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The seventh meeting of Sakhyama was convened today at the conference hall of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Tosali Bhavan (A-1 Block), under the chairmanship of Commissioner Bratati Harichandan. The meeting focused on the critical issue of Property Rights and Land Ownership Challenges for Persons with Disabilities. Senior officials from the Revenue & [] The post State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities Chairs Key Meeting on Property Rights appeared first on Pragati

HBO has released the second official teaser for its upcoming Harry Potter television series, giving fans a closer look at the ground-up reboot of J.K. Rowlings beloved wizarding world. The eight-episode first season will adapt Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone, known as Sorcerers Stone in the US, and will introduce a new generation of [] The post Harry Potter HBO series gets second teaser: Hogwarts, Sorting Ceremony and iconic moments revealed appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

A high-level review meeting was held at the District Museum Conference Hall in Koraput to evaluate the progress of the Election Commission of Indias (ECI) Special Intensive Revision-2026 program. The meeting was attended by ECI Principal Secretary S.B. Joshi, Under Secretary Vibhor Agrawal, and Deputy Secretary of the Odisha Governments Home (Elections) Department, Jitendra Patra. [] The post ECI Top Brass Reviews Special Intensive Revision 2026 Progress in Koraput appeared first on Pragativadi

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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 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

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

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

Actor Jasmin Bhasin has opened up about a deeply personal moment after meeting spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. The actor shared a series of pictures from their meeting on Wednesday and penned an emotional note about finding clarity during a difficult period. Jasmin, who is currently appearing on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, said she [] The post Jasmin Bhasin meets Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, says conflicts in her mind found clarity appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Break

BTS star Jungkook has once again become a talking point among fans after a clip from his recent livestream went viral, with viewers initially believing he was revealing his ideal romantic partner. During the livestream, Jungkook spoke about the qualities he was looking for in a person, including their age, personality, interests and lifestyle. In [] The post BTS star Jungkooks ideal type video goes viral, but fans may have misunderstood him appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in E

The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha will declare the results of the Odisha Teacher Eligibility Test (OTET) 2026 today at 6 PM. According to the official notification, candidates can check their results on the boards website www.bseodisha.nic.in by logging in with their user ID and password or date of birth. The OTET2026 examination was [] The post BSE Odisha to Release OTET2026 Results Today at 6 PM appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Odisha Vigilance has secured the conviction of Dr Kedarnath Pal, Former Medical Officer of Madhyakhand PHC, Nayagada district, in a bribery case. On Wednesday, the Additional Special Judge, Vigilance, Bhubaneswar, sentenced Dr Pal to three years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 20,000. Dr Pal, who had retired from service, was chargesheeted [] The post Nayagada Former Medical Officer Gets 3-Yr RI in Bribery Case appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Bre

Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra (Retd.) has been appointed the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which oversees the construction and management of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Mishra, decorated with the Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal (SYSM), Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM), and Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM), served the [] The post Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra Becomes First CEO of Ram Temple Trust appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I

A temple believed to be dedicated to Goddess Ganga Devi has resurfaced at Podampeta Sea Beach in Odishas Ganjam district, nearly 25 years after it was submerged by the advancing sea. Parts of the structure, including its upper portion (Dadhinauti), became visible following a recent recession of the sea, drawing curious locals to the site. [] The post Submerged Ganga Devi Temple Resurfaces in Ganjam appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Devdutt Padikkals impressive return to Indias Test side has received another boost, with the left-hander making significant gains in the latest ICC Test rankings. Padikkal climbed five places to No. 54 among Test batters after a prolific two-Test series against Sri Lanka. The 26-year-old finished the tour with 328 runs at an average of 109.33, [] The post Devdutt Padikkal climbs ICC Test rankings after twin tons; Sonal Dinusha makes huge leap appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in

The Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (BSCL) organised a Technology and Innovation Workshop on the proposed NextGeneration AIPowered Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) and AIenabled CCTV Surveillance Project. The workshop showcased cuttingedge technologies from leading OEMs across India, spanning AI, video analytics, computer vision, GIS, digital twin, IoT, predictive analytics, intelligent surveillance and smart mobility. [] The post BSCL Organises Workshop on AIPowered ICCC for Smarter

The Supreme Court has questioned the validity of the five-year tenure claimed by Bar Council of India (BCI) chairman Manan Kumar Mishra and directed that the Attorney General (AG) and Solicitor General (SG) be actively associated with major policy decisions of the apex lawyers body until its fresh reconstitution. A bench comprising Chief Justice of [] The post Supreme Court questions BCI chiefs 5-year tenure, puts policy decisions under AG, SG watch appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

The Odisha Water Resources Department has issued a flood warning as the Subarnarekha river continues to rise above the danger mark, threatening to affect four blocks in Baleshwar district. EngineerinChief Dillip Kumar Rout said during a press briefing that the river is expected to remain above the danger level until Thursday evening, with Jaleswar, Bhograi, [] The post Subarnarekha Swells Above Danger Mark, Flood Alert Issued appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaki

The Supreme Court of India has deferred the hearing on the Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) appointment case to September 7. The matter, which concerns the selection of the states next police chief, was originally scheduled earlier but has now been rescheduled by the apex court. The case has drawn attention as the appointment [] The post Supreme Court Defers Odisha DGP Appointment Hearing to September 7 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Odishas Development CommissionercumAdditional Chief Secretary Deoranjan Kumar Singh has directed all Secretaries and senior officers to undertake mandatory field visits to their allotted districts by October 2026. In a letter issued on September 1, officers were instructed to plan twotothreeday visits, including at least one overnight stay at district or subdivisional headquarters. The visits will [] The post Odisha DC Orders Secretaries to Undertake Field Visits by October 2026 appeared first o

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

The flood situation in Dasarathpur block of Jajpur district has worsened, forcing the closure of 65 schools on Wednesday as rising river water levels and waterlogging disrupted education for thousands of students. The District Education Office ordered suspension of classes in government, governmentaided and private institutions across the block, covering elementary, secondary and higher secondary [] The post 65 Schools Shut in Jajpur as Baitarani River Crosses Danger Mark appeared first on Praga

The Bombay High Court has ordered a fresh investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the death of former celebrity manager Disha Salian, who died in Mumbai in June2020. A bench comprising Justices Sarang Kotwal and Ranjitsinha Bhonsale directed the CBI to register an FIR and appoint a senior, experienced officer to lead [] The post Bombay HC Hands Disha Salian Case to CBI for Fresh Probe appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Odisha faces a renewed flood crisis as the Subarnarekha and Baitarani rivers surged above danger levels, leaving hundreds of villages inundated and thousands of residents in distress. Heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas, coupled with the release of 5,039 cusecs of water through 13 gates of Jharkhands Galudih barrage, sharply increased the Subarnarekhas flow. [] The post Odisha Flood Alert: Subarnarekha, Baitarani Rivers Above Danger Mark; Villages Submerged appeared first on Pragativadi

Indian benchmark indices opened sharply lower on Wednesday as renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran rattled global markets and heightened concerns over inflation. The BSE Sensex fell nearly 700 points in the opening minute, while the Nifty 50 dropped around 200 points, reflecting heightened risk aversion among investors. In pre-opening trade, the [] The post Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty Plunge as Iran-US Conflict Escalates; Crude Oil Surges appeared first on Pragativa