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Orissa High Court on Friday directed the opposing parties to file their replies by September 29 regarding a petition seeking to disqualify eight BJD MLAs for alleged cross-voting in the Rajya Sabha elections. Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters, Sankha Bhawan, senior BJD leader and MLA Dr Arun Kumar Sahoo asserted that the [] The post Orissa High Court Issues Notice in BJDs Petition Seeking Disqualification of 8 MLAs appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Engli

In view of security concerns and to ensure smooth traffic movement during the upcoming 7th Session of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly, the Bhubaneswar-Kataka Police Commissionerate has issued a public notice detailing specific traffic diversions around the State Assembly and nearby areas. The session is scheduled to run from September 22, 2026, to October 3, [] The post Traffic Advisory for Bhubaneswar Ahead of Odisha Assemblys 7th Session appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News

Mystery surrounds the death of an unidentified young man whose body was recovered from a roadside drain near Sai Temple in Jajpurs Vyasanagar on Friday. According to reports, residents first noticed the youth lying motionless inside the drain near the temple. They immediately alerted both the local fire services personnel and the police. Upon receiving [] The post Jajpur: Youth Found Dead in Vyasanagar Drain appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Congress candidate Milan Pradhan was arrested in West Bengal on Friday in connection with an old alleged murder case, hours after former chief minister Mamata Banerjee announced that her faction would support his candidature in the October 6 Nandigram Assembly bypoll. The arrest triggered a fresh political controversy in West Bengal, with Congress leaders questioning [] The post Milan Pradhan Arrested Hours After Mamata Backs Congress Candidate In Nandigram Bypoll: Reports appeared first on Prag

Tragic incidents unfolded across Ganjam district on Friday afternoon as lightning strikes claimed the life of a 62-year-old man and left two others critically injured in separate occurrences under Kabisuryanagar and Hinjili police limits. The deceased has been identified as Nityananda Gouda (62) of Mahachhai village under Kabisuryanagar police station. The injured have been identified [] The post 1 Dead, 2 Critically Injured in Lightning Strikes Across Ganjam appeared first on Pragativadi I Late

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to mark its 20th edition in 2027, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced plans for celebrations on a grand scale. The decision was taken at the BCCIs 95th Annual General Meeting, held at the boards headquarters in Mumbai on Friday, September 18. [] The post IPL 20th Edition 2027: BCCI Plans Grand Celebrations, Re-Elects Governing Council Members appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spoke with former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday after the Election Commission of India (ECI) froze the All India Trinamool Congress name and its traditional Flowers and Grass symbol ahead of the upcoming state bypolls. Banerjee later said that she and Gandhi discussed working together against the BJP. [] The post Rahul Gandhi Speaks To Mamata Banerjee After ECI Freezes TMC Name, Symbol appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Engli

South Cotabato, Sept18: A horrific shooting at Banga National High School in the Philippines left six children dead and 17 others injured, including the suspected student gunman, officials confirmed Friday. The incident marks the third fatal school shooting since June 2026, following deadly attacks in Tacloban and Zamboanga. Authorities said the gunman, believed to be [] The post 6 Children Killed, 17 Injured in Philippines High School Shooting appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News

Taking strong exception to reports of an alleged question paper leak circulating across social media, Utkal University authorities have formally filed a complaint with the police to investigate the authenticity of the claims and trace the culprits involved. The controversy surrounds the ongoing Plus Three (+3) Undergraduate 2nd Semester examinations. Reports indicate that snapshots of [] The post Alleged UG Question Paper Leak: Utkal University Approaches Police, Orders High-Level Probe appeared

Indias sporting pride will shine at the Asian Games 2026 opening ceremony as Manu Bhaker and Tajinderpal Singh Toor have been named the countrys flagbearers, representing two of Indias most accomplished athletes from different disciplines. Bhaker, a twotime Olympic medallist, and Toor, a twotime Asian Games gold medallist in shot put, will jointly carry the [] The post Manu Bhaker and Tajinderpal Singh Toor Named Indias FlagBearers for Asian Games 2026 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday, with the two leaders discussing developments in West Asia and ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation. According to the Prime Ministers Office, the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to continued cooperation and coordination aimed at promoting peace, [] The post PM Modi, UAE President Discuss West Asia Crisis, Bilateral Ties Over Phone Call appeared first on Pragativa

Aishwarya Rai is set to return to the Paris Fashion Week runway for LOral Paris on September 28, continuing her long association with the beauty brand. The actor and longtime LOral Paris ambassador will walk the ninth edition of Le Dfil LOral Paris, with this years open-air show scheduled at Place Joffre, in front of [] The post Aishwarya Rai Set To Walk Paris Fashion Week 2026 Runway For LOral Paris appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

In a major breakthrough in the gruesome murder of a youth at his girlfriends house, Riamal police conducted a crime scene recreation on Friday under tight security. The prime accused, Narottam Behera, was taken to the spot in Riamal to demonstrate how he allegedly bludgeoned Silu Ray to death with an iron rod before setting [] The post Debagada Youth Murdered at Girlfriends House: Police Recreate Crime Scene with Accused appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking Ne

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated legal proceedings against Nestle India involving three of its popular infant nutrition products. The move follows an examination of infant foods and their promotional materials available on e-commerce platforms, which revealed non-compliance with regulatory standards. The food safety regulator has filed three separate adjudication [] The post FSSAI Initiates Legal Action Against Nestle India Over Infant Nutrition Claims and Q

The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has officially launched the online application process for prospective homebuyers seeking allotment in its flagship residential project, Ekamra Residency, located at Subudhipur. The application window is open through October 31, offering citizens an opportunity to secure modern housing within the capital city. Spread across approximately 7.34 acres, Ekamra Residency has [] The post BDA Opens Online Applications for 496 Ekamra Residency Apartments appea

The Housing and Urban Development Department of Odisha has officially released a revised schedule for the ward delimitation and seat reservation processes ahead of the upcoming general elections to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), including Municipalities, Notified Area Councils (NACs), and Municipal Corporations. The updated timeline, which modifies previous directives, has been communicated to all District [] The post Odisha Issues Revised Schedule for Civic Body Ward Delimitation and Seat Reservati

A joint operation by the Forest Department and local police foiled a wildlife trafficking attempt near the Baliguda bus stand, resulting in the arrest of one individual and the seizure of two leopard hides. The suspect has been identified as Uttam Majhi from Ratanga village under the Phiringia police jurisdiction. Acting upon specific intelligence regarding [] The post Leopard Skin Smuggling Plot Foiled in Kandhamala; One Held appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Break

Fear and panic hit Kendughat village in Nabarangpurs Umerkote after an outbreak of fever and diarrhoea killed an 8-year-old child and sickened several residents. According to information, the outbreak spread rapidly across households, killing an 8-year-old boy and forcing several symptomatic residents to be rushed to the nearby Pujariguda Community Health Centre (CHC) for urgent [] The post 8-Year-Old Boy Dies as Diarrhoea Outbreaks in Nabarangpur appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha Ne

In a major milestone for regional cinema, the Marathi psychological thriller Gondhal has been chosen as Indias official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards, the Film Federation of India (FFI) announced on Friday. Directed and written by filmmaker Santosh Davakhar, the movie explores deep-seated tensions, human vulnerability, and [] The post Marathi Thriller Gondhal Selected as Indias Official Entry for Oscars 2027 appeared first on Pragativadi I Late

According to the Meteorological Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha is set to experience widespread rainfall throughout the coming week. An upper-air cyclonic circulation over North Thailand is expected to move into the North Andaman Sea by Saturday morning, triggering the formation of a low-pressure area by the evening of September [] The post Odisha Braces for Week-Long Heavy Rain as New Low-Pressure System Approaches appeared first on Pragativadi I Lates

Sambalpur Cyber Police have arrested two sisters and their brother for allegedly defrauding a bank official of Rs 25 lakh using a fake Facebook identity and promising to double his money. The arrested suspects have been identified as Rajkumari Badi (24), Jharana Badi (32), and their brother Rajesh Badi (38). Originally natives of Babupada in [] The post Three Siblings Arrested in Sambalpur Over Rs 25 Lakh Cyber Fraud appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Chief Minister Mohan Majhi inaugurated the Odisha Pavilion at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, in the presence of Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The pavilion brings Odishas semiconductor proposition to the forefront, showcasing key projects, policy incentives, infrastructure, and investment opportunities across semiconductor manufacturing, advanced packaging, chip design, and electronics. Honble Chief Minister Shri @MohanMOdisha inaugurated the Odisha [] The post Odisha Pavilion Inaugurated at Yashobho

In a shocking and horrific incident, a man was critically injured after a tree branch fell from above and pierced his abdomen while he was riding a bike in Kendrapada district on Friday. The victim has been identified as Pabitra Pradhan, a resident of Baipur under the Kansara area in Kendrapada. According to sources, Pabitra [] The post Falling Tree Branch Pierces Mans Abdomen in Kendrapada appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

A major disaster was avoided on Friday when postal staff quickly controlled a fire in the Kantabanji Post Office strongroom before significant damage occurred. Upon noticing the fire, Postmaster Bikram Singh Dandasena, along with staff member Nabin Boye and others, immediately raised the alarm. Without delay, they utilised the offices fire extinguishers to douse the [] The post Fire Breaks Out at Balangir Post Office, Quick Action Averts Major Mishap appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

Surendra Koli, who was acquitted by the Supreme Court in connection with the notorious 20052006 Nithari serial killings, died by suicide by hanging on Friday, according to local police. Following his complete acquittal in November 2025, Koli had relocated to Haridwar, Uttarakhand, where he had been running a tea stall over the past few days. [] The post Surendra Koli, Acquitted in Nithari Killings Case, Dies by Suicide in Haridwar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I B

In a dramatic latenight development, Arun Biswal, Additional Secretary of the Transport Department, was detained at Kharavel Nagar police station following allegations of misconduct and assault. According to police sources, Biswal allegedly entered a womans residence at midnight and created a disturbance. The complainant, identified as an office steno, accused him of rape and misbehaviour, [] The post Transport Dept Additional Secretary Detained After Assault Allegation in Bhubaneswar appeared f

To commemorate the birth anniversary (November 8) of Pragativadi founder, value-based politician, and fearless editor Pradyumna Kishore Bal, the annual Pradyumna Bal Prativa Vikash Pratiyogita has officially commenced. Designed to foster intellectual and creative talent, the competition is open to students ranging from primary school to university levels across Odisha. The month-long competition runs from [] The post Pradyumna Bal Prativa Vikash Pratiyogita Kicks Off; Free Entry for School & Uni

The iPhone 18 Pro can be ordered online and delivered to a customers doorstep within minutes in some locations. Yet, on launch day, people still chose to spend the night outside Apple Stores in cities such as Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi. For some buyers, the wait is not simply about securing a phone. It has [] The post Why People Queue Overnight For iPhone 18 Pro Despite Fast Home Delivery appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Four persons, including three juveniles, have been apprehended in connection with the alleged gang-rape and murder of a 16-year-old girl in Delhi, police said. According to police, the girl was allegedly sexually assaulted and stabbed to death before her body was dumped in an open field in northwest Delhi. The case came to light after [] The post Delhi Teen Gang-Rape Murder Case: 3 Minors Among 4 Held appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Indian gymnast Pranati Nayak and her coach Ashok Mishra faced a late-night accommodation mix-up after they were reportedly assigned the same room at the Asian Games accommodation in Nagoya, Japan. The incident added to a series of logistical challenges faced by members of the Indian contingent ahead of the 2026 Asian Games, which begin on [] The post Midnight Mix-Up At Asian Games: Pranati Nayak, Male Coach Given Same Room in Allocation Fiasco appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News i

West Bengal Police arrested Asim Mandal, alias Akash, the last surviving central committee member of CPI (Maoist), from Polerhat on Kolkatas eastern fringes Thursday afternoon. Mandal, 64, had evaded law enforcement for over 15 years across interstate forest belts. He faces 17 cases in Jharkhand and a dozen in West Bengal, and carried a Rs [] The post 15-Year Hunt Ends: Rs 1-Cr Reward Maoist Commander Asim Mandal Arrested in West Bengal appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Engli

The government is preparing a monitoring mechanism to ensure that the new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 is not passed on to consumers. The development comes after the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), which operates the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), issued a circular on September 15 introducing MDR [] The post UPI Charges Above Rs 2000: Govt To Ensure Consumers Dont Pay appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Break

Following a media report by Pragativadi highlighting severe infrastructure deficits and a lack of teaching staff at the Lakhana village school, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has officially taken cognisance of the issue. A formal case (Case No. 899/18/30/2026) has been registered with the rights panel regarding the safety, education, and overall well-being of [] The post Lakhana School Mismanagement: NHRC Takes Cognisance, Nuapada Collector Orders Joint Probe appeared first on Praga

The launch of the iPhone 18 Pro in India has triggered long queues outside Apple stores, with enthusiastic buyers arriving hours before outlets opened to get their hands on the latest iPhone. At Apples store at DLF Mall of India in Noida, India Today Tech spoke to several customers waiting for the new device. Among [] The post iPhone 18 Pro Craze: Man Sells Gold To Gift Wife New iPhone appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Odisha, marked its 43rd Foundation Day with a commemorative event held at the OUAT Conference Hall in Bhubaneswar. The celebration convened key policymakers, environmental scientists, and academic leaders to review annual achievements and outline future strategies for environmental protection. Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia, Minister for Forest, Environment & Climate Change, [] The post Odisha SPCB Celebrates 43rd Foundation Day; Focuses on Innovation and Susta

Apple has officially started selling the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in India, with the latest Pro models available from the companys India online store and its six retail outlets across the country. The new iPhones went on sale on Friday, September 18, giving Indian customers access to Apples latest Pro lineup. [] The post iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max Now Available In India; Base iPhone 18 Delayed appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Actor Vicky Kaushal was spotted at an Apple Store in Mumbais Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), where he unboxed his new iPhone 18. The actor was seen checking out the latest iPhone at the Apple Store before unboxing the device. His appearance at the store quickly caught the attention of fans and onlookers. Vicky Kaushal Gets [] The post Vicky Kaushal Unboxes New iPhone 18 At Mumbai Apple Store appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan began in Odisha on Prime Minister Narendra Modis 76th birthday with a mega blood donation camp in Bhubaneswar, where 8,810 units of blood were collected, according to the organisers. The camp was organised by the Odisha BJP Yuva Morcha at the IDCO Exhibition Ground in Unit-III as part of the [] The post Odisha BJP Marks PM Modis 76th Birthday with Mass Blood Donation, Collects 8810 Units appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi left for Delhi on Thursday to attend key national events aimed at boosting investment and economic cooperation. The Chief Minister is scheduled to participate in the Semicon India-2026 summit on Friday. The high-profile event was inaugurated by the Prime Minister. On Saturday, he will also join the All-India Finance [] The post Odisha CM on Delhi Visit; to Attend Semicon India-2026 and All-India Finance Ministers Conference appeared first on Pragativadi I

The Centre has appointed Amitendra Nath Sinha (IPS: 2002: OD), presently Inspector General in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), as Inspector General in the Border Security Force (BSF) on a lateral shift basis. The appointment will continue up to July 10, 2028. Sinha counts his central deputation tenure with effect from July 11, 2023, [] The post Odisha-Cadre IPS Officer Amitendra Nath Sinha Appointed BSF IG on Lateral Shift Basis Till July 2028 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odish

Abhishek Sharma smashed a 30-ball hundred as India posted 221/7 and bowled Afghanistan out for 94 to win the third T20I by 127 runs and complete a 3-0 Friendship Cup sweep in Delhi. The post Friendship Cup? More Like a Masterclass India Complete 3-0 T20I Rout appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The President has officially approved the resignation of Bhubaneswar Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) and 2013-batch Odisha cadre IPS officer, Jagmohan Meena. According to a notification from the Union Home Ministry (No. 24016/73/2026-IPS-II), the resignation is effective from the afternoon of September 11. With his formal exit, the focus has abruptly shifted to finding a [] The post Race for the Top Cop: Who Will Be the Next Bhubaneswar DCP? appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News

In a dramatic move reminiscent of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Pakistani government has issued an immediate, sweeping austerity package aimed at conserving fuel and curtailing non-essential state expenditure. Driven by soaring import costs and energy supply shocks stemming from ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and disruptions in the Red Sea, Islamabad is cutting back [] The post Back to Lockdown? Pakistan Bans New Cars, Limits Wedding Dishes Amid Deepening Fuel Crisis appeared first on Pragati

Mancheswar Police seized over 52 kg of ganja, a Honda City car, and arrested seven individuals near Rasulgarh, Bhubaneswar under the NDPS Act. The post Mancheswar Police Bust Ganja Racket, 7 Arrested appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

India posted a formidable 221 for 7 in 20 overs against Afghanistan in the third and final T20I at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday, powered by a record-breaking century from opener Abhishek Sharma. Afghanistan won the toss and elected to field first. What followed was a stunning display of power-hitting. Abhishek Sharma [] The post Abhishek 30-ball Blitz and Samsons 50 power India to 221/7 in 3rd T20I vs Afghanistan appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Br

As dusk settled over Bhubaneswar, the 10th-century Mukteswara Temple did not glow with electric floodlights. It glowed with oil lamps. Thousands of women stood in rows across the stone courtyard, lighting wick after wick until more than 11,000 flames turned the ancient precinct gold. Conch shells, temple bells and Odia bhajans rolled off the carved [] The post Odisha Lights 1 Crore Lamps on PM Modis 76th Birthday appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

In a landmark verdict, Paralakhemundi Additional Sessions Judge, H.P. Pattanaik, convicted 12 individuals for a double murder driven by witchcraft suspicions, sentencing each of them to life imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 10,000. The case dates back to June 12, 2021, when a village meeting was convened near the residence of one of [] The post Double Murder over Witchcraft: 12 Sentenced to Life Imprisonment in Paralakhemundi appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Br

Odisha Legislative Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy attended and addressed the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference held at the International Convention Centre in Cape Town, South Africa. The four-day conference brought together Speakers, Ministers, MPs, MLAs, and Secretaries from 56 countries. Delivering her address, Padhy highlighted Indias vision of progressing through simultaneous development and climate resilience. She [] The post Odisha Speaker Surama Padhy Addresses 69th Commonwealth P

On Sept 17, 2026, Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg reviewed departmental schemes with all Collectors at Lok Seva Bhawan, focusing on urban water projects, health and waste management, heritage villages, model schools and MSME parks. The post Odisha Chief Secy Reviews Flagship Schemes with Collectors, Flags Land Bottlenecks and Last-mile Delivery appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Commemorating the Seva Sankalpa Abhiyan, the Department of Water Resources organised a plantation program at the Water and Land Management Institute (WALMI) campus in Pratapnagari to reinforce its commitment to water conservation and environmental sustainability. A total of 76 native and climate-resilient saplings were planted during the event. The initiative aims to translate the core [] The post Water Resources Department Undertakes Plantation Drive at WALMI under Seva Sankalpa Abhiyan appeare