'We aim to create opportunities for young players,' says OCA Prez ahead of Odisha T20 League
Digital Desk | Cuttack, Sep 15 (IANS) With less than a week to go for the start of the Odisha T20 League CM Trophy, excitement is building across the state as teams prepare for the new edition of the tournament. Six franchises, Bhubaneswar Tigers, Puri Titans, Keonjhar Miners, Rourkela Superstars, Sambalpur Warriors and Kataka Panthers, will compete for the title in the tournament scheduled to begin on September 20 and run until September 29 at the iconic Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. Speaking ahead of the tournament, Pankaj Lochan Mohanty, President, Odisha Cricket Association (OCA), said, The excitement around the Odisha T20 League is growing with every passing day. We are looking forward to a competitive and exciting edition of the tournament. The league is an important platform for Odisha cricket as it gives our players the opportunity to play competitive T20 cricket, perform under pressure and gain valuable experience. We aim to continue strengthening the cricketing structure in Odisha and create more opportunities for young players. We have seen several talented cricketers emerge from the state, and a tournament like this can give them the exposure and confidence to take the next step in their careers. We are confident that the players, teams and fans will make this edition a memorable one, he added. Sanjay Behera, Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) Secretary, said, The Odisha T20 League is about creating a pathway for the next generation of cricketers in the state. Competitive matches give young players the chance to test themselves in pressure situations, learn from experienced players and understand what it takes to perform at a higher level. We hope this edition will help more players gain confidence and take important steps forward in their careers. The tournament will also feature a womens exhibition match on the final day, adding another attraction for fans and providing women cricketers with an opportunity to showcase their skills on a big stage. With six franchises and 17 matches, the Odisha T20 League CM Trophy will bring together some of the states brightest cricketing talent. The tournament is expected to provide young players with a strong platform to gain match experience and put their performances in front of a wider audience at the Barabati Stadium, which has hosted international matches in the past. As the countdown begins, fans across Odisha will be looking forward to seeing their favourite teams and emerging stars in action, with the league aiming to further strengthen the states growing cricketing culture.
NIT Rourkela Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for Research Assistant posts. A total of 1 vacancy has been announced under this recruitment drive. The application process will be conducted through email up to 25 September 2026. Interested candidates can apply through the prescribed mode.
Defending champions Kataka Panthers unveil squad ahead of Odisha T20 League 2026
Digital Desk | Cuttack, Sep 13 (IANS) Defending champions Kataka Panthers are fully geared up to conquer the upcoming Odisha T20 League 2026 once again as they unveiled their squad and official team song here at their Ramdaspur facility in Barang. The Panthers begin their title defense in the tournament opener on September 20 against Sambalpur Warriors and are looking ahead with sheer grit and conviction to tackle state-wide challenges head-on and script back-to-back championship triumphs. Organised under the aegis of the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA), the 10-day tournament will run from September 20 to September 29, 2026, at the historic Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. Kataka Panthers represents one of the oldest cities of Odisha, which boasts a glorious history of more than 1,000 years, carrying the deep-rooted emotions of thousands of passionate cricket enthusiasts across the state. Anchoring this legacy is the exuberant pedigree and experience of skipper Biplab Samantaray, who has represented Deccan Chargers Hyderabad (2012) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (2013), and notably has a half-century to his credit in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Leading from the front, Kataka Panthers Captain Biplab Samantaray underlined the squad's synergy, focus on tournament dynamics and relentless hunger: Walking onto the ground as defending champions is a tremendous badge of honor, but it also demands utter responsibility and zero room for complacency. The incredible love and reception from the Bharat Masala family has supercharged our dressing room. In a compact 17-match tournament featuring quality outfits like Sambalpur Warriors, Bhubaneswar Tigers, Puri Titans, Keonjhar Miners, and Rourkela Steelers, every single league game carries massive weight. Our goal is to dominate early, stay consistent, and aim straight for that top spot on the table to secure a direct berth in the final on September 29. We have built an electrifying squad that blends fearless power-hitters, versatile all-rounders, and sharp bowlers. Every player is hungry, locked in on our processes, and prepared to give 200% on the field to bring back-to-back championship trophies home for Cuttack. Echoing the captain's confidence while emphasizing squad readiness, tournament strategy and player progression, head coach Pravanjan Mullick stated, Bharat Masala has demonstrated exemplary trust in this squad, and having lifted the trophy together last season with Biplab steering the ship on the field and myself coaching from the dugout, our winning chemistry is rock solid. With only 17 matches deciding the destiny of the championship, every fixture is virtually a knockout. Beyond defending our title, this league is an extraordinary showcase for our players, with national spotters and IPL scouts analyzing every game. Its been a couple of seasons since Odisha players broke into IPL franchises, and our boys have the raw talent, mental fortitude, and firepower to bridge that gap. We are fully prepared to dictate terms from match one on September 20 right through to the final on September 29. Franchise owner Sri Susanta Kumar Panda, Managing Director of Jay Bharat Spices Pvt. Ltd. (Bharat Masala), lauded the teams fearless spirit and highlighted their long-term vision: As defending champions, we want the boys to pour all their heart and energy into the tournament, working towards our ultimate dream of an Odisha IPL franchise. Final Squad: Biplab Samantaray (Captain), Piyush Mantri, Sibun Nanda, Sourav Gouda, Priyanshu Mohanty, Soumyaranjan Biswal, Subham Satrujit, Raaz Yadav, M Goutam Gopal, Kartik Biswal, Subhasis Mallick, D Ayush, Prasant Rana, Abhiroop Das, Abhishek Singh, Sarthak S Prakash.
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Lucknow, Rourkela, and Kalinga Nagar received awards for their clean air initiatives. These cities were honored for their performance under the National Clean Air Programme. The program has shown positive results in reducing PM10 levels across many cities. Best management practices for air quality improvement were also released. These awards highlight achievable goals for cleaner air nationwide.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 7 (IANS) All six franchises finalised their squads for the upcoming Odisha T20 League 2026 CM Trophy as the teams confirmed their 16-player draft. The tournament will have the special presence of former cricketers Suresh Raina and Debasis Mohanty, both of whom have been named as the brand ambassadors for the league, which will be played from September 20 to 29 at the Barabati Stadium. Six franchises - Bhubaneswar Tigers, Puri Titans, Keonjhar Miners, Rourkela Superstars, Sambalpur Warriors and defending champions Cuttack Panthers will be vying for the state glory as they have put their best foot in finalising their squads on Sunday. Speaking on the occasion, OCA Honorary Secretary Mr Sanjay Behera highlighted that the players' draft emphasised an important step towards the new season and will give opportunities to the local players. As we move into the second edition of the Odisha T20 League 2026 - CM Trophy, I would like to thank all the team owners, coaches, team managers and members of the Odisha Cricket Association for their continued support, Behera said. The encouraging interest from franchise owners and investors is a positive sign for the commercial growth of the league. More importantly, this tournament is about creating a strong platform for our players and building a pathway for them to progress to the next level. We will continue to strengthen the league, provide more, he added. There were more dignitaries present during the ceremony. Pankaj Lochan Mohanty, President, OCA, Sanjay Behera, Secretary, OCA, Jagamohan Pattnaik, Vice-President, OCA, Bikash Pradhan, Treasurer, OCA, and Prabhat Kumar Bhol, Joint Secretary, OCA. Complete Squads Bhubaneswar Tigers- Head Coach- Subit Biswal Assistant Coach- Bibhudatta Panda Squad: Swastik Samal (C), Rajesh Mohanty, Shreyansh Bhardwaj, Badal Biswal, Ashutosh Chhuria, Sambit Beja, MD Sohail Khan, Dinesh Kumar Majhi, Gyana Ranjan Nayak, Rudra Prasad Mallick, Janam Jay Jena, Swayambhu Palai, Ritesh Priyaranjan, Rakesh Pattanaik, Umesh Kumar Goutam, Shashikant Yadav Puri Titans- Head Coach- Preetamjit Das Assistant Coach- Ashish Savita Full Squad: Aditya Rout (C),nihar B Bhuyan, Deepak Tiwari, Sreeyanshu Pattnaik, Ayush Sutar, Swayam Srivastava, Chandeep Riar, Anil Parida, Krishna Mohanty, Sunil Roul, Panakala Sasanka, Aditya Anand, Sumit Sharma, Aashirwad Swain, Sarbeswar Mohanty, Tarani Sa Keonjhar Miners- Head Coach- Suryakant Pradhan Assistant Coach- Girija Rout Full Squad: Rajesh Dhupar, Subhransu Senapati (C), Debabrata Pradhan, Jamala Mohapatra, Sujal Singh, Prayash Kumar Singh, Vageesh Sharma, Ayush Barik, Vimal Kumar, Jogeswar Bag, Swagat Sourav Mishra, Arnab Patnaik, Mayank Pattanayak, Kshyama Sagar Bal, Rakesh Biswal, Soyanshu Pattanayak Rourkela Superstars- Coach- Sanjay Raul Assistant Coach- Prashant Sahoo Full Squad: Govinda Poddar (C), Sambit Baral, Sawan Pahariya, Biswajeet Pradhan, Asutosh Marndi, Pappu Roy, Sandeep Pattanaik, Bivash Shaw, Akash Mohapatra, Subham Priyadarshi, Prayan Samal, Sobhan Dev Behera, Dibyam Chhapadia, Abhishek Kumar Yadav, Soubhagya Rout, Omkar Mohanty Sambalpur Warriors- Head Coach- Basant Mohanty Assistant Coach- Rakesh Mohanty Full Squad: Gaurav Choudhury (C), Swoop Samith Bhuyan, Bikram Kishor Samal, Ankit Yadav, Debabrata Pradhan Jr, Mahesh Sahoo, Baibhab Mohanty, Sarthak Panda, Panakala Mokshit, Shantanu Mishra, MD Danish, Saideep Mohapatra, Pradeep Pradhan, Sayed Tufayl Ahmad, Om T Munde, Soumya Ranjan Lenka Cuttack Panthers- Head Coach- Pravanjan Mullick Assistant Coach- Deepak Mangaraj Full Squad: Biplab Samantaray (C), D Ayush, M Goutam Gopal, Soumya Ranjan Biswal, Sibun Nanda, Abhiroop Das, Sarthak S Prakash, Subhasis Mallick, Raaz Yadav, Priyansu Mohanty, Piyus Mantri, Abhishek Singh, Prasant Rana, Kartik Biswal, Sourav Gouda, Subham Satrujit
NIT Rourkela Signs MoU With NRSC-ISRO, Tea Board For AI-based Tea Monitoring
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NIT Rourkela, ISRO, Tea Board join hands for AI-based tea monitoring
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Tea Board, ISRO and NIT Rourkela to develop AI system for tea plantation monitoring
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Steel Authority of India, Rourkela Steel Plant (SAIL RSP) has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 112 IGH Trainee posts. The online application process will be conducted from 05-09-2026 to 20-09-2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website, sail.co.in.
Conspiracy being hatched to tarnish my image, remove me from Union Ministry: Jual Oram
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NIT Rourkela Placement 2025-26: 83+ Students Bag Packages Above
The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela has concluded its 2025-26 placement drive, recording strong placement outcomes across its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. A total of 1,340 placement offers were made during the recruitment season, along with 364 six-month internship offers
NIT Rourkela Records 1,340 Job Offers; BTech Student Gets Rs 1.31 Crore Package
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SAIL Young Professional Call Letter 2026 Out - Download Admit Card at sailcareers.com
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NIT Rourkela placement drive records 1,340 offers, highest B.Tech CTC reaches Rs 1.31 crore
Suspended BJP Leader Prakash Paswan Arrested In Bihar
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Maoist Dump Found in Rourkela Forest, Arms and Explosives Seized
Security forces have achieved a major success in the ongoing anti-Maoist operations in Rourkela police district with the recovery of a suspected Maoist dump from Silakuta Reserve Forest. According to a police press release, the recovery was made during a joint search and area-domination operation conducted by the District Voluntary Force (DVF) and Bomb Detection [] The post Maoist Dump Found in Rourkela Forest, Arms and Explosives Seized appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha Vigilance Arrests Lathikata Tahasildar in Interception Case
Odisha Vigilance on Thursday intercepted and arrested Muralidhar Urmal, OAS, Tahasildar-cum-Sub-Registrar of Lathikata in Sundaragada district, after recovering suspected ill-gotten cash of Rs 5 lakh from his possession. He was produced before the Special Judge, Vigilance, Sundaragada, on Friday. A case (Rourkela Vigilance PS Case No. 9 dated 20.08.2026) has been registered against him under [] The post Odisha Vigilance Arrests Lathikata Tahasildar in Interception Case appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Raurkela Market Complex Blaze Destroys Property Worth Lakhs
A devastating fire broke out at a market complex near Plant Site Road in Rourkela, causing extensive damage to shops and property worth lakhs. According to reports, the blaze started in a mobile phone shop before spreading rapidly to adjacent stores. Several shops sustained heavy losses as goods and materials were reduced to ashes. Firefighters [] The post Raurkela Market Complex Blaze Destroys Property Worth Lakhs appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Rourkela-Bhubaneswar Intercity Expresses Cancelled on Aug 18 Due to Link Train Delay
East Coast Railway has announced the cancellation of both directions of the popular Rourkela-Bhubaneswar Intercity Express on Tuesday, 18 August 2026. Train No. 22840 BhubaneswarRourkela Intercity Express will remain cancelled on 18 August 2026. In the return direction, Train No. 22839 RourkelaBhubaneswar Intercity Express will also remain cancelled on the same day. The decision has [] The post Rourkela-Bhubaneswar Intercity Expresses Cancelled on Aug 18 Due to Link Train Delay appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
LoP Naveen Criticizes Govt as Heavy Rains Flood Smart City Raurkela
Torrential rains have turned parts of Rourkela into a waterlogged mess, exposing serious gaps in the citys much-hyped smart infrastructure. Since Wednesday night, continuous downpours have flooded residential areas, submerged roads, and disrupted daily life across the steel city in Odishas Sundaragada district. Water has entered homes in several localities, including Indira Nagar, Machhli Market [] The post LoP Naveen Criticizes Govt as Heavy Rains Flood Smart City Raurkela appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
India Secures Patent for Innovative Aircraft and Spacecraft Composite Technology
New Delhi, July 31: India has made a significant advancement in making aircraft lighter yet stronger. Researchers at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela have developed a specialized 3D reinforced advanced composite technology. This technology enhances the strength, durability, and damage tolerance of composite materials used in various sectors, including aviation, spacecraft, defense equipment, ... Read more India Secures Patent for Innovative Aircraft and Spacecraft Composite Technology
Bulldozers Raze Houses Of Six Murder Accused In Odisha's Rourkela
The demolition drive was carried out at Narayani Basti under the Sector 7 police station limits, where the accused had allegedly constructed illegal houses on encroached land.
Innovative Smart Dressing Developed to Reduce Pain and Accelerate Wound Healing
New Delhi, June 30: Researchers from a central higher education institution have developed an innovative smart wound dressing. This dressing not only prevents infections but also reduces pain during dressing changes and promotes faster healing. The technology was created by researchers at NIT Rourkela. The dressing features a nanofiber layer infused with turmeric (curcumin), known ... Read more Innovative Smart Dressing Developed to Reduce Pain and Accelerate Wound Healing
Woman Suffers Critical Burns After Man Allegedly Sets Her On Fire Over Rejected Advances In Odisha
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Dr. Panda arrived in Rourkela on Friday and was received at the airport by RSP Director-in-Charge Alok Verma: Reports
NIT Rourkela Patents AI-Powered Microscopy Technology for Faster Disease Diagnosis
Researchers said the system addresses major limitations of conventional microscopy
