Odisha Felicitates 108 Ambulance Frontliners for Exemplary Service
Frontline personnel of the 108 Emergency Ambulance Service in Odisha who demonstrated exceptional dedication, professional competence and humanitarian spirit going beyond the call of duty during critical emergencies were felicitated at a Reward & Recognition Ceremony held at the State Office of the 108 Ambulance Service in Bhubaneswar, in the presence of Dharmender [] The post Odisha Felicitates 108 Ambulance Frontliners for Exemplary Service appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha Road Projects: Minister Harichandan Reviews Elevated Corridors, Ring Roads, Flyovers
Law, Works and Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan chaired a highlevel review meeting today at Lok Seva Bhawan to assess the progress of several major road infrastructure projects across Odisha. The meeting discussed construction of elevated corridors at RaghunathpurTrisulia and Studio ChhakNuagaon, along with the Kalpana Chhak flyover. Officials also reviewed new alignments for the Bhubaneswar [] The post Odisha Road Projects: Minister Harichandan Reviews Elevated Corridors, Ring Roads, Flyovers appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
NISER Special Work-based Consultant Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
National Institute of Science Education and Research Bhubaneswar (NISER) Recruitment 2026 for 1 post of Special Work-based Consultant. Candidates with MSc Can Apply Online. The last date to apply online is 15-09-2026. The candidate shall apply online through NISER official website niser.ac.in.
What Promises Did Odisha Ministers Make to Protesting Teachers?
In Bhubaneswar, Odisha's Higher Education and Law Ministers met with protesting teachers, promising a swift resolution to their long-standing demands. The ministers urged the educators to trust the government and end their protests, while the teachers insisted on a written assurance before halting their agitation. Key issues raised include recruitment, salary discrepancies, and job security. The ministers highlighted that they are reviewing extensive reports to address these concerns. Will the teachers find the government's promises sufficient to end their protests? Read on for more details.
EOW Arrests Ex-Director in Rs 15 Crore
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in Bhubaneswar arrested 49-year-old Pramod Kumar Sahoo, the former Director of M/s Mishra Creations Pvt. Ltd., on September 5, 2026, for his involvement in a massive real estate fraud exceeding Rs 15 crores. Sahoo is slated to be produced before the Designated Court under the OPID Act in Kataka. The [] The post EOW Arrests Ex-Director in Rs 15 Crore UTOPIA Housing Scam appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Decision in a short time: Minister assures agitating teachers in Bhubaneswar
Odishas Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj, along with Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan, visited the teachers protest site and assured agitators that their long-pending demands would be resolved in a short time. Minister Suraj said 79 reports running to about 800 pages had reached the government and that the state would take a decision soon. He [] The post Decision in a short time: Minister assures agitating teachers in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
BJD mayor questions double-engine sarkar, BJP says political rhetoric
Elderly couple killed as rain-soaked mud wall collapses in Rourkela
Subarnarekha level recedes, villages still marooned
1 killed, 25 injured in Nayagarh bus accident
68-yr-old held for raping Class V girl in Jagatsinghpur
Odisha expands accident ex gratia coverage for govt school students
Robber Gangs Busted in Bhubaneswar: 7 Women Arrested
Female criminals are increasingly targeting crowded public spaces, transit systems, and temples in the capital city. In a major crackdown, the Nayapalli Police arrested seven female robbers on Friday across two separate cases, sending them to judicial custody for their involvement in organized theft networks. Police busted a highly organized inter-state gang of female pickpockets [] The post Robber Gangs Busted in Bhubaneswar: 7 Women Arrested appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Nandankanan to get red kangaroos from Czech Republic zoo
12,000 cannabis plants destroyed
Man arrested for raping seven-year-old niece
183kg ganja, Rs 64.5L seized from house in Puri, 2 held
Drunk son strangles mother to death in Mayurbhanj
Puri Shankaracharya mutt opposes nearby liquor shop
NISER Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
National Institute of Science Education and Research Bhubaneswar (NISER) Recruitment 2026 for 1 post of Junior Research Fellow. Candidates with B.E/B.Tech, M.Sc Can Apply Online. The last date to apply online is 25-09-2026. The candidate shall apply online through NISER official website.
Odisha Govt, IIT Bhubaneswar Sign MoU to Establish Renewable Energy Research Centre
The Odisha government and IIT Bhubaneswar have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Centre for Renewable Energy Research and Studies (CRRS) on the institutes campus. The initiative, developed under the Odisha Renewable Energy Policy (OREP) 2022, aims to strengthen research, innovation and adoption of cleanenergy technologies by bringing together academia, industry, the [] The post Odisha Govt, IIT Bhubaneswar Sign MoU to Establish Renewable Energy Research Centre appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar (AIIMS Bhubaneswar) Recruitment 2026 for 3 posts of Project Research Scientist I, Project Nurse III, Project Technical Support II. Candidates with Post Graduate Degree, Nursing Course, 12th with Diploma, Graduate Degree can attend Walkin. The Walk-in on 18-09-2026. For detailed information please visit AIIMS Bhubaneswar official website.
800 buildings in Odisha face fire safety violation notices; special drive from Sept 15
HC raps Cuttack Collector for crossing 'Laxman Rekha' of propriety
Odisha police moves govt to hasten recruitment for 3 OISF battalions
Ex-collector, colleague & contractor get 1-yr jail term for bungling Rs 9L govt funds
Vizag Athlete Jyothi Yarraji In Team Representing India At 20th Asian Games
The Vizag athlete secured her Asian Games berth at the National Inter-State Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar on June 24, 2026, clocking 13.14 seconds in the heats, before improving to 12.99 seconds in the final.
Bhubaneswar police bust snatchers gang led by amputee, arrest 4, detain minor
Dairy worth Rs 20L gutted in Cuttack unit blaze
Rly employee arrested for raping woman
16 arrested for stealing transformers
Spark on engine rooftop of MEMU train
Body of girl qualifying NEET found in canal
MEMU train stranded near Khurda Road in Odisha after pantograph entangles with damaged OHE
501 students allotted seats in pvt schools under RTE quota
17-year-old girl raped by teen friend, his associate
Security guard run over by car
3-day monsoon bird census starts in Bhitarkanika
Asst drugs controller held for accepting Rs 6k bribe
Race for investments prompted Odisha to fast-track UAE outreach
MKCG delays 3T MRI machine launch over power pangs
7 held with 5,200 litres of illicit liquor
Fire at Nayagarh ethanol plant injures 4 workers
Odishas green push may create 10 lakh jobs, but skill gap looms large: Study
Excise raid leads to woman's detention with toddler
Odisha Govt to Release 5th Installment of CM-KISAN Worth Over Rs 833 Crore Tomorrow
In a significant push to strengthen the states agrarian economy, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment, Government of Odisha, will disburse the fifth installment of the CM-KISAN scheme for the Rabi 2026-27 season tomorrow, September 4, 2026. The state-level flagship event will be held at the OUAT Krushi Shiksha Sadan in Bhubaneswar, where Chief [] The post Odisha Govt to Release 5th Installment of CM-KISAN Worth Over Rs 833 Crore Tomorrow appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Idco approves 37 industrial projects to boost devpt
Government Must Treat Protests as a Wake-Up Call for Education Reform: Geetanjali Angmo
Bhubaneswar, September 3: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuks wife, Geetanjali Angmo, stated on Thursday that the government should view the ongoing protests as a wake-up call and actively implement comprehensive reforms in the examination and education system. She emphasized that this issue should not be trivialized or seen as isolated. Without meaningful changes in the education ... Read more Government Must Treat Protests as a Wake-Up Call for Education Reform: Geetanjali Angmo
HC quashes state rule on junior engineers service tenure
Bhubaneswar Excise Busts Liquor Run in Luxury SUVs: 5,200 Litres Recovered
The Excise Department seized 5,200 litres of countrymade liquor being transported in luxury vehicles including Scorpio and Thar SUVs. The raid exposed a largescale smuggling operation, with liquor being ferried in expensive cars to evade detection. Officials confirmed that four cars, three motorcycles, and one pistol were seized during the operation. The bust highlights how [] The post Bhubaneswar Excise Busts Liquor Run in Luxury SUVs: 5,200 Litres Recovered appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Commissionerate Police have cracked down on a bikeborne gang of chainsnatchers active across Bhubaneswar and Kataka for the past four months. Acting on sustained investigation, police apprehended five members, including two receivers and one juvenile, linked to at least 12 chainsnatching cases reported in Pahala, Balianta, Mancheswar, Chandrasekharpur and Kataka Sadar PSs. The gang, led [] The post Bhubaneswar ChainSnatching Gang Busted: Five Arrested, Gold and Bikes Seized appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Woman Battles for Life After Burn Incident in Puri, Husband Detained
A 30-year-old woman sustained severe burn injuries inside her house at Dom Sahi near Kumbharpada police station in Puri district on Wednesday night. The victim, identified as Sarojini Mallik, suffered nearly 80% burns and was rushed to Puri District Headquarters Hospital in critical condition. As her condition worsened, doctors advised shifting her to Bhubaneswar, where [] The post Woman Battles for Life After Burn Incident in Puri, Husband Detained appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Speeding Luxury Car Sparks Multi-Vehicle Crash in Bhubaneswar
A speeding luxury car allegedly driven by a tipsy man lost control near Palasuni in Bhubaneswar early Thursday, ramming into several vehicles and leaving four to five people injured. Witnesses said the car, reportedly moving at over 150 kmph, first struck an Alto, then a Swift Dzire, before crashing into two motorcycles. The successive collisions [] The post Speeding Luxury Car Sparks Multi-Vehicle Crash in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha Intensifies Crackdown on Fertilizer Black Market with Over 11,600 Raids
Bhubaneswar, September 3: The Odisha government has ramped up its efforts against fertilizer black marketing and hoarding during the ongoing Kharif 2026-27 season. More than 11,600 raids have been conducted, leading to punitive actions against hundreds of corrupt dealers across the state. In an official statement released on Wednesday, Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh ... Read more Odisha Intensifies Crackdown on Fertilizer Black Market with Over 11,600 Raids
Court Dismisses Revision Petition Against Naveen Patnaik and VK Pandian
Bhubaneswar, September 3: The sessions court in Khurda has dismissed a criminal revision petition filed against Odishas former Chief Minister and opposition leader Naveen Patnaik, along with his close associate and former bureaucrat VK Pandian. The petition alleged misuse of government funds. Sudhir Charan Mohanty, a lawyer and social activist from Bhubaneswar, challenged a March ... Read more Court Dismisses Revision Petition Against Naveen Patnaik and VK Pandian
Deogarh man climbs 60-ft tower, demands reunion with wife
Fraudster uses job seekers docus for Rs 22L GST scam
DNA hope for families of 4 Odisha-origin persons missing in Nepal
Hitch a ride with Paralakhemundi rly stations 126-year-old royal past
A Palace Stands Testimony To Keonjhars Past
Case against 7 fertiliser dealers for hoarding, 96 licences cancelled
Raibania Fort: The forgotten sentinel of Odishas frontier
Flood-hit farmers gherao tehsil office, demand crop loss aid
Govt eyes rising Subarnarekha level as floods maroon villages
Odisha CM to visit UAE next week for investment outreach
MKCG med college student missing in Berhampur, police search underway
Boulder kills ex-sarpanch of Narayanpur in Kashmirs Anantnag
NHRC seeks report on womans lynching in Malkangiri 'witch-hunt
Archaeologists call for excavation after temple relic found in Ganjam
Odisha Flags Off First Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Train to Varanasi and Ayodhya
Odisha flagged off the first senior citizen pilgrimage train of FY 202627 on Wednesday, carrying 775 pilgrims to Varanasi and Ayodhya under the Mukhyamantri Baristha Nagarik Teertha Yatra Yojana. The train departed from Bhubaneswar New Railway Station (Patia) at 11 AM, flagged off by Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Women & Child Development, Mission [] The post Odisha Flags Off First Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Train to Varanasi and Ayodhya appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Asembly ethics panel flags AI misuse, seeks better official-MLA coop
Shakti Summit 2026: Usha Padhee Stresses Gender
When women move forward, cities move forward. With this message, Additional Chief Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, Smt. Usha Padhee underscored the importance of genderresponsive urban mobility at the Shakti Summit 2026: State WCD Leadership Conclave in Bhubaneswar. Speaking on the theme Initiatives by Odisha towards Gender Mainstreaming in Urban Mobility, Padhee highlighted that [] The post Shakti Summit 2026: Usha Padhee Stresses GenderResponsive Urban Mobility in Odisha appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Puri Jagannath Temple has Rs 1,912 crore in deposits: SJTA
Colleges to identify distinguished women professionals to mentor girl students
Nayagada Former Medical Officer Gets 3-Yr RI in Bribery Case
Odisha Vigilance has secured the conviction of Dr Kedarnath Pal, Former Medical Officer of Madhyakhand PHC, Nayagada district, in a bribery case. On Wednesday, the Additional Special Judge, Vigilance, Bhubaneswar, sentenced Dr Pal to three years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 20,000. Dr Pal, who had retired from service, was chargesheeted [] The post Nayagada Former Medical Officer Gets 3-Yr RI in Bribery Case appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
The Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (BSCL) organised a Technology and Innovation Workshop on the proposed NextGeneration AIPowered Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) and AIenabled CCTV Surveillance Project. The workshop showcased cuttingedge technologies from leading OEMs across India, spanning AI, video analytics, computer vision, GIS, digital twin, IoT, predictive analytics, intelligent surveillance and smart mobility. [] The post BSCL Organises Workshop on AIPowered ICCC for Smarter Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha govt slashes PUCC fines by up to 90% after public backlash
Odisha CM to visit UAE next week to attract investments
Harsh Punishment for Bus Rape Accused: A Call for Societal Change, Says Womens Commission
Bhubaneswar, September 2: The Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW), Vijaya Kishor Rahatkar, condemned the gang rape of a minor girl on a moving bus in the Delhi NCR region. She emphasized the urgent need for a shift in societal attitudes. This is a tragic incident, and I strongly condemn what happened to ... Read more Harsh Punishment for Bus Rape Accused: A Call for Societal Change, Says Womens Commission
Odisha crosses monsoon quota, emerges top state with excess rainfall: IMD data
Ex-Berhampur MLA Bikram Kumar Panda granted bail in murder case
Bidesh Sikhyabruti application deadline pushed to Sept 18
Man killed in assault over trivial row in Sambalpur, kin held
Security tightened in Deomali after loot
Elderly relief-seeker dies at Keonjhar revenue office
Asokas 2,000-year-old edict fights ravages of time
