On Teachers’ Day, President Droupadi Murmu awarded the National Teachers Awards to 48 educators, recognizing their significant contributions to school education across India.
The India Meteorological Department has announced increased rainfall activity in Odisha beginning September 8, with thunderstorms and gusty winds anticipated in numerous districts.
Prasanna Acharya, the Deputy Leader of Opposition in Odisha, has reported a cyber attack involving a courier scam that compromised his phone and attempted to solicit funds from his contacts.
Odisha’s Governor, Hari Babu Kambhampati, praised Prime Minister Modi for revitalizing the Northeast, emphasizing improvements in infrastructure and connectivity.
Odisha finished as runners-up in the Junior Boys’ team category at the East Zone Inter-State Team and Individual Badminton Championship 2026, held in Bhubaneswar.
Six IPS officers from the 1995 batch have received new appointments in various senior roles within paramilitary forces and the Intelligence Bureau, as approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
In a significant operation, police in Andhra Pradesh apprehended three individuals and confiscated 600 kg of ganja valued at approximately ₹3 crore. The drugs were reportedly being transported from Odisha.
The Jagannath Temple in Puri reports substantial financial assets, including ₹1,912 crore in bank deposits and ownership of 60,821 acres of land across India, alongside valuable gold and diamond ornaments.
The Odisha government has introduced a new scheme providing Rs 2 lakh assistance to students who face permanent disability or death due to accidents, aiming to support families during medical emergencies.
Devotees in Odisha are celebrating Janmashtami 2026 with various rituals, while Puri Srimandir has imposed darshan restrictions during the festivities.
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