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Indian passport holders traveling to Thailand will soon see their visa-free stay allowance cut in half. Starting September 15, 2026, Thailand will reduce the permitted duration of visa-exempt stays from 60 days to 30 days for tourists from over 60 countries and territories, including India, China, the US, and European Union member states. The update [] The post Thailand Cuts Visa-Free Stay for Indians to 30 Days: New Rules from September 15 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in E

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharifs office faced criticism in India after it posted a cropped photograph from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit that left out Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The photograph showed several world leaders at the SCO Council of Heads of State Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. However, the [] The post Pakistan PMO crops PM Modi from SCO photo; Eknath Shinde says India can remove Pak from world picture appeared fir

Nepal has called for climate compensation following devastating flash floods that have killed more than 1,000 people and left thousands missing. Nepals Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said international assistance for the countrys recovery should not be viewed simply as aid or charity. Instead, he argued that vulnerable countries affected by climate change deserve justice and [] The post Nepal Seeks Climate Compensation After Deadly Floods, Names India, China, US appeared first on Pragativadi I L

In a landmark moment for sustainable governance, Odisha Lok Bhavan in Bhubaneswar has been certified as Indias first Platinum-rated green campus under the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Green Campus Rating System. The sprawling official residence of the Governor scored an impressive 88 out of 100 points, placing it in the highest category of the [] The post Odisha Lok Bhavan Makes History as Indias First Platinum-Rated Green Campus appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Engl

Odisha Deputy Chief Minister, Pravati Parida, today inaugurated the Shakti Summit in Bhubaneswar, bringing together senior officials from 22 States and Union Territories to strengthen collective action on womens safety, protection and empowerment. Addressing the inaugural session as the Chief Guest, Dy CM Parida said that womens safety and empowerment must be pursued together through [] The post Shakti Summit Brings 22 States Together for Womens Safety and Empowerment appeared first on Pragativa

The Supreme Court on Tuesday quashed and closed FIRs registered across India in connection with the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)-led protests over alleged irregularities and paper leaks in the 2026 NEET examination. Invoking its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, a bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi [] The post Supreme Court quashes NEET protest FIRs across India appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I

Senior IPS officer JNPankaj today took over as Inspector General of Police (IG), Southern Range, from outgoing IG NitiShekhar in a formal handover ceremony held at the Range Headquarters. The transition took place on Tuesday morning in the presence of senior police officials and staff. ShriPankaj expressed gratitude to the Odisha Government for entrusting him [] The post J N Pankaj Assumes Charge as IG Southern Range Odisha appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged Indians to avoid unnecessary foreign travel, overseas weddings and gold purchases as he renewed his call for greater emphasis on swadeshi and self-reliance. Speaking in a selfie-style video message, Modi congratulated the country after India recorded 7.8% economic growth in the first quarter of financial year 2026-27. He [] The post PM Modi urges Indians to avoid unnecessary foreign travel, overseas weddings and gold purchases appeared first on Praga

Four days after police lifted him from his Nuasahi home in Nayapalli, the son of a former Odisha transport minister is in custody, and a Rajya Sabha MP has now put a price, a date and a political sting on the dispute. Ajit Kumar Sahu, son of former BJD minister and three-time Parjang MLA Nrusingha [] The post The Rs 2-crore story is a lie: BJP MP after arrest of ex-ministers son appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Indian travellers planning a Central Asian holiday have a new reason to consider Uzbekistan. The country has announced a 30-day visa-free entry regime for Indian citizens, making it easier for tourists to explore its historic cities, Silk Road heritage, traditional cuisine and cultural attractions. The announcement was made by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during delegation-level [] The post Uzbekistan Visa-Free For Indians: 30-Day Entry Opens Up Silk Road Adventure appeared first on Pragat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has highlighted Indias long-standing tradition of offering refuge to people fleeing persecution, saying the country has welcomed communities from different faiths and allowed them to preserve their identities. Speaking at the Hindu Vishwa Bandhu Embrace the World in Friendship event in Canada, Bhagwat said Indias approach to diversity was rooted [] The post Came As Aggressors, But Still Thrive: Mohan Bhagwat Praises Indias Asylum Tradition In Canada appeared first on Pra

Bangladesh Cricket Board president Tamim Iqbal has said the proposed white-ball series against India has not been cancelled, revealing that the BCB and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are still discussing possible dates for the tour. The development comes amid strained relations between the two neighbouring countries and uncertainty surrounding the [] The post Tamim Iqbal says India series still on, admits Bangladesh should have definitely played T20 World Cup appeared first on

Ruchika Singh, who came into the national spotlight following allegations of abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother at a protest in Delhi, has resurfaced in a new video circulating widely on social media. The latest clip has drawn renewed attention to the controversy, particularly because of the stark contrast between [] The post Ruchika Singh Returns In Viral Video Weeks After PM Modi Abuse Row: I Wont Back Down appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha New

A high-level meeting was convened today at Kharvel Bhavan under the chairmanship of Odishas Deputy Chief Minister, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, to review innovative renewable energy solutions for the state. Clean-tech company MACLEC presented its advanced Surface Hydro Kinetic (SHK) Turbine technology to the Deputy CM and a delegation of senior officials, including the ACS, [] The post MACLEC Showcases Next-Gen Hydro Power Tech to Odisha Leadership appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News

Tata Power has opened the fourth edition of its photography contest, Oh My Beautiful Odisha 4.0, with a clear brief: look past the familiar and photograph the Odisha that rarely makes the brochure. Themed Hidden Treasures of Odisha, the contest asks photographers and enthusiasts to capture lesser-known heritage, traditions, art, architecture, landscapes, people, stories and [] The post Oh My Beautiful Odisha 4.0: Tata Power Photography Contest for 2027 Calendar | Hidden Treasures Theme appeared

The US Secret Service has confirmed it is aware of a video aired by Iranian state media that appears to threaten the life of Barron Trump, the youngest son of US President Donald Trump. The confirmation came after reports that the nearly three-minute video, broadcast by Irans state broadcaster IRIB, contained references to Barrons publicly [] The post US Secret Service aware of alleged Iranian threat against Barron Trump appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking Ne

Ganjam has emerged as the leading district in Odisha in rooftop solar adoption, recording 16,418 installations, the highest in the State. The achievement places the southern district at the forefront of Odishas growing transition towards clean and renewable energy. The milestone reflects the growing acceptance of solar energy among households and the increasing shift towards [] The post Ganjam emerges as Odishas solar leader; 25,277 installations across 8 districts appeared first on Pragativadi

Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) Karanjia brought laurels to the district with a stellar performance at the CBSE Cluster Championships 202627, securing 2 Gold, 2 Silver, and 3 Bronze medals in athletics. Competing among athletes from over 300 schools and nearly 1,252 participants across Odisha, West Bengal, and Chhattisgarh, the students displayed exceptional talent, discipline, [] The post EMRS Karanjia Triumphs at CBSE Cluster Championships 202627 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest

In a significant development against corruption in local self-government works, the Court of the Special Judge, Vigilance, Bhawanipatna on Saturday, convicted two retired engineers of Khadial Notified Area Council (NAC) in Nuapada district and a contractor for misappropriation of government funds. The convicts are: Umesh Chandra Tripathy, Former Assistant Engineer (Retired), NAC Khadial Jayanta [] The post Two Ex-Engineers of Khadial NAC, Contractor Get 3-Year Jail in Corruption Case appeared f

Indias national record holder Jyothi Yarraji clinched the bronze medal in the womens 100m hurdles at the World Athletics Continental Tour Silver Meet at Kalinga Stadium. Yarraji clocked 13.24 seconds to secure Indias first medal of the meet. The race was dominated by Bahamas Charisma Taylor, who stormed to gold with a sub-13-second timing of [] The post Jyothi Yarraji Wins Bronze in 100m Hurdles at World Athletics Silver Meet appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaki

A former senior Indian Air Force officer has raised concerns over whether Indias Tejas Mk-2 fighter jet will remain operationally relevant by the time it enters service in significant numbers, pointing to rapid advances in Chinese fifth- and sixth-generation combat aircraft. Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, who retired as the IAFs Vice Chief less than two [] The post Operationally, Definitely No: Ex-IAF Vice Chief Questions Tejas Mk-2 Timeline appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Engl

Bhubaneswar Cyber Police arrested Rajendra Singh (31) of Mayurbhanj for his role in a large-scale online credit card fraud case. The arrest followed a complaint filed by 69-year-old Chidananda Rao Gaur, a retired Indian Bank employee, who lost Rs 9,00,034 after falling prey to a fake credit card advertisement on Facebook in March 2025. Investigators [] The post Bhubaneswar Cyber Police Arrest Mayurbhanj Man in Rs 9 Lakh Online Credit Card Fraud appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News

Police in Jharsuguda district have successfully busted a fake dacoity case in the Badamal police station area, arresting four accused and seizing cash, mobile phones and motorcycles. According to police, the case was registered on August 20, 2026, under relevant sections of the BNS after a complaint by Radiant Cash Management Services Ltd. cash executive [] The post Jharsuguda Police Bust Fake Dacoity Case, Arrest Four appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News

Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi are continuing to take their romance worldwide, stepping out hand-in-hand for a late-night date in London. The pair were spotted strolling through the city, confirming that their low-key relationship remains as strong as ever. Jenner looked effortlessly stylish during the outing, wearing a form-fitting gray dress paired with simple accessories. [] The post Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi Spotted Holding Hands on London Date appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest O

Two minor girls were rescued on Saturday after they allegedly jumped into the Mahanadi River at Chadeipank village under Binka police station limits. Reports said the girls leapt into the river under circumstances yet to be ascertained. On receiving information, a team of firefighters, assisted by a local fisherman, launched a swift rescue operation and [] The post Two Minor Girls Rescued After Jumping Into Mahanadi appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Indias Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand will look to take another major step in their breakthrough run at the BWF World Championships 2026 when they face Chinas Liu Shengshu and Tan Ning in the womens doubles semi-final on Saturday, August 22. The Indian pair booked their place in the last four after producing a stunning [] The post Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand vs Liu-Tan Live: When and Where to Watch BWF World Championships 2026 Semi-Final appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News

A powerful explosion late Friday night at the NTPC thermal power plant in the Kaniha block of Anugola district left five workers injured, with two reported critical. According to reports, the blast occurred in Bunker-B of the power generation unit. The injured workers were rushed to the NTPC medical facility for immediate treatment. As the [] The post Five Workers Injured, Two Critical in Explosion at NTPC Kaniha appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

In a precautionary move to safeguard students, the administrations of Jajpur and Bhadrak districts have declared holidays for 383 schools today due to worsening flood conditions. In Jajpur district, the Collector ordered the closure of 244 schools across eight flood-hit blocks Bari, Dasarathpur, Binjharpur, Rasulpur, Korei, Dharmasala, Jajpur and Badachana. The District Education Officer [] The post 383 Schools Closed in Bhadrak and Jajpur Amid Floods appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odis

A potentially record-breaking El Nio is taking shape in the Pacific, with scientists warning that the event could become the strongest in more than a century and intensify global warming. For India, the developing climate pattern could mean further pressure on the monsoon, higher heatwave risks and disruption to agricultural output across two crop seasons. [] The post Biggest El Nio In Over A Century: India Faces Double Crop Hit As Global Heat Surges appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

In a remarkable display of farmer enthusiasm, more than one lakh cultivators across Odisha registered themselves in a single day for the Kharif paddy collection and marketing season 2026-27. The total number of registered farmers has now surged past 7.18 lakh, according to the latest figures released by the Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department. [] The post Over 1 Lakh Farmers Register in Just One Day for Odishas Kharif Paddy Sales appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in En

In a decisive push to complete one of Odishas longest-pending railway projects, Additional Chief Secretary of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, on Friday chaired a high-level review meeting on the Talcher-Bimalagarh new broad-gauge railway line. Held at Lok Seva Bhawan, the meeting focused sharply on the remaining land acquisition hurdles [] The post Revenue Secretary Pushes for Fast-Track Land Acquisition to Unlock Talcher-Bimalagarh Rail Project appeare

A high-level review meeting on the implementation of Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) projects, being executed with assistance from the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), was held today in Bhubaneswar. The meeting was chaired by Odisha Works Department Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh at Lok Seva Bhawan. Of the 192 RIDF projects [] The post Odisha Works Dept Principal Secy Directs Expeditious Completion of Ongoing RIDF Projects appeared first on Praga

In a major boost to industrial growth, the Odisha government has cleared 14 investment proposals totaling 2,780.10 crore, expected to generate 14,104 employment opportunities across the state. The approvals came during the 149th meeting of the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA), chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg, IAS, in Bhubaneswar. Under the leadership [] The post Odisha Clears 14 Industrial Projects Worth Rs 2,780 Crore, Unlocking 14K+ Jobs appeared first on Pragativadi

In a major boost to Indias electronics ambitions, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Thursday notified the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) with a substantial budgetary outlay of 62,500 crore. The five-year scheme (FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31) aims to take Indias already impressive mobile phone manufacturing story to the next levelmoving [] The post Rs 62,500 Cr Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme Notified: 60K Jobs, Rs 39 Lakh Cr Production Target appeared firs

Indian sugar prices have surged around 10% over the past month, reaching record levels as supplies tighten and demand picks up ahead of the festive season. The sharp rise has also put sugar stocks back in the spotlight, with investors betting that stronger sugar realisations could improve the profitability of mills. Shares of companies including [] The post Sugar Stocks Rally as Prices Hit Record Highs: Is Indias Sugar Supply Getting Too Tight? appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News

Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia has called for fans to boycott the upcoming India-Brazil friendly in Kolkata, questioning the reported 50-70 crore expenditure on a single 90-minute match. India are scheduled to face five-time world champions Brazil at Kolkatas Salt Lake Stadium on October 3. While the high-profile fixture has generated considerable excitement among football [] The post Bhaichung Bhutia Urges Fans To Boycott India-Brazil Match, Questions Rs 70 Crore Spend appeared first on

Insidious: Out of the Further review: The latest chapter in the horror franchise relies more on atmosphere, sound design and psychological tension than an endless barrage of jump scares. Amelia Eve leads the film as Gemma, a mother whose connection to The Further puts her and her daughter in danger. The Insidious franchise returns with [] The post Insidious: Out of the Further Review: Atmospheric Horror Delivers Chills Without Overdoing Jump Scares appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha N

Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Friday said the fifth instalment of the flagship Subhadra Yojana will be distributed on August 28, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Rakhi Purnima, at Nayagada. Participating in a preparation review meeting organised in this connection, the Deputy Chief Minister discussed all readiness measures for the smooth release [] The post Subhadra Yojana 5th Instalment to Be Distributed on August 28 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday attended the birth centenary celebrations of Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati at Gurujang near Talcher in Anugola district and announced that the village would be developed as a Heritage Village while Gurujang Panchayat would be made a Model Panchayat. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister described Swami Laxmanananda as [] The post Odisha CM Declares Gurujang Heritage Village and Model Panchayat at Swami Laxmananandas Birth Centenary appeare

Arjun Tendulkar will continue playing domestic cricket for Goa despite recent speculation surrounding his future with the team, according to a report. Arjun Tendulkars domestic cricket future appears to have been settled, with the left-arm pacer set to continue representing Goa, according to a Sportstar report. The 26-year-old recently missed Goas tour of Oman, leading [] The post Arjun Tendulkar to Continue With Goa Amid Future Speculation appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in E

A Lionel Messi jersey from his FC Barcelona days has comfortably beaten a Cristiano Ronaldo shirt in an auction, with the Argentine superstars signed jersey fetching more than six times the amount paid for Ronaldos. The Messi shirt was sold for $66,107, while a match-issued Cristiano Ronaldo jersey from his Real Madrid days went for [] The post Messi vs Ronaldo Jerseys At Auction: Barcelona Stars Shirt Sells For 6 Times More appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breakin

Iga Swiatek booked her place in the Cincinnati semi-finals after Elena Rybakina was forced to retire with a heel injury during their quarter-final clash on Thursday. The Kazakh stars early exit has raised concerns about her fitness with the US Open just days away. Defending champion Iga Swiatek moved into the last four of the [] The post Iga Swiatek Reaches Cincinnati Semi-finals After Elena Rybakina Retires Injured appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister S Joseph Vijay has triggered a political controversy over his governments position on parliamentary delimitation, with the DMK and AIADMK accusing him of making a U-turn on the issue. Speaking at the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council in Mahabalipuram on Thursday, Vijay urged the Centre to provide a clear [] The post CM Vijay Delimitation Stand Sparks Row; DMK, AIADMK Allege U-Turn appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pakistans former prime minister Imran Khan has been moved back to prison just hours after he was transferred to a hospital in Islamabad, his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party said. The 73-year-old former premier was taken to Shifa International Hospital on Thursday night following a Supreme Court order concerning his medical condition. Khan has reportedly been [] The post Imran Khan Back in Jail Hours After Hospital Transfer Amid Health Concerns appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha N

In a significant welfare measure for the states prison administration, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved a doubling of the annual uniform (clothing) allowance for jail officers and employees. The decision, cleared by the Chief Ministers Office, will directly benefit around 2,500 personnel across the jail organisation. The enhanced allowance will come into [] The post Odisha CM Majhi Approves Hiked Uniform Allowance for Jail Staff, 2.5K Personnel to Benefit appeared first on P

In a major legal relief for thousands of state recruits, the Jharkhand High Court on Thursday stayed the state governments notification cancelling appointments made through the 11th to 13th Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) examinations. The courts intervention comes closely on the heels of the state personnel departments decision to scrap 22 recruitment examinations and [] The post Jharkhand High Court Stays Cancellation of JPSC Appointments appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odish

Odisha Vigilance today apprehended Manoj Ranjan Nayak, Block Programme Manager (NHM) of Kujanga CHC, while accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 from a health staffer. Nayak allegedly threatened an Ashakarmi worker that her retirement would be advanced based on an erroneous date of birth in her Aadhaar card, despite her school leaving certificate confirming two [] The post Kujanga CHC Block Programme Manager Caught Taking Rs 20K Bribe appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Brea

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday brought several key southern leaders together at the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council in Tamil Nadu, with Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu among those attending. The meeting was held at the Taj [] The post Amit Shah meets Vijay, Shivakumar, Chandrababu Naidu at Southern Zonal Council meet in Tamil Nadu appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar died at the age of 80 at Delhis Safdarjung Hospital on Thursday, August 20, news agency PTI reported, citing hospital sources. Kumar was serving a life sentence following his conviction in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case. The hospital has not yet disclosed the cause of his death. Kumar, a prominent [] The post Ex-Congress MP Sajjan Kumar dies at 80; jailed in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The controversy surrounding Bar Council of India (BCI) chairman Manan Mishra has intensified, with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) backing a fresh protest demanding his resignation over the Councils action against students of NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. The All India Young Advocates Association has called for the protest outside the BCI office in New [] The post CJP Backs Fresh Protest Seeking BCI Chairman Manan Mishras Resignation appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in E