Bhubaneswar police implement three-tier security and traffic diversions for Durga Puja
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Commissionerate Police X Account Hacked; Crypto Scam Posts Appear
The official X account of the Bhubaneswar-Kataka Commissionerate Police was compromised on Monday, with unauthorised posts promoting a cryptocurrency airdrop appearing on the handle before the account was suspended. The X account had been inaccessible or under unauthorised control for approximately 16 hours. A post from the official handle @cpbbsrctc advertising the XAMAN Airdrop linked [] The post Commissionerate Police X Account Hacked; Crypto Scam Posts Appear appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha vs Andhra over Kotia: Naveen Patnaik turns up heat on Mohan Majhi govt
BJD chief Naveen Patnaik has written to chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi, questioning the state governments silence after Andhra Pradesh announced panchayat polls that may cover disputed Kotia villages. He asked whether the Go Back Andhra slogan was an election gimmick, as Congress and BJP leaders also weigh in.
Grand Temples and Unique Themes: Bhubaneswar
As Bhubaneswar immerses itself in the festive spirit of Durga Puja, the capital citys grand pandals are pushing the boundaries of architectural replication and scale. Among this years most talked-about highlights are the massive celebrations at Jharpada and Laxmi Sagar, which are drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors with distinct, temple-inspired concepts. 1. Jharpada Durga [] The post Grand Temples and Unique Themes: Bhubaneswars Iconic Durga Puja Pandals Wow Devotees appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
HC to reconsider BJD chief whips plea on MLAs disqualification
Odisha Cong questions govt silence on Kotia village dispute
BJD files police complaint over deepfake videos targeting senior leader Sujata Rout
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 18 (IANS) The Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Sunday lodged a complaint for creation and circulation of Al-generated, deepfake and voice-cloned videos 'defaming', 'degrading' and targeting former bureaucrat and senior party leader Sujata Rout Karthikeyan by a social media account on Instagram and Facebook. Strongly condemning the circulation of videos against senior BJD leader, the party demanded in its complaint the registration of an FIR in the matter, a thorough investigation and strict legal action against those responsible. The complaint was submitted by BJD leader Amrita Mishra at Capital Police Station in Bhubaneswar against the unknown operators of the social media account Odianka Chhata on Instagram and Facebook. According to the complaint, videos allegedly uploaded on October 18 used artificial intelligence and voice-cloning technology to circulate fabricated content. One such video allegedly portrayed Sujata Rout Karthikeyan threatening the Principal of Kendrapara Autonomous College in connection with student union elections. The said content is entirely fabricated and has been manufactured with the sole intent to mislead the public, create discord, and lower the dignity and reputation of Sujata Rout Karthikeyan in the eyes of the public, as she belongs to the district of Kendrapara. The said content is solely created to politicise the matter as BJD has won in almost all colleges of Kendrapara, Mishra alleged in the complaint. The party urged the police to immediately identify those operating the accounts, preserve the digital evidence and conduct a forensic examination of the content to establish its authenticity and trace those involved. The complaint also sought steps to obtain relevant information from Meta Platforms, which owns Facebook and Instagram, through lawful procedures. The party urged the police to take necessary measures to prevent further circulation of the allegedly defamatory material. The BJD alleged that the misuse of artificial intelligence to fabricate statements, malign a woman leader and mislead the public was a serious matter requiring immediate intervention. It called for an impartial investigation and accountability under the law. The party demanded strict action against all persons found involved in creating, uploading or circulating the alleged deepfake content. The development comes amid heightened political activity following the student union elections held across Odisha on October 15.
The festive fervor of Durga Puja is at its peak across the capital city and the entire state, with Maha Ashtami being celebrated with immense grandeur and devotion. On this auspicious day, Goddess Durga manifested in her serene and radiant Mahagauri form, drawing an overwhelming multitude of devotees to various puja mandaps and shakti peethas [] The post Maha Ashtami Celebrations Peak in Bhubaneswar: Devotees Flock in Thousands for Mahagauri Darshan and Sandhi Puja appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Brajmohan Ram takes oath as Odisha governor
Odisha vigilance sleuths arrest clerk, 2 aides for Rs 65.9 lakh embezzlement
ABVP gains show youths faith in Modi, says Majhi
Injured tusker dies amid alleged delay in treatment
Tusker herd disrupts train services on Howrah-Mum line in Rourkela
Rare conjoined twins born with 2 heads & 1 torso die
Koradakanta Durga Puja blends myth, heritage, community spirit
Twin Cities Abuzz as Politics and Festive Security Converge at Durga Puja Mandaps
Following heated student union election campaigns, Odishas political landscape has shifted directly to Durga Puja mandaps. With municipal elections on the horizon, leaders across party linesincluding Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Opposition Leader Naveen Patnaik, and PCC Presidentare visiting pandals across Bhubaneswar and Cuttack to connect with voters. While the ruling BJP looks to consolidate [] The post Twin Cities Abuzz as Politics and Festive Security Converge at Durga Puja Mandaps appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
ORIOZ celebrates Odia culture in Sydney
Police review Durga Puja safety protocols after Kolkata tragedy
170 students, lecturers complete vocational training
Berhampur police deploy extra forces to manage Durga Puja crowds
Tribal women turn entrepreneurs with homestay model expansion near Debrigarh
BMC repairs stretch from Sandha Chowk to Patia Stn Road
Saptami fervour grips city as theme pandals draw crowds
BMC activates 39 parking lots, puts up info on website to handle festive rush
HC to consider BJD chief whips plea on MLAs disqualification afresh
On Dussehra, a Sambalpur puja committee plans to burn cockroach effigy along with Ravana
Cuttack pandal turns community participation into a green celebration
Vatican City Recreated in Bhubaneswar: Rasulgarh Puja Pandal Stuns Devotees This Dussehra
Bhubaneswar is witnessing a grand celebration this Dussehra as the popular Rasulgarh Durga Puja Committee unveils its stunning thematic pandal replicating Romes iconic Vatican City. Known for pushing creative boundaries with massive architectural replicas, the committee has once again drawn massive crowds to the capital city. Architectural Marvel & Artisan Craftsmanship The grand Vatican City [] The post Vatican City Recreated in Bhubaneswar: Rasulgarh Puja Pandal Stuns Devotees This Dussehra appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha: Forest Department clerk, two associates arrested in Rs 65.90 lakh fraud
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 18 (IANS) The Odisha Vigilance on Sunday arrested a senior clerk of the Forest Department and two of his associates in Dhenkanal district on charges of misappropriating government funds amounting to Rs 65,90,773 over a period spanning 2016 to 2026. The accused were identified as Sujit Kumar Jena, Senior Clerk at the office of the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Dhenkanal, his associates Soumya Ranjan Behera (a forest department Staff) and Rashmi Ranjan Swain. The agency, in a statement on Sunday, described the arrest of the trio in connection with the Rs 65.90 lakh embezzlement case as a major breakthrough. According to the official statement, following a comprehensive verification spanning transactions from 2016 to 2026, the Vigilance sleuths unearthed a systematic pattern of fraud. It also added that the investigation revealed that the prime accused, Jena, exploited his administrative access to siphon off public funds into private bank accounts belonging to himself, his family members, and co-conspirators. Salaries intended for dismissed and absconding employees, retiring employees' arrear bills, provisional pensions, government allocations meant for establishment pay bills, contingency expenses, staff arrear salaries, and fraudulent Travelling Allowance (T.A.) claims were unlawfully routed out of public funds by Jena, said the agency. During the course of the investigation, the police found that Rs 8,72,520 had been transferred to the bank account of Jenas mother, Rs 10,48,866 to Soumya Ranjan Behera, staff member (Elephant Squad, Sadar Range), and Rs 8,86,193 to close associate Rashmi Ranjan Swain. After the crime was exposed, the trio evaded arrest for an extended period. Odisha Vigilance successfully tracked their movements through technical intelligence and mobile location monitoring, resulting in their apprehension, Odisha Vigilance added. A case (40/26) has been registered in this regard at the Kataka Vigilance Police Station under the Prevention of Corruption Act, and relevant sections of BNS against the prime accused Jena and his associates, Swain, and Behera. They were forwarded to the Court of Special Judge, Vigilance, Dhenkanal, on Sunday.
Durga Puja trip turns fatal, 2 killed in accident
Man held for poisoning wife over dowry
Youth electrocuted while repairing light
Udayagiri to host Internl Buddhist Conference from Dec 28
MKCG med college collects 1,000 pieces of clothes for needy
Man gets 20 yrs jail term for kidnapping, raping minor
Union min Shah lauds ABVPs performance in student union polls
Odisha seek revival against Kerala after Gujarat setback
DRI seizes hydroponic weed worth Rs 1.85crore at Bhubaneswar airport, 4 detained
Hydroponic Cannabis Worth Rs 1.85 Crore Seized at Bhubaneswar Airport, Four Detained
Initially, nothing suspicious was detected in the fourth passengers baggage.
Andhras panchayat polls bring Kotia dispute back into focus
K-9 Rubel Sniffs Out Rs 1.85 Crore Hydroponic Cannabis from Bangkok Passengers
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and Customs officials seized 5.291 kg of high-grade hydroponic cannabis valued at approximately Rs 1.85 crore at Biju Patnaik International Airport on Saturday. Four passengers arriving from Bangkok were detained for questioning. Acting on specific intelligence, teams from the DRIs Bhubaneswar Regional Unit, working with Customs, intercepted the passengers [] The post K-9 Rubel Sniffs Out Rs 1.85 Crore Hydroponic Cannabis from Bangkok Passengers appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
New Odisha Governor Arrives In Bhubaneswar, To Take Oath On Sunday
Braj Mohan Ram identifies unemployment, healthcare, education and farmers concerns as key priorities
Amazonian wonder giant water lily blooms at Lok Seva Bhawan
Odisha Vigilance seizes over Rs 21.88 lakh cash from superintending engineer
Odisha Vigilance has seized unaccounted suspected ill-gotten cash amounting to Rs 21.88 lakh from a superintending engineer following a late-night interception in Bhubaneswar and subsequent searches at his rented flat and paternal house, Odisha Vigilance said on Saturday. According to Odisha Vigilance, Prasanjit Das, Superintending Engineer, Mahanadi Northern Division, Jagatpur, Cuttack, was intercepted near AG Chowk in Bhubaneswar late on Friday night while travelling in his officially hired vehicle. The action was taken following a tip-off regarding the alleged collection of bribes from various contractors. During the interception, Vigilance officials recovered Rs 7,28,620 in suspected unaccounted cash from Das
PM Modi to inaugurate RBIs data centre in Bhubaneswar on Oct 25
Odisha Welcomes Newly Appointed Governor Braj Mohan Ram in Bhubaneswar
Newly appointed Odisha Governor Brajmohan Ram arrived in Bhubaneswar on Saturday, marking a significant transition in the states constitutional leadership. Upon landing at the airport, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and the Odisha Legislative Assembly Speaker warmly welcomed the Governor. Several members of the Council of Ministers, along with the Chief Secretary and senior administrative [] The post Odisha Welcomes Newly Appointed Governor Braj Mohan Ram in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Dark, foul-smelling water in Karo river raises alarm in Barbil
Safe puja: Forest div plans steps to keep monkeys at bay
Odisha govt honors Asian Games hockey gold medalists with Rs 5.61cr
Corporator Bandita Pal ends her 10-day hunger strike and 17-day dharna after CM Mohan Charan Majhi directs construction of a Ward Office, Senior Citizen Home and Mission Shakti building on government land in Ward 37, Bhubaneswar. The post Bhubaneswar Corporator Bandita Pal Breaks Hunger Strike as Govt Clears Disputed Plot for Ward Office and Community Centres appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Centre approves Rs 240.5cr investment for Cuttack ITI Cluster
Odisha Felicitates Indian Hockey Teams: Rs 5.61 Crore Reward Announced
The Odisha Government felicitated the Asian Games gold-winning Indian men's and women's hockey teams in Bhubaneswar, awarding a total of 5.61 crore in cash prizes. The post Odisha Felicitates Indian Hockey Teams: Rs 5.61 Crore Reward Announced appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha fire services urges electrical safety checks at Durga Puja pandals
Bharat Rakshaya Mancha Holds Shastra Pujan At Ram Mandir In Bhubaneswar
Youths showcase martial arts and self-defence skills; leaders stress cultural pride
ABVP wins Utkal University president post after 4 decades
SPCB directs civic bodies to enforce eco-friendly Durga Puja
Silk citys first Bengali Durga Puja turns 93
Odisha to Deploy Panchayat-Level Sirens
Odisha is set to rollout a comprehensive, multi-layered Lightning Safety Strategy designed to drastically reduce fatalities and property damage across the state. The roadmap emerged at the conclusion of the two-day National Lightning Safety Workshop organized by the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) at Hotel Lemon Tree Premier in Bhubaneswar. Bringing together top scientists, [] The post Odisha to Deploy Panchayat-Level Sirens & AI Warnings to Prevent Lightning Deaths appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Self-breast examination booth inaugurated at city AIIMS
2 migrant workers die in Guntur
Odisha guv-designate to reach today, likely to take oath on Oct 18
Nine persons arrested for cultivating ganja
SC declines to interfere against HC reprieve to ex-min in Mahanga double murder case
Bait bomb made in neighbouring Deogarh with goat skin
Reprimand not abetment to suicide: HC quashes charges against 4 school staff
Man feared dead after croc drags him into river
Over 5,000 Odias celebrate Nuakhai Bhetghat in Bengaluru
Campus battle turns into larger political contest in Odisha
Hit-and-Run in Bhubaneswar: Speeding Car Hits 50-Year-Old Man in Nayapalli
A hit-and-run incident was reported from the Nayapalli area of Bhubaneswar, leaving a 50-year-old man critically injured. The victim was hit by a speeding car while attempting to cross the road after purchasing sweets from a local shop. The impact of the collision threw the pedestrian to the ground, while the car driver sped away [] The post Hit-and-Run in Bhubaneswar: Speeding Car Hits 50-Year-Old Man in Nayapalli appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha to build 2.92L more houses under Antyodaya Gruha Yojana
Similipal Tiger Reserve to reopen for tourists on Nov 1
BCJDs early win claim at Rama Devi sparks chaos
Youth Cong alleges corruption in OSMCL tendering
52000 cannabis plants destroyed in Boudh dist
Excise raids seize illicit liquor, drugs worth Rs 5.1cr in festive season
Odisha govt extends Antyodaya Gruha Yojana by two years, targets more houses
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 15 (IANS) The Odisha government has decided to construct an additional 2,91,666 houses under the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana and extend the scheme by two years until 2029 from the earlier deadline of 2027. According to an official statement by the Chief Ministers Office (CMO), the crucial decision to construct more houses under the AGY scheme and its extension was taken by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. Speaking on the occasion, CM Majhi said, The goal of providing housing for everyone in the state will be achieved soon. The CMO office further informed that the total project outlay of Rs 7,550 crore will remain unchanged. However, Rs 3,500 crore earmarked for the repair component of the scheme will now be used for the construction of new houses. It was noted that the beneficiaries who have received Rs 48,500 or less under the scheme, along with other eligible households, will be considered for assistance under the scheme. The Odisha Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department has been directed to conduct a survey soon to identify new beneficiaries. The Odisha government has also revised the incentives for completing houses within the stipulated period. Beneficiaries who complete construction within five months will now receive an incentive of Rs 35,000, against the earlier Rs 20,000 for completing it within four months. Similarly, those completing houses within seven months will receive Rs 20,000, compared with the earlier incentive of Rs 10,000 for completing construction within six months. Majhi said the changes in the scheme announced on Thursday will enable more people to benefit from the scheme. The scheme initially aimed to construct houses for five lakh families, particularly poor and vulnerable households that are not found eligible for assistance under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Notably, the scheme aims to provide pucca houses to eligible households left out of existing housing schemes, victims of natural or man-made calamities, families displaced by development projects, households where a person with disabilities is the main earning member, and beneficiaries under the Forest Rights Act (FRA). Under the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana (Special), beneficiaries of rural housing schemes are also given incentives for completing their houses early.
ABVP, BCJD share early spoils in college polls
Fire services find 74% of buildings fail safety norms, issue 3.4k notices
Man injured in wild boar attack in Ganjam
HC denies bail to 3 cops in 2017 custodial death case
Odisha Bids Farewell to Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati in Heartfelt Ceremony
Read about the heartfelt farewell ceremony for outgoing Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, hosted by Lok Bhavan officials and staff in Bhubaneswar. The post Odisha Bids Farewell to Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati in Heartfelt Ceremony appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Man gets 2 yrs jail for cheating farmer
Expect dry Durga Puja as monsoon retreats from state
Odisha retains paper ballots for panchayat, EVMs for urban polls
Hockey Odisha welcomes Del HC order referring Tirkeys plea to grievance panel
Phulbani med college hosp set to open in phases by March
Rourkela gears up for Durga Puja with 109 committees, safety steps
Vendor arrested for stabbing man in Rourkela
Ekamra Walks to return from Oct 17 with spl Dussehra, UMI trails
