Paradip Excise Department arrested a professional drug peddler named Manoj Nandi alias Babar from Lockpada slum area. The team posed as customers to catch the accused during a deal. Brown sugar worth approximately 5 lakh rupees and 32,000 rupees in cash were seized from his possession. The accused has been sent to 14-day judicial custody after his bail was rejected by the Kujang court. https://sambad.in/crime/paradip-excise-arrests-alleged-drug-peddler-brown-sugar-worth-5-lakh-cash-seized-12182419

A massive protest was held by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) at Delhi's Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister. Led by Abhijit Dipke following environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk's hospitalization, protesters marched towards Parliament. Police used lathi charge and tear gas to control the crowd, leading to injuries. A viral video shows a young woman crying and pleading with female police officers, stating that violence is not a solution. Security has been tightened in the area. https://www.dharitri.com/cjp-jantar-mantar-protest-march-to-parliament-abhijeet-dipke-girl-emotional-video-viral/

The Odisha government has renamed the 'Regional Directorate of Education' to the 'Regional Directorate of School Education' under the School and Mass Education Department. Additionally, the designation of 'Regional Director of Education' has been changed to 'Regional Director of School Education'. This change applies to the regional offices located in Bhubaneswar, Sambalpur, and Berhampur. A formal notification regarding these changes has been issued by the department. https://www.dharitri.com/governments-big-step-name-of-regional-education-directorate-changed/

China has summoned the Philippine ambassador following a conflict in the disputed waters of the South China Sea. Beijing accused the Philippines of intentional provocation near Ren'ai Reef. Meanwhile, the Philippines reported that the Chinese Coast Guard attacked one of its sailors with a stick. Global allies, including the US and Australia, have condemned China's actions as destabilizing and dangerous. Despite international rulings, China continues to claim sovereignty over the majority of the South China Sea, leading to frequent tensions with neighboring nations. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/china-summons-philippines-ambassador-south-china-sea-dispute-12184369

The Delhi High Court has ordered the shifting of environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram for better treatment. Following a long hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, his health deteriorated, prompting his wife to file a petition for the transfer. The central government raised no objections, and a special medical panel will be formed at Medanta for his care. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/delhi-high-court-orders-sonam-wangchuk-transfer-to-medanta-hospital-12184399

Damini, a female inmate in Meerut District Jail convicted for murdering her husband by snakebite, has been assigned a new role as a teacher in the prison library. A former teacher herself, she expressed a desire to teach religious texts like Ramayana and Sundarkand to other female inmates and children. The jail administration formally assigned her this responsibility to utilize her free time constructively. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/husband-murder-accused-wife-damini-got-role-in-meerut-jail-12184334

Kanishka Narayan, an Indian-origin politician born in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, has been appointed as the UK's first Artificial Intelligence (AI) Minister by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. A member of the Labour Party from Wales, Narayan moved to the UK at age 12. He was elected to Parliament in 2024 and previously served as the Online Safety Minister. His new role focuses on strengthening Britain's position in the global technology sector. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/kanishka-narayan-becomes-uk-first-ai-minister-12184143

The Odisha State Election Commission has announced a door-to-door survey for voter list revision starting from October 26 to November 7, targeting upcoming Panchayat and Municipal elections. Teams comprising BLOs, Anganwadi, and ASHA workers will be formed by October 31. A 'De-duplication App' will be used to prevent dual voting entries. The final voter list for all wards will be published by February 10. Additionally, the commission decided to repair old ballot boxes and purchase new ones, noting that census activities might slightly delay the elections. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeeodisha/state-news/voter-list-revision-door-to-door-survey-from-october-26/3272204

The Odisha Department of Women and Child Development has directed all District Collectors to form Anganwadi Management Committees at every center. Under Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0, these committees aim to strengthen grassroots services. The CDPO will form the committee, with supervisors as chairpersons and Anganwadi workers as convenors. Members will include ASHA workers, mothers of children aged 3-6, NGO/SHG members, local teachers, and a Subhadra scheme beneficiary. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/anganwadi-management-committees-to-be-formed-at-centres-know-who-can-become-members-12184305

Odisha State Election Commission is preparing for upcoming Panchayat and Municipal elections. A house-to-house survey will begin in October for voter list preparation. The survey will run from October 26 to November 7, and final lists for all wards will be published by February 10. For the first time, booth-based voter lists will be made via door-to-door verification. Around 12,000 EVMs are required, with 8,000 currently available. Teams will be formed by July 31 to manage this process. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/door-to-door-survey-planned-voter-lists-for-all-wards-to-be-published-by-february-10-12184351