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With the Odisha Legislative Assemblys monsoon session set to open on Tuesday, the ruling BJP Legislature Party held a strategy meeting on Monday evening and said it would place complete facts and evidence before the House against what it called misleading narratives by the Opposition. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr Mukesh Mahaling said the governments first [] The post Facts Over Fiction: BJP Vows to Counter Opposition Narratives in Odisha Assembly appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odish

Narayan Seva Sansthans 47th free mass wedding in Udaipur united 50 couples, including persons with disabilities. Read how 100 brides and grooms took seven vows and began new family lives. The post Narayan Seva Sansthan 47th Mass Wedding: 50 Couples Tie Knot in Udaipur appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

IMD Meteorological Centre Bhubaneswars Special Bulletin-1 (10 pm, 21 Sept 2026) says Depression BoB/06/2026 near 17.7N, 87.8E will intensify into a Deep Depression and cross between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur late 23early 24 Sept, with Red alerts for isolated extremely heavy rain over south Odisha. The post Red Alert for GanjamGajapatiKoraput as Bay Depression Takes Aim at South Odisha appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

BJD, after a legislature party meeting chaired by Naveen Patnaik, says it will press the Odisha government to move a House resolution seeking withdrawal of the MMDR Amendment Act and flag delays in supplying corrected Class IVIII textbooks as the Monsoon Session opens. The post BJD to Raise Mineral Rights and Textbook Delay as Odisha Assembly Opens appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

In view of potential incessant rainfall across the state, Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr Mukesh Mahaling chaired a high-level virtual review meeting on Monday to evaluate the health departments operational readiness and ensure uninterrupted healthcare services for citizens. During the meeting, officials conducted a comprehensive review of emergency medical preparations, availability of essential [] The post Odisha Health Minister Directs Officials to Ensure Emergency Aid Ahead of Heav

Bhadrak District Election Officer recommends immediate suspension of Dhamnagar NAC Executive Officer Santosh Kumar Nayak after ECI approval over alleged unauthorized use of BLO credentials and Form-7 uploads during SIR. The post ECI Approves Suspension of Dhamnagar NAC Officer Over BLO OTP and Form-7 Misuse appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The Odisha state government has extended prompt medical support to Shivangi Vaishnavi Nayak, a specially-abled child from Jajpur district, facilitating a successful hand surgery at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. The intervention came after Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Mukesh Mahaling took note of a post shared by an X user named Debiprasad. Highlighting the childs plight, [] The post Odisha Health Minister Extends Urgent Medical Aid to Specially-Abled Child appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Od

Odisha is treating the next 48 to 72 hours as a test of preparedness, not a waiting game. With a well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal likely to intensify and push heavy rain into southern districts, Chief Secretary Anu Garg on Monday ordered departments and collectors to stay fully ready and to treat [] The post Odisha Puts Rain Machinery on High Alert as Bay System Heads for South Coast appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

In a strict message against corruption, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan has ordered the immediate suspension of Marketing Officer Anurag following bribery allegations in Madhya Pradeshs Sehore district. According to sources, the marketing officer allegedly demanded bribes during an inspection of two local warehouses in exchange for releasing government subsidy [] The post Union Agriculture Minister Suspends Agriculture Officer Over Bribery Allegations app

NHAI has issued new guidelines for planning and designing access-controlled high-speed National Highways, setting uniform lane widths, safety rules and interchange standards to support a 50,000 km corridor network. The post NHAI New Guidelines for Access-Controlled High-Speed National Highways appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Odisha CEO R.S. Gopalan released the final voter list under Special Intensive Revision 2026 on 21 September after meeting all recognised political parties. The updated rolls are now available at polling stations, ERO offices and official websites. The post From Draft to Final: Odisha Hands Over Error-Free Electoral Rolls to Every Party appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Odisha has published its SIR 2026 final electoral roll with 3,16,32,754 voters. See key additions, deletions, gender split, and how to verify your name online or at polling stations. The post Odisha Final Voter List 2026 Published | 3.16 Crore Electors After SIR Revision appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Airfield Police have cracked a burglary case involving the Maa Tarini Temple in Bhimatangi by arresting four youths, including habitual offenders, on Monday. The arrested accused have been identified as Biku Bhoi alias Dhola (25), Sanjay Bhoi alias Gunga (26), and Silu Bhoi alias Silua (25)all residents of the Sundarpada areaalong with Somanatha Nayak alias [] The post Four Arrested for Stealing Charity Box and Silver Crown from Temple in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to urgently list Mamata Banerjees petition challenging the Election Commissions (EC) decision to freeze the Trinamool Congress (TMC) name and its iconic Jora Ghash Phul symbol amid a dispute between rival factions. Appearing for Banerjee, senior advocate Kapil Sibal urged the bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya [] The post Supreme Court to Urgently Hear Mamata Banerjees Plea Against EC Freeze on TMC Name and Symbol appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest O

The Odisha state administration has put its disaster management machinery on high alert following forecasts of a potential storm systemprovisionally named Cyclone Arnabdeveloping in the Bay of Bengal. Chief Secretary Anu Garg chaired a high-level review meeting on Monday with top officials, Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) representatives, and department secretaries to evaluate state preparedness and [] The post Possible Cyclone Arnab Heads for South Odisha and North Andhra; Odisha Sets Zero-Ca

The team of Hanuman Ansh met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence in New Delhi on Monday, September 21, following the films strong run at the box office. Director Vishal Chaturvedi and lead actor Shobhinaw Satyaa were among those present during the meeting. The interaction came shortly after the spiritual drama crossed the [] The post Hanuman Ansh Team Meets Amit Shah As Film Crosses Rs 300 Crore Worldwide appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Tamando Police have arrested a 20-year-old interstate mobile thief after alert locals caught him red-handed while snatching a high-end smartphone at the crowded Kalinga Vihar market on Sunday evening. The arrested individual has been identified as Anil Kumar Chauhan, a native of Sahibganj district in Jharkhand, currently residing in the Nayapalli area of Bhubaneswar. According [] The post Inter-State Mobile Snatcher Nabbed in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Engl

Two elderly women, who were sisters-in-law, were killed after being hit by a train near Basta railway station in Odishas Baleshwar district on Monday. The deceased have been identified as Rukchand Marandi from Baunsatopha village and her sister-in-law, a resident of neighbouring Parulia village. Reports indicate that the duo had gone to the Basta market [] The post Two Elderly Women Crushed to Death by Train in Baleshwar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking Ne

Ahead of the Seventh Session (Monsoon Session) of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly commencing Tuesday, an all-party meeting was convened at the Assembly premises on Monday to ensure smooth conduct of House proceedings. Chaired by Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy, the meeting was attended by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and key leaders across party lines. [] The post Odisha Assembly All-Party Meeting Concludes; Opposition Set to Raise MMDR Act Row appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odis

A Delhi court has overturned a magistrates refusal to investigate allegations that Congress leader Sonia Gandhi was added to voter lists before obtaining Indian citizenship. The order was passed by Special Judge Vishal Gogne of the Rouse Avenue Court. While orally reading out the operative portion of the decision, the judge noted that the magistrates [] The post Delhi Court Sets Aside Magistrates Order Refusing Probe Into Alleged Sonia Gandhi Electoral Roll Controversy appeared first on Pragativ

IIT Bombay has suspended Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, Dean of Administrative Affairs, with immediate effect amid an investigation into the death by suicide of student Sahil Wakode. IIT Bombay Director Professor Shireesh B. Kedare informed students about the suspension and said any further action would be taken after the investigation is completed. The action comes as [] The post IIT Bombay Suspends Dean Suryanarayana Doolla Amid Student Suicide Probe appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odi

A viral video showing a young couple being harassed by a group of men in Bihars Jamui district has sparked widespread outrage and led to a police investigation. The video shows a group of men surrounding the couple. One attacker grabs the man by his collar and pulls him away, while a masked man chases, [] The post Viral Video Shows Couple Being Harassed by Mob in Bihars Jamui appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Samsung has started the global rollout of One UI 9 for the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+ and Galaxy S26 Ultra. The update combines Android 17 with a new set of Galaxy AI features, privacy tools, security improvements and interface changes. The update represents one of Samsungs biggest software pushes around Galaxy AI since the platform [] The post Samsung One UI 9 Global Rollout Begins: Galaxy AI Gets My FanCam, Now Nudge And More appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breakin

Sambalpur Warriors launched their Bharat Masala Odisha T20 League CM Trophy campaign with a hardfought 9run victory over Kataka Panthers at the Barabati Stadium. Put in to bat, the Warriors piled up 193/8, thanks to skipper Gaurav Choudharys explosive 88 off 46 balls, laced with nine fours and six sixes. Partnering with Shantanu Mishra [] The post Gaurav Choudharys 88 Guides Sambalpur Warriors to 9Run Win in Odisha T20 League appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Break

The bodies of seven members of a family from Bhubaneswar who died after being swept away in a rain-swollen stream in Madhya Pradesh reached Odisha late Sunday night. Their last rites were later performed at Puri Swargadwar. The family members, residents of the Atmaram slum near Jayadev Vihar in Bhubaneswar, were swept away in a [] The post Seven Odia Family Members Cremated At Puri Swargadwar After MP Tragedy appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

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Orissa High Court on Friday directed the opposing parties to file their replies by September 29 regarding a petition seeking to disqualify eight BJD MLAs for alleged cross-voting in the Rajya Sabha elections. Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters, Sankha Bhawan, senior BJD leader and MLA Dr Arun Kumar Sahoo asserted that the [] The post Orissa High Court Issues Notice in BJDs Petition Seeking Disqualification of 8 MLAs appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Engli

In view of security concerns and to ensure smooth traffic movement during the upcoming 7th Session of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly, the Bhubaneswar-Kataka Police Commissionerate has issued a public notice detailing specific traffic diversions around the State Assembly and nearby areas. The session is scheduled to run from September 22, 2026, to October 3, [] The post Traffic Advisory for Bhubaneswar Ahead of Odisha Assemblys 7th Session appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News

Mystery surrounds the death of an unidentified young man whose body was recovered from a roadside drain near Sai Temple in Jajpurs Vyasanagar on Friday. According to reports, residents first noticed the youth lying motionless inside the drain near the temple. They immediately alerted both the local fire services personnel and the police. Upon receiving [] The post Jajpur: Youth Found Dead in Vyasanagar Drain appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Congress candidate Milan Pradhan was arrested in West Bengal on Friday in connection with an old alleged murder case, hours after former chief minister Mamata Banerjee announced that her faction would support his candidature in the October 6 Nandigram Assembly bypoll. The arrest triggered a fresh political controversy in West Bengal, with Congress leaders questioning [] The post Milan Pradhan Arrested Hours After Mamata Backs Congress Candidate In Nandigram Bypoll: Reports appeared first on Prag

Tragic incidents unfolded across Ganjam district on Friday afternoon as lightning strikes claimed the life of a 62-year-old man and left two others critically injured in separate occurrences under Kabisuryanagar and Hinjili police limits. The deceased has been identified as Nityananda Gouda (62) of Mahachhai village under Kabisuryanagar police station. The injured have been identified [] The post 1 Dead, 2 Critically Injured in Lightning Strikes Across Ganjam appeared first on Pragativadi I Late

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to mark its 20th edition in 2027, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced plans for celebrations on a grand scale. The decision was taken at the BCCIs 95th Annual General Meeting, held at the boards headquarters in Mumbai on Friday, September 18. [] The post IPL 20th Edition 2027: BCCI Plans Grand Celebrations, Re-Elects Governing Council Members appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spoke with former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday after the Election Commission of India (ECI) froze the All India Trinamool Congress name and its traditional Flowers and Grass symbol ahead of the upcoming state bypolls. Banerjee later said that she and Gandhi discussed working together against the BJP. [] The post Rahul Gandhi Speaks To Mamata Banerjee After ECI Freezes TMC Name, Symbol appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Engli

South Cotabato, Sept18: A horrific shooting at Banga National High School in the Philippines left six children dead and 17 others injured, including the suspected student gunman, officials confirmed Friday. The incident marks the third fatal school shooting since June 2026, following deadly attacks in Tacloban and Zamboanga. Authorities said the gunman, believed to be [] The post 6 Children Killed, 17 Injured in Philippines High School Shooting appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News

Taking strong exception to reports of an alleged question paper leak circulating across social media, Utkal University authorities have formally filed a complaint with the police to investigate the authenticity of the claims and trace the culprits involved. The controversy surrounds the ongoing Plus Three (+3) Undergraduate 2nd Semester examinations. Reports indicate that snapshots of [] The post Alleged UG Question Paper Leak: Utkal University Approaches Police, Orders High-Level Probe appeared

Indias sporting pride will shine at the Asian Games 2026 opening ceremony as Manu Bhaker and Tajinderpal Singh Toor have been named the countrys flagbearers, representing two of Indias most accomplished athletes from different disciplines. Bhaker, a twotime Olympic medallist, and Toor, a twotime Asian Games gold medallist in shot put, will jointly carry the [] The post Manu Bhaker and Tajinderpal Singh Toor Named Indias FlagBearers for Asian Games 2026 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday, with the two leaders discussing developments in West Asia and ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation. According to the Prime Ministers Office, the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to continued cooperation and coordination aimed at promoting peace, [] The post PM Modi, UAE President Discuss West Asia Crisis, Bilateral Ties Over Phone Call appeared first on Pragativa

Aishwarya Rai is set to return to the Paris Fashion Week runway for LOral Paris on September 28, continuing her long association with the beauty brand. The actor and longtime LOral Paris ambassador will walk the ninth edition of Le Dfil LOral Paris, with this years open-air show scheduled at Place Joffre, in front of [] The post Aishwarya Rai Set To Walk Paris Fashion Week 2026 Runway For LOral Paris appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

In a major breakthrough in the gruesome murder of a youth at his girlfriends house, Riamal police conducted a crime scene recreation on Friday under tight security. The prime accused, Narottam Behera, was taken to the spot in Riamal to demonstrate how he allegedly bludgeoned Silu Ray to death with an iron rod before setting [] The post Debagada Youth Murdered at Girlfriends House: Police Recreate Crime Scene with Accused appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking Ne

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated legal proceedings against Nestle India involving three of its popular infant nutrition products. The move follows an examination of infant foods and their promotional materials available on e-commerce platforms, which revealed non-compliance with regulatory standards. The food safety regulator has filed three separate adjudication [] The post FSSAI Initiates Legal Action Against Nestle India Over Infant Nutrition Claims and Q

The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has officially launched the online application process for prospective homebuyers seeking allotment in its flagship residential project, Ekamra Residency, located at Subudhipur. The application window is open through October 31, offering citizens an opportunity to secure modern housing within the capital city. Spread across approximately 7.34 acres, Ekamra Residency has [] The post BDA Opens Online Applications for 496 Ekamra Residency Apartments appea

The Housing and Urban Development Department of Odisha has officially released a revised schedule for the ward delimitation and seat reservation processes ahead of the upcoming general elections to Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), including Municipalities, Notified Area Councils (NACs), and Municipal Corporations. The updated timeline, which modifies previous directives, has been communicated to all District [] The post Odisha Issues Revised Schedule for Civic Body Ward Delimitation and Seat Reservati

A joint operation by the Forest Department and local police foiled a wildlife trafficking attempt near the Baliguda bus stand, resulting in the arrest of one individual and the seizure of two leopard hides. The suspect has been identified as Uttam Majhi from Ratanga village under the Phiringia police jurisdiction. Acting upon specific intelligence regarding [] The post Leopard Skin Smuggling Plot Foiled in Kandhamala; One Held appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Break

Fear and panic hit Kendughat village in Nabarangpurs Umerkote after an outbreak of fever and diarrhoea killed an 8-year-old child and sickened several residents. According to information, the outbreak spread rapidly across households, killing an 8-year-old boy and forcing several symptomatic residents to be rushed to the nearby Pujariguda Community Health Centre (CHC) for urgent [] The post 8-Year-Old Boy Dies as Diarrhoea Outbreaks in Nabarangpur appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha Ne

In a major milestone for regional cinema, the Marathi psychological thriller Gondhal has been chosen as Indias official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards, the Film Federation of India (FFI) announced on Friday. Directed and written by filmmaker Santosh Davakhar, the movie explores deep-seated tensions, human vulnerability, and [] The post Marathi Thriller Gondhal Selected as Indias Official Entry for Oscars 2027 appeared first on Pragativadi I Late

According to the Meteorological Centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha is set to experience widespread rainfall throughout the coming week. An upper-air cyclonic circulation over North Thailand is expected to move into the North Andaman Sea by Saturday morning, triggering the formation of a low-pressure area by the evening of September [] The post Odisha Braces for Week-Long Heavy Rain as New Low-Pressure System Approaches appeared first on Pragativadi I Lates

Sambalpur Cyber Police have arrested two sisters and their brother for allegedly defrauding a bank official of Rs 25 lakh using a fake Facebook identity and promising to double his money. The arrested suspects have been identified as Rajkumari Badi (24), Jharana Badi (32), and their brother Rajesh Badi (38). Originally natives of Babupada in [] The post Three Siblings Arrested in Sambalpur Over Rs 25 Lakh Cyber Fraud appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially declared the UGC NET Result 2026 for the English, Commerce, and Sociology re-test papers. Candidates who appeared for these three subject examinations can now access and download their scorecards from the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The re-test for English, Commerce, and Sociology was conducted on September 9 and [] The post NTA Declares UGC NET 2026 Re-test Results appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breakin

Chief Minister Mohan Majhi inaugurated the Odisha Pavilion at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, in the presence of Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The pavilion brings Odishas semiconductor proposition to the forefront, showcasing key projects, policy incentives, infrastructure, and investment opportunities across semiconductor manufacturing, advanced packaging, chip design, and electronics. Honble Chief Minister Shri @MohanMOdisha inaugurated the Odisha [] The post Odisha Pavilion Inaugurated at Yashobho

In a shocking and horrific incident, a man was critically injured after a tree branch fell from above and pierced his abdomen while he was riding a bike in Kendrapada district on Friday. The victim has been identified as Pabitra Pradhan, a resident of Baipur under the Kansara area in Kendrapada. According to sources, Pabitra [] The post Falling Tree Branch Pierces Mans Abdomen in Kendrapada appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .