District administrations have ordered school closures on November 3 as Cyclone Murasu affects the east coast. Nellore and Prakasam in Andhra Pradesh, and Kandhamal and Rayagada in Odisha, have announced holidays for November 3–4 in some districts; Malkangiri's closure runs November 2–4. Check local orders before travelling.
Manipur Police says two bodies were recovered during a joint search near the Kangpokpi-Senapati area. The Committee on Tribal Unity has extended its shutdown in Kangpokpi for another 48 hours; police have not publicly identified those responsible.
November 3 is the final date to submit the BPSC TRE 4.0 online application for 33,320 teacher posts. The published fee-payment deadline was November 2; candidates should verify payment and submission status on the official portal.
Cyclone Murasu crossed the south Andhra Pradesh coast near Ongole between 3:30 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. IST on November 3, with 100–110 kmph winds and gusts up to 120 kmph. Heavy rain continued as the storm weakened; early casualty and damage information remains provisional.
HPCL said a fire at a pitch intermediate storage tank in its Visakhapatnam refinery was brought under control, all units were operating safely and no casualties were reported. Local officials said an inquiry into industrial safety would be initiated.