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The body of a forester was recovered in a hanging condition from the official quarter of the Balangir Forest Department Range Office on Sunday. The deceased has been identified as Byasadev Sahu (59), Main Section Forester of Balangir. Sahu had gone to his official residence for lunch during the day but failed to return to [] The post Forester found hanging at Balangir Range Office quarter appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai, with his wife and daughter, offered prayers at Puris Jagannath Temple on Sunday and said both states have agreed to accept the CWCs decision on Mahanadi water sharing. The post Chhattisgarh CM Seeks Lord Jagannaths Blessings in Puri, Hopes Mahanadi Row Ends Soon appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

A PIB Bhubaneswar media team visited Assams Bogibeel IWT Terminal on NW-2. The tour highlights cargo capacity, dredging, the Bogibeel Bridge and a roadmap for Odishas National Waterway-5. The post Bogibeel IWT Terminal and NW-2: How Brahmaputra Waterways Can Transform Northeast and Odisha Logistics appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Historic Barabati Stadium found a new reason to fill up on Sunday. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the Odisha T-20 League CM Trophy 2026, placing cricket on the same official ladder that already carries football, kho-kho, kabaddi and volleyball. The message from the pitch was simple. Talent from Odishas 30 districts will no longer [] The post CM Majhi Launches Odisha T20 League CM Trophy 2026 at Barabati Stadium appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaki

Choudwar Circle Jail Superintendent Sujit Kumar Raul has been arrested from his Bhubaneswar home in the October 2025 escape of two Bihar undertrials. Police are probing alleged record tampering, forged signatures and security lapses. The post Choudwar Jail Superintendent Arrested in 2025 Undertrial Escape Probe I Forged Minute Book, Tampered Gate Register appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

A lively state-level quiz competition turned into a powerful lesson in empathy and citizenship on Sunday afternoon as college students from across Odisha gathered at Doordarshan Kendra, Bhubaneswar. Organised under the chairmanship of State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Bratati Harichandan, the event brought together zonal winners to deepen understanding of the rights, challenges and [] The post State-Level Quiz on Disability Rights Held in Bhubaneswar | Hirakud College Wins appear

Commissionerate Police has put 36 platoons, 11 QRTs, a bomb squad, drones and rooftop teams in place for the 7th session of the 17th Odisha Assembly from Sept 22 to Oct 3, 2026. The post Odisha Assembly Session Security: 36 Platoons, 11 QRTs and Drones Deployed appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

For many elders in Odishas southern districts, darshan of Mahaprabhu Shree Jagannath is not a holiday plan. It is a prayer that has waited years for a bus, a companion and a little official care. On Sunday, that prayer left the depot. Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism Minister Pravati Parida virtually flagged off the first [] The post Odisha Flags Off Sacred First Wave of Jagannath Darshan for Senior Citizens appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Odishas monsoon Assembly session begins September 22 and runs till October 3. BJD and Congress are set to corner the government over the MMDR amendment, north Odisha floods, textbook errors and paddy procurement. The post Odisha Assembly Monsoon Session: MMDR Row, Flood Failure and Textbook Errors Set to Spark Storm appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

BJD chief Naveen Patnaik writes again to Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi, seeking a special Assembly session and a unanimous resolution to repeal the MMDR Amendment he says strips the state of its right to tax mineral wealth. The post LoP Naveen Write to CM Majhi Again; Call a Special Session, Repeal the MMDR Amendment appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The Indian Navy and Sri Lanka Navy have commenced the 13th edition of their annual bilateral maritime exercise, SLINEX-26, at Visakhapatnam. Scheduled from September 17 to 21, 2026, the five-day drills aim to enhance operational synergy, interoperability, and mutual trust between the two neighbouring naval forces. The Indian Navy is participating with two prominent warships: [] The post India and Sri Lanka Kick Off 13th Edition of SLINEX-26 Maritime Exercise in Visakhapatnam appeared first on Pr

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) launched a scathing attack on Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday following his statement claiming that the long-standing Mahanadi River water dispute is not a dispute. In a press release issued by former Minister and BJD Vice-President Pratap Jena, the party labelled the statement unacceptable and accused Chhattisgarh [] The post Mahanadi Row: BJD Slams Chhattisgarh CM, Vows No Compromise appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I

A sanitation worker lost his life in a tragic road accident near Randa on NH57 in Sonepur district early Sunday morning. The victim, identified as Tankadhar Tandia of Jamapali village under Puintala police limits, was employed with Balangir Municipality. He was cycling to town for morning duty when a speeding pickup van rammed into him, [] The post Balangir Sanitation Worker Killed in Pickup Van Crash, Villagers Demand Compensation appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I

President of India Droupadi Murmu graced the valedictory session of the International Conference on The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics, organised by the National Green Tribunal. Addressing the gathering, the President said climate change is deeply intertwined with biodiversity loss, water stress, land degradation, food security, health, and livelihoods. She emphasised that a wellstructured [] The post President Murmu Calls for PeopleCentric Climate Resilience at International Confere

A tragic accident claimed the life of Dr K. Jagadish, a 50yearold neurosurgeon from Khammam, when his car hit a roadside divider and caught fire on National Highway365 near the Pillalamarri flyover on Sunday morning. Jagadish, head of neurosurgery at Mamata Hospital, was travelling alone from Hyderabad to Khammam to meet his family. Around 7:15am, [] The post Neurosurgeon Burnt Alive in Telangana Car Crash appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The Odisha state government officially launched the Shree Jagannath Darshan Yojana from Lok Seva Bhavan, aimed at facilitating hassle-free pilgrimage to the holy city of Puri for spiritual devotees across the state. The scheme was virtually inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida. In the initial phase of the rollout, a total of 910 devotees [] The post Shree Jagannath Darshan Yojana Launched: Free Pilgrimage for Odisha Devotees appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in En

AichiNagoya, Sept20: Indias womens table tennis team launched their Asian Games 2026 campaign with a thrilling comeback victory over Singapore, winning 32 in their Group F clash. India trailed 12 after early defeats, but Sreeja Akula and Yashaswini Ghorpade produced clutch performances to turn the tie around. Sreeja defeated Zeng Jian 31 in a mustwin [] The post Asian Games 2026: Sreeja, Yashaswini Lead India to Stunning Table Tennis Win Over Singapore appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odis

In a heartbreaking incident in the state capital, a young man lost his life after setting himself on fire, unable to bear extreme mental agony over an unreturned loan of Rs 7 lakh. The deceased has been identified as Ashwini Kumar Tandia, a resident of the Mahabir Basti area in Bhubaneswar. According to reports, Ashwini [] The post Distressed Over Unreturned Loan, Youth Dies After Self-Immolation in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

A 48yearold property dealer, ManjeetSingh, died following a violent scuffle with his neighbours in Delhis Kalkaji area on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday. His brother, DilbagSingh, sustained injuries and is undergoing treatment at AIIMS Trauma Centre. Police said a PCR call was received shortly after midnight about a quarrel at a residential building [] The post Property Dealer Dies After Scuffle With Neighbours in Delhis Kalkaji appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cautionary advisory for fishermen, urging them not to venture into the sea until September 24 due to a lowpressureinduced weather system. According to the forecast, winds with speeds of 5060 kmph are expected over the Bay of Bengal, posing risks to fishing vessels and coastal activities. Authorities [] The post Odisha Fishermen Advisory: IMD Warns of Strong Winds, No Sea Trips Till Sept24 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in

Iran has conveyed seven conditions to the United States through Qatar for restarting negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing war, according to Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Irans Supreme National Security Council. Rezaei said Qatar had communicated Tehrans conditions to Washington and that Iran was waiting for US President Donald Trumps response. While Rezaei did not [] The post Iran Sets 7 Conditions For US Talks, Warns Of Decisive War If Demands Rejected appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest O

Ahead of the Odisha Assembly session beginning September 22, the state police have drawn up a threetier security plan with the deployment of 30 platoons of force. Director General of Police (DGP) reviewed the arrangements along with the Commissioner of Police and Additional Commissioner, focusing on crowd management, sensitive installations, and lawandorder preparedness. The session [] The post Odisha Assembly Session: DGP Reviews Security, 30 Platoons Deployed appeared first on Pragativadi I La

Moscow and the surrounding region came under a major drone barrage on Sunday as Russias parliamentary election entered its final day, with Russian authorities reporting at least two deaths and damage to an oil refinery. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said more than 1,600 drones had been intercepted and shot down since Saturday, including around 450 [] The post Massive Drone Barrage Hits Moscow As Russia Votes, 2 Killed And Oil Refinery Damaged appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in

The Ganjam Cyber Police have dismantled an alleged online betting app fraud network, arresting three persons and seizing a large cache of digital devices and financial documents. Acting on intelligence, police raided rented houses in Gajapati Nagar and Palurgada under Rambha police limits, where youths from outside Odisha were allegedly operating betting applications. Two suspects [] The post Interstate Online Betting Gang Busted in Ganjam; 3 Arrested, Digital Cache Seized appeared first on Prag

Indias womens badminton team made a commanding start to their Asian Games campaign, defeating Kazakhstan 30 in the Round of 16. PV Sindhu set the tone in the opening singles rubber, brushing aside Kamila Smagulova 217, 219 in just 20 minutes. Rising star Unnati Hooda followed with another dominant performance, beating Alissa Kuleshova 217, 2110. [] The post Asian Games Badminton: PV Sindhu Stars as India Crush Kazakhstan to Reach Quarters appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Eng

The ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has issued notices to several prominent leaders and officials, including BJP veteran LK Advani, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and Election Commissioner S. S. Sandhu. According to reports, the notices were triggered by spelling mismatches, nonmapping with previous SIR records, or logical discrepancies in electoral data. [] The post SIR Notices to LK Advani, Jaishankar, Sandhu and Other Leaders Over Electoral Roll Discrepan

Starting October 1, 2026, domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) consumers across India will be required to complete Biometric Aadhaar Authentication (BAA) to book gas refills at the regulated Retail Selling Price (RSP) and receive applicable subsidies. The Union Government introduced the mandatory authentication requirement to ensure that domestic gas subsidies reach genuine and deserving households [] The post Mandatory LPG Aadhaar Biometric Authentication from October 1 appeared first on Prag

Shafali Verma smashed her maiden T20I century as India stormed into the womens cricket final at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with a 114-run victory over Bangladesh on Sunday. Batting first after captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss, India posted 195/4 at Nisshins Karogi Athletic Park. Bangladesh were never able to mount a serious chase [] The post Shafali Verma Smashes Maiden T20I Century As India Storm Into Asian Games Final appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I

A delegation of student leaders and members of various public outfits met Bhubaneswar Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) to register a strong protest against police for denying permission to hold peaceful agitations at Lower PMG. Led by Pradesh Chhatra Congress President Bibhuti Bhushan Mohapatra, the delegation gathered outside the DCP office to express deep dissatisfaction [] The post Lower PMG Protest Ban: Student Leaders Confront Bhubaneswar DCP appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

Barkote police in Debagada district have arrested two persons for their involvement in a shop burglary and a fraudulent scheme involving the circulation of fake Rs 500 currency notes. The arrested individuals have been identified as 35-year-old Anil Kumar Sahoo, alias Ani, and 19-year-old Rabi Das, alias Rocket, both residents of Mardang village. Police recovered [] The post Fake Note Racket Busted in Debagada: 2 Arrested for Circulating Counterfeit Cash appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Od

The Commissionerate Police, BhubaneswarKataka, has issued a formal order restricting police personnel from posting photos or videos on social media while in uniform or on duty at sensitive locations. The directive, signed by the Commissioner of Police, follows recent instances of officers sharing deployment visuals and workplace clips online, sometimes revealing confidential details or compromising [] The post Commissionerate Police Bans Social Media Posts in Uniform Across Sensitive Zones appea

Senior journalist and Assistant Editor at CNN-News18, Payal Mehta, passed away suddenly in Mumbai in the early hours of Sunday. She was 46. Known for her authoritative reporting on Parliament, the Union government, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Mehtas untimely death has sent shockwaves through Indias media and political fraternities. According to senior journalist [] The post Veteran Political Journalist Payal Mehta Dies at 46: PM Modi, Leaders Mourn appeared first on Pragativadi I Lates

The long-standing Mahanadi River water dispute between Odisha and Chhattisgarh is set to be resolved very soon, assured Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai during his two-day official visit to Odisha. Speaking to the media, Chief Minister Sai announced that high-level discussions between the Chief Ministers of both states have already taken place in New [] The post Mahanadi Water Dispute Resolution Soon, Says Chhattisgarh CM During Odisha Visit appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odish

A horrific high-speed accident turned tragic in the early hours of Sunday morning when a speeding luxury BMW crashed and plunged off a bridge on the Mumbai Coastal Road near Lotus Jetty, opposite Lala Lajpatrai College. The catastrophic crash left three young occupants dead and a fourth passenger fighting for his life in critical condition [] The post Mumbai Coastal Road BMW Crash: 3 Killed, 1 Critical in Tragic Accident appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking Ne

Bigg Boss 20 host Salman Khan has reassured fans that there is nothing wrong with his health after a recent promo showing him appearing to suffer chest pain sparked concern on social media. The promo showed Salman lying on the stage, holding his chest and calling for a doctor. The dramatic sequence led several viewers [] The post Bigg Boss 20: Salman Khan Clarifies Health Scare After Promo Sparks Concern, Says Nothing Is Wrong appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Break

State Bank of India (SBI) has issued a fresh advisory ahead of the threeday nationwide bank strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) from September 28 to 30, 2026. The advisory follows UFBUs oneday strike on September 11 and comes as part of the unions larger programme, which also includes a continuous [] The post Nationwide Bank Strike September 2830: SBI Issues Alert appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The Commissionerate Police Headquarters in Bhubaneswar bid farewell to Jagmohan Meena, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), on 19 September following the formal acceptance of his resignation from the Indian Police Service with effect from 11 September 2026. Meena, a 2013batch Odishacadre IPS officer, had been serving as DCP, Bhubaneswar since March 2025. His tenure was [] The post Farewell to Bhubaneswar DCP Jagmohan Meena, Successor Announcement Soon appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odish

A fresh political controversy has erupted between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress after comedian Pulkit Mani impersonated Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Rahul Gandhis Chhatron Ki Goonj event in Indore. The BJP criticised Rahul Gandhi after a video from the September 19 event circulated online. The party alleged that the performance mocked an [] The post PM Modi Mimicry At Rahul Gandhi Event Sparks BJP Backlash appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Bre

Salman Khan appeared to address the trolling faced by women over their appearance after pregnancy during the latest episode of Bigg Boss 20 Weekend Ka Vaar. The actor-host criticised people who target women over their weight and looks, particularly after childbirth. Although Salman did not name Katrina Kaif, his remarks were widely linked by fans [] The post Bigg Boss 20: Salman Khan Hits Back At Trolls After Katrina Kaif Faces Post-Pregnancy Body-Shaming appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest O

Salman Khan addressed the issue of social media trolling during the latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 20, taking off his T-shirt and challenging those who troll him to continue doing so. The actor and show host spoke about the trolling he has faced online before removing his T-shirt and flaunting his physique. [] The post Salman Khan Takes Off T-Shirt On Bigg Boss 20, Tells Trolls: Come On, Troll Me Now appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

A low-pressure area over the North Andaman Sea and adjoining East-Central Bay of Bengal is moving west-northwestwards and is likely to intensify into a deep depression before approaching the South Odisha-North Andhra Pradesh coast, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The system, which formed over the North Andaman Sea and neighbourhood on Saturday, has moved [] The post Bay Of Bengal Low-Pressure Area To Intensify Into Deep Depression appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha New

A suspected drug peddler was injured in an exchange of fire with Rengali police in Sambalpur district early Sunday morning, with police claiming to have seized a large quantity of codeine-mixed cough syrup, a country-made pistol and two cars. The accused, identified as Pritam, sustained a gunshot injury to his right leg and was subsequently [] The post Sambalpur Drug Peddler Injured In Police Encounter appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Seven Odia tourists lost their lives after being swept away near Maa Baglamukhi Temple in Agar Malwa, MP. Odisha government swiftly coordinates to return the bodies. The post 7 Odia Tourists Drown Near Maa Baglamukhi Temple, Bodies Being Brought Back to Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

In a move to ensure that cooking gas subsidies reach genuine and deserving households, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas has announced that Biometric Aadhaar Authentication (BAA) will be mandatory for domestic LPG consumers starting October 1, 2026. Consumers who fail to complete the process will not be able to book cylinder refills at [] The post Subsidized LPG Refills to Require Biometric Verification Starting Oct 1 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking

During a visit to Pragativadi office in Bhubaneswar, Cuban Ambassador Juan Carlos Marsn Aguilera called for stronger India-Cuba ties while rejecting U.S. tariffs. Facing severe sanctions and travel hurdles, Cuba is leveraging its human capitalrebuilding tourism and providing healthcare as a BRICS partnerto drive economic resilience and global solidarity. Q1: What is the tourism perspective [] The post Beyond Sanctions: Cuba Maps Economic Recovery Through Tourism, Medical Diplomacy, & BRICS Syner

In a decisive move to safeguard historical records, eliminate administrative complexities, and protect the rights of genuine landless beneficiaries, the Revenue and Disaster Management Department of Odisha has officially implemented Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)-2026. The initiative aims to build a comprehensive, authenticated, and searchable state-wide digital database for all Bhoodan and Gramdan lands. Additional Chief [] The post Odisha Implements SOP-2026 for Bhoodan and Gramdan Land Da

The regional meteorological centre has issued a high alert across Odisha as an active cyclonic circulation over the north Andaman Sea is anticipated to evolve into a low-pressure area. According to meteorological projections, the system is expected to move west-northwestwards, progressively intensifying into a depression over the east-central Bay of Bengal and subsequently turning into [] The post Low Pressure Over BoB to Intensify Into Deep Depression, Heavy Rains Warning Issued appeared first

An online screenshot showing a tool that claims to split UPI payments into instalments of up to Rs 1,999 has triggered debate on social media amid new merchant discount rate (MDR) rules coming into effect from October 15, 2026. The idea was shared on LinkedIn by chartered accountant Akhil Agarwal, who described it as UPI, [] The post UPI Payments: App Offers 1,999 QR Splits Amid New MDR Rules; Social Media Raises Fraud Concerns appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Brea

Property offences in the Odisha capital continue to escalate unchecked, as a fresh case of brazen theft has come to light from the Chandrasekharpur area. Challenging local law enforcement directly, unidentified miscreants executed a calculated vehicle theft from a residential garage under the cover of darkness. Masked Intruders Target Residential Garage According to available details, [] The post Masked Thieves Steal Bike from Garage in Bhubaneswars Chandrasekharpur appeared first on Pragativadi

Flight Lieutenant Alfred Tyrone Cooke, a Vir Chakra awardee and decorated veteran of the 1965 Indo-Pak War, passed away on Friday at Base Hospital in New Delhi. The Indian Air Force paid tribute to Cooke, recalling his courage during the 1965 war and his legendary dogfight over Kalaikunda in West Bengal. IAF Recalls Legendary Dogfight [] The post 1965 War Hero Alfred Tyrone Cooke Passes Away; IAF Pays Tribute appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .