3 of family injured in LPG cylinder blast
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Odisha CM inaugurates Suravi-2026; urges students to focus on skills
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Nov 12 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday inaugurated the state-level childrens festival Suravi-2026 and presented the Chief Ministers Education Awards to meritorious individuals and institutions at a ceremony held at Capital High School here in Bhubaneswar. According to an official statement, the three-day festival, organised by the School and Mass Education Department from November 12 to 14, is being held under the theme Samruddha Bhasha, Samruddha Odisha (Prosperous Language, Prosperous Odisha). More than 2,500 students from across Odisha are participating in the event to showcase their talents, creativity and innovative ideas. Addressing the assembled students, teachers and parents on the occasion, the Chief Minister said he felt immense satisfaction seeing the bright future of the country in front of him. He said the event was not merely an ordinary childrens festival but a grand confluence of childrens dreams, creativity, talent and immense possibilities. Highlighting the importance of childhood, he said that it is the sacred duty of parents and teachers to mould innocent children into responsible citizens through education, training, guidance and values. Majhi also stated that Mobile phones should be used only as a medium for acquiring knowledge, not as a means of entertainment. Rather than joining the rat race for government jobs or trying to secure higher marks, as was common in the past, students should focus on making themselves capable, competent and qualified, because it is skills, not degrees, that provide the real guarantee of employment, said the Chief Minister. CM Majhi also said that Odisha's rapid industrialisation would create lakhs of employment opportunities and urged students to prepare themselves to benefit from them. On the occasion, the Chief Minister honoured 375 individuals and institutions under the Mukhyamantri Shikhya Puraskar Awards for their contributions to the education sector for 2024 and 2025. He also distributed the Chief Ministers Odia Language Scholarships to meritorious students to encourage excellence in the study of the Odia language. As part of initiatives to strengthen school education, Majhi launched the NIPUN App and inaugurated robotics laboratories in 807 schools across the state. The laboratories have been established at an investment of Rs 164.33 crore and will provide students of Classes VI to X with practical exposure to robotics, coding, Artificial Intelligence, machine learning and 3D printing. A total incentive amount of Rs 138.97 crore has been provided under the Chief Ministers Education Awards scheme from the block level to the state level. Nabarangpur, Cuttack and Kalahandi districts were also recognised with the prestigious awards. Similarly, 7,350 meritorious students across the state are being provided annual scholarships of Rs 7,500 each under the Chief Ministers Odia Language Scholarship scheme. Ten meritorious students and four CHSE toppers were felicitated at the ceremony.
Want to promote startups in healthcare that can solve real-world problems: Odisha health minister
Health minister Mukesh Mahaling in an interaction with TOI talks about startups in healthcare, yoga, cancer screening, shortage of doctors and more
Govt speeds up restoration work after cyclone Arnab
Days after tiger enters Debrigarh, 2 poachers held near sanctuary
Odisha woman murder: Caretaker arrested in Gujarat after week-long manhunt
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Nov 12 (IANS) The Commissionerate Police has cracked the sensational murder case of a 76-year-old elderly woman in the Laxmisagar area of the city with the arrest of her caretaker from Gujarat after a week-long, multi-state operation, police commissioner S Dev Datta Singh said on Thursday. The accused was identified as Balabhadra Maharana alias Balia (40), a native of Tangi in Khordha district, who was residing at Titipa under Krushnaprasad police limits in Puri district. He was working as a caretaker at the residence of the deceased, Kunjalata Nanda, in the Laxmisagar area of Bhubaneswar for over five months after the death of her husband. Addressing the media, the Police Commissioner said the accused murdered the elderly woman for financial gain and fled the spot after breaking open an almirah and disconnecting CCTV cameras installed inside the house. Singh also stated that preliminary investigation revealed that accused Maharana first attempted to strangle the septuagenarian and subsequently inflicted fatal injuries on the back of her head when she resisted. The incident came to light on the morning of November 4 when tenants residing in the same building alerted Nandas daughter, Samahita Nanda, after the elderly woman didnt respond to their calls and her room was found locked from the inside. Upon being informed, police officials arrived at the spot, forcibly opened the grill door, and found Nanda in a pool of blood near the dining table with severe assault injuries on her head. She was immediately rushed to Capital Hospital, where the doctors declared her dead. Based on a complaint lodged by her son-in-law, the Laxmisagar police registered a case (777/26) under Section 311 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). According to the Commissionerate police, Maharana was hired through one of his relatives, Bidyadhara Maharana, who has worked as a domestic help for Nandas elder son, currently residing in the USA. After committing the crime, the accused was deliberately evading arrest and was frequently changing his location and moving from one State to another. The police stated that the accused had visited Kolkata, Raipur, Panipat, Surat and other cities during this period. A special team led by Laxmisagar police station traced him to Ahmedabad and subsequently moved to Surat following intelligence. With the assistance of Gujarat Police, the team intercepted a Delhi-bound bus in Vadodara district and apprehended Maharana. Police have seized Rs 20,600 in cash, a gold locket, a gold finger ring, a pair of earrings, two mobile phones, a SIM card, and a diary from his possession. The police said the accused has been brought to Bhubaneswar on transit remand, and further interrogation is underway to recover the remaining stolen valuables and the deceased's scooty, which he used to flee the house.
SCB blaze probe panel gets 2-month extension
Cops issues safety tips in aftermath of seniors murder
Pilgrim couple from Andhra Pradesh drown in river in Jajpur
Orissa HC denies Filipino mother custody of daughter, allows daily video calls
Odisha Charts Roadmap for Holistic Tourism Growth at First State Tourism Advisory Council Meeting
The Government of Odisha convened the inaugural meeting of the State Tourism Advisory Council (STAC) in Bhubaneswar, led by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida. The high-level session focused on crafting a strategic roadmap to position Odisha as a premier global destination, aligning with the states Viksit Odisha 2036 and the national Viksit Bharat 2047 visions. [] The post Odisha Charts Roadmap for Holistic Tourism Growth at First State Tourism Advisory Council Meeting appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
No takers for 15k seats in RTE quota in state schools
Paradeep Parivahan Reports 17.6% Revenue Growth and 27.6% EBITDA Growth in H1 FY27
Paradeep/ Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], November 12: Paradeep Parivahan Limited (BSE SME: 544383), an integrated port logistics, cargo handling and infrastructure services provider, announced its unaudited financial results for the half year ended 30 September 2026 (H1 FY27), approved by its Board of Directors on 11 November 2026.
Odisha Charts Unified Roadmap for Holistic Child Development at National ECCE Conclave
The two-day National ECCE & Education Conclave, organised by Odishas Women and Child Development Department, in collaboration with Rocket Learning, concluded today at Bhubaneswar, with a strong emphasis on interdepartmental convergence and collective action to strengthen Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) in the state. The second day of the conclave brought together senior government [] The post Odisha Charts Unified Roadmap for Holistic Child Development at National ECCE Conclave appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
AIIMS Bhubaneswar Laboratory Technician III Recruitment 2026
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar (AIIMS Bhubaneswar) has invited applications by email for the post of Laboratory Technician-III. Applications can be sent till 25 November 2026. For complete details, candidates can visit aiimsbhubaneswar.nic.in.
AC Compressor Explodes at Bhubaneswar
A routine AC maintenance job turned into a terrifying explosion at Bhubaneswars Unit-2 Market Building on Thursday, critically injuring two technicians and sending shockwaves through the surrounding shops. The blast was so loud that nearby shops shook. Locals immediately rushed the injured men to Capital Hospital. Capital police and fire service teams reached the spot [] The post AC Compressor Explodes at Bhubaneswars Unit-2 Market Building; Two Technicians Critically Injured appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Dy CM virtually inaugurates 68 upgraded wayside amenity centres for travellers
ORERA grants 4-month relief to housing projects hit by West Asia conflict
Bhubaneswar Land Fraud: Data Entry Operator Dismissed, Two Revenue Assistants Suspended
Authorities have taken strict disciplinary action following a major land registration fraud at the Sub-Registrars office in Khordha, Bhubaneswar. Prayag Gouda, a data entry operator working at the office through a third-party outsourcing agency, has been dismissed from service. His termination came right on the heels of his arrest by the Badagada police in connection [] The post Bhubaneswar Land Fraud: Data Entry Operator Dismissed, Two Revenue Assistants Suspended appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
ORMAS Steps Up Efforts to Strengthen DDU-GKY 2.0 Implementation in Odisha
The Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) has launched a major push to accelerate rural youth employment, kickstarting a two-day State-Level Capacity Building Programme on Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) 2.0 in Bhubaneswar today. Inaugurated by Shri Rabi Narayan Naik, Honble Minister for Rural Development, Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water, Government of [] The post ORMAS Steps Up Efforts to Strengthen DDU-GKY 2.0 Implementation in Odisha appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
GITA Autonomous College Time Table 2026 Out - Check UG
GITA Autonomous College, Bhubaneswar has released the exam time table for 2026-27 through notice No. Exam.Deptt/1538/2026. It covers the revised 7th and 5th semester B.Tech schedule, the 3rd semester B.Tech schedule, and the revised 3rd semester MCA schedule, for both Regular and Back candidates. Theory exams start on 16 November 2026 and the last theory paper in this notice is on 5 December 2026.
AIIMS Project Technical Support I Recruitment 2026
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar (AIIMS) Recruitment 2026 for the post of Project Technical Support will be conducted through a Walk-in Interview. Eligible candidates can attend the interview on 16 November 2026 at Room No- 317, 3rd Floor, CM & FM Department, Academic Building, AIIMS Bhubaneswar. Candidates should report at 10:00 AM. For complete details, candidates can visit aiimsbhubaneswar.nic.in.
Caretaker Arrested In Elderly Woman's Murder Case
Odisha Police have arrested a man in Surat in connection with the murder of a 76-year-old woman in Bhubaneswar. The accused, Balbhadra Maharana, was the victim's caretaker and allegedly fled with valuables after the murder on November 3. The victim, Kunjalata Nanda, lived alone, and her body was discovered on November 4.
Bhubaneswar Caretaker Killer on 5-Day Transit Remand: Surat Court Clears Way for Odisha Police
In a major step toward justice in the brutal murder of an elderly widow, the prime accusedher trusted caretakerhas been placed on five-day transit remand by a Surat court and is being escorted back to Odisha. On November 11, 2026, the 8th Additional Senior Civil Judge & Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM), Surat, issued a [] The post Bhubaneswar Caretaker Killer on 5-Day Transit Remand: Surat Court Clears Way for Odisha Police appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Eastern Bhubaneswar Needs Greater Seismic Attention: NCS Study
The NCS study found that shear-wave velocity in the upper 30 metres ranged from 360 to 760 metres per second across much of the city, indicating relatively firm ground.
15 injured, 2 critical as Del-bound bus overturns in Mayurbhanj
Solar CCTVs cut rly crime by nearly 80%
Drones deployed to track crocodile movement in Jajpur
Man trampled to death by tusker in Keonjhar
Govt sanctions Rs 20cr for WALMI upgrade
Caretaker held in Gujarat for 76-year-olds murder
Cousin held for blackmailing teen with private photos
Prez Murmu to inaugurate historic Baliyatra on Nov 24
OHRC seeks report on inclusion of tribal foods in Odisha prison diet
ABVP State Convention in Bhubaneswar: CM Mohan Majhi Calls for Addiction-Free Campuses
Emphasising that student power is the foundation of national development, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi urged young leaders to channel their potential into character-building, discipline, and social responsibility to achieve the vision of a prosperous Odisha and a developed India. Addressing a massive state-level student leaders convention organised by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) [] The post ABVP State Convention in Bhubaneswar: CM Mohan Majhi Calls for Addiction-Free Campuses & Youth-Led Growth appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
NCS study flags higher seismic risk in Bhubaneswar's eastern growth belt
Seismic microzonation study finds soft soil in eastern Bhubaneswar could amplify earthquake shaking threefold, with ground acceleration exceeding national design code levels
Bhubaneswar 5th cleanest city in country: Swachh Survekshan
Celebratory Firing: Ninth Arrest In Bhubaneswar Death Case
Police in Bhubaneswar have arrested a ninth person, Somanath Gajendra, in connection with the death of a 21-year-old man, Tapu Nayak, during celebratory firing on November 4. Gajendra is accused of helping dispose of the illegally procured pistol used in the incident.
Have to stop forces trying to create anarchy in country: Majhi to youths
Puri cleanest coastal town in country: Swachh Survekshan
From Conflict to Development: PIB
Setting the stage for an in-depth dialogue on changing ground realities and the socio-economic resurgence of erstwhile Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) affected corridors, the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Bhubaneswar, in close collaboration with the Kandhamal district administration and Odisha Police, is hosting a specialised media workshop, Vartalap, in Phulbani on Thursday. The workshop forms a key [] The post From Conflict to Development: PIBs Phulbani Vartalap to Highlight Kandhamals Post-Naxal Transformation appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Unidentified mans body recovered from Taladanda Canal
2,000 acres of illegal prawn gheries removed from Chilika
Sub-registrar office staffer among 3 held for bid to grab doctors land in Bhubaneswar
Odisha plans anganwadi upgrade to early education hubs
Caretaker Arrested In Odisha Murder-Robbery
Gujarat Police have arrested Balbhadra Ramcharan Maharana, a 40-year-old man, in Surat for the murder of 76-year-old Kunjalata Nanda during a robbery at her Bhubaneswar residence. Maharana, who was Nanda's caretaker, had been absconding since the November 3 incident and was planning to flee to Delhi when apprehended.
Odishas Department of Women and Child Development, in collaboration with Rocket Learning, inaugurated the National ECCE & Education Conclave at LYFE Hotels, Bhubaneswar, today. The two-day conclave, being held on 1112 November, aims to strengthen Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) through an integrated approach focusing on nutrition, healthcare, early stimulation and play-based learning during [] The post Odisha Hosts National ECCE & Education Conclave to Strengthen Early Childhood Care and Education appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Japanese Delegation Visits KIIT, KISS; Four MoUs Signed to Boost India-Japan Cooperation
A 35-member delegation from Japan's Tottori visited KIIT and KISS in Bhubaneswar, with four MoUs signed to strengthen academic, research and industry collaboration.
Odisha Celebrates Mandia Diwas 2026: A Milestone for the Nutri-Cereal Economy
The second and concluding day of the 5th edition of Mandia Dibasa (Millet Day) concluded on a high note at the Mayfair Convention in Bhubaneswar, drawing policymakers, agricultural experts, researchers, and progressive farmers from across the region. Organised by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment, Government of Odisha, the two-day convention centred around the [] The post Odisha Celebrates Mandia Diwas 2026: A Milestone for the Nutri-Cereal Economy appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Man sentenced to 20 years for acid attack on neighbours
Ex-jailer files police complaint against IPS officer Susanta Nath over plot to frame inmate
Gun violence triggers safety concerns in capital
Panel to revamp Odishas premature prisoner release policy
BJP lauds launch of free campus Wi-Fi, decision on OCS attempt cap
Another MLA donates months salary for flood hit
Cops get remand of 2 accused in Sisupalgarh firing case
Bikram Panda to undergo voice spectrography test: Cops
Royal Bengal Tiger leaves Semiliguda range, forest staff track its movement
IMD predicts low pressure in Bay, no impact on Odisha
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State, MSSRF join hands for climate-resilient agriculture
Leopard drags away pet dog, triggers panic in Nuapada villages
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IIIT Bhubaneswar Targets Top Spot Among IIITs as Admissions and Placements Surge
The 15th Board of Governors meeting of the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Bhubaneswar was held today at the Conference Hall of Lok Seva Bhawan under the chairpersonship of Chief Secretary of Odisha and Chairperson of the Board, Anu Garg. The meeting reviewed academic progress, student admissions, placements, infrastructure development and future strategies of [] The post IIIT Bhubaneswar Targets Top Spot Among IIITs as Admissions and Placements Surge appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha is strengthening its international startup and business partnerships with Japan, with a delegation from Tottori Prefecture visiting Startup Odisha at O-Hub in Bhubaneswar on November 10 to explore opportunities for cross-border business collaboration, technology exchange and investment. The visit also witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Odisha-based startup Sustainability Leaders Odisha Pvt. Ltd. and ONESTRUCTION Inc., a business organisation from Tottori, Japan. The delegation comprised senior government officials, banking representatives and industry leaders from Japan. The programme began with a welcome address by Startup Odisha CEO Smruti Ranjan Pradhan, followed by interactions with the Japanese delegates and a visit to the Startup Showcase Stall, where Odisha-based startups presented their products, technologies and business solutions. Odisha MSME, Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokulananda Mallik highlighted the state...
Odisha Guv urges youth, students to make millets part of daily diet
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Nov 10 (IANS) Odisha Governor Brajmohan Ram on Tuesday urged people, particularly youth, students and government employees, to include Shree Anna (millets) in their daily diet, saying their promotion will benefit public health, farmers and the environment. Every household should include Mandia, Bajra, Jowar and other millets in its meals. Adopting healthy food habits is not just about personal well-being but also reflects our respect for farmers and agricultural traditions, he said while inaugurating the Symposium on Shree Anna and Strengthening of Traditional Seed Systems2026 in Bhubaneswar. Highlighting the importance of millets in India's agricultural heritage, the Governor said these crops had been an integral part of traditional food habits for centuries. In Odisha, particularly in tribal and rain-fed regions, millet cultivation is closely linked to local livelihoods and cultural traditions. Promoting Mandia (Ragi) would help improve farmers' incomes while preserving this heritage. Referring to climate change, erratic rainfall, rising temperatures and water scarcity, he said millets offered a sustainable farming option as they required less water, involved lower cultivation costs and could withstand adverse climatic conditions. He also highlighted their nutritional value, including high dietary fibre and essential nutrients, saying their regular consumption could encourage healthier food habits amid rising lifestyle-related diseases such as diabetes, obesity and hypertension. The Governor stressed the need to strengthen processing, packaging, value addition and marketing facilities to help Odisha's millets reach wider domestic and international markets. Emphasising traditional seed conservation, he called for establishing community seed banks, documenting indigenous varieties and encouraging their exchange. He said local seed varieties represented generations of farmers' knowledge and were vital for preserving agricultural biodiversity. Describing tribal communities and women farmers as important custodians of traditional seeds, he advocated combining indigenous knowledge with modern science, technology and better market linkages. Appreciating the Odisha government's Shree Anna Abhiyan and the Centre's initiatives to promote millets, he said collective efforts to conserve traditional seeds, protect agricultural diversity and enhance farmers' incomes would contribute to Viksit Odisha 2036 and Viksit Bharat 2047. Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, ICAR Director General Dr Mangi Lal Jat, MSSRF chairperson and former chief scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan, and OUAT Vice-Chancellor Prof Pravat Kumar Roul also addressed the symposium.
Odisha CM assures pension for every eligible elderly and vulnerable person
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Nov 10 (IANS) Announcing an end to the waiting period for social security pensions, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said no elderly person, senior citizen, person with disabilities or helpless individual in the state will henceforth be deprived of any assistance provided by the government. Today is a historic day for Odisha. From today, no elder, senior citizen, person with disability, or destitute individual in the state will be deprived of government assistance. From today, eligible beneficiaries will no longer have to wait to receive the Madhubabu Pension. The era of waiting has come to an end; the era of honouring your rights has begun, CM Majhi said. He was speaking at a programme in Baleshwar, where he launched the saturation initiative under the Madhu Babu Pension Yojana and inaugurated the Unified Pension Management Portal (UPMP). The Chief Minister said the previous government had imposed fixed quotas at the state and district levels, due to which an eligible person could receive a pension only after an existing beneficiary passed away. Describing the arrangement as insensitive and inhuman, he said his government has abolished the system to ensure that no eligible person is denied social security benefits. Under the saturation drive, 5,05,817 additional eligible people have been brought under the scheme, taking the total number of beneficiaries to 41,80,825. The government has made an additional annual budgetary provision of Rs 625 crore to cover the newly included beneficiaries. Majhi said expenditure of Rs 500600 crore should not be a reason to make elderly people suffer or deprive them of their entitlements. The amount, he said, was a worthwhile investment in the welfare and dignity of senior citizens. The newly launched UPMP will make the pension application and disbursement process simpler, faster and more transparent. Eligible applicants can apply online through the portal or visit the nearest Jana Seva Kendra or Block Development Officer's office. Pension will be provided from the month following the application. Beneficiaries will automatically receive an enhanced monthly pension of Rs 3,500 after attaining 80 years of age, without having to submit a fresh application. Newly enrolled beneficiaries will receive their October and November pensions together. District-level distribution programmes will be held on November 11 and 12, followed by block-level programmes on November 13 and 14. Those unable to collect the amount at these programmes can receive it in cash from their respective panchayat or municipal offices on November 25. Regular monthly pension payments will be made on the 15th of every month from December. During the programme, the Chief Minister also inaugurated 28 development projects worth Rs 78 crore and laid foundation stones for 42 projects worth Rs 262 crore in Baleshwar district.
IIT Bhubaneswar Scientist Spots
IIT Bhubaneswars Dr. Manish Kumar Mohanta identifies persistent spin texture on the (110) surface of cubic AgI, a nonmagnetic semiconductor that could enable long-lived electron spins and electrically controllable spintronics. The post IIT Bhubaneswar Scientist Spots Infinite Spin Lifetime Potential on Silver Iodide Surface appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
PIB ADG Akhil Mishra Urges Transparent and Compassionate Outreach at IMPCC Bhubaneswar Meet
The Inter-Media Publicity Coordination Committee (IMPCC), Odisha Region, convened its high-level meeting today at Conference Hall No. 2, Regional Institute of Education (RIE), Bhubaneswar. The assembly brought together leaders from various central government departments, scientific institutions, and public media wings to refine communication strategies and improve inter-agency coordination. Chaired by Akhil Kumar Mishra, Additional Director [] The post PIB ADG Akhil Mishra Urges Transparent and Compassionate Outreach at IMPCC Bhubaneswar Meet appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Noise levels soar above permissible limits in silence zone in city during Diwali
Odisha Sets Sights on 5 Lakh Hectares of Millet Cultivation by 2047
In a major step toward building climate-resilient and sustainable food systems, Odisha has laid down a comprehensive national roadmap for millet-led agricultural transformation. The ambitious blueprint was presented during the inaugural day of a two-day national event on Agro-Biodiversity Conservation, Climate-Resilient Agriculture, and Sustainable Food Systems, which commenced today in Bhubaneswar. The high-level gathering brought [] The post Odisha Sets Sights on 5 Lakh Hectares of Millet Cultivation by 2047 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Governor Brajmohan Ram Calls for Daily Millet Intake
Odisha Governor Brajmohan Ram inaugurated the state conference titled Strengthening Shree Anna and Landrace Seed Systems2026 in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, calling for collective action to integrate millets into daily diets and conserve indigenous seed landraces. Addressing the gathering, the Governor urged the publicparticularly the youth, students, and government personnelto adopt millets such as finger millet [] The post Governor Brajmohan Ram Calls for Daily Millet Intake & Indigenous Seed Preservation in Odisha appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Aska sub-divisional hospital resumes service
Odisha govt sacks ORS officer after bribery arrest
Mahanadi Banchao Andolan Stages Mass Protest Outside Central Water Commission Office in Bhubaneswar
Activists, political leaders, and civil society members gathered in large numbers outside the Chief Engineers office of the Central Water Commission (CWC) in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, staging a demonstration under the banner of the Mahanadi Banchao Andolan. The protest was organised against the non-disclosure of critical data regarding the ongoing Mahanadi water dispute settlement. The [] The post Mahanadi Banchao Andolan Stages Mass Protest Outside Central Water Commission Office in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Displaced Workers Intensify Protest in Bhubaneswar, Demand Immediate Reappointment
Tensions boiled over at the Labour Commissioners office as retrenched Group-D employees under the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board staged an indefinite, day-and-night sit-in demonstration demanding their immediate reinstatement. The protesting workers, backed by the trade union, are fighting against what they describe as an unjust and arbitrary decision to terminate their [] The post Displaced Workers Intensify Protest in Bhubaneswar, Demand Immediate Reappointment appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Man-made crisis: Naveen Patnaik slams Odisha govt over Ganjam flood response
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Nov 10 (IANS) Leader of Opposition and BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday severely criticised the state government's preparedness to deal with Cyclone Arnab and called for impartial rehabilitation and reconstruction work in flood-ravaged Ganjam district. In a letter to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Patnaik has also described the devastating flood in Ganjam as a manmade crisis, calling upon the state government to fix accountability for the lapses and ensure stringent punishment. The BJD supremo also referred to his recent visit to flood-affected areas of Hinjili, Sheragada, Aska and Sorada of Ganjam district and interactions with affected persons on November 7. Patnaik expressed pain after seeing the sufferings of the people in distress, massive damage to infrastructure, extensive crop losses, loss of lives and destruction of livelihoods during his visit. He alleged that government negligence has set Ganjam back by several years. He alleged that the state government ignored IMD warnings issued since October 23. The BJD chief said Ganjam remained vulnerable to heavy rainfall, which typically occurs to the right of a cyclone's landfall, and stressed that cyclone and flood management SOPs require advance water release from dams and round-the-clock monitoring of reservoir levels. However, in the case of Ganjam, water from dams was released by the Water Resources Department after the onset of heavy cyclonic rains. This compounded the floods and caused huge loss of life and property. People have complained that adequate warning was not given to them before the gates were opened, alleged Patnaik. This gross negligence and manmade crisis raises serious issues of accountability. People are demanding strict action against those responsible for such a serious lapse, he further added. The LoP alleged that the government has also admitted its lack of preparedness for Ganjam, adding that timely action on warnings could have prevented much of the suffering. He alleged that the delay in the post-flood relief work led to people being marooned for days without food and water. Patnaik said he has forwarded the representations he received during his visit to the Special Relief Commissioner for immediate action. He urged the government to adopt a whole of government approach to ensure timely compensation, adding that lip service will not work. He warned that BJD will not tolerate negligence in relief work by the government and will hold protests from 'Palli to Delhi'. The BJD chief also contended that the previous BJD government had built a community-based, globally acclaimed disaster management system in which sarpanches, PRI members and Mission Shakti groups played a major role. He alleged that neglect of sarpanches and the near closure of Mission Shakti by the BJP government have weakened the community-based disaster response system. Citing what he termed repeated mishandling of calamities in Ganjam, Kendrapada, Jajpur, Bhadrak and Baleshwar, Patnaik asked the government to take responsibility and fix accountability. He said the progress made in 24 years of BJD rule should not be undone in 24 months by the double engine sarkar.
Odisha govt terminates ORS officer over bribery charge
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Nov 10 (IANS) Enforcing a zero-tolerance approach towards corruption in government offices, the Odisha government on Tuesday terminated the services of Manisha Mishra, an Odisha Revenue Service (ORS) officer on probation, following her arrest in a bribery case. The official order was issued on Tuesday by the state Revenue and Disaster Management department on the Governor's order. According to the order, Mishra, ORS (under Probation), was posted as Sub-Registrar at Baliapal in Baleshwar district. She was caught red-handed by the Vigilance Officials of Baleshwar Division on November 6 after receipt of a bribe of Rs 7,000 from the complainant, Gyanaranjan Patra from Pancharukhi village of the Baleshwar district, on demand in her office chamber in Baliapal in lieu of the registration of his land and issuance of the sale deed. The order further noted that the GA (Vigilance) Department, Kataka, formally communicated the incident to the R&DM department on November 7. Based on a complaint of Patra, a case (26/2026) was registered at the Baleshwar Vigilance Police Station on November 5, under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018, in this regard. Subsequently, Mishra was arrested on November 7 after getting caught red-handed while receiving the bribe on November 6. She was later forwarded to court and remanded to jail custody until November 20. The government stated that Mishra has not yet completed her probation period as per Rule-17(1) of the ORS (Recruitment) Rule, 2011 and Rule-3(1) of the Odisha Revenue Service, Group-B (Probation and Departmental Examination) Rules, 2016. The department considered her conduct a grave case of corruption, amounting to gross misconduct and personal immorality, and constituting a direct violation of Rule 3 of the Odisha Government Servants Conduct Rules, 1959. Taking into account the gravity of the charges, the appointing authority determined that her further continuance in service is highly detrimental to the public interest. NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by Rule -17(2) of the ORS Recruitment Rule,2011 read with Rule-3(2) and 3(3)(a) of the Odisha Revenue Service, Group-B (Probation and Departmental Examination) Rules, 2016, the services of Ms. Manisha Mishra, ORS, Sub-Registrar, Baliapal is hereby terminated with immediate effect from the date of issue of this order, noted the R&DM department.
Odisha clears Rs 394cr free Wi-Fi scheme for 601 colleges
Odisha cabinet clears Rs 4,709cr Upper Indravati pumped storage project
Jagannath Temple orders probe into Mahaprasad sale outside shrine
BDA floats tender for Hatiasuni Park
7 injured in gas cylinder blast triggered by crackers
Odisha cabinet approves bovine breeding regulation bill
