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Biker dies after collision with bull

The Times of India 3 Oct 2026 11:45 pm

CISF jawan held for rape of college-goer in Keonjhar

The Times of India 3 Oct 2026 11:42 pm

Tourism key driver of Odisha's $1.5tn-economy goal

The Times of India 3 Oct 2026 10:59 pm

Step up public outreach, Naveen tells BJD media team

The Times of India 3 Oct 2026 9:13 pm

Police open fire to nab rape accused in Bhubaneswar after screwdriver attack on cops

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 3 (ANI): In an encounter near Chandaka, the Police opened fire on a 24-year-old rape accused after he violently attacked a police officer while attempting to evade arrest. According to the police, the suspect, identified as Santosh alias Sreedhar Panda (24), a resident of Chakeisiani village in Mancheswar and hailing from Ganjam's Jagannath Prasad area, was shot in the right leg during the confrontation. He was subsequently rushed to Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar for treatment. The arrest followed an extensive, multi-day investigation by the police to track down the offender. Investigative teams painstakingly analysed footage from over 300 CCTV cameras and scanned massive volumes of technical data before the Special Squad pinpointed Panda's location. The incident unfolded when a joint team comprising the Special Squad and personnel from the Nayapalli Police Station intercepted Panda near the Chandaka police station jurisdiction. Attempting to bre...

devdiscourse 3 Oct 2026 8:57 pm

3 held for immersion procession violence

The Times of India 3 Oct 2026 8:39 pm

Rape Accused Injured In Police Firing During Arrest Bid

A man accused of raping a woman in her home was injured in police firing in Bhubaneswar after he attacked officers with a screwdriver while resisting arrest. The accused, Santosh alias Sreedhar Panda, had used a lighter resembling a handgun to intimidate the victim and was previously involved in theft cases.

Rediff 3 Oct 2026 7:49 pm

BJP Gears Up for Odisha Local Polls as New In-Charge D. Purandeswari Takes Charge

Marking her first visit to the state after assuming her new role, newly appointed BJP Odisha In-Charge and National Vice-President D. Purandeswari, alongside Co-In-Charge and National Secretary Dr. Swadesh Singh, received a grand welcome at the Bhubaneswar airport today. Setting a clear agenda for the party, Purandeswari emphasized that bridging the gap between the government [] The post BJP Gears Up for Odisha Local Polls as New In-Charge D. Purandeswari Takes Charge appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 3 Oct 2026 7:31 pm

Woman delivers baby at Bhubaneswar rly station

The Times of India 3 Oct 2026 6:00 pm

Centre okays classical Pali excellence centre at CUO

The Times of India 3 Oct 2026 5:30 pm

Police bust mule account network, 4 arrested

The Times of India 3 Oct 2026 5:02 pm

Woman Delivers Baby at Bhubaneswar Railway Station

A pregnant woman travelling aboard the BangiriposiPuri Express gave birth to a healthy baby girl on the platform of Bhubaneswar Railway Station on Saturday. According to reports, the woman experienced severe labour pains as the train approached Bhubaneswar. Immediately after the train pulled into the station, she was brought out onto the platform, where she [] The post Woman Delivers Baby at Bhubaneswar Railway Station appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 3 Oct 2026 4:39 pm

Nayapalli Rape Accused Injured in Police Encounter; Admitted to Capital Hospital

The Bhubaneswar Police shot and injured a youth accused in the chilling Nayapalli gunpoint sexual assault case during an encounter on Saturday. The accused sustained a bullet injury to his leg after he allegedly opened fire on officers while attempting to flee police custody. According to preliminary reports, the accused had recently forced his way [] The post Nayapalli Rape Accused Injured in Police Encounter; Admitted to Capital Hospital appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 3 Oct 2026 4:35 pm

Odisha Celebrates Wildlife Week 2026 with Major Conservation

Demonstrating an unwavering commitment to ecological preservation, scientific research, and sustainable development, the Government of Odisha celebrated the State-Level Wildlife Week 2026 with grand fervour at the State Convention Centre, Loka Seva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. The event brought together conservationists, researchers, forest administrators, and nature enthusiasts to reflect on achievements and launch a series of forward-looking [] The post Odisha Celebrates Wildlife Week 2026 with Major Conservation & Ecotourism Push appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 3 Oct 2026 4:02 pm

Odisha Cyber Police Bust Inter-State Mule Account Racket Linked to Chinese Handlers, 4 Held

In a major breakthrough against cross-border digital financial crimes, the UPD Cyber Crime and Economic Offences Police Station in Bhubaneswar has dismantled a sophisticated mule account supply syndicate. Operating primarily out of Odishas Bhadrak district, the network recruited young individuals to supply fake business and personal bank accounts to cyber fraudstersincluding foreign handlers allegedly based [] The post Odisha Cyber Police Bust Inter-State Mule Account Racket Linked to Chinese Handlers, 4 Held appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 3 Oct 2026 3:33 pm

7th Odisha Travel Bazaar Kicks Off in Bhubaneswar: CM Majhi and Kapil Dev Champion State Tourism

Highlighted by the distinguished presence of legendary cricketer Kapil Dev, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi officially inaugurated the 7th edition of the Odisha Travel Bazaar at the Mayfair venue in Bhubaneswar. Organised by the Department of Tourism, the flagship event aims to elevate Odishas rich heritage, scenic landscapes, and cultural tapestry onto the global travel [] The post 7th Odisha Travel Bazaar Kicks Off in Bhubaneswar: CM Majhi and Kapil Dev Champion State Tourism appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 3 Oct 2026 3:15 pm

Warming Bay raises risk of stronger cyclones

The Times of India 3 Oct 2026 2:37 pm

Baywatch - Warmer waves sound warning bells

The Times of India 3 Oct 2026 2:34 pm

Social Worker Kabya Priya Dhal Awarded PhD in Management by KIIT

Renowned social worker Kabya Priya Dhal has achieved a major academic milestone by earning a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree from the Department of Management at KIIT University, Bhubaneswar. Her doctoral dissertation centres on a comparative study of inclusive education, social change, and human development in contemporary India. The research explores the crucial interlinkages between [] The post Social Worker Kabya Priya Dhal Awarded PhD in Management by KIIT appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 3 Oct 2026 1:30 pm

BJD Jan Sampark Padayatra Begins Across Odisha, Naveen Patnaik To Lead Campaign

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has begun its month-long Jan Sampark Padayatra across Odisha, with party president and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik launching the programme in Bhubaneswar. The statewide outreach campaign will continue until November 2, with BJD leaders and workers scheduled to organise padayatras at the headquarters of the partys organisational districts, as [] The post BJD Jan Sampark Padayatra Begins Across Odisha, Naveen Patnaik To Lead Campaign appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 3 Oct 2026 10:48 am

Newly Appointed Odisha BJP In-Charge D Purandeswari Arrives in Bhubaneswar, Begins Organisational Review

Newly appointed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Odisha in-charge D. Purandeswari arrived in Bhubaneswar on Saturday for her first visit to the State after being assigned responsibility for overseeing the partys Odisha affairs. Accompanied by BJP co-in-charge Swadesh Singh, Purandeswari is scheduled to hold a series of meetings with party leaders and organisational functionaries at the [] The post Newly Appointed Odisha BJP In-Charge D Purandeswari Arrives in Bhubaneswar, Begins Organisational Review appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 3 Oct 2026 10:11 am

Missing worker returns home after month-long ordeal

The Times of India 3 Oct 2026 12:26 am

Rape at gunpoint: SCW seeks report from city DCP in 15 days

The Times of India 2 Oct 2026 11:07 pm

Rural Dry Waste to Be Processed in Urban Centers: BMC Extends Reach to 31 Peripheral Villages

In a major push toward unified environmental governance, the Government of Odisha has launched an innovative rural-urban synergy initiative to address solid waste management on the outskirts of the state capital. Under this scheme, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) will collect and process dry waste from 31 Gram Panchayats across the Bhubaneswar, Jatani, Balipatna, and [] The post Rural Dry Waste to Be Processed in Urban Centers: BMC Extends Reach to 31 Peripheral Villages appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 2 Oct 2026 11:02 pm

Omfed milk to be dearer from Oct 4

The Times of India 2 Oct 2026 10:58 pm

BJP Corporator Sits on Protest in Bhubaneswar Over

A major political and administrative row has erupted in the capital city after BJP Corporator Bandita Pal of Ward No. 37 launched a sit-in protest against the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC). The corporator has accused BMC officials of fraudulently handing over a government plotoriginally designated for a ward officeto a private developer for parking purposes. [] The post BJP Corporator Sits on Protest in Bhubaneswar Over Unlawful Land Allotment to Builder appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 2 Oct 2026 10:50 pm

30 Endangered Odisha Folk Art Forms Showcased at Lok Ranjani Festival

Thirty endangered folk art forms from different districts of Odisha were showcased at the folk art festival Lok Ranjani Ama Kala Ama Asmita, organised at Rabindra Mandap in Bhubaneswar on Friday. The festival was organised by the Odisha Sangeet Natak Akademi under the aegis of the Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department, with an [] The post 30 Endangered Odisha Folk Art Forms Showcased at Lok Ranjani Festival appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 2 Oct 2026 10:11 pm

Odisha govt launches statewide Sujala campaign to promote water conservation

Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 2 (IANS) Odisha Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra on Friday inaugurated the statewide Sujala campaign in Bhubaneswar, calling upon citizens to adopt responsible water-use practices and make water conservation an integral part of their daily lives. Organised by the Water Corporation of Odisha (WATCO) under the H&UD Department, the campaign will run from October 2 to 16, 2026, across the state. The H&UD Department, in an official statement, noted that the campaign aims to create widespread public awareness about water conservation, the importance of safe drinking water, and the prevention of water-borne diseases. The department further added that it seeks to promote collective responsibility for protecting precious water resources, preventing water wastage, and ensuring the availability of safe water for present and future generations. Centred on the theme, Water Conservation: A Necessity Today, the Destiny of Future Generations, the campaign will encourage citizens to use water judiciously and embrace simple, sustainable practices in their homes and communities, the department said. It added that the initiative underscores the importance of public participation in conserving water and building healthier, cleaner, and more sustainable urban environments. The campaign will also highlight the link between safe drinking water and public health, with awareness programmes on water-borne diseases, safe water storage, household hygiene, pollution-free water sources, and the safe handling of drinking water. It will further promote water-saving practices, including turning off unused taps, repairing leaks promptly, and keeping waste away from rivers, ponds, tube wells, and other water sources. The campaign will also encourage rainwater harvesting, water reuse, regular cleaning of household water tanks, and hygienic practices to ensure safe drinking water. The campaigns motto, Water Supply Is Our Responsibility; Water Conservation Is Your Duty, highlights the complementary roles of the government and citizens in ensuring sustainable water management. While public utilities are responsible for providing a regular and safe water supply, the judicious use of water, prevention of wastage, and protection of water sources require the active participation of every citizen. To strengthen citizen engagement and facilitate the resolution of water-supply-related grievances, the department has urged people to use its toll-free helpline numbers, 155359 and 1800-1216-833, to report issues and seek assistance. The Government of Odisha has appealed to citizens across the state to participate wholeheartedly in the Sujala campaign and translate its message into everyday action.

bhaskarlive 2 Oct 2026 10:04 pm

Odisha Governor Stresses Affordable Surgical Care for Rural Patients

Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati has stressed the need to make advanced surgical care accessible, affordable and easily available to patients in rural and underserved areas, with efforts to keep treatment costs as low as possible. Addressing the 36th annual conference of the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG) in Bhubaneswar on Friday as the [] The post Odisha Governor Stresses Affordable Surgical Care for Rural Patients appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 2 Oct 2026 9:49 pm

Ganjam man held for killing wife over dowry

The Times of India 2 Oct 2026 9:42 pm

Gangman dies after train hits during track work

The Times of India 2 Oct 2026 9:41 pm

45-day deadline, penalty for Banishree scholarship delays

The Times of India 2 Oct 2026 9:14 pm

CM launches 44-day campaign against child labour

The Times of India 2 Oct 2026 8:58 pm

Minister launches Sujala water conservation drive

The Times of India 2 Oct 2026 8:39 pm

AG Office Bhubaneswar Celebrates Gandhi Jayanti

The Accountant General (AG) Office Eastern Zone in Bhubaneswar celebrated Gandhi Jayanti alongside the closing ceremony of Swachhata Pakhwada at the AG New Colony. Presided over by Principal Accountant General Subu R., the event featured Deputy CAG Pramod Kumar as the chief guest, with Accountant General Atul Prakash and Senior Deputy Accountant General Bharat Chandra [] The post AG Office Bhubaneswar Celebrates Gandhi Jayanti & Swachhata Pakhwada appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 2 Oct 2026 6:32 pm

Bhubaneswar to Bangkok Direct Flights Resume Today After a 3-Month Hiatus

Travellers seeking international getaways have reason to rejoice as direct flight services between Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar and Bangkok officially resume today. After a temporary suspension of approximately three months, flight operations on this popular route are back on track, boosting tourism, business, and cultural ties between Odisha and Thailand. Flight Schedule [] The post Bhubaneswar to Bangkok Direct Flights Resume Today After a 3-Month Hiatus appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 2 Oct 2026 6:29 pm

Nayapalli Rape Case: Odisha Women

Expressing deep concern over womens safety in the state capital, Odisha State Womens Commission member Urmila Mahapatra visited the Nayapalli police station to review the progress of the high-profile gunpoint assault case involving a 26-year-old woman engineer. The incident, which occurred in a residential area under the Nayapalli police limits, has sent shockwaves across Bhubaneswar. [] The post Nayapalli Rape Case: Odisha Womens Commission Inspects Police Station, Demands Swift Action appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 2 Oct 2026 4:36 pm

Helmet-Clad Thief Loots Cash, Gold Jewellery, and Vital Documents in Bhubaneswar

A major theft was reported at a house in Bhubaneswars Kalinga Vihar ahead of the festive season, raising security concerns. A formal complaint has been registered at the Tamando police station (Case No. 426/26). According to the complainant, Sagar Dash, an unidentified intruder unlawfully entered his residence on the evening of Oct 1. The perpetrator [] The post Helmet-Clad Thief Loots Cash, Gold Jewellery, and Vital Documents in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 2 Oct 2026 2:58 pm

Odisha police to groom teens as child marriage watchdogs

The Times of India 2 Oct 2026 2:42 pm

Amazon expands ultra-fast delivery service to more than 120 Indian cities

Amazon has expanded its ultra-fast delivery service, Amazon Now, to more than 120 cities across India, doubling its footprint in two weeks as the e-commerce giant steps up its delivery network ahead of the festive season. The service is now available in cities including Amritsar, Abohar, Jalandhar, Ambala, Mangalore, Manipal, Visakhapatnam, Kochi, Changanassery, Bhubaneswar and Karwar, Amazon said in a statement on Friday. Amazon Now offers tens of thousands of products, including groceries, fruits and vegetables, frozen food, personal care items, fashion and beauty products, small appliances, and home and kitchen goods. Orders are fulfilled through a network of nearly 800 micro-fulfilment and urban fulfilment centres, the company said. We are delighted to take ultra-fast deliveries with Amazon Now to India's hinterland - from Amritsar & Abohar in the north to Kochi & Changanassery in the south - ahead of the Amazon Great Indian Festival. Amazon Now continues to be the ...

Business Standard 2 Oct 2026 2:42 pm

International Mountaineer Dies After Collision with Stray Bull in Bhubaneswar

In a heart-wrenching incident highlighting the escalating stray cattle menace in the capital city, a promising young engineer and international-level mountaineer lost his life on the 200-foot road in Bhubaneswar late Thursday night. The victim, identified as Jagannath Mohanta from Nuagaon village under Harichandanpur block in Kendujhar district, was riding his motorcycle when a stray [] The post International Mountaineer Dies After Collision with Stray Bull in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 2 Oct 2026 2:04 pm

OCCL Gandhi Jayanti Walkathon 2026: Walk for a Better Tomorrow

On the solemn and inspiring occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, Odisha Construction Corporation Limited (OCCL) hosted a vibrant Walkathon at Ekamra Kanan, Bhubaneswar, anchored around the powerful theme Walk for a Better Tomorrow. The initiative was designed to champion health, physical fitness, discipline, and shared corporate responsibility among its employees and stakeholders. Central to the event [] The post OCCL Gandhi Jayanti Walkathon 2026: Walk for a Better Tomorrow appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 2 Oct 2026 12:59 pm

Odisha Governor, CM Pay Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti and Shastri Jayanti on Friday. The tributes were offered during a programme organised at the Odisha Legislative Assembly premises in Bhubaneswar. Speaking [] The post Odisha Governor, CM Pay Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi & Lal Bahadur Shastri on October 2 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 2 Oct 2026 11:04 am

Odisha Travel Bazaar to bring buyers from 27 countries

The Times of India 1 Oct 2026 11:27 pm

Unrequited Obsession Turns Deadly: 72-Year-Old Arrested After Acid Attack on Young Caretaker in Bhubaneswar

The Kharavel Nagar police on Thursday arrested a 72-year-old man for attempting to murder a young woman by throwing acid on her face in an act of revenge stemming from unrequited love. The accused has been identified as Basanta Aswini Choudhury (72), a resident of the Unit-3 area in Bhubaneswar. According to police sources, the [] The post Unrequited Obsession Turns Deadly: 72-Year-Old Arrested After Acid Attack on Young Caretaker in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 1 Oct 2026 11:09 pm

Cops arrest 2 DJ system owners for slab collapse death

The Times of India 1 Oct 2026 10:49 pm

NIA Files Charges Against Two Suspects in Bhubaneswar Bomb Blast Case

The NIA has filed charges against two individuals in connection with the Bhubaneswar bomb blast incident that occurred in January 2026. NIA Files Charges Against Two Suspects in Bhubaneswar Bomb Blast Case

Daily Kiran 1 Oct 2026 10:44 pm

NIA files chargesheet against 2 in rooftop blast case

The Times of India 1 Oct 2026 9:42 pm

Empowering Heritage: SIDAC Welcomes 144 New Artisans to Preserve and Elevate Odisha

Marking a significant step toward preserving and modernizing traditional craftsmanship, the State Institute for Development of Arts & Crafts (SIDAC) hosted an orientation and welcome ceremony for its incoming 202627 batch of trainees today at the Open Air Theatre of the Odisha Crafts Museum (Kala Bhoomi), Bhubaneswar. Operating under the aegis of the Handlooms, Textiles [] The post Empowering Heritage: SIDAC Welcomes 144 New Artisans to Preserve and Elevate Odishas Traditional Crafts appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 1 Oct 2026 9:24 pm

Govt yet to decide on students union polls

The Times of India 1 Oct 2026 8:45 pm

NIA Charges Key Duo in Sundarpada Bomb Blast Case, Expands Hunt for RDX Syndicate

NIA files a chargesheet in Bhubaneswar Special Court against two accused in the Sundarpada bomb blast case, continuing its investigation into an RDX supply syndicate. The post NIA Charges Key Duo in Sundarpada Bomb Blast Case, Expands Hunt for RDX Syndicate appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 1 Oct 2026 8:33 pm

Man held with heroin in Rourkela, mobile seized

The Times of India 1 Oct 2026 7:51 pm

Odisha CM urges citizens to join efforts to make Bhubaneswar cleanest city

Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 1 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday urged citizens to take individual responsibility for keeping the state capital Bhubaneswar clean, saying the city can become the cleanest and most beautiful city in the country if everyone performs their responsibility properly. This city belongs to all of us, and the responsibility for keeping it clean also rests with all of us. At present, Bhubaneswar ranks ninth in the country's cleanliness ranking. If we all individually discharge our responsibilities properly, our city can become the cleanest and most beautiful city in the country and secure the first position, CM Majhi said. The Chief Minister was speaking while participating in the 'Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath' cleanliness programme held under the banner of 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign organised by the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) at famous Khandagiri. Urging citizens to remain conscious of their responsibility towards cleanliness, Chief Minister Majhi said people should extend the practice of keeping their homes and surroundings clean to the roads in front of their houses and their colonies. He advised citizens to cooperate with sanitation workers by segregating wet and dry waste at home and handing it over regularly to sanitation vehicles. He also urged people not to litter on roads and to discourage others from doing so. Chief Minister Majhi said that Mahatma Gandhi had accorded great importance to cleanliness even before Independence. Since 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has transformed Mahatma Gandhi's vision into a broad-based mass movement through the 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign, he added. The Chief Minister also described the special 'Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath' programme as an innovative and commendable initiative to involve society in cleanliness. He credited Safai Mitras for making Bhubaneswar cleaner and more beautiful and thanked them for their continuous service. He said the state government was committed to ensuring their social security and providing them with housing. Chief Minister Majhi also congratulated the BMC and Puri municipal authorities and Safai Mitras after Bhubaneswar and Puri were selected among 50 cities in the country to be developed as 'Model Sanitation Cities'. Odisha Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, Ekamra-Bhubaneswar MLA Babu Singh and BMC Mayor Sulochana Das were among those present.

bhaskarlive 1 Oct 2026 7:49 pm

Odisha: NHRC orders probe into closure of Rs 20-crore rehabilitation centre

Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 1 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the Odisha Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Department to conduct an inquiry into allegations regarding the non-functioning of an advanced rehabilitation facility built by the Odisha government at Rs 20 crore at Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar. Acting on a petition filed by Advocate Akhand of the Orissa High Court, the apex rights body issued the directions on September 28. The Commission has asked the Principal Secretary of the SSEPD Department to submit the inquiry report within two weeks. In his complaint, Akhand alleged that the Advanced Rehabilitation Centre (ARC) at Capital Hospital, Bhubaneswar, has remained closed for more than a year. He added that the ARC was established in March 2019 at Rs 20 crore by the Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. It was equipped with advanced robotic rehabilitation machines, prosthetic services and assistive technologies intended to provide specialised treatment and rehabilitation to persons suffering from stroke, neuromuscular disorders, brain injuries, polio and limb disabilities, the complainant stated, adding that the facility also provided free artificial limbs and therapy to underprivileged persons. However, according to the complaint, the facility has remained non-functional for more than a year. The premises are allegedly locked, while the costly machines and infrastructure created with public money remain unused. Akhand claimed that the issue raises serious questions about the utilisation of the Rs 20 crore public investment made to establish the specialised rehabilitation facility. The complainant further alleged that patients, particularly those belonging to poor, rural and tribal communities, have been deprived of essential rehabilitation and assistive services because of the centres closure. In view of the above, the Commission is of the considered view that the allegations levelled in the complaint, if true, are serious violations of the human rights of the victims, the apex rights body remarked.

bhaskarlive 1 Oct 2026 7:33 pm

Ganjam restricts sale of over-the-counter abortion pills

The Times of India 1 Oct 2026 7:04 pm

Man killed, 4 hurt as truck rams into bus

The Times of India 1 Oct 2026 6:31 pm

Woman allegedly raped at gunpoint by 'masked man' in Bhubaneswar apartment

The woman lodged a complaint at the Nayapalli police station, alleging that a man wearing a mask entered the apartment on Wednesday night and raped her while threatening her with a gun, the police said.

The Hindu 1 Oct 2026 6:13 pm

Odisha Gears Up for 7th Travel Bazaar to Accelerate National Tourism Growth

Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida officially announced the commencement of the 7th edition of the Odisha Travel Bazaar (OTB) 2026, scheduled to be held from October 3 to 5 at the Mayfair Sanctuary in Bhubaneswar. Jointly organised by the Department of Tourism and FICCI, the flagship marketplace features participation from over 92 private exhibitors, international [] The post Odisha Gears Up for 7th Travel Bazaar to Accelerate National Tourism Growth appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pragativadi 1 Oct 2026 5:44 pm

Amazon Now Expands Ultra-Fast Delivery Service to Over 120 Indian Cities

Customers in cities such as Amritsar, Abohar, Jalandhar, Ambala, Mangalore, Manipal, Vizag, Kochi, Changanassery, Bhubaneswar and Karwar get deliveries in minutes through Amazon Now

Deccan Chronicle 1 Oct 2026 4:21 pm