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Marking the birth anniversary of legendary freedom fighter and social reformer Utkalmani Pandit Gopabandhu Das, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi issued a passionate call to the states youth. He urged young citizens to balance their personal career ambitions with a deep commitment to social welfare and nation-building. Paying floral tributes at the statue of [] The post Beyond Personal Ambition: CM Majhi Urges Youth to Walk Pandit Gopabandhus Path appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Od

The Odisha government has announced a uniform revision in the minimum wage rates across all worker categories in the state. Effective from October 1, 2026, workers falling under the unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled, and highly skilled categories will see a daily hike of Rs 6 in their overall earnings. The notification, issued by Indramani Tripathy, IAS, [] The post Odisha Minimum Wages Revised with Daily Rs 6 Hike Effective Oct 1 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Br

A fresh low-pressure system is likely to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal around Oct 13, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Currently, an upper-air cyclonic circulation remains active over the Gulf of Thailand and adjoining areas, extending up to 7.6 km above sea level. Weather forecasts indicate this circulation will enter the [] The post Low-Pressure Area Likely Over Bay of Bengal by Oct 13, Predicts IMD appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I

Effective public dialogue is the cornerstone of governance rather than an administrative afterthought, observed Akhil Kumar Mishra, Additional Director General (ADG) of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) and Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), Bhubaneswar. Addressing Odisha Information Service (OIS) officers during an interactive orientation programme at Lok Seva Bhavan, Mishra highlighted the evolving landscape of [] The post Effective Communication Key to Governance: PIB ADG Akhil Kumar Mis

The Indian government has approved a 30% cap on trade margins for non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs. The price intervention is expected to reduce prices of key cancer medications by up to 70%, yielding estimated annual savings of Rs 2,500 crore for patients nationwide. Market analysis by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) revealed that non-scheduled anti-cancer [] The post Govt Caps Cancer Drug Trade Margins; Patients to Save Rs 2500 Cr Annually appeared first on Pragativadi I La

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi called upon the officers of the Odisha Information Service (OIS) to evolve beyond traditional roles and harness the power of social media and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to bridge the gap between the administration and the public. Delivering the keynote address on Emerging Trends in Social Media at an orientation [] The post CM Majhi Urges OIS Officers to Master Social Media & AI appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking Ne

The Permanent Missions of India and Mali to the United Nations jointly commemorated World Cotton Day at the UN Headquarters in New York on Oct 7, 2026. Held under the theme Cotton for Sustainability: Livelihoods, Value Addition and Partnership, the event brought together diplomats, Indian Parliamentarians, and international leaders to discuss cottons role in advancing [] The post India and Mali Host World Cotton Day Event at UN Headquarters in New York appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odis

The Odisha government has announced plans to launch a new mega-development scheme modelled after the flagship ABADHA (Augmentation of Basic Amenities and Development of Heritage and Architecture) project. The announcement was made by Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan, who highlighted that the proposed initiative will focus specifically on the overall development of Puri, the promotion [] The post New ABADHA-Style Scheme Announced to Drive Puris Holistic Development and Promote Jagannath

Apple has reportedly instructed suppliers to reduce component orders for its flagship iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max by 15% to 20% for October following lower-than-expected demand. According to reports, the procurement cuts stem from rising memory chip costsdriven by intense competition for supplies to power AI data centreswhich have forced smartphone prices [] The post Apple Cuts iPhone 18 Pro Orders by 20% Amid Soft Demand and Soaring Prices appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha N

Exactly a year after the infamous Odisha Police Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment examination scandal sent shockwaves across the state, the case has gained explosive momentum once again. On Friday, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched simultaneous raids across 9 strategic locations in Odisha to uncover the financial network and money-laundering trail behind the multi-crore scam. Key Suspects [] The post Odisha Police SI Scam: ED Raids 9 Locations in Money Laundering Probe appeared first on Pra

Action star Vidyut Jammwal is set to make his highly anticipated Hollywood debut in Paramount Pictures live-action adaptation of the iconic video game franchise, Street Fighter. To mark the milestone, Paramount Pictures India hosted a grand promotional event in Mumbai, where a special featurette was unveiled highlighting Jammwal in his role as the legendary character [] The post Vidyut Jammwal Makes Hollywood Debut as Dhalsim in Street Fighter appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News i

The trailer for Tum Mere Ho offers a compelling preview of an intense tale driven by love, passion, and heartbreak. Watch Trailer: Marking the Bollywood debut of Isha Malviya, the film pairs her with Gurmeet Choudhary, who brings a strong screen presence across both emotional and action sequences. Starting with a lighthearted exchange [] The post Tum Mere Ho Trailer: Isha Malviya and Gurmeet Choudhary Shine in Intense Romantic Drama appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Indian-origin South African jurist Navanethem Navi Pillay. The honour recognises her lifelong dedication to championing accountability, fighting systemic oppression, and fortifying global legal frameworks. Pillay, a trailblazer who broke barriers as the first non-white female judge on the High Court of South Africa, [] The post Navi Pillay Awarded 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for International Law appeared first on Pragativadi I L

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, issued an official statement on October 9, 2026, addressing the United States Department of Labours recent decision to suspend the Permanent Labour Certification (PERM) programme for certain companies. The statement seeks to clarify the distinction between temporary work visas and permanent residency pathways while sharply criticising [] The post India Addresses US PERM Suspension, Rejects Deeply Offensive Remarks by US Vice President

The Odisha government on Friday issued a formal clarification declaring that a purported official order claiming changes to the eligibility criteria and educational qualifications for Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs) under the Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OAVS) is fake, fabricated, and unauthorized. The fraudulent document, bearing letter number No. 21897/SME and dated October 5, 2026, had [] The post Odisha Govt Debunks Fake Letter Claiming Changes to OAVS TGT Eligibility Criteria appear

In a major development for Indias aviation and infrastructure landscape, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has officially approved a proposal to name the landmark Noida airport as Narendra Modi International Airport. The greenfield aviation project, situated in Noida-Jewar, serves as the second international airport for the National Capital Region (NCR) [] The post UP Cabinet Approves Naming Noida Airport as Narendra Modi International Airport appeared first on Pr

The Delhi Police on Friday announced that no permission has been granted to the pressure group Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) for its proposed demonstration at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, October 10. The agitation was called by the group to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. Addressing a press conference, Joint Commissioner [] The post No Permission Granted for CJPs Oct 10 Jantar Mantar Agitation, Says Delhi Police appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

In a major move aimed at curbing unauthorised promotion of prescription medicines and preventing dangerous self-medication practices, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has proposed strict amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945. The draft amendment seeks to extend mandatory prior Central Government approval requirements for advertising Schedule H, Schedule H1, and Schedule X [] The post Union Health Ministry Proposes Tighter Curbs on Prescription Drug Ads by Retailers & Wholesalers app

Former Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) supremo Naveen Patnaik addressed a massive gathering of over 10,000 workers during the partys Jan Sampark Padayatra in the North Bhubaneswar constituency on Friday, October 9. Organized on the birth anniversary of legendary social reformer Utkalmani Pandit Gopabandhu Das, the event saw BJD leadership launch a fierce [] The post Naveen Slams Double-Engine BJP Govt at BJDs Jan Sampark Padayatra appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in En

The Union Government and the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) are reportedly considering postponing the implementation of the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on large Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions by a few months. Initially slated to go into effect on October 15, the new merchant fee framework could now be deferred until January, according [] The post UPI Merchant Fee Rollout Scheduled for October 15 May Be Pushed to January: Report appeared first on Pragativadi I Lates

Following a wave of political demonstrations in the national capital, Delhi Police have registered nearly 25 First Information Reports (FIRs) since October 2. The cases involve alleged violations of prohibitory orders, destruction of public property, scuffles with security personnel, and trespass onto government property across the New Delhi district. Section 163 BNSS Violations and High-Profile [] The post Delhi Police Register 25 FIRs Over Protests; Top Leaders Named appeared first on Pragativ

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi paid a courtesy visit to Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati at Lok Bhavan in Bhubaneswar today. The meeting brought together the states two key constitutional authorities to review ongoing administrative strategies and discuss future action plans aimed at driving the all-round development of Odisha. Honble Chief Minister @MohanMOdisha called [] The post CM Majhi Pays Courtesy Visit to Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati at Lok Bhavan appeared first on Pragat

In a major preemptive move ahead of planned demonstrations at Jantar Mantar and surrounding areas in New Delhi on Saturday, October 10, the Delhi Police has requested the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to consider closing entry and exit gates at 57 key metro stations starting Friday night. In a formal communication dated October 8, [] The post Delhi Metro Security Alert! 57 Stations May Face Closure Ahead of CJP Protest appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breakin

Tensions flared in Odishas Bhadrak district on Friday after authorities cancelled student union elections at two higher educational institutions following widespread student indiscipline. The elections, originally scheduled to take place across all colleges and universities in Odisha on October 15, were called off at Bhadrak Womens College and Naami College in Bhandaripokhari. College management cites [] The post Unrest in Bhadrak: Campus Violence Scuttles Student Union Polls in Two Colleges app

US President Donald Trump presented the National Medals of Science and the National Medals of Technology and Innovation on Thursday, October 8, honoring six prominent leaders for their contributions to science, computing, and technology. Labelled by the White House as Americas greatest living innovators, the cohort includes some of the worlds most influential business executives [] The post Trump Honours 6 Greatest Living Innovators With Top US Medals5 Are Foreign-Born Immigrants appeared first

Eight years after Crazy Rich Asians took the global box office by storm, the hit romantic comedy franchise is officially returningthis time as a television series. HBO has greenlit an eight-episode drama series continuing the saga of Singapores elite families, adapting further storylines from author Kevin Kwans bestselling trilogy. The project brings back core cast [] The post Crazy Rich Asians Returns With HBO Series After 8 Years! Constance Wu, Henry Golding & Michelle Yeoh to Reunite appeared

Security arrangements across the national capital have escalated to levels unseen in years, as the Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) prepare for large-scale political demonstrations slated for Saturday at Jantar Mantar. With the focus shifting from earlier NEET-UG concerns to demands surrounding Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, security agencies have mobilised [] The post Jantar Mantar 2.0: Massive Security Deployment, Body Cams, and Liquor Ban as Multiple Group

Indian benchmark equity indices, the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50, opened higher on Friday, staging a technical rebound after a severe session of selling pushed the markets into deep oversold territory and down to multi-year lows. GIFT Nifty futures traded at 22,379.5 early Friday morning, indicating a positive opening stance for the Nifty 50 [] The post Sensex, Nifty Stage Technical Rebound After Multi-Year Lows, but Headwinds Persist appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday initiated simultaneous searches at nine locations across Odisha in connection with the multi-crore Police Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment examination scam. The operations target properties associated with key accused, including the residence of alleged middleman Munna (Muna) Mohanty in Kalapathar (currently in jail), premises linked to Shankar Prusty of Panch Soft [] The post ED Launches Searches at Nine Locations Linked to Odisha Police SI Recruitment S

Paradip Port Authority has completed a 352 crore capital dredging project that gives the eastern Indian port an 18.5-metre deep-draft capability, allowing fully laden Capesize bulk carriers to enter its inner harbour for the first time. The dredging forms the centrepiece of a 427.80 crore package of seven infrastructure projects inaugurated on 21 August 2026 [] The post Paradip Port Achieves 18.5-Metre Deep Draft, Enabling Fully Laden Capesize Vessels appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odish

Tensions have flared significantly in Ward No. 37 under the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) following an indefinite hunger strike launched by local BJP Corporator Bandita Pal. The fast unto death, staged on government land (Plot No. 892), marks a drastic escalation in local unrest after a seven-day mass demonstration failed to yield a response from [] The post Bhubaneswar Ward 37 Protest: Corporator Bandita Pal Fast Unto Death Over Civic Demands appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odi

A private ambulance exploded on the premises of Udala Sub-Divisional Hospital in Odishas Mayurbhanj district on Thursday evening after an oxygen cylinder caught fire and blasted while a critically ill patient was being prepared for transfer, killing the patient and critically injuring two others. The deceased has been identified as Suyosh Barik of Kundabai under [] The post Patient Dies in Oxygen Cylinder Blast Inside Ambulance at Udala Hospital, Odisha appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odi

Maheshwar Mahapatra, 56, principal of Saranakul Mahavidyalaya, died of a suspected heart attack on Thursday while travelling by train from Bhubaneswar toward Nayagarh, officials and local reports said. His body was discovered at Daspalla railway station after the train had passed his intended stop. Mahapatra had served as principal of the college, under Odagaon block, [] The post Saranakul College Principal Dies of Suspected Heart Attack Aboard MEMU Train appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest O

A late-night series of bomb explosions tore through the premises of Vyasanagar Autonomous College just hours after the institution issued a notice for student union elections. Three blasts were reported inside and near the campus around 3:15 a.m. on Wednesday night, and one unexploded bomb was later recovered. No injuries were reported, but the incident [] The post Bomb Blasts Force Vyasanagar College to Close Sine Die; Student Union Polls Suspended appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

Lead, innovate and create should be the guiding objective for students in todays rapidly changing world, said Subrat Kumar Pradhan, Director, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India, during an interaction with students of the Central University of Odisha (CUO), Koraput. The interaction was presided over by Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Ajit Kumar [] The post Lead, Innovate and Create: MoE Director Calls on CUO Students to Transform Agriculture appeared first on P

The official trailer for director Rahul Sankrityans highly anticipated period action spectacle Ranabaali was released on Thursday evening, offering a grand glimpse into 19th-century colonial resistance. Starring Vijay Deverakonda in the titular role alongside Rashmika Mandanna and Hollywood actor Arnold Vosloo, the nearly four-minute trailer details a heroic uprising against a British-manufactured famine in South [] The post Famine, Revolt & Romance: Vijay Deverakondas Ranabaali Trailer Promises

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has embarked on a transformative journey toward a trust-based taxation approach under GST 2.0. In a landmark move aimed at boosting the ease of doing business, the Council has deliberated on and greenlit sweeping policy overhauls designed to reduce litigation, streamline [] The post GST Council Drops Tax Officers Arrest Powers in Major Trust-Based Reform appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha N

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced on Thursday that his government will provide Rs 1.8 lakh as financial aid to families whose houses were destroyed in recent floods across the Malda district, alongside Rs 90,000 for partially damaged homes. Speaking at a flood-relief distribution programme in Raghunathpur, Adhikari sanctioned Rs 242 crore in compensation [] The post West Bengal CM Announces Rs. 242 Cr Compensation for Malda Flood Victims appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest

The Government of India on Thursday issued a firm clarification dismissing claims circulating on social media regarding alleged discrimination in the regulatory framework for satellite communication services. In a press release issued by the Ministry of Communications through the Press Information Bureau (PIB), the government termed suggestions that the authorization process is applied in an [] The post Centre Slams Baseless Satcom Bias Claims; Confirms Equal Regulatory Footing for All Licenced

One of the five infant orangutans rescued earlier this month and brought to Nandankanan Zoological Park has developed a fever, prompting veterinarians to intensify monitoring and treatment. Zoo officials said the animals body temperature has remained higher than normal despite supportive care. The temperature of one of the animals is not showing signs of returning [] The post Four Orangutans Healthy, One Develops Fever at Nandankanan appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English

A tragic incident took place Monday at Balikuda village in Jajpur district, after a couple entered the fast-flowing Genguti River under mysterious circumstances. The couple, identified as Sudhakar Ojha (61) and his wife Sulochana Ojha (57), had gone to the village riverbank in the early hours of Monday, coinciding with the auspicious day of Ganesh [] The post Couple Swept Away in Jajpur River: Wife Survives, Husband Missing appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has officially registered an FIR in connection with the 2020 death of celebrity manager Disha Salian, thrusting the high-profile case back into the national spotlight. The development follows a directive from the Bombay High Court, which heavily criticised the Mumbai Police for keeping the case limited to an Accidental [] The post CBI Registers FIR in Disha Salian Death Case: Aaditya Thackeray, Rhea Chakraborty Named appeared first on Pragativadi I Lates

Odishas trusted dairy cooperative is expanding beyond milk products. Packaged drinking water and a new range of ice creams will soon be available in shops across the state, Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokulananda Mallik announced in Bhubaneswar on Monday. The products will reach the market only after the OMFED board gives formal approval. [] The post OMFED to Launch Packaged Drinking Water and New Ice Cream Flavours in Odisha Soon appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Od

Marking five decades of continuous public service and twenty-five years of leadership by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a month-long Sewa Sankalp Abhiyan beginning September 17 in honour of the Prime Ministers 76th birthday. Highlighting PM Modis relentless dedication to building a strong, prosperous, and self-reliant India, [] The post Odisha CM Majhi Calls to Light Ashirwad Ka Diya for PM Modis 76th Birthday appeared first on Pragativa

Political tensions in Odisha have reached a boiling point over the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) or MMDR Act, with the opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) threatening aggressive economic and commercial blockades if the central amendments are not revoked. Addressing a press conference, BJD MLA Arun Sahoo launched a scathing attack on the ruling [] The post BJD Threatens Economic Blockade Over MMDR Act; BJP Fires Back Amid Mineral Rights Row appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Od

Police have arrested a husband and his younger brother in connection with the suspicious death of a newlywed woman, barely two months after her marriage. The deceased, identified as Sangeeta alias Kishori Pujari of Kamata village, was married on June 26 to Murali Manohar Golari of Bhaluguda village under Baipariguda block. Allegations from her family [] The post Newlywed Woman Found Hanging in Koraput: Husband, Brother-in-Law Arrested appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English

Former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal surrendered before the North Goa Sessions Court in Mapusa on Monday and was taken into custody to begin serving his 10-year rigorous imprisonment in the 2013 rape and sexual assault case. Tejpal was taken to the central jail at Colvale in North Goa after surrendering before the court. His surrender [] The post Tarun Tejpal Surrenders Before Goa Court, Begins 10-Year Jail Term appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News

Parliaments Monsoon Session was adjourned sine die on August 13, but neither the Lok Sabha nor the Rajya Sabha has been formally prorogued, leaving the session technically open nearly a month after proceedings ended. The unusual gap has triggered a political debate, with Opposition leaders alleging that the government is deliberately keeping the session open [] The post Parliament Monsoon Session Still Not Prorogued: What the 29-Day Delay Means appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has explained why the Indian womens cricket team did not accept the Asia Cup trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief Mohsin Naqvi following their title triumph in Dubai. Harmanpreet Kaurs side defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs on Sunday to win the Womens Asia Cup [] The post BCCI Explains Why India Women Refused Asia Cup Trophy From Mohsin Naqvi: Solidarity With Mens Team appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking N

India Women showcased their spin mastery once again, dismantling Pakistan in a one-sided Womens Asia Cup clash in Dubai. Chasing a modest target of 56, India cruised to victory by seven wickets in just 8.4 overs, underlining their dominance in the regional rivalry. Pakistan, who began steadily at 27/0, suffered a dramatic collapse, losing all [] The post India Women thrash Pakistan by 7 wickets in Asia Cup appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .