A school teacher in Dhenkanal district narrow escaped after his electric bike caught fire while he was riding it. The incident occurred in Parjang area when Girish Chandra Matia Mishra was returning home after dropping his wife at school. Locals helped extinguish the fire, but the bike, purchased for 1.85 lakh rupees, was severely damaged. Additionally, the Ramchandi temple has been submerged due to heavy floods. https://sambad.in/district/dhenkanal/the-moving-vehicle-suddenly-caught-fire-12207957

Two Indian Army soldiers were seriously injured in a landmine explosion near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri sector of Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir. The incident occurred during an operational activity in the Kamalkote area. The injured personnel have been shifted to the 92 Base Hospital in Srinagar. Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the blast. Separately, security forces rescued 50 Amarnath Yatra pilgrims after their bus fell into a 20-meter deep gorge. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/landmine-blast-in-uri-jammu-kashmir-two-army-personnel-injured-near-loc-12206594

Heavy rains triggered by a deep depression over North Odisha have led to the closure of schools and Anganwadi centers in 9 districts, including Sambalpur, Bargarh, and Balasore. The IMD has issued red alerts for 4 districts and orange alerts for 13 others. Flooding is reported in several areas as river levels rise. The state health department has reviewed preparations, ensuring the supply of essential medicines and emergency services in affected regions. Rainfall is expected to continue until September 3rd. https://www.samayalive.in/odisha-news/heavy-rain-likely-in-western-odisha--schools-to-remain-closed-in-9-districts/article-37811

A specially-abled student, Dharmabir Singh, missed his CBSE Class 12 supplementary exam in Balasore due to severe flooding and rain. Despite changing five buses to reach PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya-1 from Sajana Garh, he arrived 30 minutes late. Exam officials denied him entry despite multiple requests, leaving him stranded outside the gate. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/divyang-student-misses-cbse-supplementary-exam-in-balasore-after-rain-delays-his-arrival-12205792

The Odisha government has stated that the flood situation caused by heavy rains is gradually coming under control. The concerned minister informed that specialized teams like ODRAF, NDRF, and Fire Services are actively rescuing people from low-lying areas. Relief camps have been set up with essential supplies including food, water, and medicine. District collectors have been put on high alert to deal with any further rain or low-pressure situations, with 24-hour control rooms operational to monitor the crisis. https://odishasambad.in/flood-situation-under-control-rescue-and-evacuation-intensified-odisha-minister/

Decomposed bodies of a 40-year-old woman, Phulamani Hembram, and her 13-year-old disabled daughter, Sakara Murmu, were recovered in Divyasinghpur village, Mayurbhanj district. While the mother's body was found in a decomposed state inside their house, the daughter's body was floating in a nearby canal. Police suspect the mother died five days ago and the disabled daughter drowned in the canal while searching for food. Although locals suspect murder due to land disputes, police have registered a case of unnatural death and are awaiting the post-mortem report. https://sambad.in/crime/mother-and-differently-abled-daughter-found-dead-in-mayurbhanj-mystery-surrounds-tragic-incident-12206471

During the Monsoon Session of Parliament, BJP MP Kangana Ranaut condemned the use of abusive language against PM Narendra Modi and his late mother during the NEET paper leak protests at Jantar Mantar. She questioned the identity of such protesters asking 'what kind of students are these'. Meanwhile, the protests ended as the government accepted demands, including the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Ranaut also supported the Public Examinations Amendment Bill, 2026, aimed at curbing paper leaks. https://odishasambad.in/kangana-ranaut-on-cjp-protest-75-year-old-prime-minister-was-targeted-filthy-abuse-hurled-at-his-late-mother-what-kind-of-students-are-these/

Heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas has triggered flood fears in Odisha's Jajpur district. The Baitarani river's water level is nearing the danger mark at Akhuapada. Consequently, the district administration ordered the closure of all schools from 2 PM today to ensure student safety. Several villages across Jajpur, Binjharpur, and Dasarathpur blocks are at risk of inundation as water levels in both Baitarani and Kharsrota rivers continue to rise. https://sambad.in/district/jajpur/flood-in-odisha-baitarani-river-rises-major-flood-threat-in-jajpur-12205785

The central government is proposing major changes to PUCC (Pollution Under Control Certificate) rules for vehicle owners. According to the draft notification, BS-VI vehicles up to 6 years old may have a PUCC validity of 3 years, instead of the current 6-month requirement. For BS-VI vehicles aged 6 to 10 years, the certificate will be required annually, while vehicles older than 10 years (BS-VI and BS-IV) must continue with the 6-month renewal cycle. https://otvkhabar.in/national/big-relief-for-vehicle-owners-major-changes-coming-to-pucc-rules-12207867

The sacred Banakalagi ritual of Lord Jagannath and His siblings will be performed at Puri Srimandir today. Consequently, public darshan will remain suspended for approximately 5 hours, from 6 PM to 11 PM. During this secret service, Datta Mohapatra servitors will decorate the deities' faces using traditional natural colors like Hingula, Haritala, and Kasturi to preserve their beauty and sanctity. https://odishasambad.in/today-sri-vigrahas-bankalagi-nitti-public-viewing-is-closed-from-6-pm-to-11-pm/