Odisha T20: Vageeshs Four-wicket Haul Powers Keonjhar To 26-run Win Over Kataka
Odisha T20 League: A disciplined four-wicket haul by pacer Vageesh Sharma, along with solid half-centuries from Rajesh Dhupar and Sujal Singh, propelled Keonjhar Miners to a convincing 26-run victory over Kataka Panthers in the Odisha T20 League CM Trophy at the Barabati Stadium here on Saturday. Opting to bat first, Keonjhar Miners posted a competitive total of 187/8 in their 20 overs before bundling out Kataka Panthers for 161 in the final over of the chase. Keonjhar lost an early wicket, but keeper-batter Dhupar (58 off 40 balls) and skipper Subhranshu Senapati (36 off 21 balls) steadied the ship with a vital 82-run partnership for the second wicket. Despite Kataka picking up wickets at regular intervals during the middle overs, Sujals unbeaten 30-ball 42 ensured Keonjhar finished with a flourish. Veteran all-rounder Biplab Samantray was the standout bowler for Kataka Panthers by returning economic figures of 1-26 in his four-over spell. In response, Kataka Panthers chase got off to a shaky start as they stumbled to 48/3. Samantray and Kartik Biswal briefly threatened to rebuild with a 29-run fourth-wicket stand before Biswal fell for a quickfire 13-ball 22 while trying to push the scoring rate. Vageesh then turned the tide completely in Keonjhar's favour, breaking partnerships at critical junctures to finish with figures of 4-33. Kataka's lower order failed to keep up with the steep required run rate as the side was bowled out for 161. In response, Kataka Panthers chase got off to a shaky start as they stumbled to 48/3. Samantray and Kartik Biswal briefly threatened to rebuild with a 29-run fourth-wicket stand before Biswal fell for a quickfire 13-ball 22 while trying to push the scoring rate. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Earlier in the day, the morning match between Rourkela Superstars and Bhubaneswar Tigers was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain. Article Source: IANS
Congress attacks EC, SC over failure to return to power: BJP MP
Bhubaneswar: BJP MP Sambit Patra on Saturday, September 26, accused the Congress and its leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, of targeting constitutional institutions for political gains and undermining their credibility. Patra was speaking after the Election Commission issued a statement saying orders related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls were issued with the 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 .
Pahal Chenna Passes Food Safety Quality Test in Bhubaneswar
Doubts surrounding the quality and purity of Odishas renowned Pahal chenna have been put to rest as the sweet successfully cleared quality standard evaluations. Recently, the Food Safety Department of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) conducted a raid at a sweet shop in the Pahal area. Chenna samples collected during the inspection were tested on-site [] The post Pahal Chenna Passes Food Safety Quality Test in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Vigilance Nabs Two Officials for Rs 9.24 Cr R
Odisha Vigilance has uncovered a massive embezzlement operation at the Office of the Superintending Engineer, Roads & Buildings (R&B) Division-I, Bhubaneswar, leading to the arrest of two officials. The accused allegedly siphoned off Rs 9,24,10,193 in public funds between the financial years 2022-23 and 2025-26. The principal accused have been identified as Banalata Mohanty, Section [] The post Vigilance Nabs Two Officials for Rs 9.24 Cr R&B Scam in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Asian Games: Tajinderpal Singh Toors title defence ends with silver in shot put
Digital Desk | Nagoya, Sep 26 (IANS) Two-time defending champion Tajinderpal Singh Toors bid for a third successive Asian Games gold medal ended in silver as Irans Mohammadreza Tayebi set a Games record in the mens shot put final at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium on Saturday. Toor, who won gold at the 2018 Jakarta and 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games, began strongly with a throw of 20.06m and followed it up with 20.26m in his second attempt to remain in medal contention. The Indian then struggled to find his best rhythm, recording 19.77m in his third attempt and 19.71m in the fourth. He responded with a much-improved 20.64m on his fifth throw, but it was not enough to reclaim the top position. Toors sixth and final attempt was marked as a foul, leaving him with 20.64m as his best effort of the competition. Tayebi, meanwhile, produced the decisive throw of 20.81m to win gold and better Toors previous Asian Games record of 20.75m, which the Indian had set while winning the title at Jakarta in 2018. The silver ensured that Toor continued his impressive record of winning a medal at every Asian Games he has competed in. The 31-year-old had successfully defended his title at Hangzhou with a best throw of 20.36m and came into the competition as the Indian national record holder with a personal best of 21.77m, achieved in Bhubaneswar in June 2023. Toors latest podium finish also comes after a difficult Commonwealth Games 2026 outing, where he finished fifth in the mens shot put. He opened that competition with 20.06m, followed by 19.98m before producing his best throw of 20.27m in the third round. Toor then recorded 19.93m, 20.26m and 19.79m in his final three attempts but failed to reach the podium and ended the multi-national competition without a medal.
Odisha Non-Govt Lecturers March from Puri to Bhubaneswar, Demanding Grant-in-Aid
Over 3,000 non-government college lecturers and staff members appointed by management committees between 2008 and 2018 launched a historic padayatra (foot march) from Srikhetra (Puri) to Ekamra Kshetra (Bhubaneswar), demanding immediate inclusion under the government grant-in-aid system. The foot march commenced on Tuesday, September 22, from Saradhabali in Puri after offering floral tributes and seeking [] The post Odisha Non-Govt Lecturers March from Puri to Bhubaneswar, Demanding Grant-in-Aid appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Tata Steel Friendship Cup 2026: Media 11 Wins, Odisha CM Honours Hockey Stars
Sportsmanship and brotherhood form the bedrock of a healthy society, said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today while attending the 16th Tata Steel Friendship Cup Football Tournament 2026 at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar. Emphasising that sports are an integral part of human life, the Chief Minister noted that athletic events foster unity, camaraderie, and mutual respect. [] The post Tata Steel Friendship Cup 2026: Media 11 Wins, Odisha CM Honours Hockey Stars appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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Double-Engine Odisha: CM Majhi Says Deendayal
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi, speaking at Pandit Deendayal Upadhyayas 111th state-level Jayanti in Bhubaneswar, said Antyodaya and self-reliance guide the double-engine government through housing, food, farm and womens schemes. The post Double-Engine Odisha: CM Majhi Says Deendayals Dream Is Now Policy appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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'Gyanesh Kumar should be arrested': Congress stages nationwide protests against CEC
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) The Congress on Friday staged nationwide protests to demand the resignation and arrest of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over 'vote chori' allegations, asserting that the party would not bow down until action is taken against him. The allegations have gained momentum after a media report claimed differences within the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Several Congress leaders and workers were detained during the agitation, including the party's Assam and Punjab chiefs Gaurav Gogoi and Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, respectively. Water cannons were also used to disperse the protesters across states. In the national capital, the Youth Congress held a march demanding the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar. Delhi Congress President Devender Yadav said: The demand is clear that Gyanesh Kumar must be arrested because he has murdered democracy. The essence of a democracy is lost when votes are stolen. We clearly demand that Gyanesh Kumar resign and that the elections conducted over the past year undergo a review, he added. Mahila Congress President Alka Lamba recalled that the party, especially Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, has been speaking about the heft of votes for months now. On December 14, the Vote Chor Gaddi Chhodo rally was held at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi. The entire Delhi was echoing with the slogan...Today, our only demand is that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should seek Gyanesh Kumars resignation. He should be arrested and sent to jail. The illegal decisions taken by him must be stopped and reversed, Lambae told IANS. Congress leaders and workers attempted to 'gherao' the Election Commission office in Chandigarh. Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, who was being detained, told reporters: We have all gathered here demanding the removal of Gyanesh Kumar and his arrest and imprisonment. Our protest is against the SIR. Votes are being stolen across the country, and 20 lakh votes have been deleted in Punjab...Our demand is that SIR should be cancelled and voting should take place without it. Congress Chandigarh President H.S. Lucky asserted that the party would continue the agitation despite the attempts being made by the police to stop them. The police are doing their duty and putting up barricades. Deploy the police, the Army, Income Tax, ED, or any other agency, but the way the people of the country have been wronged, they will not tolerate it. Gen-Z recently held a major protest at Jantar Mantar. Another major movement will emerge in the country. This protest will continue until Gyanesh Kumar resigns, just as (then-Union Education Minister) Dharmendra Pradhan did, Lucky told IANS. Security personnel also used water cannons to disperse agitators in Chandigarh. Leading a protest march in Bhubaneswar, Odisha Congress President Bhakta Charan Das said: This movement is against the stealing of votes, and Gyanesh Kumar will have to resign. Rahul Gandhi has been raising the issue of vote theft from the beginning, but no one was listening. Today, it has been proved how vote theft is taking place. Led by Bihar President Rajesh Ram, Congress workers in Patna marched towards the Election Commission office. However, police put up barricades near the Secretariat to stop them. A heated scuffle broke out between the police and the workers as the latter attempted to break through the barricades and move forward. The police had to use water cannons to bring the situation under control. Speaking to reporters during the agitation, Rajesh Ram said: We are not afraid. We will continue to protest against Gyanesh Kumar, who is a criminal. Another protester alleged that police resorted to 'lathi charge'. Purnia MP Pappu Yadav also took part in the Congress protest in Patna. Criticising the Election Commission, he said: They have committed an injustice against 13 crore people in Bengal, Bihar and Assam. How can they be allowed to go? Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat took part in the Congress protest in Dehradun. Congress state in-charge Kumari Selja said: We are holding protests across the country. People have seen the revelations that have come out regarding the Chief Election Commissioner. The Election Commission is not functioning in the manner it should. There is no unanimity there, and it is not impartial. Similarly, Congress leaders and workers protested outside the Election Commission office in Shimla. Congress Himachal Pradesh in-charge Rajni Patil also recalled Rahul Gandhi's vote theft allegations, saying: Now we are firmly convinced that there are irregularities in the elections...If things go on like this then the Constitution will be totally destroyed. Similar protests also took place in Assam's Guwahati, where state chief and MP Gaurav Gogoi, along with other party members, was detained while trying to break through police barricades
Odisha Left parties demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Four Left parties in Odisha demand CEC Gyanesh Kumars dismissal, a halt to SIR and restoration of deleted voters, announcing a joint protest in Bhubaneswar on 26 September. The post Odisha Left parties demand CEC Gyanesh Kumars dismissal, call statewide protest over EC rift appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Saravana Vivek M takes charge as Bhubaneswar DCP
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Asian Games: Baranica clinches historic bronze in women's pole vault
Digital Desk | Nagoya, Sep 25 (IANS) Baranica Elangovan scripted history by becoming the first Indian to win a pole vault medal at the Asian Games, clearing 4.15 m to claim bronze at the Aichi-Nagoya Games here on Friday. The 29-year-old Tamil Nadu athlete shared the bronze medal with Kazakhstans Polina Ivanova, who also cleared 4.15 m and had an identical countback record. Baranica and Ivanova could not be separated after both athletes finished with the same best mark and number of successful attempts. Baranica began her final with two confident clearances at 3.85m and 4.00m. She needed two attempts to clear 4.15m before moving on to 4.25m, but three unsuccessful attempts at the height brought her competition to an end. Baranicas breakthrough medal caps a remarkable year in which she has repeatedly raised the benchmark in Indian womens pole vault. She broke the national record twice in 2026, first clearing 4.22m in March before improving it to 4.23m in May in Bhubaneswar. The Athletics Federation of India lists her 4.23m effort as the current national record. A three-time national outdoor champion, Baranica had endured a no-mark at the 2023 Asian Championships but responded strongly this season. She cleared the Asian Games qualifying standard of 4.10 m to win the Indian Open Jumps Competition in Bengaluru before producing another national-record performance. She arrived in Nagoya with a personal best of 4.23m and had been involved in a close domestic contest with fellow Indian and training partner Sindhushree Ganesha, who was also part of the Asian Games field. Their performances throughout the season pushed the level of Indian womens pole vault higher. Sindhushree, however, could not register a valid mark in the final and finished without a recorded height. Baranicas historic bronze came on a productive day for Indian athletics, with Gulveer Singh also winning silver in the mens 10,000 m. Gulveer clocked 28:29.38 to finish behind Bahrains Birhanu Balew and become the first Indian to win two Asian Games medals in the mens 10,000m, adding to his Hangzhou bronze. sds/ bsk/
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Tiger cub strays from mother in Similipal, rescued
Odisha Congress Gheraos CEO Office in Bhubaneswar Over Electoral Roll Irregularities
High-voltage drama unfolded outside the Chief Electoral Officers (CEO) office in Bhubaneswar on Friday as hundreds of Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) workers clashed with police personnel while attempting to gherao the premises. Led by OPCC President Bhakta Charan Das, the demonstrators were protesting against alleged irregularities in the electoral rolls and demanding complete transparency [] The post Odisha Congress Gheraos CEO Office in Bhubaneswar Over Electoral Roll Irregularities appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Naveen Patnaik calls for CECs exit, BJP hits back
IPS Dr Saravana Vivek M Assumes Charge as New Bhubaneswar DCP
In a major leadership transition aimed at reinforcing urban law enforcement and public security, dynamic Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Dr Saravana Vivek M has officially assumed charge as the new Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) for Bhubaneswar. He succeeds Jagmohan Meena following a fresh administrative reshuffle by the State Home Department. A 2015-batch IPS [] The post IPS Dr Saravana Vivek M Assumes Charge as New Bhubaneswar DCP appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
AISF and AIYAF Stage Massive Demonstration in Bhubaneswar Over Education Reforms and Unemployment
Amassive demonstration erupted outside the Odisha Legislative Assembly today as members of the All India Students Federation (AISF) and the All India Youth Federation (AIYAF) gheraoed the complex to demand immediate reforms in the states education system and concrete job guarantees for the youth. Demonstrators raised slogans against the ongoing commercialisation of education, budget cuts, [] The post AISF and AIYAF Stage Massive Demonstration in Bhubaneswar Over Education Reforms and Unemployment appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 3 vacancies, including Project Research Scientist-1 (Medical) and Project Technical Support-II posts. The application process is open through email up to 30-09-2026. Interested candidates can apply through the prescribed application process. The detailed notification is available on the official AIIMS Bhubaneswar website.
A high-level media delegation from Odisha, currently on an exposure visit to Assam organised by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Bhubaneswar, under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, visited the ICMR-National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) in Dibrugarh today. During the visit, the journalists interacted with Dr Suman Kanungo, Director of ICMR-NIHR, [] The post Odisha Media Delegation Visits ICMR-NIHR Dibrugarh, Interacts with Scientists on Landmark Public Health Innovations appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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A night of celebration turned into a bloody confrontation in the capital city after a clash broke out between two groups during a Ganesh Puja idol immersion procession at Salia Sahi late on September 23, 2026. The brawl, which took place at the Jaga Balia Club ground under the jurisdiction of the Maitrivihar Police Station, [] The post Violence During Ganesh Puja Immersion in Bhubaneswars Saliasahi: 4 Arrested appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Deep Depression Over South Odisha Weakens; Red Warning for Nabarangpur, Kalahandi, Koraput
The Deep Depression that crossed the north Andhrasouth Odisha coast late Wednesday remains over land and is still packing a punch. The India Meteorological Departments Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar, in its Special Bulletin-9 issued at 9 PM today, said the system lay centred at 1730 hrs IST near 19.1N and 83.0E about 40 km northeast [] The post Deep Depression Over South Odisha Weakens; Red Warning for Nabarangpur, Kalahandi, Koraput appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Commissionerate Police Map Out Mega Security Grid for Durga Puja 2026 in Bhubaneswar
With Durga Puja just weeks away, the Bhubaneswar-Kataka Commissionerate Police on Thursday convened a high-level coordination meeting to lock in security, traffic and immersion arrangements for what is expected to be one of the citys largest festive gatherings of the year. The meeting, held under the chairmanship of Commissioner of Police Dr. S. Dev Datta [] The post Commissionerate Police Map Out Mega Security Grid for Durga Puja 2026 in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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Odisha T20 League: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly was his childhood idol, but Bhubaneswar Tigers pacer Rajesh Mohanty found his true calling with the ball. It reflected when Mohanty, the former India U19 speedster, produced a clinical spell in a rain-affected match against Kataka Panthers in the ongoing Odisha T20 League. Before we left the hotel, our meeting was very clear that the match would be a short-overs game. So, whatever we had planned for the batters and whatever the bowlers had planned, we came fully prepared for that. We had decided that we would play all the overs with full intent. As a senior player, if you come forward at such a time, the junior players also get some motivation. They also start playing well. My plan was that when their main batters came to bat, I would come to bowl. We played according to the plan and thankfully, we were successful, he said in a statement by the tournament on Thursday. Recalling his early days in cricket and how his coach Deepak Mangaraj guided his transition to pace bowling after being a top-order batter, Mohanty explained, I started playing cricket a little late in 2015. My mentor and coach Deepak Mangaraj helped me start bowling. When I came to him, I started fast bowling. I follow the whole process even today. The result is not in my hands. I don't think too much about the result. I focus on the process, whether it is training or bowling, and leave the result to God. I was a batter, but my coach saw something in me in fast bowling. He told me to focus on bowling, so I slowly started bowling more and stopped concentrating as much on batting. I started enjoying bowling and then felt that bowling could be my career. Explaining his connection with Ganguly and why he wears the number 99 jersey, Mohanty revealed how the former India skipper influenced his early aspirations. I started cricket after watching Sourav Ganguly. He used to bowl medium pace and bat left-handed. I used to play as an opener and also bowl with the new ball. There was a little more load on the body, but when I started training and bowling, I got used to it. Then I started enjoying bowling and playing regularly, and I thought bowling was my career. So, I decided to focus on it. Mohanty credited his stint at the prestigious MRF Pace Foundation with elevating his understanding of the game. When I went to MRF, I got to learn a lot. My bowling was perhaps 20-30 per cent good at that time, but after going there, I improved a lot. The coaching and the training helped me understand my bowling better. I got to learn more about how to bowl to good batsmen in domestic cricket. I got a lot of support from the people there, he said. Reflecting fondly on his India U19 days alongside teammates who have gone on to shine in the IPL and domestic circuits, Mohanty expressed pride in their collective achievements. We are still in touch. There are three or four boys whom we still speak to, including Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran (Singh) and Nehal Wadhera. It feels very good to see them playing in the IPL and doing well in domestic cricket. We used to play together and we won the Asia Cup. So, I feel very proud when I see them doing well. Picking his favourite memory from his junior days, he added, I had to defend six or seven runs in one over. I gave away two runs. We won the match. I think that was a turning point in my career. So, being in India U19 is my favourite memory. Staying grounded about his goals, Mohanty stressed the importance of process over results and praised his strength and conditioning coach, Shakti Swarup Mohapatra, for maintaining his physical fitness across all formats. The result is not in my hands. The process that is in my hands, whether it is training or bowling, I just focus on that. I have left the result to God. As long as I can play, I will focus on my process. He (S&C coach) has a very good training programme for me. He wants me to stay fit and play all three formats. Without an S&C coach, I feel it is very difficult to play. I give him a lot of credit, he said. The result is not in my hands. The process that is in my hands, whether it is training or bowling, I just focus on that. I have left the result to God. As long as I can play, I will focus on my process. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories New talent is coming from all over India and people are watching these matches. Scouts are also coming, so it is a good platform for new stars to emerge. Those who do well here can get an opportunity to play in the IPL, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
BJD Escalates Fight Against MMDR Act; Naveen Patnaik to Lead Massive Protest on Sept 28
Denouncing the Centres MMDR (Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation) Amendment Act as a black law, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) announced a full-scale agitation demanding its immediate repeal. The party will host a massive public demonstration at Lower PMG in Bhubaneswar on September 28, with BJD President and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik leading [] The post BJD Escalates Fight Against MMDR Act; Naveen Patnaik to Lead Massive Protest on Sept 28 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
10.09 national record, but a difficult season: Gurindervir's 100m test begins at Asiad
Gurindervir Singh begins his Asian Games 100m campaign with a priority: the medal is the most important thing. After 10.39s runs at the Commonwealth Games and Bhubaneswar, followed by 10.32s in Delhi, the national record holder enters Aichi-Nagoya with a 10.09s best. With Animesh Kujur and Asias leading sprinters in the field, Gurindervir is also hoping the Asian Games can produce the sub-10 run. He has worked hard all year.
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Odisha Joins Hands with ADB to Revolutionise Urban Mobility Across BKPPER
The Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department of the Government of Odisha, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), hosted an Inception Workshop on the Preparation of Sustainable Urban Mobility Transition Plans for Odisha at Kharavela Bhawan today. The ambition behind the initiative is clear: establish a comprehensive mobility framework tailored for the BhubaneswarKatakaPuriParadip [] The post Odisha Joins Hands with ADB to Revolutionise Urban Mobility Across BKPPER appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha Assembly sees disruptions for third day over MMDR Amendment Act
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Sep 24 (IANS) The monsoon session of the Odisha Assembly witnessed disruptions for the third consecutive day on Thursday, as opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Congress legislators staged a protest in the House over the MMDR Amendment Act. Both the BJD and Congress members had been protesting in the House for the past two days over separate issues. However, the BJD legislators who had been demanding the resignation of School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond over printing errors in school textbooks for the past two days, on Thursday created a ruckus in the House over the MMDR Amendment Act and demanded its repeal. As the House proceedings commenced on the third day of the monsoon session, Congress and BJD legislators, holding posters and banners near the Speakers podium, raised anti-government slogans demanding the repeal of the MMDR Amendment Act. Amid the pandemonium, Deputy Speaker Bhabani Shankar Bhoi tried to conduct the proceedings, with Ministers Mukesh Mahaling and Suresh Pujari answering queries during Question Hour. Meanwhile, continued disruptions by the opposition MLAs prompted the Deputy Speaker to adjourn the House till 4 pm. The Congress MLAs later staged a protest under the Mahatma Gandhi statue inside the Assembly premises, while the BJD legislators marched to the office of the Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) from the Assembly. They staged a gherao of the OMC office over the MMDR Amendment Act, 2026, calling it against the interests of the state. Speaking to media persons, Senior BJD leader and party MLA Arun Sahu said the partys protest outside the OMC office here marked the beginning of an economic blockade against the MMDR Amendment Act, 2026. Sahu said the BJD had given an ultimatum to the state government and the Centre to withdraw the legislation. If the demand was not met, the party would intensify its agitation and launch a statewide economic blockade, he said. This is only the beginning. We will continue our protest and adopt a broader strategy if the government fails to act, Sahu said. He alleged that the amendment would adversely affect Odishas interests and deprive the state of its rightful share of mineral resources. The BJD leader said the party would also mobilise people and intensify its campaign against the legislation. Congress Leader Tara Prasad Bahinipati alleged that Odisha incurred a loss of Rs 1.10 lakh crore, apart from the annual loss of Rs 10,00 crore every year, due to the enactment of the MMDR Amendment Act. The BJP-led union government betrayed the people of Odisha who voted them to power during the 2024 general elections.
Healthcare Helpdesks Paralysed as Retrenched Swasthya Mitras Launch Fierce Agitation in Bhubaneswar
Hundreds of Swasthya Mitras gathered outside the Odisha Legislative Assembly today, defying relentless rain to protest their sudden retrenchment. Demonstrators were seen lying down on wet tar roads and banging metal utensils (thali bajai) to draw the state governments attention to their plight, demanding immediate job reinstatement and permanent employment status. The agitation follows a [] The post Healthcare Helpdesks Paralysed as Retrenched Swasthya Mitras Launch Fierce Agitation in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Heavy Rain Deluge Batters Odisha as Deep Depression Deepens; Similiguda Wettest at 193.9 mm
A powerful deep depression over the region has brought relentless heavy to very heavy rainfall across Odisha over the past 24 hours, inundating several districts and throwing normal life out of gear. Data released by the Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar at 08:30 AM today reveals a stark weather picture across the state: seven stations registered [] The post Heavy Rain Deluge Batters Odisha as Deep Depression Deepens; Similiguda Wettest at 193.9 mm appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Midnight Inferno Guts Tent House Storeroom in Bhubaneswar
A massive fire broke out late last night at a tent house store room in Paikarapur, reducing stock worth lakhs of rupees to ashes in a matter of hours. The incident occurred unexpectedly during the late hours of the night. Local residents were the first to notice dense smoke billowing out from inside the closed [] The post Midnight Inferno Guts Tent House Storeroom in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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Odisha youth march to Assembly protesting errors in textbooks
Bhubaneswar: Hundreds of youths and students from across Odisha on Wednesday, September 23, joined the Biju Janata Dals (BJD) assembly gherao agitation here, demanding the resignation of School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond over the large-scale errors in the school textbooks. Braving incessant rain, the protesters breached two barricades set up by the police, 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 .
Odisha CM Majhi Visits Speaker Surama Padhy at AIIMS, Prays for Speedy Recovery
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday visited Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, where she is undergoing treatment. Majhi inquired about her health and expressed concern for her well-being. In a post on X, the Chief Minister said he had met the Speaker and prayed to Lord Jagannath for her speedy recovery [] The post Odisha CM Majhi Visits Speaker Surama Padhy at AIIMS, Prays for Speedy Recovery appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha govt clears 27 industrial projects worth Rs 2.47 lakh crore
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Sep 23 (IANS) The Odisha Government on Wednesday approved 27 major industrial projects involving a cumulative investment of Rs 2,47,115.70 crore across 15 districts of the state, with the potential to generate 50,162 jobs. The projects were approved during the 46th meeting of the High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA), held here under the chairmanship of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. According to an official statement, the investment projects span data centres and AI, power and energy, steel, semiconductors, green energy, lab-grown diamonds, green hydrogen, healthcare, chemicals, textiles, shipbuilding and advanced manufacturing. The 27 projects approved under the 46th HLCA span 15 districts: Anugola, Bhadrak, Kataka, Debagada, Dhenkanal, Ganjam, Jajpur, Kalahandi, Kendrapada, Khordha, Koraput, Nuapada, Puri, Rayagada and Sundaragada. A defining feature of the 46th HLCA approvals is the unprecedented scale of investment proposed in IT, ITES and Data Centres. Four projects in this sector account for a combined investment of approximately Rs 1,42,941 crore, making it the largest investment segment among the approved projects, the state government said in the official statement. In addition, the state government approved four major projects in the Power and Renewable Energy sector, involving a combined investment of Rs 54,287.70 crore and potential employment generation of 5,300. The approvals further strengthen Odishas growing presence in lab-grown diamond manufacturing, with five projects involving a combined investment of Rs 10,680 crore and potential employment generation of 8,850. SICSEM Pvt Ltd will set up a silicon carbide wafer and gallium nitride manufacturing facility in Khordha with an investment of Rs 2,078 crore, generating 1,200 jobs. In comparison, Larsen & Toubro Ltd will invest Rs 2,100 crore in an advanced fabrication and manufacturing complex in Ganjam, creating 1,000 jobs. Our focus is not only on attracting investment, but also on creating quality employment, building future-ready infrastructure and ensuring that the benefits of industrialisation reach different regions of the state. We will continue to provide a transparent, responsive and investor-friendly ecosystem to make Odisha a preferred destination for both domestic and global investors, said CM Majhi.
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Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Sep 23 (IANS) Several districts of Odisha continue to receive incessant rainfall due to the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, and the state government is making all necessary preparations to deal with its impact. The deep depression, moving west-northwest at 7 kmph, is currently centred about 30 km south-southwest of Kalingapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and 160 km southwest of Gopalpur. IMD sources said the system is likely to maintain its west-northwestward movement and cross the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coasts between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur, to the southwest of Kalingapatnam, within the next three to four hours. IMD Bhubaneswar Director Manorama Mohanty said widespread rainfall has been recorded across Odisha during the past 24 hours. Thirty-five locations received heavy rainfall of 712 cm, while 10 locations recorded very heavy rainfall of 1220 cm. Similiguda in Koraput district recorded extremely heavy rainfall of 230 mm. The IMD has issued a red warning for Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Koraput and Malkangiri, where heavy to very heavy rainfall, with isolated extremely heavy rainfall, is likely. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is also expected in Rayagada, Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Kandhamal, Boudh, Subarnapur, Bargarh, Balangir and Nuapada districts. The weather system is also likely to generate strong winds of 5565 kmph, gusting up to 75 kmph along and near the coast as it moves inland. For September 24, the IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall, with isolated extremely heavy rainfall, in Nabarangpur, while Bargarh, Nuapada, Balangir, Kalahandi, Koraput and Malkangiri are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall. On September 25, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in Malkangiri, Koraput, Nabarangpur, Kalahandi and Nuapada. Rainfall is expected to continue on September 26, mainly over western parts of southern Odisha, including Kalahandi, Balangir, Nuapada and Nabarangpur. Earlier on Wednesday, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reviewed the states preparedness to deal with the incessant rainfall triggered by the deep depression, emphasising the states policy of zero casualty. He asked the concerned authorities to prioritise the safety of lives and property. A total of 33 Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) teams and 381 fire service teams have been deployed across the state to deal with the situation.
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Sep 23 (IANS) The Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) workers and leaders on Wednesday staged a massive protest and clashed with the police at Lower PMG in Bhubaneswar during the march towards the State Assembly demanding the resignation of School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond over printing blunders found in the school textbooks in the state. Braving the rainfall triggered by the deep depression, senior party leaders and legislators also joined the protest jointly organised by Biju Yuva Janata Dal (BYJD), the youth wing of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), and the party's students' wing, Biju Chhatra Janata Dal (BCJD), on Wednesday. BJD workers and leaders clashed with security forces at Lower PMG while marching towards the Odisha Assembly after police tried to stop them from proceeding further. The cops later detained around 40 to 50 Congress leaders and workers to bring the situation under control. The youth and student leaders of the BJD have been holding protest at the Lower PMG for the last two days demanding the resignation of Minister Gond. Speaking to media persons, Deputy Leader of Opposition Prasanna Acharya said, We are demanding the resignation of the concerned Minister to take moral responsibility. It is an utter failure on the part of the state government. They are jeopardising the future of lakhs of boys and girls of the state. It is unforgivable. The agitation will continue unless the state government takes moral responsibility and the Minister resigns. The students and young people of the state will continue their agitation, and we will support them, he added. Senior BJD leader and party MLA Niranjan Pujari backed the party's youth and student wings protest over the printing errors in school textbooks. Speaking on the issue, Pujari said education was crucial for the state's overall development and expressed concern over the condition of the education sector. He added that the BJD was raising the issue in the State Assembly while its youth and student wings were protesting on the streets. We are agitating over this issue, and our youth and students are also agitating on the streets. We are going to support them, he said. Notably, BJD MLAs have also been staging protests inside the Odisha Assembly for the past two days during the ongoing Monsoon session.
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Bhubaneswar has just put the civic election machinery on a tighter clock. The Housing and Urban Development Department has issued a revised schedule for ward delimitation and reservation of seats in urban local bodies, covering four municipal corporationsBhubaneswar, Kataka, Brahmapur and Raurkelaplus 99 municipalities and Notified Area Councils across the State, excluding Boudh district. The [] The post Odisha Revises Ward Delimitation Schedule for Urban Local Body Elections appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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