CBI Arrests Fugitive in Odishas
Bhubaneswar, August 31: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has successfully apprehended a fugitive accused of embezzling over 17 crore from depositors in Odishas chit fund scam. The arrest took place on Sunday, as confirmed by an official from the agency. Debabrata Dutta, the former owner of DNB Food Processing Private Limited, was captured in ... Read more CBI Arrests Fugitive in Odishas 17 Crore Chit Fund Scam
17.22 Crore Chit-Fund Scam: Accused Arrested in Siliguri, Headed to Bhubaneswar Court
The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested Debabrata Dutta, a key accused who had been on the run for years in a major chit-fund fraud case. Dutta, then proprietor of M/s DNB Food Processing Pvt. Ltd., is alleged to have conspired with others to collect money from unsuspecting depositors and misappropriate 17,22,39,453. The agency registered [] The post 17.22 Crore Chit-Fund Scam: Accused Arrested in Siliguri, Headed to Bhubaneswar Court appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Ex-minister Damburudhar Majhi dies at 86
Usha Padhee Reviews Kalibeti and Mudamba Industrial Estates
Two industrial estates on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar are being asked to grow up fast. On Sunday, Additional Chief Secretary (Housing & Urban Development) and IDCO Chairperson, Usha Padhee, IAS, walked the ground at Kalibeti and Mudamba in Khordha district and left officials with a simple instruction: stop treating master plans as drawings. Turn them [] The post Usha Padhee Reviews Kalibeti and Mudamba Industrial Estates | Time-Bound Infra, Water Recycling, Ama Bus appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
ASI, associate held for bribery in Sundargarh
Babysitter held for robbing houses where she worked
Keonjhar police investigate minor girl's childbirth case
Suspected Chinese weather balloon seized in Rourkela
Joint parl panel feels theres need to revise MLAs pay: Govt
Help pours in for teen seeking admission to SCB
Hopes dim for Odia couple missing in deluge
Good Samaritans come forward to help Kondha doc aspirant
Rajput grandeur meets local craftsmanship at Quilla Madhupur
Kanika Palace Where Indian Royalty Blends With European Architecture
At 176, Bridge to Nowhere Fights Monumental Neglect
Labour officer caught taking bribe
BMC starts Iskcon Square-Vani Vihar stormwater project to tackle flooding
Odisha Vigilance Arrests ASI for Bribery in Sundargarh District
Bhubaneswar, August 30: The Odisha Vigilance Department has arrested an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) and his associate for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe from a dhaba operator in Sundargarh district. The arrested ASI has been identified as Madan Mohan Pradhan, currently stationed at the Lahuni Pada police station in Sundargarh. His accomplice, a private individual ... Read more Odisha Vigilance Arrests ASI for Bribery in Sundargarh District
XIM Bhubaneswar Hosts 8th Business Excellence Summit 2026 on Resilient Businesses
Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB) wrapped the eighth Business Excellence Summit (BES) 2026 with a clear brief for students and industry alike: resilience is no longer a crisis slogan. It is a design principle. The two-day summit, themed Building Resilient Businesses Navigating Risk to Shape A Sustainable Future, brought faculty, alumni, students and [] The post XIM Bhubaneswar Hosts 8th Business Excellence Summit 2026 on Resilient Businesses appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Trains Turn Smuggling Corridor: 85+ kg Ganja Seized in 5 Days at Bhubaneswar Railway Station
Indias railways, built to move people and goods, are now a preferred corridor for ganja traffickers. In just five days, officers at Bhubaneswar railway station have seized more than 85 kilograms of cannabis and arrested four people, exposing an inter-state network that is swapping crowded highways for packed trains. The latest raid came after a [] The post Trains Turn Smuggling Corridor: 85+ kg Ganja Seized in 5 Days at Bhubaneswar Railway Station appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Where Mahanadi whispers Odishas maritime legacy
Man attacked, killed by elephant
Health dept steps up scrub typhus surveillance in Angul
Fresh flood fears grip Balasore as Subarnarekha rises
Keonjhar man held for killing wife over dinner dispute
BMCs new plant to filter filthy water for reuse, generate manure
HC backs Odisha ban on tobacco-laced food products
NGT orders probe into Khurda quarry over environment violations
UK-based Odia family missing in Nepal floods
PM praises Odisha woman for leading forest conservation in Debrigarh
Parliament Joint Committee visits Bhubaneswar to review Odisha MLA salaries and pensions
A Parliamentary Joint Committee on salaries and allowances arrived in Bhubaneswar on Sunday for a close look at what sitting and former members of the Odisha Legislative Assembly receive and how that package compares with Parliament and other states. The committee first met Speaker Surama Padhy. It later held separate discussions with Parliamentary Affairs [] The post Parliament Joint Committee visits Bhubaneswar to review Odisha MLA salaries and pensions appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Rodent menace returns to Jagannath Temple in Puri
Salary deductions for Odisha govt employees defaulting on alimony payments
Bhubaneswar: Mass deletion of Muslim voters continues nationwide, with Odisha being the latest Bharatiya Janata Party-led state to employ its party agents to illegally file deletion requests. The Reporters Collective on Sunday, August 30, reported that in the Bhadrak assembly constituency, BJPs booth-level agents have been filing en masse, requesting the district administration to review Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Domestic Help Nabbed for House Thefts in Bhubaneswar, Gold and Silver Ornaments Recovered
Chandrasekharpur Police have cracked two house-theft cases in Housing Board Colony and Kanan Vihar PhaseI, recovering a large haul of stolen gold and silver ornaments, valuables, and cash. Following complaints from residents, a special team led by SI J. Kerketta and ASI S. B. Sahoo launched an investigation. Suspicion fell on Priyanka Raul, a woman [] The post Domestic Help Nabbed for House Thefts in Bhubaneswar, Gold and Silver Ornaments Recovered appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
IMD Warns of Heavy Rain in Odisha for 2 Days as Low Pressure Intensifies
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of two days of heavy to very heavy rainfall across Odisha as a lowpressure system over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining West BengalNorth Odisha coast has intensified into a wellmarked low-pressure system. According to the Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre, the associated cyclonic circulation extends up to 7.6 [] The post IMD Warns of Heavy Rain in Odisha for 2 Days as Low Pressure Intensifies appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha Government Takes Firm Action Against Employees Failing to Pay Alimony
Bhubaneswar, August 30: The Odisha government has decided to take strict measures against government employees who fail to provide alimony to their wives or children, even after court orders. From now on, a portion of their salaries will be directly deducted and transferred to the accounts of their spouses and children. According to a statement ... Read more Odisha Government Takes Firm Action Against Employees Failing to Pay Alimony
Tribal students end 17-day hunger strike
Tribal students call off hunger strike on 17th day after CM intervenes
Now ex-regular candidates will have to clear internal exams for AHSE
CUO celebrates 18th foundation day
Suspended BJP functionary taken on remand in Circuit House arms case
Cops nab 3 Cgarh robbers with weapons, foil truck robbery bid
Father, teenage son among 3 killed in head-on bike collision in Rourkela
Blissful inaction: HC seeks plan to fix Cuttack roads
State plans Rs 4,124cr sports infra push across 314 blocks: CM
45-ft statue of Guru Padmasambhava to come up at Udayagiri
MEA contacts stranded Bargarh engineers family
Close shave for 2 Odias among 51 Indian tourists in Nepal
XIM Bhubaneswar Opens 8th Business Excellence Summit on Building Resilient Businesses
Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB) today opened the eighth edition of its Business Excellence Summit (BES) 2026, placing organisational resilience at the centre of a two-day conversation among industry leaders, faculty, students and alumni. The theme Building Resilient Businesses Navigating Risk to Shape A Sustainable Future frames a programme built around [] The post XIM Bhubaneswar Opens 8th Business Excellence Summit on Building Resilient Businesses appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
ASHA worker rescues flood affected
Students, civil society groups to launch flood relief drive for Nepal victims
Disaster will not discourage adventure: Climbers
HC rebukes officials over delay in employee reinstatement
Woman killed over Subhadra money, husband arrested
Berhampur tutorial home funds Neet aspirants medical studies
Naveen, Dharmendra spar over MMDR Act
Kendrapada, Jajpur floods severely damage schools, disrupt education
CS reviews Nalco, Adani mega projects; pushes for faster execution
Odisha Police Athletes Felicitated on National Sports Day
On the occasion of National Sports Day, commemorating hockey legend Major Dhyan Chands birth anniversary, Interim Director General of Police Vinaytosh Mishra felicitated outstanding police athletes at a special ceremony held at the DGP Camp Office in Bhubaneswar. The athletes, representing Odisha Police, brought glory to the state by winning eight medals including two [] The post Odisha Police Athletes Felicitated on National Sports Day appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Meat trader shot dead in broad daylight in Burla; suspect held
Minister Harichandan Reviews Agriculture and Horticulture Plans in Chilika
A comprehensive review meeting on agriculture, horticulture and soil conservation development in the Chilika Assembly constituency was held under the chairmanship of Law, Works and Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan in Bhubaneswar on August 29. The meeting highlighted the regions potential for coconut cultivation in Chilika coastal areas and promotion of Banpur moong, known for its [] The post Minister Harichandan Reviews Agriculture and Horticulture Plans in Chilika appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Maharashtra govt accepts tribal students demands after hunger strike
The protest was launched following the deaths of three tribal girls from snakebite at a residential school in Gadchiroli district. The agitation is expected to be called off later on Saturday after the government assured the students of a time-bound plan to address their concerns
Naveen urges Odisha BJP MPs to seek rollback of MMDR amendments
Complaint Filed over Adulterated Paneer Ordered via Zomato in Bhubaneswar
Concerns over food safety have resurfaced in Bhubaneswar after a customer alleged that adulterated paneer was supplied through Zomato. The complaint comes after offline sales of adulterated paneer were curbed, raising fears that such practices are now shifting to online platforms. According to reports, a customer ordered paneer from Rolls World restaurant in Chandrasekharpur via [] The post Complaint Filed over Adulterated Paneer Ordered via Zomato in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha Reviews Nalco, Adani Mega Projects to Boost Industrial Growth
A high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg was held at Lok Seva Bhavan, Bhubaneswar, to accelerate the implementation of large-scale industrial investment projects in Odisha. The meeting focused on resolving issues related to land acquisition, infrastructure, and ancillary requirements to ensure timely execution. Senior officials from multiple departmentsincluding Steel & Mines, Industries, [] The post Odisha Reviews Nalco, Adani Mega Projects to Boost Industrial Growth appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha CM Chairs High-Level Law
A high-level meeting was convened at the Police Bhavan in Bhubaneswar on Saturday, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, to review the states law and order situation and strategies for crime control. During the meeting, Chief Secretary Anu Garg, along with the Home Department Secretary, senior police officials, and administrative officers, were present. Security [] The post Odisha CM Chairs High-Level Law & Order Meeting at Police Bhavan appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Traffic Diversion Announced in Bhubaneswar for WATCO Sewerage Pipeline Work
The Bhubaneswar-Kataka Police Commissionerate has issued a public notice announcing traffic diversions in the city for 25 days, starting from September 1 to September 25, 2026, to facilitate the laying of a sewerage pipeline from Jagamara Square to Barabari Chowk. The diversion plan, requested by the General Manager, Project Division-III, WATCO, aims to ensure smooth [] The post Traffic Diversion Announced in Bhubaneswar for WATCO Sewerage Pipeline Work appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Naveen Patnaik Expresses Discontent Over MMDR Amendment Bill to Odisha BJP MPs
Bhubaneswar, August 29: Odishas Leader of the Opposition and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President Naveen Patnaik has written to all BJP MPs from Odisha, expressing strong discontent regarding their support for the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. In his letter, Patnaik emphasized that the Parliament is the largest temple of Indian ... Read more Naveen Patnaik Expresses Discontent Over MMDR Amendment Bill to Odisha BJP MPs
To sustain Kapdaganda, Odisha plans local cloth supply, artisan training
Fame without fortune: Kapdagandas GI fame grows, but Odisha's Dongria women struggle for fair pay
Fresh Low-pressure Area Over Bay of Bengal To Intensify Rain In Odisha; Orange Alert For 6 Districts
Rainfall activity is set to intensify across Odisha as a fresh low-pressure area is likely to develop over the northwest Bay of Bengal on Saturday, August 29, under the influence of a cyclonic circulation. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Bhubaneswar, has issued an orange warning for six districts, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall. A [] The post Fresh Low-pressure Area Over Bay of Bengal To Intensify Rain In Odisha; Orange Alert For 6 Districts appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha to Build 10 Solar Plants of 2 MW Each Under PM-KUSUM
Odisha has approved a major solar expansion aimed at cleaner electricity, stronger rural grids and more reliable power for farms. Ten new 2 MW solar photovoltaic plants will be built across key locations in the state, adding 20 MW of capacity at an estimated cost of 81 crore. The Energy Department decision, announced in Bhubaneswar [] The post Odisha to Build 10 Solar Plants of 2 MW Each Under PM-KUSUM | 81 Crore OASBY Project appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
3.6 tonnes of stale food destroyed in 3 days
Ganja Seized at Bhubaneswar Railway Station; Two Arrested, Parcel Scanner Installed
What looked like ordinary passenger luggage at Bhubaneswar railway station turned into one of the citys sharper inter-state drug busts of the week. On the night of August 27, Railway Protection Force staff stopped two men moving four trolley bags through the station premises. A search followed. Inside the bags was 55.56 kilograms of ganja, [] The post Ganja Seized at Bhubaneswar Railway Station; Two Arrested, Parcel Scanner Installed appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Floods spark anxiety among Nepalese in Odisha
Ex-BJD mins son held for duping BJP MP
Rs 5,163 crore Subhadra money transferred to over 1 crore women in Odisha
Colleges ordered to cut fried foods amid edible oil crisis
Slug: Global supply disruptions
Junior revenue assistant caught taking bribe in Keonjhar district
Daily-wagers son secures SCB seat, faces fee hurdle
Toddlers head gets stuck in pot, firemen come to rescue
What if I had gone: Odia trekker thanks her instincts for skipping Kailash trip
Subhadra Scheme: A Symbol of Womens Empowerment, Says Odisha CM Mohan Chandra Majhi
Bhubaneswar, August 28: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Chandra Majhi stated on Friday that the true essence of womens empowerment lies in making women self-reliant socially, politically, and economically, while granting them the right to make their own decisions. The Chief Minister made these remarks during a special event in Lathipada, Nayagarh district, where he distributed ... Read more Subhadra Scheme: A Symbol of Womens Empowerment, Says Odisha CM Mohan Chandra Majhi
Odia engineer survives Nepal flood, wife and 2-year-old daughter missing
Odisha Enforces Food Safety Regulations Amid Festival Season
Bhubaneswar, August 28: In Odisha, the Health and Family Welfare Department has intensified enforcement of food safety regulations to curb the sale of unsafe and adulterated food items during the festival season, coinciding with continuous rainfall. According to an official statement released by State Food Safety Commissioner Dr. Poma Tudu on Friday, raids have been ... Read more Odisha Enforces Food Safety Regulations Amid Festival Season
HC pulls up officials over Cuttacks battered roads
