Bhubaneswar Green Mission: 15 Miyawaki Forests
In a concerted effort to transform the capital from a concrete jungle into a vibrant, pollution-free green city, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has ramped up its massive urban plantation drive. In collaboration with the City Forest Division and the Chandaka (Wildlife) Division, the civic body aims to plant an ambitious 100,000 saplings this year [] The post Bhubaneswar Green Mission: 15 Miyawaki Forests & 1 Lakh Saplings Target appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Teachers postpone protest as govt promises action
13 staff of 108 ambulance service awarded
State fast-tracks key road projects, reviews elevated corridors & ring roads
Teacher continues free lessons for 17 yrs
Higher edu dept to equip over 1L students with modern skills, AI
BJP begins outreach push ahead of local polls
Odisha Felicitates 108 Ambulance Frontliners for Exemplary Service
Frontline personnel of the 108 Emergency Ambulance Service in Odisha who demonstrated exceptional dedication, professional competence and humanitarian spirit going beyond the call of duty during critical emergencies were felicitated at a Reward & Recognition Ceremony held at the State Office of the 108 Ambulance Service in Bhubaneswar, in the presence of Dharmender [] The post Odisha Felicitates 108 Ambulance Frontliners for Exemplary Service appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Degrees alone no longer guarantee jobs: Pradhan
Two mothers, one bed: HC flags poor maternity care at SCB
Snake-bitten watchman cycles to hospital carrying venomous snake in Mayurbhanj
Man dies after mysteriously falling from Rasulgarh flyover
OUSSSC starts recruitment of constables
Stay away from misinformation, focus on studies: CM to students on Teachers Day
BMC intensifies drive to check air pollution, seizes 60kg of charcoal
Odisha Road Projects: Minister Harichandan Reviews Elevated Corridors, Ring Roads, Flyovers
Law, Works and Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan chaired a highlevel review meeting today at Lok Seva Bhawan to assess the progress of several major road infrastructure projects across Odisha. The meeting discussed construction of elevated corridors at RaghunathpurTrisulia and Studio ChhakNuagaon, along with the Kalpana Chhak flyover. Officials also reviewed new alignments for the Bhubaneswar [] The post Odisha Road Projects: Minister Harichandan Reviews Elevated Corridors, Ring Roads, Flyovers appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
NISER Special Work-based Consultant Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
National Institute of Science Education and Research Bhubaneswar (NISER) Recruitment 2026 for 1 post of Special Work-based Consultant. Candidates with MSc Can Apply Online. The last date to apply online is 15-09-2026. The candidate shall apply online through NISER official website niser.ac.in.
What Promises Did Odisha Ministers Make to Protesting Teachers?
In Bhubaneswar, Odisha's Higher Education and Law Ministers met with protesting teachers, promising a swift resolution to their long-standing demands. The ministers urged the educators to trust the government and end their protests, while the teachers insisted on a written assurance before halting their agitation. Key issues raised include recruitment, salary discrepancies, and job security. The ministers highlighted that they are reviewing extensive reports to address these concerns. Will the teachers find the government's promises sufficient to end their protests? Read on for more details.
EOW Arrests Ex-Director in Rs 15 Crore
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in Bhubaneswar arrested 49-year-old Pramod Kumar Sahoo, the former Director of M/s Mishra Creations Pvt. Ltd., on September 5, 2026, for his involvement in a massive real estate fraud exceeding Rs 15 crores. Sahoo is slated to be produced before the Designated Court under the OPID Act in Kataka. The [] The post EOW Arrests Ex-Director in Rs 15 Crore UTOPIA Housing Scam appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Decision in a short time: Minister assures agitating teachers in Bhubaneswar
Odishas Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj, along with Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan, visited the teachers protest site and assured agitators that their long-pending demands would be resolved in a short time. Minister Suraj said 79 reports running to about 800 pages had reached the government and that the state would take a decision soon. He [] The post Decision in a short time: Minister assures agitating teachers in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
IMD Warns of Lightning and Heavy Rain in Odisha from Sept 8
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast renewed rainfall activity across Odisha from September 8, with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds expected in several districts. According to the Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre, the monsoon troughline currently stretching from Rajasthan through Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh is set to influence Odisha, triggering light to moderate rain with [] The post IMD Warns of Lightning and Heavy Rain in Odisha from Sept 8 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Elderly couple killed as rain-soaked mud wall collapses in Rourkela
Subarnarekha level recedes, villages still marooned
1 killed, 25 injured in Nayagarh bus accident
68-yr-old held for raping Class V girl in Jagatsinghpur
Odisha expands accident ex gratia coverage for govt school students
Robber Gangs Busted in Bhubaneswar: 7 Women Arrested
Female criminals are increasingly targeting crowded public spaces, transit systems, and temples in the capital city. In a major crackdown, the Nayapalli Police arrested seven female robbers on Friday across two separate cases, sending them to judicial custody for their involvement in organized theft networks. Police busted a highly organized inter-state gang of female pickpockets [] The post Robber Gangs Busted in Bhubaneswar: 7 Women Arrested appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
State releases Rs 833 crore under CM-KISAN, CM slams opposition for misleading farmers
12,000 cannabis plants destroyed
Man arrested for raping seven-year-old niece
183kg ganja, Rs 64.5L seized from house in Puri, 2 held
Drunk son strangles mother to death in Mayurbhanj
Puri Shankaracharya mutt opposes nearby liquor shop
NISER Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
National Institute of Science Education and Research Bhubaneswar (NISER) Recruitment 2026 for 1 post of Junior Research Fellow. Candidates with B.E/B.Tech, M.Sc Can Apply Online. The last date to apply online is 25-09-2026. The candidate shall apply online through NISER official website.
Driver Killed, 25 Injured as Bus Hits Tree in Nayagada
A private bus travelling from Bhubaneswar to Nayagada met with a tragic accident near BaunsiaPada under Itamati police station limits on Friday, leaving one dead and more than 25 injured. The driver, identified as NiranjanSwain of Pichukuli village in Khordha district, died on the spot after the vehicle rammed into a roadside tree. Police confirmed [] The post Driver Killed, 25 Injured as Bus Hits Tree in Nayagada appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar (AIIMS Bhubaneswar) Recruitment 2026 for 3 posts of Project Research Scientist I, Project Nurse III, Project Technical Support II. Candidates with Post Graduate Degree, Nursing Course, 12th with Diploma, Graduate Degree can attend Walkin. The Walk-in on 18-09-2026. For detailed information please visit AIIMS Bhubaneswar official website.
800 buildings in Odisha face fire safety violation notices; special drive from Sept 15
HC raps Cuttack Collector for crossing 'Laxman Rekha' of propriety
Odisha police moves govt to hasten recruitment for 3 OISF battalions
Ex-collector, colleague & contractor get 1-yr jail term for bungling Rs 9L govt funds
Vizag Athlete Jyothi Yarraji In Team Representing India At 20th Asian Games
The Vizag athlete secured her Asian Games berth at the National Inter-State Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar on June 24, 2026, clocking 13.14 seconds in the heats, before improving to 12.99 seconds in the final.
Bhubaneswar police bust snatchers gang led by amputee, arrest 4, detain minor
Aspirants seek SSB lecturer recruitment exam by Nov
Rly employee arrested for raping woman
16 arrested for stealing transformers
Spark on engine rooftop of MEMU train
Body of girl qualifying NEET found in canal
MEMU train stranded near Khurda Road in Odisha after pantograph entangles with damaged OHE
501 students allotted seats in pvt schools under RTE quota
17-year-old girl raped by teen friend, his associate
Peace committee meeting in Phulbani
3-day monsoon bird census starts in Bhitarkanika
Asst drugs controller held for accepting Rs 6k bribe
Race for investments prompted Odisha to fast-track UAE outreach
MKCG delays 3T MRI machine launch over power pangs
7 held with 5,200 litres of illicit liquor
Fire at Nayagarh ethanol plant injures 4 workers
3 smugglers held with 105 kg sandalwood in Gajapati
Excise raid leads to woman's detention with toddler
Odisha Govt to Release 5th Installment of CM-KISAN Worth Over Rs 833 Crore Tomorrow
In a significant push to strengthen the states agrarian economy, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment, Government of Odisha, will disburse the fifth installment of the CM-KISAN scheme for the Rabi 2026-27 season tomorrow, September 4, 2026. The state-level flagship event will be held at the OUAT Krushi Shiksha Sadan in Bhubaneswar, where Chief [] The post Odisha Govt to Release 5th Installment of CM-KISAN Worth Over Rs 833 Crore Tomorrow appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Idco approves 37 industrial projects to boost devpt
Government Must Treat Protests as a Wake-Up Call for Education Reform: Geetanjali Angmo
Bhubaneswar, September 3: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuks wife, Geetanjali Angmo, stated on Thursday that the government should view the ongoing protests as a wake-up call and actively implement comprehensive reforms in the examination and education system. She emphasized that this issue should not be trivialized or seen as isolated. Without meaningful changes in the education ... Read more Government Must Treat Protests as a Wake-Up Call for Education Reform: Geetanjali Angmo
HC quashes state rule on junior engineers service tenure
Bhubaneswar Excise Busts Liquor Run in Luxury SUVs: 5,200 Litres Recovered
The Excise Department seized 5,200 litres of countrymade liquor being transported in luxury vehicles including Scorpio and Thar SUVs. The raid exposed a largescale smuggling operation, with liquor being ferried in expensive cars to evade detection. Officials confirmed that four cars, three motorcycles, and one pistol were seized during the operation. The bust highlights how [] The post Bhubaneswar Excise Busts Liquor Run in Luxury SUVs: 5,200 Litres Recovered appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Commissionerate Police have cracked down on a bikeborne gang of chainsnatchers active across Bhubaneswar and Kataka for the past four months. Acting on sustained investigation, police apprehended five members, including two receivers and one juvenile, linked to at least 12 chainsnatching cases reported in Pahala, Balianta, Mancheswar, Chandrasekharpur and Kataka Sadar PSs. The gang, led [] The post Bhubaneswar ChainSnatching Gang Busted: Five Arrested, Gold and Bikes Seized appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
IMD Warns of Heavy Rainfall in North Odisha Districts from Sept
Odisha continues to face a rainfall deficit, with the State recording just 1.4 mm average rainfall in the past 24 hours against the normal 9.2 mm, marking a deviation of 85%. According to the IMD Bhubaneswar Centre, most districts are showing a large deficiency in rainfall. The highest rainfall was recorded at Borigumma in Koraput [] The post IMD Warns of Heavy Rainfall in North Odisha Districts from Sept9 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Speeding Luxury Car Sparks Multi-Vehicle Crash in Bhubaneswar
A speeding luxury car allegedly driven by a tipsy man lost control near Palasuni in Bhubaneswar early Thursday, ramming into several vehicles and leaving four to five people injured. Witnesses said the car, reportedly moving at over 150 kmph, first struck an Alto, then a Swift Dzire, before crashing into two motorcycles. The successive collisions [] The post Speeding Luxury Car Sparks Multi-Vehicle Crash in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha Intensifies Crackdown on Fertilizer Black Market with Over 11,600 Raids
Bhubaneswar, September 3: The Odisha government has ramped up its efforts against fertilizer black marketing and hoarding during the ongoing Kharif 2026-27 season. More than 11,600 raids have been conducted, leading to punitive actions against hundreds of corrupt dealers across the state. In an official statement released on Wednesday, Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh ... Read more Odisha Intensifies Crackdown on Fertilizer Black Market with Over 11,600 Raids
Court Dismisses Revision Petition Against Naveen Patnaik and VK Pandian
Bhubaneswar, September 3: The sessions court in Khurda has dismissed a criminal revision petition filed against Odishas former Chief Minister and opposition leader Naveen Patnaik, along with his close associate and former bureaucrat VK Pandian. The petition alleged misuse of government funds. Sudhir Charan Mohanty, a lawyer and social activist from Bhubaneswar, challenged a March ... Read more Court Dismisses Revision Petition Against Naveen Patnaik and VK Pandian
Deogarh man climbs 60-ft tower, demands reunion with wife
Fraudster uses job seekers docus for Rs 22L GST scam
DNA hope for families of 4 Odisha-origin persons missing in Nepal
Hitch a ride with Paralakhemundi rly stations 126-year-old royal past
OHRC takes cognisance of Utkal University hostel food complaint
Case against 7 fertiliser dealers for hoarding, 96 licences cancelled
Raibania Fort: The forgotten sentinel of Odishas frontier
Flood-hit farmers gherao tehsil office, demand crop loss aid
Govt eyes rising Subarnarekha level as floods maroon villages
Odisha CM to visit UAE next week for investment outreach
MKCG med college student missing in Berhampur, police search underway
Boulder kills ex-sarpanch of Narayanpur in Kashmirs Anantnag
Unaccounted helicopter travel charges against Naveen, Pandian lack evidence: Court
NHRC seeks report on womans lynching in Malkangiri 'witch-hunt
Archaeologists call for excavation after temple relic found in Ganjam
Odisha Flags Off First Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Train to Varanasi and Ayodhya
Odisha flagged off the first senior citizen pilgrimage train of FY 202627 on Wednesday, carrying 775 pilgrims to Varanasi and Ayodhya under the Mukhyamantri Baristha Nagarik Teertha Yatra Yojana. The train departed from Bhubaneswar New Railway Station (Patia) at 11 AM, flagged off by Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Women & Child Development, Mission [] The post Odisha Flags Off First Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Train to Varanasi and Ayodhya appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Asembly ethics panel flags AI misuse, seeks better official-MLA coop
