Odisha Travel Bazaar to bring buyers from 27 countries
Bhubaneswar: Masked Man Rapes Woman at Gunpoint in Flat
The police have formed multiple teams and are examining CCTV footage of nearby areas to trace the accused.
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 .
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Puri sand artist creates special animation saluting hero flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar
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
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Dedicated to honouring senior citizens and equipping them with tools for healthy, secure living, the Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Department, Government of Odisha, organised the state-level celebration of the International Day of Older Persons 2026 today in Bhubaneswar. The days activities began early at Indira Gandhi Park with an invigorating [] The post Honouring Wisdom: Odisha Celebrates International Day of Older Persons 2026 with Focus on Health, Security, and Cultural Heritage appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Commercial LPG price hike leads to fresh pain for biz outlets
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 .
Balangir admn seals college, hostel over legal, harass charges
SIR in focus as Gopalans exit triggers oppn-BJP slugfest in Odisha
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 .
NHRC seeks report on prolonged closure of rehab centre in govt hosp
State honours 7 activists with wildlife conservation award
Chief Minister Calls for Public Participation to Keep Bhubaneswar Clean
Odishas Chief Minister urges citizens to take personal responsibility for cleanliness in Bhubaneswar during a community initiative. Chief Minister Calls for Public Participation to Keep Bhubaneswar Clean
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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.
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Man killed, 4 hurt as truck rams into bus
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.
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 .
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
NISER Project Associate I Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
National Institute of Science Education and Research Bhubaneswar (NISER) Recruitment 2026 for 1 post of Project Associate I. Candidates Can Apply Online. The last date to apply online is 05-10-2026. The candidate shall apply online through NISER official website.
HC dismisses Vedantas plea for bauxite at 2004 rates, upholds current pricing regime
Bhubaneswar Woman Alleges Rape At Gunpoint By Masked Man At Home
According to the complaint lodged, the alleged intruder entered the woman's rented flat on Wednesday night.
Worms Found in Stale Dahibara Near Capital Hospital Bhubaneswar
Panic and public outrage gripped the Capital Hospital area in Unit-6 after customers discovered worms crawling in a popular street-side dahibara. Several customers who had already consumed parts of the snack noticed the contamination mid-meal, prompting them to throw away the food in disgust and immediately alert the local police. While police personnel rushed to [] The post Worms Found in Stale Dahibara Near Capital Hospital Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Woman Raped In Bhubaneswar; Police Probe Underway
A 26-year-old woman in Bhubaneswar has reported being raped at gunpoint by a masked assailant in her rented flat. Police have launched an investigation, with senior officers visiting the scene and efforts underway to identify the accused. The presence of the victim's sister at the time of the incident is also being investigated.
Woman Raped at Gunpoint in Bhubaneswar
The Odisha capital has been gripped by profound shock and panic following a grave criminal incident in the Nayapalli police station limits. A 26-year-old woman has formally alleged that she was brutally assaulted and raped at gunpoint inside her rented accommodation located in the Behera Sahi area. The incident has sent shockwaves through the locality, [] The post Woman Raped at Gunpoint in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Bhubaneswar horror: Masked intruder enters home, rapes woman at gunpoint
A woman in Bhubaneswar reported a rape incident that occurred late on Wednesday night. She alleged that a masked intruder entered her home and assaulted her at gunpoint. The local police have filed a case and started an investigation into the incident. A suspect has been detained for questioning, and vital clues have been identified. Efforts are underway to review CCTV footage and trace the accused.
Reinforcing the states steadfast commitment to hygiene and public sanitation, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) officially launched a high-energy cleanliness drive under the nationwide Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign. Operating under the powerful clarion call of Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath (One Day, One Hour, Together), the initiative witnessed an overwhelming wave of community [] The post CM Majhi Leads Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Drive in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Bhubaneswar Exhibition Ground Ready to Host Rajdhani Book Fair from Nov 15
Literature enthusiasts and avid readers in Odisha have a major cultural milestone to look forward to this autumn. The much-awaited Rajdhani Book Fair is scheduled to be held from November 15 to 22 at the prominent Exhibition Ground in Bhubaneswar. The official dates and operational roadmap for the event were finalised during a high-level coordination [] The post Bhubaneswar Exhibition Ground Ready to Host Rajdhani Book Fair from Nov 15 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Amit Shah to chair key Odisha-Chhattisgarh meet on Mahanadi dispute today
The development comes days after Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met his Odisha counterpart Mohan Charan Majhi in Bhubaneswar on September 20. After the meeting, Sai said there was no major dispute between the two states over Mahanadi water and expressed confidence that the issue would be resolved soon
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CAG flags suspected fraudulent payments in Odisha water projects
Puri Gundicha Temple reopens after 6 yrs
Odisha Works Minister Reviews Key Infrastructure Projects in Charbatia
In a major push toward accelerating infrastructure development across the state, Minister for Works, Law, and Excise, Prithviraj Harichandan, chaired a comprehensive high-level review meeting today at Bhubaneswar. The meeting focused on evaluating the ongoing execution and progress of major road, bridge, and civil infrastructure initiatives under the Charbatia and Baleshwar Divisions. Key discussions centered [] The post Odisha Works Minister Reviews Key Infrastructure Projects in Charbatia & Baleshwar Divisions appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha Unveils OSFIC Portal with Cash Prizes and Incubation Support
Aiming to turn everyday challenges into impactful real-world solutions, the Government of Odisha has officially launched a nationwide-standard initiative titled the Odisha Seba Prathama Innovation Challenge (OSFIC). Organized jointly by the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Department and Startup Odisha, the program was inaugurated today during a special event held at O-Hub, Bhubaneswar. The [] The post Odisha Unveils OSFIC Portal with Cash Prizes and Incubation Support appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Shikhar Chandi Temple Set for Grand Revamp Before Navratri
Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida today reviewed the ongoing development and comprehensive beautification works at the renowned Shikhar Chandi Temple in Bhubaneswar. Ahead of the upcoming Navratri and the winter tourism season, she directed officials to expedite the project so that devotees and tourists can access improved facilities. The review meeting was attended by [] The post Shikhar Chandi Temple Set for Grand Revamp Before Navratri appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha bandh over textbook errors partially disrupts normal life
Odisha cops probing info leak after ganja smuggler freed in MP attack
Inspection of Purunakatak-Charichhak rail stretch over
Odiapreneur 3.0 State-Level Hackathon Inaugurated at IIT Bhubaneswar
The State-Level Hackathon 3.0 Odiapreneur was inaugurated today at the IIT Bhubaneswar Campus, bringing together 192 students from 101 schools across Odisha to showcase innovative solutions to real-world challenges. The programme was graced by Niyati Pattnaik, IAS, Director, DHSE; Sasmita Mali, Joint Director, DHSE; Ch. Vijaya Laxmi, Deputy Director, DHSE; Lalita Pattnaik, State Head, [] The post Odiapreneur 3.0 State-Level Hackathon Inaugurated at IIT Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Newspaper Hawker Detained by Police in Bhubaneswar, Released After Backlash
Newspaper distribution in Bhubaneswar faced a potential shutdown after local vendors protested the detention of a hawker by Capital Police. The Bhubaneswar Mahanagara Nigam Newspaper Vendors Association said the vendor was picked up while on duty. Association secretary Arun Kumar Dey warned that newspapers would not be delivered across the city starting Thursday morning unless [] The post Newspaper Hawker Detained by Police in Bhubaneswar, Released After Backlash appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Orangutans to stay in Nandankanan till probe ends: forest min
Fire breaks out at Balasore bike showroom
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1,615 acres for Shamuka Beach Project unused for 2 decades: CAG
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Orissa HC Lawyers to Boycott Court, March to Lok Bhavan Tomorrow Over Judge Vacancies
Members of the High Court Bar Association, Orissa, will stay away from court work on Thursday and take out a peaceful march from Bhubaneswar Club to Lok Bhawan to press for immediate appointment of judges to the Orissa High Court. In a letter addressed to all local bar associations of Kataka, Secretary Hrudananda Mohapatra said [] The post Orissa HC Lawyers to Boycott Court, March to Lok Bhavan Tomorrow Over Judge Vacancies appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Coal worth 975 crore produced in violation of green norms in Odisha: CAG
Police Arrest Long-Absconding Warrantee in Bhubaneswar
The Capital Police in Bhubaneswar successfully arrested a long-absconding warrantee involved in a high-profile attempt to murder and criminal intimidation case. Under the Commissionerate Polices Daman campaign, the operation led to the arrest of Binay Nayak from Kedarpalli Basti. He had long evaded law enforcement for a serious criminal case (CT Case No. 88/18) registered [] The post Police Arrest Long-Absconding Warrantee in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar (AIIMS Bhubaneswar) Recruitment 2026 for 2 posts of Project Technical Support-I. Candidates Can Apply Online. The last date to apply online is 07-10-2026. The candidate shall apply online through AIIMS Bhubaneswar official website.
Police Busts Gambling Den in Bhubaneswar, 4 Arrested
Bhubaneswars Capital Police busted an illegal gambling den in Bapujinagars Kedarpalli Basti, arresting four men and seizing Rs 24,000 in cash. Acting on a tip-off, police raided an open-air gambling spot on Monday night. When surrounded, the suspects tried to flee, then resisted officers by starting a scuffle, shouting abuse, and making threats. Police detained [] The post Police Busts Gambling Den in Bhubaneswar, 4 Arrested appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
HC judge recuses from BJD MLAs disqualification case
Coal worth 975 crore produced in violation of environmental norms in Odisha: CAG
CAG flags 80-crore trade via scrapped vehicles, two-wheelers
Odisha Bandh: Twin Cities Experience Zero Impact as Normal Life Continues
The 12-hour Odisha bandh called on Wednesday, September 30, by the Navnirman Krushak Sangh (NNKS) and Navnirman Yuva Chhatra Sangh (NYCS) had virtually zero impact in the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Kataka, with normal life, transport, and markets remaining completely unaffected. The shutdown was called to press for the resignation of School and Mass [] The post Odisha Bandh: Twin Cities Experience Zero Impact as Normal Life Continues appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha Anganwadi Workers Protest in Bhubaneswar over 55-Year Dismissal Rule
Anganwadi workers and helpers across Odisha protested outside the State Assembly in Bhubaneswar to strongly oppose the governments policy of reviewing and dismissing workers over 55 years of age. Organised under the banner of the All Odisha Anganwadi Workers Association, affiliated with AITUC, protesters marched from Master Canteen Square, raising anti-government slogans. The outrage stems [] The post Odisha Anganwadi Workers Protest in Bhubaneswar over 55-Year Dismissal Rule appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Bhubaneswar remains normal during Odisha bandh despite minor detentions, says DCP
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Members of Naba Nirman Krushak Sangathan and Nabnirman Yuva Chhatra Sangathan protested in Bhubaneswar, blocking a national highway. They called for a 12-hour statewide Odisha bandh over alleged errors in school textbooks. The protesters claim more than 2,000 errors are present in textbooks for Classes 1 to 8 and that corruption occurred. Despite ongoing protests, government representatives have not engaged with the protesters regarding their demands.
Protesters block roads in Bhubaneswar demanding Odisha education minister
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5 held for attacking excise, police teams after anti-liquor raid
19 fishermen held for illegal fishing in Gahirmatha marine sanctuary
Mentally challenged woman rescued after 5 years of confinement shifted to shelter home
Archaeological Finds Rewrite Sundargarhs Early History
Irregularities found in states hiring of aircraft, helicopter
Trafficking surge prompts state to plan spl bureau
NITR hosts India-SL meet on food waste technologies
Jeypore MLA protests delay in Upper Kolab, Telengiri irrigation works
Constables husband shot dead on Keonjhar road
Rtd clerk gets jail for Rs 500 bribe after 23 years
2 held for supplying bank accounts to cyber fraudsters
Odisha Bandh Call: 10 Police Platoons Deployed in Bhubaneswar
The Commissionerate Police have put in place an extensive security umbrella across Bhubaneswar ahead of a 12-hour statewide bandh call scheduled for Sept 30. The strike has been called from dawn to dusk by the Naba Nirmana Krushak Sangathan (NNKS) and the Naba Nirmana Yuva Chhatra Sangathan. The organizations are protesting against alleged critical errors [] The post Odisha Bandh Call: 10 Police Platoons Deployed in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
BJP MLAs meet at CMs home to plan flood relief, public outreach
Police step up awareness campaign after Gajapati lynching
Flood situation eases as Mahanadi water levels dip
Odisha bamboo plantation earns Pramaan certification for sustainability
