Continuous heavy rainfall over four days has caused severe flooding across Odisha, particularly affecting Sambalpur, Subarnapur, and Boudh districts. One person died after being swept away by floodwaters in Sambalpur. Major roads and bridges are submerged, cutting off communication to several villages. The Baitarani river is nearing the danger mark, threatening Jajpur and Bhadrak with floods. Consequently, Hirakud Dam authorities have announced the opening of reservoir gates on August 9th to release the season's first floodwaters. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/continuous-rainfall-floods-odisha-disrupting-roads-villages-while-hirakud-dam-prepares-first-floodwater-release-soon-12139799

The School Management Committee and parents of Niladripur Upper Primary School in Ganjam block have protested against the deputation of assistant teacher Sudam Nayak to another school. With over 250 students from grades 1 to 8, the removal of a teacher has significantly disrupted education. A memorandum has been submitted to the Block Education Officer (BEO) demanding his immediate return. The committee has warned of a peaceful sit-in protest in front of the BEO office if the issue is not resolved within 10 days. https://www.dharitri.com/demand-to-beo-to-bring-back-teacher-who-went-on-deputation/

More than 20 lakh names have been removed from the draft electoral roll in Odisha following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process for 2026. The Chief Electoral Officer has urged citizens to verify their names through the Voter Helpline app, ECI portal, or local BLOs. If names are missing, individuals can apply for re-inclusion using Form 6, while NRIs can use Form 6A and objections can be filed via Form 7. https://odishasambad.in/2026-sir-exercise-heres-how-to-check-if-your-name-is-on-the-voter-list/

Over 20 lakh voters have been excluded from the draft electoral roll in Odisha following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Ganjam district saw the highest exclusion with 2,07,624 voters, followed by Cuttack and Mayurbhanj. Reasons for removal include death, migration, and duplicate entries. Malkangiri recorded the highest percentage of deletion at 10.25%. The Chief Electoral Officer stated that eligible voters whose names were missed can apply for inclusion by submitting objections by August 4. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/over-20-lakh-voters-missing-from-odisha-sir-draft-list-12139844

England secured a place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals by defeating host Mexico 3-2 in a thrilling pre-quarterfinal match at Estadio Azteca. Jude Bellingham scored two goals within 98 seconds in the first half, while Harry Kane's penalty in the 60th minute proved to be the winner. Despite goals from Mexico's Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez, the hosts were eliminated from the tournament. England is now set to face Norway in the quarter-finals in Miami next Saturday. https://www.dharitri.com/england-in-quarters/

A 28-year-old man named Shivshankar Nayak was arrested in Ganjam district for allegedly cheating a 30-year-old married woman after marrying her for the second time. The accused had established physical relations under the pretext of marriage and secretly recorded intimate videos. The matter came to light when the man's first wife discovered the videos and leaked them on WhatsApp. Following the leak, the accused abandoned the victim. Digapahandi police registered a case under BNS Section 69 and IT Act, subsequently arresting the accused and sending him to jail after his bail was rejected. https://www.dharitri.com/second-marriage-to-a-married-woman-first-wife-makes-intimate-video-from-husbands-phone-viral/

Internal rift within the Punjab Congress intensified as a faction supporting former CM Charanjit Singh Channi traveled to Delhi to meet the party high command, opposing State President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring. Leaders like Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and Pargat Singh were part of this group, while key figures like Raja Warring and Pratap Singh Bajwa were notably absent. Although the meeting is being seen as a show of strength by the Channi camp, the state Congress unit clarified it was a preparatory session for the 2027 Assembly elections. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/tensions-intensify-in-congress-ahead-of-punjab-elections-12139857

Following allegations of misappropriation of temple funds, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust General Secretary Champat Rai and member Anil Mishra have resigned. The trust has accepted their resignations and appointed Krishna Mohan as the interim General Secretary. A crucial 3-hour meeting was held at the Ram Janmabhoomi complex. Reports suggest Bajrang Bagra, a CA and former NALCO chief, might become the next permanent General Secretary. https://www.dharitri.com/krishna-mohan-has-been-given-the-responsibility-of-gurudev-know-who-he-is/

Television actress Shilpa Shinde has entered the reality show 'Lock Upp 2' as the season's first wildcard contestant. Her entry has already sparked tensions with housemates like Shivangi Joshi and Akanksha Chamola. Before entering, Shinde issued a bold warning to the current contestants about their dominance in the house. Amidst ongoing food-related disputes among participants, the show's broadcasting schedule has been extended to six days a week (Saturday to Thursday at 8 PM) due to high audience demand. Additionally, Shrestha Iyer has become the first contestant to be evicted from the show. https://otvkhabar.in/entertainment/bollywood/shilpa-shinde-enters-lock-upp-2-as-the-first-wildcard-bringing-drama-and-intense-competition-12138017

PM Narendra Modi received a grand welcome in Jakarta, Indonesia, during his three-nation tour. A viral video shows Indonesian Air Force fighter jets escorting PM Modi's plane as it entered their airspace. During the July 6-8 visit, PM Modi will hold talks with President Prabowo Subianto to strengthen strategic partnerships, focusing on food security, defense, and digital payments via UPI-QRIS linkage. https://www.dharitri.com/suddenly-an-indonesian-air-force-fighter-jet-circled-around-prime-minister-modis-plane-and-then-watch-video/