OAV student wins 1st prize at National Science Seminar
Odisha CM Distributes 2,067 Appointments at 18th Nijukti Mela 2026
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi presented appointment letters to 2,067 Sevaks, Sevikas, and tribal language teachers at the 18th Nijukti Mela held today at the Krushi Shiksha Sadan Auditorium, OUAT, Bhubaneswar. Organised under the Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes Development Department, the recruitment drive marks another milestone in the state governments mission to fill vacant [] The post Odisha CM Distributes 2,067 Appointments at 18th Nijukti Mela 2026 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Govt removes Susanta Kumar Nath as DG prisons after sexual harassment case
Hockey Prodigy Sunelita Toppo Wins Prestigious 34th Ekalabya Puraskar for 2026
Recognising outstanding athletic excellence, emerging Indian hockey star Sunelita Toppo has been selected for the prestigious 34th Ekalabya Puraskar for 2026. The decision was unanimously finalised by the Ekalabya Puraskar Committee, comprising eminent jury members across various domains, during a jury meeting in Bhubaneswar. Sunelita earned the coveted honour following her exceptional performances and contributions [] The post Hockey Prodigy Sunelita Toppo Wins Prestigious 34th Ekalabya Puraskar for 2026 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Woman jailer accuses Odisha IPS officer of sexual harassment; govt removes him from post
Odisha Jail DG Sushant Nath Booked After Former Choudwar Jailor Files Harassment
In a major development shaking Odishas law enforcement administration, the Police Commissionerate Bhubaneswar-Kataka has registered a criminal case against the states Director General of Police (Prisons and Correctional Services), Sushant Kumar Nath, IPS, following a formal workplace sexual harassment and intimidation complaint by former Choudwar Circle Jailor Santoshini Dash. Acting on a written report submitted [] The post Odisha Jail DG Sushant Nath Booked After Former Choudwar Jailor Files Harassment & Coercion Complaint appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
MS Lateefi 40 entrance test on November 15 for new batch
Hyderabad: Romana Jahagirdar, who secured All India Category Rank 2041 in JEE Advanced 2026 and gained admission to IIT Hyderabad, and Mohammed Taqi Ahmed Ali Shams, who secured All India Rank 652 in NEET 2026 and earned an MBBS seat at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, are among the outstanding achievers of the MS Lateefi 40 programme. Under 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 .
Series of accidents reported in Bhubaneswar's Nayapalli area; 2 dead, several injured
Flood-hit villagers heckle MLA in Ganjam
Man gets life imprisonment for rape & murder
Change of guard at Coast Guard Region North East; Jyotindra Singh takes over as Commandant
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 31 (IANS) Jyotindra Singh, IG, Indian Coast Guard (ICG), took over as Commandant, Coast Guard Region North East from Iqbal Singh Chauhan, in Kolkata, on Saturday. An alumnus of the Naval Academy and a recipient of the coveted Sword of Honour, Singh has commanded all classes of ICG ships and held key appointments ashore. He is also a recipient of the Tatrakshak Medal and DGICG Commendations. The change of command was marked by a ceremonial parade held at the headquarters of the region in Kolkata. He takes charge at a time when the ICG is upgrading its assets and inducting modern surface and aerial platforms. The Region North East is extremely crucial for managing the coastal defences along the eastern seaboard. It is in charge of the states of West Bengal and Odisha. In West Bengal, it has an operational base at Haldia that houses both Coast Guard ships and hovercrafts. It also has a hoverport at Fraserganj to monitor activity close to the Sundarbans. The regional headquarters also has an air enclave at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, from where it operates Dornier aircraft. These aircraft carry out regular surveillance of the coastal waters off West Bengal and Odisha, right up to the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) with Bangladesh. In Odisha, it operates surface assets from Paradip and helicopters from Bhubaneswar. While West Bengal has a coastline measuring nearly 721 km, Odisha's portion is about 575 km. Both states have several vital assets along the coast, including major ports, private ones, oil refineries and port-based industry. Odisha also has several defence assets, including test centres, along its coasts. All of these require constant surveillance. The headquarters in Kolkata gets real-time feed about all ships moving in Indian coastal waters off West Bengal and Odisha, from radar stations along the coast. This data is monitored 24x7. Several of the ICG's older assets are being phased out and being replaced by new ones. We are getting advanced hovercrafts and fast patrol vessels. The Chetak helicopters are being replaced by Dhruv MkIIIs. Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels are also being built and will start joining the force soon. The Dornier fleet is also getting upgraded, an official said. The Coast Guard is also engaged in a variety of activities, including anti-smuggling, anti-poaching, and anti-piracy operations. It also ensures the safety of the thousands of fisherfolk by issuing timely warnings ahead of depressions and cyclones. The Coast Guard North East Region is also entrusted with protecting the highly endangered Olive Ridley turtles when they arrive to roost and lay eggs along the Odisha coast every year. The force is also the nodal agency mandated to check and control pollution at sea. The new IG's experience, illustrious service record and proven leadership will further strengthen the operational excellence of the Coast Guard North East region, the official said.
Telecom, power services restored in most cyclone-hit areas of Odisha
CM Majhi pays tribute to Sardar Patel on birth anniversary
College girls body found with slit throat
Double trouble: Cyclone Murasu threat looms as Odisha battles Arnabs aftermath
Security Guard Arrested in Kataka After Woman Files Sexual Exploitation Complaint in Bhubaneswar
Accused allegedly entrapped a woman in Salia Sahi under the pretext of marriage before severing ties, leading to his arrest in Cuttack and court remand. The post Security Guard Arrested in Kataka After Woman Files Sexual Exploitation Complaint in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Terracotta Exhibition MRUTTIKA 2026 Begins in Bhubaneswar
Celebrating the rich lineage of traditional clay art, the state-level annual terracotta exhibition MRUTTIKA-2026 officially opened today at the IDCO Exhibition Ground in Bhubaneswar. Organised by the Department of Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts, and keeping the upcoming festival of Diwali in mind, the week-long craft fair runs through November 6, 2026, welcoming visitors daily from [] The post Terracotta Exhibition MRUTTIKA 2026 Begins in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Jkhand man held for abetment to wifes suicide
LPG Black-Marketing and Theft Rackets Busted in Bhubaneswar, 4 Arrested
In a coordinated effort to tackle artificial shortages and illegal trade of domestic gas cylinders, the Khordha District Supply Office and Tamando Police conducted separate high-impact operations across the capital city, seizing a total of 299 domestic LPG cylinders and arresting four individuals. Acting on complaints of illegal hoarding and severe LPG shortages reported by [] The post LPG Black-Marketing and Theft Rackets Busted in Bhubaneswar, 4 Arrested appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Youth Leader Arrested for Alleged Rape in Bhubaneswar Hotel
Laxmisagar police have arrested a local youth leader on charges of sexually assaulting a woman at a hotel in the Bomikhal area of the capital city. The accused has been identified as Sashikant Lenka, alias Alok, a resident of Tihudi in the Niali block of Kataka district, where he serves as an elected Samiti member. [] The post Youth Leader Arrested for Alleged Rape in Bhubaneswar Hotel appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
ECoRs ticket checks boost UTS bookings, penalty collections
As floodwaters recede, Ganjam counts the cost of Arnab
Less EMD refund time, modified interest regime: BDA amends housing project rules
Odisha SSB lecturers refuse Plus II classes, cite recruitment norms
Fathers knife attack leaves son dead in Keonjhar
Father, son electrocuted by charged fence in Khurda village
HC denies pre-arrest bail to ACFs widow
Ekamra Residency application deadline extended to Nov 30
HC contempt notice to chief secy over consumer commission vacancies
Cops seize 83kg ganja hidden in tractor
State approves annual exam pattern for 1st yr diploma students
Sonepurs Peepal Baba', 80, nurtures a green legacy spanning 60 years
5 inter-state traffickers nabbed in Khurda with 97 kg cannabis
BDA Extends Application Deadline for Ekamra Residency Project Till Nov 30
The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has extended the deadline for online applications for its flagship modern residential project, Ekamra Residency, by one month. As per the revised notification, interested buyers can now submit their applications online through the official BDA portal until Nov 30, 2026. Previously, the authorities had fixed Oct 31, 2026, as the [] The post BDA Extends Application Deadline for Ekamra Residency Project Till Nov 30 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
ESIC Bhubaneswar Recruitment 2026
ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Bhubaneswar has released the official notification for 75 Teaching Faculty and Senior Resident posts. Selection will be carried out through a Walk-in Interview scheduled on 17 November 2026 and 18 November 2026. Candidates should report at 9:00 AM. For complete details, candidates can visit esic.gov.in.
Low-pressure set to intensify into depression, reach Andhra coast by Nov 2
A low-pressure weather system near the Andaman and Nicobar Islands became a well-marked system on Saturday and was likely to intensify into a depression before reaching the Andhra Pradesh coast around November 2 evening, the weather department said. In its morning bulletin on Saturday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the low-pressure area has concentrated into a well-marked low-pressure area. The system is moving in a west-north-westward direction. It is expected to intensify into a depression over the same region during the next 12 hours, said Manorama Mohanty, the director of the meteorological centre in Bhubaneswar. Mohanty said the IMD was yet to provide any clear information on the possible impact of the system on Odisha. We are monitoring the system's progress and will issue further updates as it evolves, she said. A depression is a weather condition which is more intense than low pressure and less impactful than a cyclonic storm. Andhra Pradesh and .
Odisha Water Resources Dept Observes Rashtriya Ekta Diwas with Unity Pledge
The Department of Water Resources, Government of Odisha, solemnly observed Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) on Oct 31, 2026, to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, revered nationwide as the Iron Man of India. To mark the occasion, a special pledge-taking ceremony was organised at Rajiv Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. The event witnessed [] The post Odisha Water Resources Dept Observes Rashtriya Ekta Diwas with Unity Pledge appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha government is deploying an advanced Indian Navy helicopter equipped with ground-scanning technology to search for villagers missing after the massive landslide in Ganjam. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari announced that the high-tech helicopter will take off from Bhubaneswar Airport to Bhanjanagar to survey the debris-laden terrain in Gidipabali. The specialised aerial sensors [] The post Naval Helicopter & Advanced Radar to Search for Missing Villagers in Ganjam Landslide appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
OUAT Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026
College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, OUAT, Bhubaneswar is conducting a Walk-in Interview for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF). Candidates meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria can attend the interview on 26 November 2026 at Conference Hall, College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, OUAT, Bhubaneswar. Further details are available at ouat.ac.in.
3 of family die in Kandhamal, 13 Ganjam villagers missing in landslides
HC seeks affidavit from govt on delay in correcting errors in textbooks
Startup bug bites fewer IIT, IIM alumni
New Delhi: Fewer graduates from Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) are taking the entrepreneurial path in 2026 compared to last year, although India's appetite for startups remains strong.Only 79 IIT alumni and 20 IIM alumni launched new tech startups between January and August this year, compared to 307 IIT graduates and 71 IIM graduates who founded startups in the entire 2025, according to Tracxn data collated for ET. The platform tracks only the year of incorporation for tech startups, so it does not have comparable January-August 2025 data.Also Read: Not Just AI - How soft skills are becoming key to getting hiredFurther, according to Tracxn data, 6,353 tech startups were founded until August this year, compared with 3,969 in the whole of 2025.The increase in the number of startups being founded is a positive sign, but the real question is who is making that transition. The fact that we are not seeing a meaningful increase in founders from the IITs and IIMs suggests there is still a large, untapped pool of talent, said Vikram Gupta, founder and managing partner, IvyCap Ventures.Also Read: Centre to tap IITs, NITs for nuclear tech courses to power India's 100 GW dream135376542AI & Layoffs as Decisive FactorsIf India wants to build the next generation of enduring companies, entrepreneurship must become a more viable career choice for a much wider talent pool, Gupta said.According to Saakshi Gera, managing director at Kedaara Capital, startups are increasing largely because artificial intelligence (AI) and no-code tools have dramatically reduced the cost of launching a venture, while layoffs have made entrepreneurship a more viable fallback option.But volume isn't quality. Investors continue to prioritise sustainable unit economics, and India's most credentialed talent is increasingly choosing safer, AI-adjacent jobs instead, Gera said.More IIT graduates take the entrepreneurial route than IIM alumni. India had 196,704 tech startups as of August 2026, according to Tracxn. Of these, 6,147 had at least one IIT founder, while 2,102 had at least one IIM founder.IIT alumni continue to account for a substantially larger share of startup founders than IIM alumni, which is consistent with the larger IIT alumni base and the strong engineering and deep-tech orientation of many technology startups, said Neha Singh, cofounder of Tracxn. The technical founders have the tendency to initiate ventures early, often complemented by business expertise from IIM graduates or other professionals as companies scale.For the study, the market intelligence platform considered alumni from IITs including Bombay, Delhi, Kharagpur, Kanpur, Madras, Roorkee, Jodhpur, Hyderabad, Guwahati, BHU (Varanasi), Mandi, Bhubaneswar and ISM Dhanbad, as well as IIMs at Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Indore, Lucknow, Udaipur, Nagpur, Kashipur, Sirmaur and Sambalpur. According to Tracxn, it takes time to fully incorporate a company formally. The full incorporation figures as well as the final share for startups founded in 2026 will only be known later. This may rise to some extent, said Singh.
OCS exam on, govt assures transport for flood-hit aspirants
Blackbucks race to safety as floods swamp Ganjam
Female elephant found dead in Sambalpur
Woman' s decapitated body found
Teen injured in wild boar attack near Bhitarkanika
Odisha prison management under parliamentary panel scrutiny
Odisha flood fury: Oppn says govt inaction despite advance cyclone warning
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 30 (IANS) Amid the severe flooding in Ganjam and Gajapati districts of Odisha, the Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Congress on Friday targeted the state Government, questioning its preparedness to tackle the cyclone and subsequent floods in the affected districts despite warnings from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). In a press conference held in Bhubaneswar, senior BJD Chief Whip in the Odisha Legislative Assembly, Pramila Mallik, and BJD Vice-President Pratap Jena raised serious questions regarding the state governments preparedness and its handling of the flood situation. Had the Government taken preventive measures in advance, such a situation could have been avoided. In particular, the Government should have given priority to reservoir management, proper drainage arrangements and the repair of vulnerable river embankments, Mallik said. She also stated that several river embankments in Ganjam and Gajapati districts had already been damaged due to illegal sand mining, which contributed to the devastating flood situation. Despite advance information about the possibility of heavy rainfall, why did the Government fail to take precautionary measures? Instead of assisting flood-affected people, the Government is busy with its own publicity and propaganda, Mallik added. She also demanded that the government make public how many helicopters were deployed for rescue operations and how much assistance has actually been provided to the flood victims. The party alleged that the state government has been neglecting proper flood management in addressing the plight of flood-affected people and warned that the BJD would intensify its democratic agitation if the situation persisted. The opposition Congress also launched a scathing attack on the state government, saying that the current situation in Ganjam has exposed serious gaps in disaster preparedness, coordination and response by the State Government. Questioning the preparedness of the state Government, Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) spokesperson Abhishek Mahananda said that in an age of advanced technology, satellite-based forecasting and early-warning systems, the administration cannot afford to remain unprepared for an impending natural calamity. He questioned the effectiveness of the government's disaster management arrangements despite the forecasts and warnings issued by the IMD regarding Cyclone Arnab. The OPCC demanded that the state government immediately expedite rescue and relief operations, undertake a comprehensive assessment of the damage, ensure adequate compensation, provide emergency healthcare, safe drinking water and sanitation, and restore connectivity in the affected areas.
CM assures compensation to farmers hit by rain, floods
CM surveys Arnab-affected areas, Ganjam gets Rs 20cr more aid
2 held for harassing elephants in Keonjhar reserve forest
Sambalpur University professor stabbed on campus; accused detained
Andhra poll campaign vehicle intercepted in Kotia, handed over to police
Zeenat safe & agile, latest camera trap grab confirms: Forest officials
Odisha: Naveen Patnaik expresses concern over Ganjam Floods, sends BJD team to assess damage
Odisha: Naveen Patnaik expresses concern over Ganjam Floods, sends BJD team to assess damage Bhubaneswar: Odisha Leader of Opposition and BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Friday expressed concern over the hardships faced by the people in Ganjam due to the unprecedented flooding caused by Cyclone Arnab. LoP Patnaik spoke to the Ganjam Collector over the [] The post Odisha: Naveen Patnaik expresses concern over Ganjam Floods, sends BJD team to assess damage appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
One in 5 PVTG mothers in Odisha still give birth at home: Study
NGT halts construction on forest land in Baripada
24th instalment of PM-KISAN scheme leaves farmers excited, express gratitude
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 24th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on Friday, transferring more than Rs 18,680 crore directly into the bank accounts of more than 9.34 crore farmer families across the country from Bhildi in Gujarat's Banaskantha district. More than 9 crore farmers became the direct beneficiaries of the scheme, receiving monetary support of Rs 2,000 into their accounts, out of which 52.33 lakh farmer families received assistance exceeding Rs 1,051 crore in Gujarat alone. Gujarat Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani announced these figures while briefing the media, adding that the first 23 instalments of the scheme had resulted in the disbursement of more than Rs 4.47 lakh crore to over 11 crore farmer families across the country. After receiving the 24th instalment of the PM-KISAN in their accounts, farmers expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister and stated that this will strengthen their means of livelihood, besides enhancing their ability to experiment with advanced farming practices. Farmers in Ranchi, Jamnagar, Motihari, Jalna, Bhubaneswar, and Patna received the financial aid under the 24th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme. The farming community, which benefited from the 24th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme, thanked the government. In Bihars Motihari and East Champaran district, the farmers said that the 2,000 assistance would enable them to purchase seeds for both Rabi and Kharif crops. Another farmer remarked that this would be beneficial for their agricultural activities. Notably, East Champaran became one of the leading districts, where farmers received about 86 crore in financial aid, a sum larger than that received by any other single district. A farmer said that the PM-KISAN assistance provides substantial support to farmers during both the Rabi and Kharif cropping seasons. Patna farmers echoed similar sentiments, stating that the money received under the scheme remains extremely useful in purchasing fertilisers and seeds. A beneficiary thanked the government for removing the middlemen and directly transferring the benefits into their accounts. There is absolutely no role of intermediaries; all farmers get the requisite help for fertilisers and seeds directly from the government. The scheme, in operation since 2019, has proven highly beneficial to the farming community, said another farmer. Ramnath Thakur, Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, joining the event virtually from Ranchi (Jharkhand), said that the funds provide essential support for farmers, helping them tide over crises. A similar event was organised at the Patel Samaj Bhavan in Jamnagar, Gujarat, with a large number of farmers in attendance. Heaping praise on the scheme, they counted the benefits of the scheme and explained how this reduced their dependence on others to procure fertilisers and seeds. One farmer, practising natural farming for the past 15 years, noted that he also got several benefits from his organic farming and was now encouraging others to adopt it. In Bhubaneswar, Odisha, farmers said that this helped them in times of exigency, helping them mitigate financial crunch during sowing of seeds and tilling of land. In Maharashtras Jalna, farmers said that this was proving to be of great help to them as they often use this money to buy seeds and fertilisers.
OREAT upholds Rs 90L penalty on Puri developer, sets aside demolition
Cyclone Arnab: Thousands stranded as severe floods inundate Odisha's Ganjam, Gajapati
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 30 (IANS) The flood situation remains critical in Odisha, particularly Ganjam and Gajapati districts, in the wake of incessant rainfall induced by severe Cyclonic storm 'Arnab'. The exceptional downpour triggered massive flash flooding in several areas of South Odisha, disrupting road connectivity after roads and bridges were washed away. Several areas were cut off, leaving thousands of people stranded in the affected southern districts. Among the affected districts, Ganjam remains a major cause for concern, with rescue teams undertaking extensive operations to evacuate people stranded by the floods. Speaking to media persons, Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Friday said an analysis of rainfall data of the last three days preceding Thursday revealed that Ganjam district received 118 per cent excess rainfall. Similarly, Gajapati recorded 103 per cent excess rainfall over the same two to three days, while Kandhamal received 123 per cent excess rainfall. Ganjam district broke all previous rainfall records this time, receiving an unprecedented amount of rainfall within such a short period. This resulted in extensive damage across the district, the minister said. As many as 386 villages under 22 blocks and 18 Urban local bodies have been affected in Ganjam. Around 43,000 people have been affected in Ganjam district, of whom 23,323 have been evacuated and accommodated in various relief centres. On Thursday, the Indian Coast Guard aircrew using the ALH Mk-III helicopter successfully winched six individuals -- including two women, two children, and one elderly person -- stranded at a heavily inundated Public Health Centre (PHC) in Jagmohan in Ganjam district to safety. Meanwhile, Fire Services personnel have so far rescued 303 people stranded in Berhampur, 359 in Chhatrapur in Ganjam district, 31 in Gajapati district and 91 in Kandhamal district. The Indian Navy, utilising four of its helicopters, started carrying food packets and air-dropping relief materials at 21 locations in the flood-affected Ganjam district on Friday. The Fire Services and Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) teams have also been deployed to deliver food supplies to affected people. The strong water currents that prevented rescue teams from reaching several areas earlier have now subsided, allowing them to access all flood-hit villages, including those that remain marooned. At present, 352 relief centres are operational in Ganjam district and 340 in Gajapati district. As many as 23,300 people are currently staying in the 352 relief centres in Ganjam, while 21,782 people have taken shelter in the 340 relief centres in Gajapati. Revenue Minister Pujari said that the number of people still marooned in flood-affected areas is higher than those accommodated in relief centres. He also expected the situation to improve soon, as there had been no rainfall in the past 24 hours. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi did an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas in Ganjam and other districts. The central team is also likely to visit the affected areas soon to assess the damage caused by the cyclone and incessant rainfall in Odisha.
PM releases Rs 3,000 crore PM-KISAN instalment to over 35.38 lakh Odisha farmers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 24th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme on Friday, transferring over Rs 18,690 crore to more than 9.34 crore farmers across India. In Odisha, 35.38 lakh beneficiaries received financial assistance as Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi joined the programme virtually from Bhubaneswar. Majhi also spoke about crop losses caused by recent floods and assured affected farmers of assistance.
Cyclone Arnab: Bhubaneswar-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat among 35 trains cancelled
Water over railway bridges between Ichchapuram and Jhadupudi halts services on the Chennai-Howrah main line
As the remnants of Cyclone Arnab dissipate into a well-marked low-pressure area over north Chhattisgarh and adjoining northwest Odisha, a fresh low-pressure system over the South Andaman Sea is set to intensify into a depression by Saturday, October 31, 2026. According to the latest meteorological bulletin issued by the IMD Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar [] The post Fresh Low-Pressure System Over Andaman Sea to Intensify into Depression by Oct 31; IMD Warns of Heavy Rain Across 5 Odisha Districts appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Arnab aftermath: Massive rain floods south Odisha, hits 60,000
Parties unite against Andhra polls in Kotia
Odisha govt clears 22 industrial projects worth Rs 3,855 crore; 7,765 jobs likely
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 29 (IANS) The Odisha government on Thursday approved 22 industrial investment proposals worth Rs 3,855.38 crore, with the potential to generate 7,765 employment opportunities across various sectors, further strengthening the states industrial growth and creating new avenues for economic development. The proposals were approved at the 151st State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting held in Bhubaneswar under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary of Odisha Anu Garg. The approvals mark another step in the States efforts to diversify its industrial base, attract investment across emerging sectors and create employment opportunities, the state government said in an official statement. It added that the approved projects span 11 sectors, which include Tourism, Biofuel, Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defence, Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Infrastructure, Plastics, Pharmaceuticals, Global Competency Centres, Steel (Downstream), and Paper (Packaging). The proposed investments reflect Odishas diverse industrial priorities, combining traditional manufacturing and downstream industries with emerging areas such as aerospace and defence, compressed biogas and specialised chemical production, alongside pharmaceutical manufacturing, logistics infrastructure, technology-enabled services and tourism development, the state government added. Among the major projects approved by the SLSWCA on Thursday, two proposals in the paper, packaging and plastics sectors involve a combined investment of Rs 1,029.91 crore and have the potential to generate 1,960 jobs. Three compressed biogas (CBG) projects involve a combined investment of Rs 680 crore and an employment potential of 984 across Anugola, Jajpur, Sambalpur, Sundargada and Baleshwar. Three projects in steel downstream and industrial manufacturing represent a proposed investment of Rs 323.81 crore and are expected to generate 634 jobs. The chemicals and petrochemicals sector will receive two investments worth Rs 225 crore, with an employment potential of 405. Tourism accounts for six projects worth Rs 1,035.62 crore, with the potential to generate 1,337 jobs. These cover hotels, luxury resorts and a convention centre across Khordha, Jharsuguda, Puri and Kataka. Linde South Asia Services Pvt. Ltd. will establish a Global Competency Centre in Khordha for transport and remote operations, investing Rs 82 crore and creating 210 jobs. In the aerospace and defence sector, two proposed projects in Khordha will bring in an investment of Rs 117 crore, creating employment opportunities for 1,170 people. The projects are spread across 12 districts of Odisha, including Anugola, Baleshwar, Bhadrak, Kataka, Ganjam, Jajpur, Jharsuguda, Khordha, Nayagada, Puri, Sambalpur and Sundargada. The state government expects the geographical spread of these projects to promote industrial development across multiple regions, generate local employment opportunities and stimulate economic activity in areas surrounding the proposed projects.
Vegetable vendor held for cyber stalking, harassing girls online
HC notice to speaker, 5 MLAs on BJD plea over cross-voting in RS polls
Between 2014 and 2021, Odisha lost Rs 24,400 crore due to natural disasters: CDRI study
100 kg ganja seized, 2 arrested in Kalahandi dist
State gets Singapore partners for clean energy storage, smart grid tech
Odisha clears 22 projects worth Rs 3,855cr, 7,000 jobs in pipeline
IG Defence, Omans MSA global sign MoU to co-develop advanced defence systems
Howrah-Chennai mainline blocked after river swells, trains diverted
State workers spend less on commuting than national average, finds survey
Firefighters save 300 people in flood-hit Ganjam after Arnab fury
Ganjam, Gajapati extend closure of edu institutions
307 Stolen Phones Reunited with Owners in Bhubaneswar
The Bhubaneswar-Kataka Commissionerate Police successfully brought smiles to hundreds of citizens by recovering and returning 307 stolen mobile phones. The devices, which were primarily stolen in crowded areas during the festive rush between Rath Yatra and Durga Puja, were handed back to their rightful owners at a specially organized Mobile Handover Mela at the Commissionerate [] The post 307 Stolen Phones Reunited with Owners in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
HC directs grameen bank to regularise 20 employees in 4 months
Odisha: Vigilance nabs forest official in bribery case
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 29 (IANS) Odisha Vigilance on Thursday apprehended an official of the state forest department while allegedly receiving a bribe of Rs 1 lakh from a staff member of the Phulnakhara Range for releasing bills towards maintenance of three plantation sites. The accused official was identified as Mousumi Behera, Deputy Ranger of Phulnakhara under the City Forest Division, Bhubaneswar. According to a Vigilance press statement, Behera had reportedly demanded a bribe for releasing bills covering maintenance work, including watch and ward, watering and application of fertilisers, carried out at the three plantation sites between July and September 2026. Behera demanded a bribe of Rs.1 Lakh from the staffer towards release of the amount for the above 3 months and also asked him, if she was not paid the demanded bribe Rs 1 Lakh, she would not release the bill for the upcoming months. Aggrieved by the demand and unable to meet it, the staff member approached the Vigilance authorities and lodged a complaint, the Odisha Vigilance said. Acting on the complaint, a team of Odisha Vigilance on Thursday laid a trap and apprehended Behera while she was allegedly accepting Rs 1 lakh from the complainant. The entire tainted bribe amount was recovered from her possession and seized by the officials. Following the trap, Vigilance officials have launched simultaneous searches at two locations linked to Behera to investigate allegations of possession of assets disproportionate to her known sources of income. In this connection, a case (9/26) has been registered at the Vigilance Cell Police Station on October 28 against Behera under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018. Further investigation into the case is underway, the Vigilance statement said. Odisha Vigilance on Sunday arrested a senior clerk of the State Forest Department for embezzling government funds amounting to over Rs 2.60 crore. The accused allegedly embezzled government funds of over Rs 2.60 crore since 2023 by creating false bills under the Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) and Revised Assured Career Progression (RACP) schemes. Similarly, on October 18, the vigilance 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.
Rain dampens Gajalaxmi Puja spirit, pandal collapses in Kendrapada
MKCG ceiling collapse prompts patient evacuation
Officials cross river to deliver cyclone relief in Kotia villages amid poll tension
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Majhi vows for disaster preparedness, Naveen warns against dilution of Odisha model
Cyclone Arnab: Coast Guard airlifts people from Odisha villages
Bhubaneswar: Indian Coast Guard on Thursday, October 29, started airlifting marooned people from flood and landslide-hit Ganjam, while the Odisha government deployed 79 teams from different disaster response agencies for rescue operations in two districts following Cyclone Arnab, officials said. Chief Secretary Anu Garg said around 300 villages of Ganjam district were affected by floods, 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 .
Cyclone Arnab has disrupted Howrah-Chennai rail services, with nine trains cancelled and 14 diverted after the Bahuda river crossed the danger mark at two railway bridges in Odisha's Ganjam district. Major affected services include the Bhubaneswar-Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express and the Visakha Express. The East Coast Railway has arranged food and water for stranded passengers.
HM Shah speaks to Odisha CM, assures comprehensive assistance for cyclone relief
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 29 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and assured all possible assistance to the state in dealing with the devastating impact of severe cyclonic storm 'Arnab', which hit the neighbouring Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28. CM Majhi also apprised the Union Home Minister of the extensive impact of cyclone Arnab on Odisha, particularly the southern parts of the state, during their telephonic conversation. Referring to the conversation over the phone with HM Shah, CM Majhi wrote on his X handle on Thursday, Spoke with Honble Union Home Minister Shri@AmitShah Ji and briefed him on the impact of #CycloneArnab across Odisha, the prevailing situation in affected districts, and the relief and restoration measures being undertaken by the State Government. Notably, cyclone-induced incessant rainfall triggered severe flooding and massive landslides across parts of South Odisha, affecting thousands and damaging houses, roads and vast paddy fields. Several areas were cut off after roads and bridges were washed away, while people were stranded in southern districts, particularly Ganjam and Gajapati. Several teams of Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF), Odisha Fire Services personnel and the National Disaster Response Force are engaged in rescue and relief operations in the affected areas. He (Shah) assured all possible assistance to Odisha in the wake of the cyclone. The support and cooperation of the Government of India will further strengthen our efforts to protect lives, support affected families and expedite relief, rehabilitation and restoration across the State, CM Majhi added. The Chief Minister thanked the Union Home Minister for the Central governments support and cooperation for the state during the emergency situation. Grateful to Honble Union Home Minister Shri@AmitShahJi for assuring all possible assistance to Odisha in the wake of Cyclone Arnab. The support and cooperation of the Government of India will strengthen our efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of every Odia, CM Majhi noted.
