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Teaching in remote areas comes with its share of hurdles, but for two primary school teachers in Odishas Nabarangpur district, the journey to their classrooms is a daily test of survival and unwavering dedication. Every morning, Rotia Harijan and Ajit Kumar Khurana brave the treacherous waters of the Indravati reservoir in a country boatwhich they [] The post Against All Odds: Two Odisha Teachers Row Across Indravati Reservoir Daily to Keep Classrooms Alive appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday interacted with winners of the National Teachers Awards 2026 and urged teachers to take a more active role in addressing challenges faced by children, including excessive screen use and drug awareness. During the interaction at his official residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi, teachers shared their [] The post PM Modi urges teachers to tackle drug awareness, help students reduce screen time appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Engl

President of India Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Awards for Teachers 2026 at a ceremony in New Delhi on Teachers Day, recognising educators from across the country for their outstanding contributions. In her address, the President said education is the most effective means of realising the ideal of equality of opportunity enshrined in the Constitution. [] The post President Murmu Confers National Awards on Teachers, Stresses Skill Development & Viksit Bharat appeared first on Pragativadi

Prime Minister Narendra Modis use of the word aura made headlines again on Friday as he interacted with National Teachers Award winners on Teachers Day. During the interaction, a teacher told Modi that she felt nervous while speaking to him because of his aura. The prime minister responded with a light-hearted remark about whether a [] The post PM Modi talks aura again during Teachers Day interaction with teachers appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The Odisha Higher Education Department has unveiled a series of transformative initiatives aimed at boosting student and faculty skills through collaborations with leading organisations. On Teachers Day, the department signed MoUs with CSR Box, Nandi Foundation, and OKCL, while also launching the AI Course for All in partnership with NASSCOM. Additionally, exposure visits with the [] The post Odisha Higher Education Dept Launches AI, Skill Development & Performance Evaluation Initiatives appeare

On the eve of Teachers Day, President of India Droupadi Murmu extended heartfelt greetings to educators across the nation, acknowledging their vital role in shaping future generations. In her message, the President paid tribute to former President Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, whose birth anniversary is celebrated as Teachers Day. She described him as a great author, [] The post Teachers Must Embrace Technology and Nurture Enquiry, Says President Murmu appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odish

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev used a two-day state visit to recast IndiaUzbekistan relations as a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, pairing civilisational warmth with a hard agenda on trade, minerals, connectivity and security. The talks at the Kuksaroy Presidential Palace on 30 August 2026 marked Modis fourth visit to Uzbekistan and came as [] The post India and Uzbekistan Upgrade Ties, Aim for $5 Billion Trade by 2030 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Od

Indian Army Aviation pilots executed a precision casualty evacuation near the Nun Kun massif, battling strong winds, a steep slope and severely limited landing space. New Delhi: Indian Army Aviation pilots carried out a high-risk casualty evacuation at an altitude of 18,600 feet near the Nun Kun massif, successfully rescuing a casualty from an extremely [] The post Indian Army Pilots Pull Off Daring Rescue at 18,600 Feet Near Nun Kun | WATCH appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in

Amid the ongoing floods in Nepal, several people from Odisha have been confirmed safe, with a football team from the state also achieving sporting success in Pokhara, according to the latest updates available on August 29, 2026. Kulsum Nigar from Baripada and Deepika Ekka from Sundaragada have safely reached Raxaul and entered India. Mr. Halim, [] The post Nepal Floods: Odisha Football Team Safe in Pokhara After Securing First Place; Other Residents Reach India, Several Still Missing appeared fi

A delegation from the Fertilizer Innovation Centre India (FIC India) met with the Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Empowerment and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, at his office chamber in Lok Seva Bhawan today to discuss setting up an FIC unit in Odisha. During the discussion, Deputy CM Singh Deo emphasized [] The post FIC India Eyes Fertilizer Innovation Hub in Odisha appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

A YouTuber has shared a legal notice from the team behind Yash and Geetu Mohandas Toxic after posting a review of the film. The review remains online despite the notice. The legal controversy surrounding Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has intensified, with YouTuber Suraj Kumar revealing that he received a legal notice over [] The post Toxic Review Row: YouTuber Gets Legal Notice After Bengaluru Court Injunction appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Break

India is expanding private-sector participation in conventional missile manufacturing, with the government now looking at domestic production of systems capable of striking targets at ranges of up to 1,500 km. The move follows Defence Minister Rajnath Singhs decision to allow Indian private companies to manufacture conventional missiles using technologies developed by the Defence Research and [] The post India opens conventional missile production to private sector, targets 1500-km strike range

The Special Judge, Vigilance, Kendujhar, today convicted Sangram Pattnaik, ExJunior Clerk of Padmapur CHC, Kendujhar, presently serving as Senior Clerk at Capital Hospital, Bhubaneswar, in a corruption case. Pattnaik was chargesheeted by Odisha Vigilance under Section 13(2) read with 13(1)(c)(d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, along with IPC Sections 409, 477A, 435, and [] The post Kendujhar Ex-Junior Clerk Gets 2-Yr RI in Corruption Case appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

YairNetanyahu, son of Israeli Prime Minister BenjaminNetanyahu, was reportedly the target of an Iranian assassination plot while staying in South Florida, prompting Israeli authorities to instruct him to leave the United States immediately. According to reports from Newsmax and TheJerusalemPost, Israeli intelligence learned of the plot in December last year, discovering that Iranian operatives were [] The post Iranian Assassination Plot Targeted Israeli PMs Son YairNetanyahu in Florida appeared

The Indian Navy is preparing to formally induct Nipun, the second Diving Support Vessel of the Nistar-class, on 31 August 2026 at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. The commissioning will mark a significant enhancement of the Navys specialised deep-sea diving and underwater support capabilities. Designed and built entirely in India by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), [] The post Indian Navy to Commission Second Indigenous Diving Support Vessel Nipun on Aug 31 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest O

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the transfer of missile technologies developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to Indian defence companies for domestic production. The Ministry of Defence said the initiative will bridge the gap between development and largescale industrial production, ensuring a smooth transition of missile systems into manufacturing while adhering [] The post Rajnath Singh Approves DRDO Missile Tech Transfer to Indian Defence Industry app

The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on four India-based companies and several Indian nationals accused of facilitating trade in Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products. The action by the US State Department comes a day after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Operation Economic Outcast, a broader campaign aimed at cutting off Irans sources of revenue [] The post US sanctions Four Indian Firms Over Iran oil Trade Under Operation Economic Outcast appeared first on Pragativad

Two more Air India pilots have returned non-negative results for psychoactive substances as the airline group steps up mandatory drug screening following the Phuket-Delhi flight incident earlier this month, according to people familiar with the matter. The latest results emerged from a screening programme covering around 350 pilots so far. However, a non-negative screening result [] The post Two more Air India Pilots Test Fail Drug-tests after Phuket Flight Incident appeared first on Pragativadi