🦠 Ebola fear grips DR Congo capital

Health teams are ramping up checks on river ferries heading to Kinshasa, the capital of DR Congo. Community engagement officer Yves Matwa is conducting these checks at Bende-Bende, near Kinshasa, for hundreds of daily passengers. Since the outbreak began on May 15, there have been over 2,500 deaths and 5,000 recorded cases across six provinces. Officials are worried because one case reaching the 17 million residents of Kinshasa could cause a catastrophe. The emergency is severe as the UN reports this outbreak is growing exponentially.

📢 AISA leader says BJP, RSS must be uprooted

AISA National President Neha Bora stated that Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation is insufficient to reclaim the country. Speaking in Kozhikode on August 22, 2026, she claimed that uprooting the BJP and RSS, deeply rooted in Indian soil, remains a necessary task. Bora stressed that Indian society must reject all communal divisions to foster a better, inclusive society. She argued that defeating these parties requires more than just electoral losses, demanding a political shift everywhere. Ultimately, she believes an organized force is needed to counter the Sangh Parivar politics. ✊

🏆 Assam headmistress gets top teaching award

Manisha Khetrapal, headmistress of PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, NFR Rangiya, Assam, will receive the National Teachers’ Award, 2026. This recognition is for her innovation in strengthening Foundational and Preparatory Stages under the National Education Policy-2020. Previously, she worked at Kendriya Vidyalaya, IIT Guwahati, where she started Project DivyaMitra. She also trained 382 principals and head teachers in a project with Samagra Shiksha Assam. Her goal is to give Northeast children maximum learning opportunities.

🏥 Telangana Health Minister targets unnecessary patient referrals

Telangana Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha warned against sending patients to higher facilities for minor issues during a review meeting on Saturday, August 22. He directed officials to ensure referrals only happen for valid medical reasons at government hospitals under DSH. This unnecessary practice burdens tertiary care hospitals and inconveniences patients significantly. The Minister stressed strengthening CHCs, AHs, and DHs to handle major surgeries locally. DCHSs were also ordered to conduct surprise weekly inspections of all hospitals. 🩺

🤝 Assam and Meghalaya ease tensions after Shillong violence

Assam and Meghalaya have agreed to complete the evacuation of stranded passengers and vehicles within 48 hours. This was decided during a joint meeting at the Koinadhara State Guest House, led by Meghalaya Deputy CM S Dhar and Assam Minister Atul Bora. So far, over 3,770 Assam-registered vehicles have safely reached Assam following the August 19 violence. The states will set up joint mechanisms and permanent district-level committees to prevent future escalations. This move aims to restore confidence among residents and transport operators in the region.

🤝 Tensions drop in Shillong; peace talks begin

Tensions have reportedly eased following the violence that occurred in Shillong. The state governments of Assam and Meghalaya are spearheading efforts toward reconciliation. These initiatives are set to kick off starting from September 1st, 2024. The aim is to establish a formal peace mechanism to prevent future clashes between communities. Both states are committed to fostering a more stable and harmonious relationship moving forward. 🤝

📱 5 dating app habits that wreck real relationships

Dating apps help people meet, but certain habits can quietly damage a developing relationship. Keeping the app active while seeing someone can cause resentment between partners. Treating new matches as upgrades leads to comparing real connections to curated profiles. Overanalyzing small text changes turns dating into a constant test. Constantly fearing a 'next option' stops genuine emotional trust from forming. 💔

🏏 Ponting tells Cummins to drop Labuschagne

Former captain Ricky Ponting has urged Australian management to reconsider Marnus Labuschagne's spot after his recent batting failures. The critique came following Labuschagne's nine-ball innings in the second Test against Bangladesh in Saturday. With his last Test century being in the 2023 Ashes, the pressure on his position is intense. Ponting suggested there might be a technical deficiency, specifically regarding scoring off the back-foot. He believes it is time to look at other talented players whose batting looks easier to watch. 🏏

📚 IT Minister urges focus on school academics in Vizianagaram

IT Minister Nara Lokesh directed education officials to boost academic standards in government schools across the region. He conducted a virtual HRD cluster meeting from Government Girls High School in Dasannapeta, Vizianagaram district on Saturday. The minister expressed hope for top results in the 2026-27 academic year, following good performance in past Class X exams. He also met with local leaders, discussing political strategy and party coordination. Lokesh sought cooperation from BJP leaders to secure wins in upcoming local body elections.

🚨 FIR filed against Abhijeet Dipke for school disruption

An FIR has been registered against Abhijeet Dipke and others for entering a government school without permission. This incident occurred at a Zilla Parishad Urdu school in Jawali, near Ausa in Maharashtra. The police registered the case after a complaint from teacher Sayyed Shamshadbano Khairatali on a recent date. Dipke was reportedly campaigning under 'School Thik Karo' while highlighting school issues. Authorities have booked him under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

🏗️ Aroor railway bridge construction nears completion

Southern Railway has reviewed the progress of the Aroor railway bridge construction and station redevelopment in Kerala. Vipin Kumar inspected the doubling works at the Alappuzha–Ernakulam section, focusing on Bridge No. 31. Piling work is nearly done, with girder launching expected soon for the 27-span bridge costing ₹150 crore. The overall doubling works in Kumbalam-Turavur are 30% done, aiming for completion by March 31, 2028. Major station redevelopments include Thiruvananthapuram Central at ₹438.95 crore.