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The Odisha government declared September 9 a public holiday for all schools in celebration of the Nuakhai festival, which was observed on September 8. The holiday was announced after the state government previously declared the closure of all state offices and educational institutions on September 9. Banks across the state will also remain closed on September 9, as per an official notification. Nuakhai, celebrated primarily in Western Odisha, is an agricultural festival marking the harvest of the new rice crop.

Incessant rainfall brought about by Cyclone Remal has caused widespread flooding across Manipur, prompting the state government to initiate rescue and relief operations. Over 4,000 people have been rescued from affected areas, including women and children. Severe flooding caused by embankment breaches has resulted in a two-day public holiday. The government has urged citizens to remain indoors unless necessary. Rescue teams have distributed food packets and drinking water to the affected population.

Due to branch closures and suspended processing times around the Anzac Day public holiday, Centrelink has altered payment and reporting dates for its customers.

Most Centrelink branches and call centers will be closed on April 25th for the holiday, but online and phone self-service options will remain accessible.

Customers may need to report their income earlier than usual but may also receive payments sooner. Reporting dates are available on their Centrelink online accounts.

For those receiving JobSeeker, Youth Allowance, and other specified payments, specific date changes apply. Similarly, adjusted dates are in effect for families receiving Parenting Payment, Pensioner Education Supplement, and various other payments.

If income reporting is not required, payments will be made a day early, while those needing to report after the holiday can do so when their income information is available.