddess Lakshmi visits Gundicha Temple to express her anger towards Lord Jagannath for leaving her behind. As a symbol of her resentment, a piece of the Nandighosa chariot is traditionally broken, marking the 'Ratha Bhanga' ritual. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/mahalakshmi-will-be-angry-with-jagannath-in-hera-pachami-12181096

High alert was sounded in the Parliament complex due to a protest march by the CJP. Protesters reached near Rail Bhavan, prompting security forces to turn the area into a fortress and close key gates. Tear gas was used to disperse the crowd, and heavy deployments of CRPF and paramilitary forces were made to control the situation. https://www.samayalive.in/india-abroad/parliament-under-high-alert/article-37636

Hera Panchami is being celebrated in Puri today, the fifth day of Ratha Yatra. Goddess Lakshmi, feeling neglected as Lord Jagannath left for Gundicha Temple without her, visits him in anger. As per tradition, she damages a portion of the Nandighosa chariot out of pique. The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration has scheduled detailed rituals for the day, starting from dawn and concluding with late-night ceremonies. https://argusnews.in/rath-yatra/hera-panchami-goddess-lakshmi-breaks-nandighosha-ratha

On the occasion of Hera Panchami during Rath Yatra, Goddess Lakshmi expresses her anger towards Lord Jagannath for not returning to the main temple on time. As part of a unique tradition reflecting human emotions, she visits the Gundicha Temple and symbolically breaks a piece of wood from the Nandighosa chariot to show her displeasure before returning to the Shri Mandir. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/on-hera-pachami-maa-lakshmi-will-anger-the-lord-by-breaking-the-wood-of-the-chariot-12181109

A protest march by the CJP (Cockroach Janata Party) towards the Parliament in New Delhi turned violent on Monday. Clashes erupted as protesters tried to break security barricades, leading police to use tear gas, lathi charge, and deploy riot control vehicles. Several people were injured, and security was tightened at Jantar Mantar and Rail Bhavan. As a precaution, five metro stations were temporarily closed, and the South Entrance of the Parliament was shut for vehicles. Protesters also alleged mobile and internet services were jammed during the protest. https://www.samayalive.in/india-abroad/tear-gas--lathicharge--scuffles--chaos-as-cjp-protesters-march-on-parliament/article-37635

Puri SP Pratik Singh turned emotional while seeking blessings of Lord Jagannath on the auspicious occasion of Hera Panchami. During the ongoing Rath Yatra rituals, the top cop was seen in a deeply devotional mood while visiting the deity. The article highlights his spiritual connection and devotion amidst his official duties in Puri. https://otvkhabar.in/videosodisha/society/puri-sp-pratyakarta-singh-got-emotional-after-seeing-shri-jagannath-on-the-occasion-of-holy-hera-pakhthi-12181099

Tripura DGP Anurag Dhankar, a 1994 batch IPS officer, was found dead at the police headquarters in Agartala. While preliminary investigations suggest suicide, the incident has shocked the entire administration. He had served for 30 years in prestigious roles across CBI, BSF, and UN missions. Chief Minister Manik Saha and senior officials reached the hospital following the news. https://argusnews.in/national/tripura-dgp-anurag-dhankar-suspicious-death