CBI Arrests Fugitive in Odishas
Bhubaneswar, August 31: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has successfully apprehended a fugitive accused of embezzling over 17 crore from depositors in Odishas chit fund scam. The arrest took place on Sunday, as confirmed by an official from the agency. Debabrata Dutta, the former owner of DNB Food Processing Private Limited, was captured in ... Read more CBI Arrests Fugitive in Odishas 17 Crore Chit Fund Scam
17.22 Crore Chit-Fund Scam: Accused Arrested in Siliguri, Headed to Bhubaneswar Court
The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested Debabrata Dutta, a key accused who had been on the run for years in a major chit-fund fraud case. Dutta, then proprietor of M/s DNB Food Processing Pvt. Ltd., is alleged to have conspired with others to collect money from unsuspecting depositors and misappropriate 17,22,39,453. The agency registered [] The post 17.22 Crore Chit-Fund Scam: Accused Arrested in Siliguri, Headed to Bhubaneswar Court appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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 .
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
Labour officer caught taking bribe
BMC starts Iskcon Square-Vani Vihar stormwater project to tackle flooding
Odisha Vigilance Arrests ASI for Bribery in Sundargarh District
Bhubaneswar, August 30: The Odisha Vigilance Department has arrested an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) and his associate for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe from a dhaba operator in Sundargarh district. The arrested ASI has been identified as Madan Mohan Pradhan, currently stationed at the Lahuni Pada police station in Sundargarh. His accomplice, a private individual ... Read more Odisha Vigilance Arrests ASI for Bribery in Sundargarh District
XIM Bhubaneswar Hosts 8th Business Excellence Summit 2026 on Resilient Businesses
Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB) wrapped the eighth Business Excellence Summit (BES) 2026 with a clear brief for students and industry alike: resilience is no longer a crisis slogan. It is a design principle. The two-day summit, themed Building Resilient Businesses Navigating Risk to Shape A Sustainable Future, brought faculty, alumni, students and [] The post XIM Bhubaneswar Hosts 8th Business Excellence Summit 2026 on Resilient Businesses appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Trains Turn Smuggling Corridor: 85+ kg Ganja Seized in 5 Days at Bhubaneswar Railway Station
Indias railways, built to move people and goods, are now a preferred corridor for ganja traffickers. In just five days, officers at Bhubaneswar railway station have seized more than 85 kilograms of cannabis and arrested four people, exposing an inter-state network that is swapping crowded highways for packed trains. The latest raid came after a [] The post Trains Turn Smuggling Corridor: 85+ kg Ganja Seized in 5 Days at Bhubaneswar Railway Station appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Where Mahanadi whispers Odishas maritime legacy
35 tonnes of fertiliser seized
Man attacked, killed by elephant
Fresh flood fears grip Balasore as Subarnarekha rises
Keonjhar man held for killing wife over dinner dispute
BMCs new plant to filter filthy water for reuse, generate manure
HC backs Odisha ban on tobacco-laced food products
NGT orders probe into Khurda quarry over environment violations
UK-based Odia family missing in Nepal floods
Centre of Excellence for Tribal students in A.P.s Marikavalasa to provide competitive exam coaching
The Centre has adopted a co-educational format on the lines of Eklavya Model Residential Schools, while providing separate dormitories and classrooms for boys and girls, besides CCTV cameras, dedicated wardens and enhanced security arrangements
PM praises Odisha woman for leading forest conservation in Debrigarh
Rodent menace returns to Jagannath Temple in Puri
Salary deductions for Odisha govt employees defaulting on alimony payments
Bhubaneswar: Mass deletion of Muslim voters continues nationwide, with Odisha being the latest Bharatiya Janata Party-led state to employ its party agents to illegally file deletion requests. The Reporters Collective on Sunday, August 30, reported that in the Bhadrak assembly constituency, BJPs booth-level agents have been filing en masse, requesting the district administration to review Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Domestic Help Nabbed for House Thefts in Bhubaneswar, Gold and Silver Ornaments Recovered
Chandrasekharpur Police have cracked two house-theft cases in Housing Board Colony and Kanan Vihar PhaseI, recovering a large haul of stolen gold and silver ornaments, valuables, and cash. Following complaints from residents, a special team led by SI J. Kerketta and ASI S. B. Sahoo launched an investigation. Suspicion fell on Priyanka Raul, a woman [] The post Domestic Help Nabbed for House Thefts in Bhubaneswar, Gold and Silver Ornaments Recovered appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
IMD Warns of Heavy Rain in Odisha for 2 Days as Low Pressure Intensifies
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of two days of heavy to very heavy rainfall across Odisha as a lowpressure system over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining West BengalNorth Odisha coast has intensified into a wellmarked low-pressure system. According to the Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre, the associated cyclonic circulation extends up to 7.6 [] The post IMD Warns of Heavy Rain in Odisha for 2 Days as Low Pressure Intensifies appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha Government Takes Firm Action Against Employees Failing to Pay Alimony
Bhubaneswar, August 30: The Odisha government has decided to take strict measures against government employees who fail to provide alimony to their wives or children, even after court orders. From now on, a portion of their salaries will be directly deducted and transferred to the accounts of their spouses and children. According to a statement ... Read more Odisha Government Takes Firm Action Against Employees Failing to Pay Alimony
New Delhi , August 30 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted Mumbai-based Krishna Seshadri's initiative, India's Interactive Historical Atlas, to make the country's history more accessible and interesting. He also urged citizens, especially young people and content creators, to contribute to the campaign for a drug-free Bharat. In the 137th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi spoke on Seshadri's initiative, 'BharatRajya' saying, You go to this website, choose any one year, and you will get to know who ruled which part of Bharat at that time. This was done by Mumbai's Krishna Sheshadri. The Prime Minister said he came across Seshadri's initiative on social media on the occasion of Ashadha Ekadashi and found the idea interesting. The website, allows users to select a particular year and learn about the rulers and kingdoms that existed in different parts of India during that period. PM Modi praised Seshadri's effort and said, His effort will not only be beneficial for students of history, but it will also help us learn history in an interesting manner. Designed to make the complex geopolitical history of the Indian subcontinent engaging and accessible, the website allows users to seamlessly navigate through more than a thousand districts across multiple centuries of structural and political transformations. The website features a dynamic slider spanning thirteen centuries - from 700 CE to the present day - allowing users to enter any specific year to track shifting borders and territorial expansions in real-time. Rather than providing generalised maps, the custom database maps exactly who held power at a micro-level, showing transitioning borders between prominent regimes - including the Mughal Empire, Maratha Empire, and regional princely states. Built with a strict educational mission, the platform's underlying mapping data is completely open-source under a Creative Commons Zero (CC0) license. This allows students, teachers, content creators, and media houses to freely copy, remix, and print the map layouts without requiring prior permission or copyright clearance. The PM also spoke to Seshadari, the Mumbai developer who having no prior professional coding experience, he utilized modern generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to write the complex code and build the feature-rich database from scratch. During PM's MKB programme at the end of the conversation, when the PM asked Seshadri on what other hobbies he had apart from creating the history website, the Mumbai developer said, I am a boring type of person who remains immersed in history and techonolgy. This elicited laughter from the PM Modi who wished Seshadari and wrapped up the conversation. During the episode, the Prime Minister also spoke about the ongoing Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, which he said is gaining momentum across the country. The goal is clear--drug-free youth, drug-free India, PM Modi said, emphasising the collective resolve to ensure the health, happiness and bright future of the country's youth. He said drug addiction does not affect only an individual, but its consequences are felt by the entire family and society. The Prime Minister commended those working to create awareness about drugs and helping people struggling with addiction. He also urged citizens to come up with creative ways to spread the message of a drug-free life. Can our young musicians make a song which contains the message of a drug-free life? he asked, while encouraging students and theatre groups to create short plays highlighting the dangers of drugs and ways to overcome addiction. PM Modi also called upon content creators to produce material in different Indian languages and share it on social media. There is no dearth of excellent content creators in India, he said, adding that creative efforts can sometimes be more effective than formal campaigns. Meanwhile, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi listened to the 137th episode of Mann Ki Baat in Bhubaneswar. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also listened to the programme in Guwahati, while Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel heard the Prime Minister's address in Ahmedabad. (ANI)
Tribal students end 17-day hunger strike
Now ex-regular candidates will have to clear internal exams for AHSE
CUO celebrates 18th foundation day
Suspended BJP functionary taken on remand in Circuit House arms case
Cops nab 3 Cgarh robbers with weapons, foil truck robbery bid
Man gets life term for killing a woman 6 yrs back
Father, teenage son among 3 killed in head-on bike collision in Rourkela
State plans Rs 4,124cr sports infra push across 314 blocks: CM
45-ft statue of Guru Padmasambhava to come up at Udayagiri
MEA contacts stranded Bargarh engineers family
Close shave for 2 Odias among 51 Indian tourists in Nepal
XIM Bhubaneswar Opens 8th Business Excellence Summit on Building Resilient Businesses
Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB) today opened the eighth edition of its Business Excellence Summit (BES) 2026, placing organisational resilience at the centre of a two-day conversation among industry leaders, faculty, students and alumni. The theme Building Resilient Businesses Navigating Risk to Shape A Sustainable Future frames a programme built around [] The post XIM Bhubaneswar Opens 8th Business Excellence Summit on Building Resilient Businesses appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
ASHA worker rescues flood affected
Treat every complainant with empathy, CM tells cops
Students, civil society groups to launch flood relief drive for Nepal victims
HC rebukes officials over delay in employee reinstatement
Woman killed over Subhadra money, husband arrested
Berhampur tutorial home funds Neet aspirants medical studies
Naveen, Dharmendra spar over MMDR Act
Kendrapada, Jajpur floods severely damage schools, disrupt education
CS reviews Nalco, Adani mega projects; pushes for faster execution
Coffee, millets help stem migration in Koraputs tribal belt
Odisha Police Athletes Felicitated on National Sports Day
On the occasion of National Sports Day, commemorating hockey legend Major Dhyan Chands birth anniversary, Interim Director General of Police Vinaytosh Mishra felicitated outstanding police athletes at a special ceremony held at the DGP Camp Office in Bhubaneswar. The athletes, representing Odisha Police, brought glory to the state by winning eight medals including two [] The post Odisha Police Athletes Felicitated on National Sports Day appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Minister Harichandan Reviews Agriculture and Horticulture Plans in Chilika
A comprehensive review meeting on agriculture, horticulture and soil conservation development in the Chilika Assembly constituency was held under the chairmanship of Law, Works and Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan in Bhubaneswar on August 29. The meeting highlighted the regions potential for coconut cultivation in Chilika coastal areas and promotion of Banpur moong, known for its [] The post Minister Harichandan Reviews Agriculture and Horticulture Plans in Chilika appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Maharashtra govt accepts tribal students demands after hunger strike
The protest was launched following the deaths of three tribal girls from snakebite at a residential school in Gadchiroli district. The agitation is expected to be called off later on Saturday after the government assured the students of a time-bound plan to address their concerns
Naveen urges Odisha BJP MPs to seek rollback of MMDR amendments
Complaint Filed over Adulterated Paneer Ordered via Zomato in Bhubaneswar
Concerns over food safety have resurfaced in Bhubaneswar after a customer alleged that adulterated paneer was supplied through Zomato. The complaint comes after offline sales of adulterated paneer were curbed, raising fears that such practices are now shifting to online platforms. According to reports, a customer ordered paneer from Rolls World restaurant in Chandrasekharpur via [] The post Complaint Filed over Adulterated Paneer Ordered via Zomato in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha Reviews Nalco, Adani Mega Projects to Boost Industrial Growth
A high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg was held at Lok Seva Bhavan, Bhubaneswar, to accelerate the implementation of large-scale industrial investment projects in Odisha. The meeting focused on resolving issues related to land acquisition, infrastructure, and ancillary requirements to ensure timely execution. Senior officials from multiple departmentsincluding Steel & Mines, Industries, [] The post Odisha Reviews Nalco, Adani Mega Projects to Boost Industrial Growth appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha CM Chairs High-Level Law
A high-level meeting was convened at the Police Bhavan in Bhubaneswar on Saturday, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, to review the states law and order situation and strategies for crime control. During the meeting, Chief Secretary Anu Garg, along with the Home Department Secretary, senior police officials, and administrative officers, were present. Security [] The post Odisha CM Chairs High-Level Law & Order Meeting at Police Bhavan appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
AIIMS Bhubaneswar Recruitment 2026 - Walkin for Senior Research Fellow, Consultant and More Posts
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar (AIIMS Bhubaneswar) Recruitment 2026 for 4 posts of Research Project Vacancies. Candidates with MD, MPH, CMA, CA can attend Walkin The Walk-in on 19-09-2026. For detailed information please visit AIIMS Bhubaneswar official website.
Traffic Diversion Announced in Bhubaneswar for WATCO Sewerage Pipeline Work
The Bhubaneswar-Kataka Police Commissionerate has issued a public notice announcing traffic diversions in the city for 25 days, starting from September 1 to September 25, 2026, to facilitate the laying of a sewerage pipeline from Jagamara Square to Barabari Chowk. The diversion plan, requested by the General Manager, Project Division-III, WATCO, aims to ensure smooth [] The post Traffic Diversion Announced in Bhubaneswar for WATCO Sewerage Pipeline Work appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
To sustain Kapdaganda, Odisha plans local cloth supply, artisan training
Fame without fortune: Kapdagandas GI fame grows, but Odisha's Dongria women struggle for fair pay
Fresh Low-pressure Area Over Bay of Bengal To Intensify Rain In Odisha; Orange Alert For 6 Districts
Rainfall activity is set to intensify across Odisha as a fresh low-pressure area is likely to develop over the northwest Bay of Bengal on Saturday, August 29, under the influence of a cyclonic circulation. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Bhubaneswar, has issued an orange warning for six districts, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall. A [] The post Fresh Low-pressure Area Over Bay of Bengal To Intensify Rain In Odisha; Orange Alert For 6 Districts appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha to Build 10 Solar Plants of 2 MW Each Under PM-KUSUM
Odisha has approved a major solar expansion aimed at cleaner electricity, stronger rural grids and more reliable power for farms. Ten new 2 MW solar photovoltaic plants will be built across key locations in the state, adding 20 MW of capacity at an estimated cost of 81 crore. The Energy Department decision, announced in Bhubaneswar [] The post Odisha to Build 10 Solar Plants of 2 MW Each Under PM-KUSUM | 81 Crore OASBY Project appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
3.6 tonnes of stale food destroyed in 3 days
Ganja Seized at Bhubaneswar Railway Station; Two Arrested, Parcel Scanner Installed
What looked like ordinary passenger luggage at Bhubaneswar railway station turned into one of the citys sharper inter-state drug busts of the week. On the night of August 27, Railway Protection Force staff stopped two men moving four trolley bags through the station premises. A search followed. Inside the bags was 55.56 kilograms of ganja, [] The post Ganja Seized at Bhubaneswar Railway Station; Two Arrested, Parcel Scanner Installed appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Nepal floods trigger wave of trip cancellations in state
Floods spark anxiety among Nepalese in Odisha
Rs 5,163 crore Subhadra money transferred to over 1 crore women in Odisha
Colleges ordered to cut fried foods amid edible oil crisis
Slug: Global supply disruptions
Junior revenue assistant caught taking bribe in Keonjhar district
Daily-wagers son secures SCB seat, faces fee hurdle
Toddlers head gets stuck in pot, firemen come to rescue
What if I had gone: Odia trekker thanks her instincts for skipping Kailash trip
Subhadra Scheme: A Symbol of Womens Empowerment, Says Odisha CM Mohan Chandra Majhi
Bhubaneswar, August 28: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Chandra Majhi stated on Friday that the true essence of womens empowerment lies in making women self-reliant socially, politically, and economically, while granting them the right to make their own decisions. The Chief Minister made these remarks during a special event in Lathipada, Nayagarh district, where he distributed ... Read more Subhadra Scheme: A Symbol of Womens Empowerment, Says Odisha CM Mohan Chandra Majhi
Odia engineer survives Nepal flood, wife and 2-year-old daughter missing
HC pulls up officials over Cuttacks battered roads
City mayor warns owners of strict action if pets defecate in the open
Facial tech, fingerprint scans bolster Puri temple security
Odisha sends DCPs resignation to MHA for approval
At 4, she wrote a book on emotions. Now this Bhubaneswar girl holds 2 world records
At she wrote a book on emotions Now this Bhubaneswar girl holds world records
CTTC Bhubaneswar Trains over 8K Students in Summer Internship 2026
The Central Tool Room & Training Centre (CTTC), Bhubaneswar, under the Ministry of MSME, has successfully conducted its Summer Internship Training Programme 2026, providing handson industrygrade training to 8,083 engineering students from 22 States and Union Territories, along with 26 international students from Sudan and Yemen. Spanning May and June, the fourweek programme offered structured [] The post CTTC Bhubaneswar Trains over 8K Students in Summer Internship 2026 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Jual Oram alleges bid to unseat him from Union Cabinet, warns detractors
Bhubaneswar Mayor Warns Dog Owners After Patiala Attack, Urges Responsibility
Bhubaneswar Mayor Sulochana Das has issued a stern warning to pet dog owners, urging them to act responsibly and ensure their animals do not pose a threat or inconvenience to others. Her remarks came in the wake of the shocking Patiala incident where a couple was attacked by a pitbull. Das clarified that while residents [] The post Bhubaneswar Mayor Warns Dog Owners After Patiala Attack, Urges Responsibility appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Cuttack roads, waterlogging: HC summons top officials for special sitting on Aug 29
Pulling up authorities over Cuttacks battered roads and chronic waterlogging, the Orissa High Court has convened a special sitting on Saturday and directed top state and civic officials to appear before it to explain the situation.
Naveen Patnaik Expresses Condolences Over Flood Deaths in Nepal, Voices Concern for Missing Indians
Bhubaneswar, August 28: Naveen Patnaik, the president of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and leader of the opposition, expressed deep sorrow on Thursday over the tragic loss of life caused by the devastating flash floods and landslides in Nepals Bhotekoshi River. Patnaik shared his condolences on his X handle, stating he was saddened to learn ... Read more Naveen Patnaik Expresses Condolences Over Flood Deaths in Nepal, Voices Concern for Missing Indians
Orissa HC directs govt to form arbitration panel of expert lawyers
Rs 3.5 crore worth of gold & silver seized from robbers
