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 .
Shakti Summit 2026: Usha Padhee Stresses Gender
When women move forward, cities move forward. With this message, Additional Chief Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, Smt. Usha Padhee underscored the importance of genderresponsive urban mobility at the Shakti Summit 2026: State WCD Leadership Conclave in Bhubaneswar. Speaking on the theme Initiatives by Odisha towards Gender Mainstreaming in Urban Mobility, Padhee highlighted that [] The post Shakti Summit 2026: Usha Padhee Stresses GenderResponsive Urban Mobility in Odisha appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Nayagada Former Medical Officer Gets 3-Yr RI in Bribery Case
Odisha Vigilance has secured the conviction of Dr Kedarnath Pal, Former Medical Officer of Madhyakhand PHC, Nayagada district, in a bribery case. On Wednesday, the Additional Special Judge, Vigilance, Bhubaneswar, sentenced Dr Pal to three years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 20,000. Dr Pal, who had retired from service, was chargesheeted [] The post Nayagada Former Medical Officer Gets 3-Yr RI in Bribery Case appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
The Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (BSCL) organised a Technology and Innovation Workshop on the proposed NextGeneration AIPowered Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) and AIenabled CCTV Surveillance Project. The workshop showcased cuttingedge technologies from leading OEMs across India, spanning AI, video analytics, computer vision, GIS, digital twin, IoT, predictive analytics, intelligent surveillance and smart mobility. [] The post BSCL Organises Workshop on AIPowered ICCC for Smarter Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha govt slashes PUCC fines by up to 90% after public backlash
Odisha CM to visit UAE next week to attract investments
Odisha crosses monsoon quota, emerges top state with excess rainfall: IMD data
Ex-Berhampur MLA Bikram Kumar Panda granted bail in murder case
Bidesh Sikhyabruti application deadline pushed to Sept 18
Man killed in assault over trivial row in Sambalpur, kin held
Security tightened in Deomali after loot
Elderly relief-seeker dies at Keonjhar revenue office
Asokas 2,000-year-old edict fights ravages of time
Pravati Parida calls for womens safety, empowerment to move in sync
Secys to take stock of schemes from ground zero
Odisha Lok Bhavan Makes History as India
In a landmark moment for sustainable governance, Odisha Lok Bhavan in Bhubaneswar has been certified as Indias first Platinum-rated green campus under the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Green Campus Rating System. The sprawling official residence of the Governor scored an impressive 88 out of 100 points, placing it in the highest category of the [] The post Odisha Lok Bhavan Makes History as Indias First Platinum-Rated Green Campus appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Shakti Summit Brings 22 States Together for Women
Odisha Deputy Chief Minister, Pravati Parida, today inaugurated the Shakti Summit in Bhubaneswar, bringing together senior officials from 22 States and Union Territories to strengthen collective action on womens safety, protection and empowerment. Addressing the inaugural session as the Chief Guest, Dy CM Parida said that womens safety and empowerment must be pursued together through [] The post Shakti Summit Brings 22 States Together for Womens Safety and Empowerment appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Nabarangpur Named Odishas Best District Under Mukhyamantri Shiksha Puraskar
The awards will be presented by the Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at a state-level ceremony at the State Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, on September 5, marking Teachers Day.
Loco pilot kills another in Angul
Majhi in Delhi for Jal Shakti summit
Trader arrested with pangolin in Sgarh
BMC to launch week-long clean air campaign
Plot on paper is not a home : HC stops eviction for Aradi temple redevpt project
CBI may examine Odisha IPS officer Susanta Nath in SI recruitment scam
NHRC seeks action on Jagannath Sagar encroachment in Jeypore
Monthly zero fatality week from Sept-March to curb road accidents
Susanta assumes charge as chairperson of Paradip Port Authority
NTPC studying 2 Odisha sites for 3,200 MW nuclear plant: Govt
Odishas plans to enter the nuclear energy sector gathered momentum on Tuesday with NTPC conducting feasibility studies at two sites in Deogarh and Nabarangpur districts for a proposed 3,200 MW nuclear power plant, even as the state government stressed that public safety and environmental safeguards would remain the overriding considerations before any final approval.
SCU Seizes 305 Grams Brown Sugar in Bhubaneswar, One Held
The Special Crime Unit (SCU) of BhubaneswarKataka Police Commissionerate seized 305grams of brown sugar and arrested one accused during a targeted operation near BhotapadaVillage under MancheswarPoliceStation limits. The arrested individual has been identified as SkKefajudin@KalaBabu(55), son of SekhHemarudin, a resident of Rajpurvillage,Jaleswar,Baleshwardistrict. Police recovered 300grams of brown sugar, an OPPOA6x5Gmobile phone, and Rs 520incash from [] The post SCU Seizes 305 Grams Brown Sugar in Bhubaneswar, One Held appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
BDA Celebrates 44th Foundation Day in Bhubaneswar
The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) celebrated its 44th Foundation Day at Jaydev Bhavan today, highlighting its journey of transforming the capital city through planned urban development. The event was graced by Dr Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, Minister of Housing & Urban Development and Chairman of BDA, as the Chief Guest. The programme showcased BDAs contributions to [] The post BDA Celebrates 44th Foundation Day in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Ama Bus Conductors Stage Protest in Bhubaneswar over Unpaid Wages and Long Working Hours
Bus services across the capital came to a halt today after conductors of the AmaBusService launched a protest at the AmaBusDepot, alleging exploitation, nonpayment of wages, and excessive duty hours. The agitation, which began early in the morning, disrupted operations on nearly 50 city routes, leaving thousands of commuters stranded. Protesters claimed they have not [] The post Ama Bus Conductors Stage Protest in Bhubaneswar over Unpaid Wages and Long Working Hours appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Nandankanan zoo seeks CZA approval to bring 4 cheetahs from South Africa
Jagannath Temple installs ACs in Nata Mandap to ease darshan
Kin hope for miracle as UK-based Odia family remain missing in Nepal
Teen found hanging, upset after request for Rs 300 denied
E20 petrol drives motorists to rethink travel and budgets
Dhenkanal joins grain ATM network
North Odisha rivers rise again, no fresh flood threat yet
No fresh flood threat in north Odisha, though rivers on rise : asserts engineer-in-chief, water resources dept
Orissa HC grants bail to ex-MLA, criticises cop lapses
11 of 12 samples test negative for scrub typhus, 1 turns out reactive
Govt eases financial burden on SC-ST medical, engineering aspirants
Man sentenced 20 yrs RI for raping 12 year old
Cong MP Ulaka urges PM to safeguard Odishas mining tax rights
Man held for rape of 15-year-old on marriage promise
More coaches in long-distance trains to handle festive season rush
First eco-friendly small animal crematorium opens doors
NCW First Shakti Summit in Bhubaneswar: 25 States Join Odisha for Women
Bhubaneswar is set to host a rare national gathering of womens welfare leadership this week, as the National Commission for Women and the Government of Odisha open the first Shakti Summit State WCD Leadership Conclave from 1 to 3 September 2026. The inaugural ceremony will be led by Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, [] The post NCW First Shakti Summit in Bhubaneswar: 25 States Join Odisha for Womens Safety Conclave appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Kataka Police Rescue 7-Year-Old Girl; Kidnapper Arrested
A 7-year-old girl who vanished from Kataka Railway Station on Saturday afternoon has been safely identified and reunited after a swift, multi-agency operation by Bhubaneswar-Kataka Commissionerate Police. The accused, who tried to disappear by changing clothes and shaving his beard and moustache, was arrested at Balikuda Railway Station. On 29 August 2026 at about 2:30 [] The post Kataka Police Rescue 7-Year-Old Girl; Kidnapper Arrested appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
OSEPA directs schools to hold SA-I assessments in Sept
Odisha Police Condoles Demise of IGP Shefeen Ahamed K, Holds Memorial Meet in Bhubaneswar
A hush settled over Police Bhawan on Monday afternoon as Odisha Police gathered to remember one of its own. Senior IPS officer Shefeen Ahamed K, Inspector General of Police (Crime Branch), died untimely, leaving the force and the state IPS Association in deep mourning. Ahamed, a 2003-batch officer of the Odisha cadre, was 50. Born [] The post Odisha Police Condoles Demise of IGP Shefeen Ahamed K, Holds Memorial Meet in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
620 bottles of codeine cough syrup seized in Sambalpur, 2 held
Star Air Launches 24 Weekly Flights to Odisha, Direct Hyderabad
Bhubaneswar is about to sit closer to Hyderabad on the aviation map. Star Air, the aviation arm of the Sanjay Ghodawat Group, will introduce 24 new weekly flights to Odisha from 4 September 2026, including a direct HyderabadBhubaneswar service and the return of flights between Bhubaneswar and Jharsuguda. The expansion is aimed at travellers who [] The post Star Air Launches 24 Weekly Flights to Odisha, Direct HyderabadBhubaneswar from 4 Sept appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
The Odisha State Election Commission (SEC) has launched a pilot doortodoor voterlist verification drive in Bhubaneswar ahead of the upcoming Panchayat and Urban electionsin 2027. The initiative aims to ensure clean, errorfree and transparent electoral rolls across the state. The pilot survey will run from September3to11 under the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), covering three Assembly [] The post Pilot VoterList Verification to Begin in Bhubaneswar from Sep3 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
MAHE-hosted UK-India HealthTech Accelerator announces winners
They winners are: Azooka Labs, Bengaluru; Bioscan Research, Ahmedabad; Turtle Shell Technologies (Dozee), Bengaluru; EZERX Health Tech, Bhubaneswar; OrthoHeal, Vadodara; and TatvaCare, Ahmedabad.
Puri's Jagannath Temple sets traps to catch rats destroying sibling deities' sacred attire
Odisha Opens Rice ATM in Dhenkanal With 24
A Rice ATM has been inaugurated in Dhenkanal district, becoming the latest addition to Odishas innovative food security initiative. The facility was formally opened by the Supply Minister, Krushna Chandra Patra, marking the states second such installation after Bhubaneswar and Jharsuguda. The Rice ATM will provide 24hour service to beneficiaries, who can withdraw their entitled [] The post Odisha Opens Rice ATM in Dhenkanal With 247 Service appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
BMC Launches Drainage, Waste Management, Urban Projects on Local Self
The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) marked Local SelfGovernment Day with the unveiling of several major projects aimed at strengthening civic infrastructure and improving living conditions in the capital city. Among the highlights is the states first pet crematorium, set to be inaugurated soon by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, offering residents a dignified facility for [] The post BMC Launches Drainage, Waste Management, Urban Projects on Local SelfGovernment Day appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha T20 League CM Trophy Returns With Six Teams And 17 Matches At Cuttack
Odisha T20 League CM Trophy: Odisha cricket enthusiasts can look forward to an engaging tournament as the Odisha T20 League CM Trophy makes a comeback. Six franchises will compete for the title at the historic Barabati Stadium in Cuttack from September 20 to 29. The tournament, titled the CM Trophy to symbolise the dedication and backing of Honble Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi for the growth and promotion of cricket and sports in Odisha, will serve as a significant platform for the states rising cricketers to display their talent on a larger stage. The six teams participating are Cuttack Panthers, Bhubaneswar Tigers, Rourkela Steelers, Keonjhar Miners, Puri Titans, and Sambalpur Warriors. The player draft is scheduled for September 6, before the start of the 17-match tournament. For Odishas young cricketers, the league will offer an opportunity to play competitive T20 cricket under lights at one of the states most iconic venues, Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. With seasoned players, coaches, and franchise support, the tournament is likely to provide young athletes with important match experience and serve as a stepping stone in their careers. The trophy was revealed in the presence of Odisha Cricket Association's Office Bearers, officially launching the tournament's second edition. Attendees included Pankaj Lochan Mohanty, President of OCA; Prabhat Bhol, Joint Secretary; Bikash Pradhan, Treasurer; and Pratap Chandra Pradhan, an Apex Council Member. The previous edition saw Cuttack Panthers emerge as champions, and the six teams will now look to build on that competition and challenge for the trophy in the new season. Speaking about the tournament, Odisha Cricket Association President Pankaj Lochan Mohanty said, The Odisha T20 League CM Trophy is an important step towards strengthening the cricketing ecosystem in the state. Our focus is not only on organising a competitive tournament but also on creating a platform where young players can perform, learn and grow. We want Odishas talented cricketers to get the exposure they need to take their careers forward. The league will prioritise increasing visibility for Odishas players. By hosting matches at Barabati Stadium and broadcasting them to a broader audience, young athletes will have a better chance to attract scouts and team attention beyond Odisha. The league is expected to allow Odishas players to perform before a much larger audience, potentially attracting the attention of IPL franchises. The league will provide Odishas players with an opportunity like no other to showcase their talent at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. Over 10 days and across 17 matches, they will get the chance to perform on a big stage, he added. The league will prioritise increasing visibility for Odishas players. By hosting matches at Barabati Stadium and broadcasting them to a broader audience, young athletes will have a better chance to attract scouts and team attention beyond Odisha. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The 17-match tournament is set to take place at the Barabati Stadium from September 20 to 29, including an exhibition womens match on the final day. The Odisha T20 League CM Trophy, featuring six franchises, 17 competitive matches, and a talented pool of young cricketers eager to shine, aims to be more than just a domestic T20 event. It serves as a platform for Odishas emerging players to aspire bigger, excel under pressure, and begin their journey toward top-tier opportunities in cricket. Article Source: IANS
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
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
2 dead, 2 injured in Keonjhar bike accident
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
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
Debrigarh local community cheers as PM Modi praises Odisha woman
Bhubaneswar, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modis mention of Maithili Bhue from Odishas Debrigarh in his monthly Mann Ki Baat programme on Sunday, in recognition of her work in forest conservation and efforts to empower local women through eco-tourism, has brought cheer among members of the local community and employees of Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary. []
Kanika Palace Where Indian Royalty Blends With European Architecture
At 176, Bridge to Nowhere Fights Monumental Neglect
Labour officer caught taking bribe
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
35 tonnes of fertiliser seized
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
