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Torrential rains have turned parts of Rourkela into a waterlogged mess, exposing serious gaps in the citys much-hyped smart infrastructure. Since Wednesday night, continuous downpours have flooded residential areas, submerged roads, and disrupted daily life across the steel city in Odishas Sundaragada district. Water has entered homes in several localities, including Indira Nagar, Machhli Market [] The post LoP Naveen Criticizes Govt as Heavy Rains Flood Smart City Raurkela appeared first on Pra

Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati on Thursday called upon universities across the state to adopt at least one village each as a foster village, identify local skills and potential, and create need-based training and entrepreneurial opportunities for rural communities. Addressing a one-day experience-sharing programme for Vice-Chancellors of government and private universities at Centurion University [] The post Odisha Governor Urges Universities to Champion Rural Skill Development and En

In a significant push towards green mobility and skill development in Odishas southern districts, Honble Minister for Industry, Skill Development and Technical Education, Sampad Chandra Swain, today laid the foundation stone for a state-of-the-art Electric Vehicle Technology Excellence Centre at the Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in Mathili, Malkangiri. The centre, to be developed at [] The post Odisha Minister Lays Foundation for Cutting-Edge EV Technology Centre in Malkangiri a

In a significant development for Odishas energy landscape, Mr. Karan Adani, along with the senior executive team of the Adani Group, today met Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo at Kharavel Bhavan. The bilateral meeting brought together the states top energy leadership, including Additional Chief Secretary (Energy) Vishal Kumar Dev, OPTCL Chairman and Managing [] The post Karan Adani Meets Odisha Deputy CM: Big Push for 6,000 MW Clean Energy Projects appeared first on Pragativadi I La

In a significant boost to the states disaster preparedness infrastructure, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari today inaugurated the newly constructed Disaster Management Training Hostel Suraksha at the premises of the Revenue Officers Training Institute (ROTI) in Gothapatna, Bhubaneswar. The facility comes under the State Institute of Disaster Resilience (SIDR) of the Odisha State [] The post Odisha Fortifies Its Disaster Frontline with Inauguration of Surakshya Training Host

On the occasion of World Organ Donation Day, a state-level ceremony was held at the Conference Hall of Lok Seva Bhawan. Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling paid rich tributes to organ donors who gave the gift of life to others and felicitated their families with the prestigious Suraj Samman. A total of [] The post Odisha Honours 24 Organ Donors with Suraj Samman on World Organ Donation Day appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Odisha is doubling down on its horticulture potential to deliver higher earnings and better nutrition for farmers across the state. At a high-level conference held today at Krushi Bhawan, Deputy Chief Minister (Agriculture & Farmers Empowerment and Energy) Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo issued clear marching orders to horticulture officers: leave the office, step into the [] The post Odisha Pushes Horticulture Revolution to Lift Farmer Incomes | Field Visits & Climate-Resilient Push appeared first on P

In a significant boost to traditional healthcare infrastructure, Odishas Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling today laid the foundation stone for the upgradation of the 100-bed Government Ayurvedic Hospital in Bhubaneswar and the construction of a new Pharmacy Warehouse. The ceremony was attended by Ekamra MLA Babu Singh and senior departmental officials. Speaking [] The post Foundation Stone Laid for 100-Bed Ayurvedic Hospital Upgrade in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativa

Life has turned miserable for residents of North Odisha as continuous heavy rainfall triggers widespread waterlogging across several districts. In the last 24 hours alone, 17 locations recorded more than 100 mm (10 cm) of rain, raising concerns over rising river levels and drainage challenges in low-lying areas. The Water Resources Department is keeping a [] The post North Odisha drenched: 17 places get over 10 cm rain in 24 hours, waterlogging spreads appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odis

Mission Shakti Self Help Groups (SHGs) across Odisha have successfully prepared 60 lakh National Flags under the Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 campaign, achieving the entire target by due date. The initiative saw the active participation of 1,235 SHGs, 201 Producer Groups and 138 Federations. This involved a total of 16,162 SHG members across all 30 [] The post SHGs Stitch 60 Lakh National Flags for Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Odisha Vigilance has secured the conviction of a senior officer for demanding and accepting a bribe to process a simple land mutation case. On August 13, 2026, the Honble Special Judge, Vigilance, Baragarh, sentenced Govinda Dandasena, OAS, former Additional Tahasildar of Bijepur in Baragarh district (currently serving as Executive Officer of Rajgangpur Municipality in Sundargarh), [] The post Ex-Tahasildar Jailed for 3 Years After Conviction in Land Mutation Bribe Case appeared first on Pragati

Indian Railways has announced a temporary augmentation of coaches in several important express trains to provide more comfortable travel facilities and accommodate the surge in passenger demand during the upcoming week. From August 15 to 21, 2026, Train No. 12837 HowrahPuri Express will be strengthened with one Sleeper Class coach. Similarly, Train No. 18030 ShalimarLokmanya [] The post Indian Railways Adds Extra Coaches to Clear Passenger Rush appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News

The Monsoon Session of Parliament, which began on 20 July 2026, concluded today after 19 sittings spread over 25 days. Both Houses of Parliament passed 12 bills, marking a significant legislative push despite relatively low productivity figures. Lok Sabha recorded approximately 19% productivity, while Rajya Sabha managed around 39%. Eleven bills were introduced in the [] The post Monsoon Session 2026 Adjourns: 12 Bills Passed by Both Houses of Parliament appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Od

In a major step towards improving urban mobility and strengthening public transport in the city, the Government of Odisha, through the Comprehensive Region Urban Transport (CRUT), has proposed to pilot the Bus Priority Lane initiative on two key corridors of Bhubaneswar. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by the Housing & Urban [] The post Bhubaneswar to Pilot Bus Priority Lanes on Two Key Corridors appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News

Empaneled hospitals under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya YojanaGopabandhu Jana Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY-GJAY) have received clear and firm directions: set up round-the-clock help desks, deliver free emergency treatment under the Pradhan Mantri RAHAT scheme, and complete integration with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) or face financial consequences. During a review meeting [] The post Odisha Empaneled Hospitals Ordered to Set Up 247 Help Desks & Comply with ABDM by Aug

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal and enquired about the health of her husband, SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal, after he was injured in an alleged attack at a gurdwara in Maharashtras Nanded. According to sources, Modi spoke to Harsimrat over the phone after the [] The post PM Modi Calls Harsimrat Kaur Badal After Sukhbir Singh Badal Injured in Nanded Attack appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaki