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The Odisha Secretaries level meeting, held under the chairpersonship of Chief Secretary Anu Garg at Kharavela Bhawan, focused on reviewing the states financial performance, accelerating expenditure, and mapping out strategic developmental goals. The high-level meeting saw participation from Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary Shri Deoranjan Kumar Singh, along with Additional Chief Secretaries and Secretaries of various [] The post State Secretaries Meet Focuses on Odishas Fin

The seventh session of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly is officially scheduled to commence on September 22, 2026, following a notification released today by the Assembly Secretariat. According to the official release, the upcoming session will run through October 3, 2026. Over this period, the House will sit for a total of nine working days. [] The post 17th Odisha Assembly 7th Session Starts Sept 22: Schedule & Key Details appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Bre

In the continuing vigilance action against Assistant Drugs Controller/Drugs Inspector Sanjaya Kumar Hansdah, additional unaccounted cash of Rs 1,78,700 has been seized. Officials said the recovery includes Rs 1,25,200 from his Jagatsinghpur office and Rs 53,500 from his personal possession, both unaccounted. This follows the earlier trap case registered against Hansdah for allegedly accepting a [] The post Vigilance Net Tightens: Rs 1.78 Lakh More Seized from Jajpur Drugs Inspector appeared firs

A sorrowful incident struck Ichhapur village under Athagarh block when two brothers drowned while bathing in the Sapua river. According to reports, Divya Ranjan Samal (27) slipped into deep waters while bathing. His elder brother Soumya Ranjan Samal (35) immediately tried to rescue him but was swept away by the strong current. Local villagers managed [] The post Two Brothers Drown in Sapua River; One Body Recovered, Search Continues appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I

Odishas Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokulananda Mallick has assured that egg prices will slowly decline in the coming days as production increases. Mallick said demand for eggs remains strong within the state, while significant quantities are also being exported outside, leading to recent price hikes. Currently, Odisha produces about 1.25 crore eggs per [] The post Odisha Minister Assures Egg Prices Will Ease Soon appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Engl

Former Indian Air Force Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman, celebrated for downing a Pakistani F16 during the 2019 Balakot aerial combat, has joined private airline FLY91 as a pilot, sources confirmed. The Vir Chakra awardee, who retired from the IAF in March 2026 at the age of 43, reportedly joined the Goabased carrier last month. While [] The post Balakot Hero Abhinandan Varthaman Joins GoaBased Airline FLY91 After Retiring from IAF appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English

The Biju Janata Dal on Thursday accused the BJP-led Odisha government of failing to provide timely flood relief in Jajpur district and of discriminating against areas represented by opposition MLAs. At a press conference at Sankha Bhawan, Binjharpur MLA and Opposition Chief Whip Pramila Mallik, Bari MLA Biswa Ranjan Mallick and Jajpur MLA Sujata Sahu [] The post BJD Accuses Odisha Govt of Bias in Jajpur Flood Relief appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee on Wednesday accused the state government of discriminating against students who have opted for Urdu and Parsi, and separately attacked the Centres latest GDP figures as misleading. At a press conference organised by the OPCC media department, AICC national spokesperson Dr Hamid Hussain said the government supplies textbooks to students [] The post Congress Slams Odisha Govt Over Urdu, Parsi Textbook Shortage and GDP Growth Claims appeared first on Pragativa

A magnitude 5 earthquake struck Tibet on Thursday at a depth of 110 km, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). Authorities reported no immediate casualties or damage. The tremor comes less than two weeks after a glacier collapse near the TibetNepal border unleashed torrents of ice, rocks and water, devastating settlements and [] The post Magnitude 5 Quake Jolts Tibet Days After Deadly Glacier Collapse appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breakin

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to show their educational degrees as a fresh controversy over Dipkes alleged graduation from Boston University continues to unfold. In a post on X on Thursday, Dipke said he was willing to show his degree if Modi did the same. [] The post Abhijeet Dipke challenges PM Modi over degrees amid fresh row over Boston University education appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English

The Water Resources Departments Chief Engineer Dillip Rout today briefed the media at Secha Sadan, stating that while the overall flood situation in Odisha has improved, lowlying areas will continue to face waterlogging for the next four days. Rout confirmed that except for the Subarnarekha River, no other river is currently above danger level. At [] The post Odisha Flood Situation Improving, Low-Lying Areas to Stay Waterlogged for 4 More Days appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News i

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Thursday removed her nephew Akash Anand from the post of chief national coordinator, saying he needs more time to gain political maturity before being entrusted with major responsibilities. The decision was announced during a meeting of the BSPs national committee at the partys state office in Lucknow. Mayawati [] The post Mayawati removes nephew Akash Anand from key BSP post, says he needs further maturity appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

The rising incidence of malaria in Malkangiri district has triggered concern at the state level, with 7,239 positive cases detected in seven months and 2,816 cases reported in July alone, leading to three deaths this year. The alarming trend was reviewed at a statelevel task force meeting chaired by Health CommissionercumSecretary Ashwathi S. at Kharavela [] The post Malaria Cases Surge in Malkangiri, 7239 Detected appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

At a highlevel secretaries meeting, Chief Secretary of Odisha, Anu Garg, issued clear directives to departmental secretaries to intensify field inspections and ensure timely monitoring of projects. The meeting placed strong emphasis on departmental expenditure claims up to August, with instructions to speed up budget utilisation now that the monsoon season has ended. The Chief [] The post Odisha Chief Secretary Directs Secretaries to Accelerate Budget Spending and Ground Inspections appeared fir

The Excise Department seized 5,200 litres of countrymade liquor being transported in luxury vehicles including Scorpio and Thar SUVs. The raid exposed a largescale smuggling operation, with liquor being ferried in expensive cars to evade detection. Officials confirmed that four cars, three motorcycles, and one pistol were seized during the operation. The bust highlights how [] The post Bhubaneswar Excise Busts Liquor Run in Luxury SUVs: 5,200 Litres Recovered appeared first on Pragativadi I Late

Commissionerate Police have cracked down on a bikeborne gang of chainsnatchers active across Bhubaneswar and Kataka for the past four months. Acting on sustained investigation, police apprehended five members, including two receivers and one juvenile, linked to at least 12 chainsnatching cases reported in Pahala, Balianta, Mancheswar, Chandrasekharpur and Kataka Sadar PSs. The gang, led [] The post Bhubaneswar ChainSnatching Gang Busted: Five Arrested, Gold and Bikes Seized appeared first on Pra

After days of speculation, the Lollapalooza India 2027 lineup has finally been announced, bringing together global stars, breakout acts and some of Indias biggest names for the festivals fifth edition. Grammy-winning singer Olivia Dean, rock band Limp Bizkit and global girl group KATSEYE are among the biggest names on the lineup. The two-day festival will [] The post Lollapalooza India 2027 full lineup announced: Olivia Dean, Limp Bizkit, KATSEYE headline; dates, tickets and venue appeared first

Odisha Vigilance today apprehended Sanjay Kumar Hansdah, Assistant Drugs Controller/Drug Inspector of Jajpur (with additional charge of Jagatsinghpur), while accepting a Rs 6,000 bribe to facilitate issuance of a wholesale medicine licence. Hansdah was nabbed at Jaipur Chhak on NH53 near ParadeepCuttack after demanding the bribe from an applicant who had applied for a drug [] The post Jajpur Assistant Drugs Controller Caught Taking Rs 6K Bribe appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News i

The Hirakud reservoir authorities have opened three additional gates, taking the total to seven gates currently releasing floodwater. The move comes as part of regulated discharge to manage inflow and maintain safe water levels in the reservoir. Officials confirmed that the release is being closely monitored to balance flood control downstream with reservoir safety. With [] The post Hirakud Reservoir Opens 3 More Gates, Floodwater Released Through 7 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

The Special Judge, Vigilance, Dhenkanal, today convicted three accused in a misappropriation case involving government funds worth Rs 9 lakh. Those convicted include Nityananda Mohanty, IAS (Retd.), Former Collector, Dhenkanal, Suryanarayan Das, Former PD, DRDA, Dhenkanal (Retd.), and Satyananda Balasamanta, then Transport Contractor. Each has been sentenced to one year rigorous imprisonment and a fine. [] The post Dhenkanal Former Collector, DRDA Project Director and Contractor Convicted in Cor

Odisha continues to face a rainfall deficit, with the State recording just 1.4 mm average rainfall in the past 24 hours against the normal 9.2 mm, marking a deviation of 85%. According to the IMD Bhubaneswar Centre, most districts are showing a large deficiency in rainfall. The highest rainfall was recorded at Borigumma in Koraput [] The post IMD Warns of Heavy Rainfall in North Odisha Districts from Sept9 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) on Thursday wrote to President Droupadi Murmu and West Bengal Governor RN Ravi, seeking meetings with party delegations over what it described as utter lawlessness and the alleged misuse of police in West Bengal. The move came hours after the Kolkata office of TMC general secretary and MP Abhishek [] The post TMC writes to President, Bengal governor after Abhishek Banerjees office ransacked appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Br

The Land Allotment Committee (LAC) of Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO), chaired by ACS & IDCO Chairperson Usha Padhee, has approved 37 project proposals at its meeting on September 2, 2026. The approvals include 24 land proposals for large industrial projects and 13 proposals for MSMEs, aimed at accelerating project implementation, generating employment, and [] The post IDCO Approves 37 Projects to Accelerate Industrial Growth in Odisha appeared first on Pragativad

MS Dhonis IPL future remains uncertain after the legendary wicketkeeper-batter missed the entire 2026 season due to a knee injury. With questions surrounding his possible return for IPL 2027, former Chennai Super Kings batter Subramaniam Badrinath has revealed that Dhoni has ruled out one possible route back into the tournament the Impact Player role. [] The post MS Dhoni rules out Impact Player role in IPL comeback; ex-CSK star explains why appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in

In a significant development in the Chandrika Hembram death case, the Orissa High Court has granted conditional bail to accused Bhimasen Prasad Tudu, her long-time male friend. The bail was approved against two sureties of Rs 50,000 each, after earlier applications had been rejected by lower courts citing risks of witness influence and non-cooperation during [] The post Chandrika Hembram Death Case: Orissa High Court Grants Conditional Bail to Bhimasen Tudu appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest

The flood situation in Odisha continues to show gradual improvement, with river levels across major rivers indicating a falling trend and rainfall activity reducing significantly. Relief, response, and restoration measures remain in force as the State Government coordinates closely with district administrations. According to the latest reports, Jajpur, Mayurbhanj, and Baleshwar remain affected: Jajpur: Dasarathpur [] The post Flood situation in Odisha shows gradual improvement as river levels fa

Aryna Sabalenka delivered a commanding performance at the US Open, dismantling Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1 in just 53 minutes to reach the third round. The world No.1 dominated with near-perfect serving, winning 15 of 16 first-serve points in the opening set and 21 of 28 overall. Sabalenka, chasing her third consecutive US Open crown, aims [] The post World No.1 Sabalenka Storms into US Open Third Round with a 53-Minute Demolition appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Brea

The Supreme Court on Thursday delivered a strong rebuke to the Bar Council of India (BCI), ruling that the lawyers regulatory body does not have statutory authority to discipline students pursuing legal education. A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant said disciplinary control over law students rests with the university or educational institution where [] The post Supreme Court raps BCI, says law universities have sole authority over student discipline appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest

The annual native bird census commenced on Thursday across various areas of Bhitarkanika National Park and Sanctuary under the Rajnagar Forest Division in Kendrapara district. The three-day exercise is being conducted at Mathaadia, Durgaprasad Dia, and Lakshmi Prasad Dia areas of the park. Four teams of the Forest Department, each comprising four to five personnel, [] The post Bhitarkanika Bird Census: Three-Day Avian Survey Begins in Kendrapada appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News

The Puri Police has issued an advisory informing devotees that public darshan at the Jagannath Temple will remain temporarily suspended on Friday, September 4,2026, during the Bhadraba Krushna Ashtami observance. According to the notice, the Krushna Janma Nitiwill be conducted inside the Shreemandir premises, and devotees will not be allowed entry during the ceremony. The [] The post Krushna Janma Niti: No Darshan at Puri Jagannath Temple for 5 Hours Tomorrow appeared first on Pragativadi I Late

A massive fire broke out at a dairy factory under the Jagatpur Industrial Area in Kataka district on Thursday, gutting property worth lakhs of rupees. Fire tenders from Chauliaganj and Salipur rushed to the spot and managed to bring the flames under control. However, thick smoke inside the godown prevented the Fire Services departments robotics [] The post Fire Guts Dairy Factory in Jagatpur Industrial Area appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The BJD Minority Cell has flagged alleged irregularities in the ongoing voter list revision process and formally lodged a complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO). Party representatives claimed that discrepancies in the revision exercise could potentially disenfranchise eligible voters, particularly from minority communities. They urged the CEO to ensure transparency and fairness in the [] The post BJD Minority Cell Complains to CEO Over Voter List Irregularities appeared first on Pragat

Model Rhiya Ahir has addressed the backlash over her decision to enter Bigg Boss 20, saying she is aware that some people believe she is using her newfound popularity for fame. Rhiya shot to prominence last month after a video and photograph of her blocking a police van during a Mumbai protest went viral. Her [] The post Rhiya Ahir responds to Bigg Boss 20 backlash: People are in two minds I did it for fame appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

A 30-year-old woman sustained severe burn injuries inside her house at Dom Sahi near Kumbharpada police station in Puri district on Wednesday night. The victim, identified as Sarojini Mallik, suffered nearly 80% burns and was rushed to Puri District Headquarters Hospital in critical condition. As her condition worsened, doctors advised shifting her to Bhubaneswar, where [] The post Woman Battles for Life After Burn Incident in Puri, Husband Detained appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

A fire broke out at an under-construction ethanol plant near Gateri village under Nuagaon police limits in Nayagada district, leaving four workers seriously injured on Wednesday. The blaze erupted during boiler testing in one of the units, according to preliminary reports. The injured workersBibhuti Pradhan (Kanigiri), Sharat Sahu (Mahipur), Dillip Nayak (Ghadeibandha), and Braja Kishore [] The post Four Workers Injured During Boiler Testing at Under-Construction Ethanol Unit in Nayagada appeare

A speeding luxury car allegedly driven by a tipsy man lost control near Palasuni in Bhubaneswar early Thursday, ramming into several vehicles and leaving four to five people injured. Witnesses said the car, reportedly moving at over 150 kmph, first struck an Alto, then a Swift Dzire, before crashing into two motorcycles. The successive collisions [] The post Speeding Luxury Car Sparks Multi-Vehicle Crash in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News

Rajasthan High Court acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma has rejected allegations of corruption, nepotism, favouritism and maladministration levelled against him by Supreme Court judge Justice Sandeep Mehta, calling the accusations baseless and driven by animosity. In his first public response to the controversy, Justice Sharma said he had submitted his detailed response, along with [] The post Baseless, born of animosity: Rajasthan HC acting CJ responds to SC judges allegations appeared

Prime Minister Narendra Modis meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek has drawn a response from the United States, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying he does not believe India and Iran are currently negotiating a trade deal. Speaking on The Brian [] The post Dont think India, Iran are making deal: Marco Rubio reacts to PM Modi-Pezeshkian meeting appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha Ne

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday turned the closing session of Indias first National Departmental Summit on Water into a call for action that refuses to stay inside conference halls. Chairing the valedictory of the two-day meet organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, he told ministers and senior officials from States and Union Territories [] The post PM Modi Chairs National Water Summit Valedictory Session, Calls for Continuous Review and Jan Bhagidari appeared first on Pragativadi I L

An alleged sex racket operating out of a hotel near the railway station and a house in Shantipada was busted after Balangir Superintendent of Police Abhilash G personally led coordinated raids across the town. Police said 10 people, including alleged kingpin Geetanjali Bag (37), have been arrested and forwarded to court. Several women were rescued [] The post Sex Racket Busted in Balangir: 10 Arrested, Women Rescued After Pregnant Minor Case Sparks Raids appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Od

Passengers travelling across Odisha and beyond should check their tickets twice. East Coast Railway has revised the timings of several popular trains to ease operations and improve punctuality. The changes take effect from different dates between September 3 and October 30, 2026. The most watched pair is the **15027/15028 SambalpurGorakhpur Maurya Express**. From October 28, [] The post East Coast Railway Revises Timings of Maurya, Intercity and Weekly Expresses appeared first on Pragativadi I L

Balangir police have claimed a major breakthrough against an interstate cannabis network that allegedly used courier consignments to move ganja from western Odisha to the Delhi-NCR market. Acting on specific intelligence, officers raided a lodge near the railway station area and arrested seven people, including two alleged masterminds from the M. Rampur belt of Kalahandi. [] The post Fake Saree Shop, Real Drug Run: Courier Used to Move Ganja From Odisha to Delhi NCR appeared first on Pragativadi

With the Kharif season in full swing, the Odisha government has sent a blunt message to fertilizer dealers: divert stock, overcharge farmers or hoard supplies, and the licence will not survive the raid. Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Empowerment and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, has ordered a zero-tolerance campaign against [] The post Odisha Crackdowns on Fertilizer Black Marketing: 96 Licences Cancelled appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Engl

A film rooted in southern Odishas villages is travelling across continents and answering an old question about regional cinema with unusual confidence. The idea of taking Odia cinema beyond Odisha has often come with an uncomfortable question: how much of its identity would have to be left behind for the world to notice? Maliput [] The post From Odisha to the World: How Maliput Melodies Is Putting Odia Cinema on a New Map appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking

Creating a new urban body on paper is easy. Making it feel like a town is harder. That is the gap the Odisha government is now trying to close with a 560 crore special development package for 28 newly formed Notified Area Councils (NACs). Each NAC will receive 20 crore for basic infrastructure and modern [] The post Odisha Announces Rs 560 Crore Special Package for 28 Newly Formed NACs appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

In a major step towards transforming Odishas disaster management system into a more data-driven, scientific and technology-enabled framework, the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) today signed two significant Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and CivicDataLab at the Lok Seva Bhawan Convention Centre. The two partnerships will strengthen disaster [] The post OSDMA Signs MoUs with UNDP and CivicDataLab to Boost Data-Driven Disas

The Malkangiri Forest Department seized 155 live turtles on Wednesday after intercepting a three-wheeler auto near Tamasa during a patrol based on a special tip-off. Officials of the Malkangiri forest range were checking the area when they spotted an auto approaching at high speed. Staff stopped the vehicle. The driver jumped out and fled. Forest [] The post 155 Turtles Seized in Malkangiri Forest Raid; Auto Driver Flees appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking Ne

Meena Kumaris iconic Pakeezah is set to return to the big screen in a new 4K restoration, more than five decades after the classic film first premiered. The restoration of Kamal Amrohis 1972 musical drama, spearheaded by the not-for-profit Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) in association with the Amrohi family, will have its world premiere at [] The post Meena Kumaris Pakeezah gets 4K restoration, to premiere at London Film Festival appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Br

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday presented the States water infrastructure and irrigation record at the departmental summit organised by the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti in New Delhi. Addressing the meeting in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, and [] The post Odisha Presents Water and Irrigation Push at Jal Shakti Summit in New Delhi appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha New

Odisha flagged off the first senior citizen pilgrimage train of FY 202627 on Wednesday, carrying 775 pilgrims to Varanasi and Ayodhya under the Mukhyamantri Baristha Nagarik Teertha Yatra Yojana. The train departed from Bhubaneswar New Railway Station (Patia) at 11 AM, flagged off by Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Women & Child Development, Mission [] The post Odisha Flags Off First Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Train to Varanasi and Ayodhya appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News