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High-voltage drama unfolded outside the Chief Electoral Officers (CEO) office in Bhubaneswar on Friday as hundreds of Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) workers clashed with police personnel while attempting to gherao the premises. Led by OPCC President Bhakta Charan Das, the demonstrators were protesting against alleged irregularities in the electoral rolls and demanding complete transparency [] The post Odisha Congress Gheraos CEO Office in Bhubaneswar Over Electoral Roll Irregularities

Tension mounted near the local medical campus following the tragic and suspicious death of a second-year student inside the Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI) hostel at Ganjapara in Nabarangpur district. The deceased has been identified as Rohan Sahu, the younger son of Narendra Sahu, hailing from Haladi Panchayat in the Raighar block. Family Accuses Authorities [] The post Mysterious Death of Second-Year Student in Govt ITI Hostel Triggers Outrage in Nabarangpur appeared first on Pr

Fresh details have emerged in the alleged gang-rape of a 17-year-old girl at Aastha Kunj Park in south Delhi, with the teenager telling police that three men posing as policemen threatened her and her male friend with weapons before taking her to a secluded area of the park. According to the FIR registered on the [] The post Delhi Park Gang Rape Case: Teen Says Men Posing as Cops Threatened Her With Pistol, Knives appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Sambalpur Police have dismantled a sophisticated cybercrime syndicate involved in activating and selling illegal SIM cards through fraudulent KYC documentation. Three members of the network have been taken into custody. The arrested suspects have been identified as Suraj Bag (24), Malati Oram (29), and Sheikh Parwez alias Papu (32). Seizures and Evidence Recovered During the [] The post Cyber Fraud Racket Busted in Sambalpur: 3 Arrested, 120 Illegal SIM Cards Seized appeared first on Pragativadi

The rich seafaring legacy of Odisha came alive today as World Maritime Day 2026 was celebrated with enthusiasm at the Odisha State Maritime Museum in Kataka. Officials and staff from the Department of Water Resources, alongside museum representatives, convened to pay tribute to the regions historical relationship with the oceans. The event served as a [] The post World Maritime Day Celebrated at Odisha State Maritime Museum appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking

Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor have once again come together for a new commercial, giving fans a glimpse of the trios on-screen chemistry. The three Bollywood stars feature in a Rungta Steel advertisement in which they poke fun at each others iconic film roles and eventually dance to Akshay Kumars popular track [] The post Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor New Ad Goes Viral appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

A sacred pilgrimage to the abode of Lord Jagannath turned into a horrifying ordeal for a family from Karnataka after a couple was allegedly assaulted by a local restaurant owner and his staff in Puri. The victims, identified as Susmita and Bharat Chandra from Mysore, were rushed to the Puri District Headquarters Hospital with injuries [] The post Mysore Couple Assaulted at Puri Restaurant Over Food Complaint appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

In a strategic effort to streamline leadership and bolster its grassroots machinery ahead of crucial assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced a comprehensive organisational reshuffle on Thursday. Party National President Nitin Nabin officially reassigned key roles to the BJPs national joint general secretaries (organisation), placing prominent leaders in charge of vital state units. [] The post Major BJP Reshuffle: Saudan Singh Appointed In-Charge of Odisha and 3 Key States

Director and showrunner Mahesh Mathai has reacted to the International Emmy nomination for Real Kashmir Football Club, describing the recognition as a significant moment for the series and its team. The show has been nominated in the Drama Series category at the 54th International Emmy Awards. Mathai said he initially thought the announcement was a [] The post Real Kashmir Football Club Emmy Nomination: Mahesh Mathai Talks Season 2 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I

Indian equity markets came under heavy selling pressure on Thursday, with the benchmark indices recording their steepest single-session decline in 10 weeks. The Nifty 50 fell 1.64% to 23,063.10, while the Sensex declined 1.67%, or more than 1,200 points, to 73,580.54. Both indices recorded their biggest single-day fall since July 8. The sell-off also weighed [] The post Sensex, Nifty Crash! Why Indian Stock Market Fell Sharply Today appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I

Denouncing the Centres MMDR (Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation) Amendment Act as a black law, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) announced a full-scale agitation demanding its immediate repeal. The party will host a massive public demonstration at Lower PMG in Bhubaneswar on September 28, with BJD President and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik leading [] The post BJD Escalates Fight Against MMDR Act; Naveen Patnaik to Lead Massive Protest on Sept 28 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest

Mecca and several other parts of Saudi Arabia were placed on alert on Thursday after the kingdoms National Early Warning Platform issued messages warning of potential danger, the Saudi Civil Defense said. The affected areas included Mecca City, Jeddah Governorate, Yanbu Governorate and Tabuk Province. The Saudi Civil Defense initially urged people receiving the alerts [] The post Saudi Arabia Warning: Mecca, Jeddah, Yanbu, Tabuk Alert Issued; Danger Later Declared Over appeared first on Pragativ

After two days of stormy protests that repeatedly brought the monsoon session to a halt, the Odisha Legislative Assembly briefly returned to business on Thursday. Under the chairmanship of Deputy Speaker Bhabani Shankar Bhoi, the House sat for just four minutes from 4 pm long enough for Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain to introduce [] The post Odisha Assembly Clears Jan Vishwas Bill After Chaos, House Adjourned Till 10:30 AM Tomorrow appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in

Jagatsinghpur district witnessed a dramatic sea breach near Shiali and Ramtara as rough waves battered the coast. At Ramtara Meera Sea Beach, sand embankments collapsed, creating a massive 100-foot gap. This breach allowed saline water to enter rivers and farmland, sparking fears of crop damage. Locals recall a similar incident last year at the same [] The post 100-Foot Sea Breach at Ramtara Beach Floods Jagatsinghpur Farmland appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Break

As relentless downpours continue to batter large swathes of Odisha under the influence of a deep depression, students across the state may have to wait a little longer before returning to their classrooms. School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond indicated that the current school closures could be extended by another one to two days [] The post Odisha May Extend School Closure by 1-2 Days as Heavy Rains Persist appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking Ne

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and announced a 48-hour deadline, warning of protests if he does not step down. At a press conference in Delhi on Thursday, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke also demanded a freeze on the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral [] The post CJP Demands Gyanesh Kumars Resignation, Freeze on Polls Amid ECI Row; Warns of Protest appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Engl

The recent spell of severe floods and incessant rainfall across Odisha has claimed seven human lives and caused widespread damage to livestock, crops, and infrastructure in 22 districts of the state. Addressing the State Assembly in response to a question raised by MLA Tankadhar Tripathy, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari presented a detailed [] The post Odisha Floods Claim 7 Lives; Govt Releases Rs 234.84 Crore for Relief and Compensation appeared first on Pragativadi I Lat

A tragic incident unfolded in Odishas Koraput district on Thursday morning after a school teacher was swept away by the strong currents of the Kolab River while fishing. The missing person has been identified as Bhimadhar Nayak, a resident of the Bandhaguda area. Nayak is currently employed as a teacher at the Machaliput School. According [] The post Teacher Swept Away in Koraput River; Rescue Ops On appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

A deep depression currently centred approximately 80 km from Rayagada has triggered heavy rainfall and strong winds across several parts of Odisha. Providing details on the current weather system, Manorama Mohanty, Director of the Regional Meteorological Centre, stated that the system is expected to gradually weaken into a regular depression by this evening. Despite the [] The post Deep Depression Near Rayagada: Red Alert and Heavy Rain Warning in Odisha appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Od

The United States and China have agreed to extend their temporary trade truce by two months, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Wednesday, just as Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for a high-profile three-day state visit. The extension pushes the deadline for their tariff pause from November 10 to January 10, preventing an [] The post US and China Extend Trade Truce for Two Months as Xi Jinping Lands in Washington appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in En

In a major push towards boosting coastal tourism and strengthening the maritime economy, the Odisha government has proposed the development of a state-of-the-art International Cruise Terminal in Puri. The state aims to complete and operationalize this ambitious project by March 31, 2028. The proposal was formally revealed through a written response in the Odisha Legislative [] The post Puri to Get State-of-the-Art International Cruise Terminal by March 2028 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest

Indias shooting contingent added another glittering chapter to its Asian Games 2026 campaign as the duo of Anantjeet Singh Naruka and Parinaaz Dhaliwal held their nerve under intense pressure to win a dramatic bronze medal in the skeet mixed-team event on Thursday. Finishing third with an aggregate score of 44 in the final, the Indian [] The post Asian Games 2026: Anantjeet-Parinaaz Script History with Dramatic Skeet Mixed-Team Bronze appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English

Four people have been arrested in Bihars Samastipur after a video showing a teenage girl and her male friend being harassed in broad daylight surfaced online, police said. The arrests came on Wednesday night after the video emerged on social media, days after a separate harassment case involving two teenagers in Jamui district triggered widespread [] The post Bihar Samastipur Teen Harassment Case: Four Arrested After Video Surfaces appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I

A powerful deep depression over the region has brought relentless heavy to very heavy rainfall across Odisha over the past 24 hours, inundating several districts and throwing normal life out of gear. Data released by the Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar at 08:30 AM today reveals a stark weather picture across the state: seven stations registered [] The post Heavy Rain Deluge Batters Odisha as Deep Depression Deepens; Similiguda Wettest at 193.9 mm appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odish

Political temperature spiked significantly both inside and outside the Odisha Legislative Assembly on the third day of the ongoing session, as Congress MLAs mounted a fiery protest against the state government over critical public issues. Prior to the commencement of the days proceedings, key Congress legislators gathered inside the Assembly premises and sat on a [] The post Congress Protests Outside Odisha Assembly Over Farmer Distress and Unemployment appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odi

A peaceful overnight journey turned into a scene of unimaginable horror early Thursday morning when a sleeper bus carrying passengers from Delhi to Bihar caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida, leaving nine people dead. The horrific incident occurred near the 33-kilometre milestone, falling under the jurisdiction of the Jewar police station area. [] The post Tragedy on Yamuna Expressway: 9 Dead as Sleeper Bus Catches Fire Near Greater Noida appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest O

A massive fire broke out late last night at a tent house store room in Paikarapur, reducing stock worth lakhs of rupees to ashes in a matter of hours. The incident occurred unexpectedly during the late hours of the night. Local residents were the first to notice dense smoke billowing out from inside the closed [] The post Midnight Inferno Guts Tent House Storeroom in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The Water Resources Department has intensified night patrolling and field-level vigilance at strategic locations across Odisha in view of the Deep Depression and associated rainfall. Engineering officers and field staff are maintaining close watch over critical water infrastructure, including barrages, rivers, sluices and flood protection structures, as part of the precautionary measures. Night Patrolling at [] The post Deep Depression: Odisha Water Resources Teams Intensify Night Patrolling, Ri

Proceedings on the third day of the ongoing Monsoon Session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly were completely paralysed today following fierce protests by Opposition members over the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) MMDR Act issue. Unprecedented chaos erupted as soon as the House convened for the morning session, rendering the scheduled Question [] The post High Drama in Odisha Assembly: Opposition Uproar Over MMDR Act Forces Adjournment Till 4 PM appeared first on Pragativadi

India began Day 6 of the Asian Games 2026 with a silver medal from Roshibina Devi in the womens 60kg Sanda Wushu category. Roshibina lost to Chinas Xiaoyu Zhang in the final but secured her third consecutive Asian Games medal. She had won bronze at the 2018 Asian Games and silver at the 2023 edition. [] The post Asian Games 2026 Day 6: Roshibina Devi Wins Silver, Satnam-Salman Claim Rowing Bronze appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Rainfall continued across Odisha on Thursday as the state came under the influence of the Deep Depression that crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast early on September 24. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued rainfall warnings for several districts, with heavy rain expected across southern, western and northern parts of Odisha. Nabarangapur has been placed [] The post IMD Issues Red Alert for Nabarangapur, Orange Warning for Six Odisha Districts Amid Heavy Rain appeared first on Praga

The Deep Depression over north coastal Andhra Pradesh crossed the coast close to southwest of Kalingapatnam between 11 pm on September 23 and 1 am on September 24, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. At the time of landfall, the system had maximum sustained wind speeds of 55-65 kmph, gusting up to 75 kmph. After [] The post Deep Depression Crosses Andhra Coast Near Kalingapatnam, Weakening Likely appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday visited Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, where she is undergoing treatment. Majhi inquired about her health and expressed concern for her well-being. In a post on X, the Chief Minister said he had met the Speaker and prayed to Lord Jagannath for her speedy recovery [] The post Odisha CM Majhi Visits Speaker Surama Padhy at AIIMS, Prays for Speedy Recovery appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Break

For six centuries the Tai-Ahom kings ruled the Brahmaputra Valley. When they died, they did not vanish into ash and river. They were laid in vaulted crypts, covered with earthen barrows, and crowned with octagonal pavilions that still punctuate the foothills of the Patkai. On Wednesday, a senior media delegation from Odisha stood on that [] The post Stones, Mounds, Memory: Odisha Scribes Stand Among Assams UNESCO Mounds appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking New

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Balangir Town Police busted a novel drug trafficking network on Wednesday, seizing 36 kilograms of illegal cannabis (ganja) concealed inside steel cans during a raid at a rented house in the Udayanagar Pada locality. Two suspects were taken into custody at the scene. The arrestees have been identified as residents of Kesinga and the Puintala [] The post Balangir Police Seize Ganja Packed in Pickle Cans, Two Held appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Pakistans Army and Air Force shot down eight drones allegedly launched by Afghan Taliban forces, four near Kohat and four near Torkham. Officials said the drones were rudimentary and caused no damage. The interception followed what Pakistani troops described as a failed infiltration attempt by militants near border posts in Paktia and Nangarhar. After the [] The post Pakistan Downs 8 Afghan Taliban Drones Amid Border Clashes appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breakin

As part of the ongoing Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, the Debagada District Police organised a special Mobile Return Mela at the District Reserve Police Line on Wednesday. During the event, police officials restored 62 lost and stolen mobile phones to their rightful owners. The smartphones were successfully traced and recovered by the District Cyber Police Station [] The post Debagada Police Return 62 Lost Handsets Under Seva Sankalp Abhiyan appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I

Proceedings in the Supreme Court concerning the selection and appointment process of Odishas Director General of Police (DGP) remained inconclusive today, with the bench scheduling the matter for further hearing tomorrow. The Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenges the empanelment procedure adopted by the Odisha state government in forwarding eligible IPS officer names to the Union [] The post SC Hearing on Odisha DGP Appointment Inconclusive; Arguments to Resume Tomorrow appeared first on P

The Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) has announced a major political agitation across the state, calling for a statewide bandh and a seven-day economic blockade following the Dussehra festival. The protest is aimed against the newly enacted Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Amendment Act, 2026. The decision was finalised during a high-level executive [] The post OPCC Calls for Odisha Bandh & Blockade Post-Dussehra over MMDR Act appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the Election Commission of being involved in what he described as vote chori, calling the alleged actions a direct attack on the Constitution. In a video message shared on X, Gandhi addressed the Election Commission and its officials directly, alleging that their actions were wrong and describing them [] The post Rahul Gandhi Accuses Election Commission of Vote Chori, Calls It Treason appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English

As part of the ongoing Sewa Sankalp Abhiyan launched on September 17, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Mahila Morcha has kicked off a state-wide grassroots drive titled Anganwadi Chalo Abhiyan (also known as Angan Utsav or Anganwadi Milan). Addressing a press conference in Bhubaneswar on September 23, BJP Mahila Morcha State President Aishwarya Biswal outlined [] The post BJP Mahila Morcha Launches Anganwadi Chalo Campaign to Fight Malnutrition in Odisha appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Od

Heavy rainfall was recorded across several regions of Odisha and Coastal Andhra Pradesh over the last 24 hours ending at 0830 IST on September 23, 2026. According to official data, Similiguda in Koraput district of Odisha registered the highest rainfall in the region with an astounding 230.2 mm. Key Rainfall Statistics Recorded (Till 0830 IST [] The post Heavy Rainfall Lashes Odisha: Similiguda Records Highest 230.2 mm Rain in Last 24 Hours appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in E

The Supreme Court on Wednesday referred a batch of petitions challenging the validity of the law governing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs) to a five-judge Constitution Bench. A division bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma decided while dealing with petitions that contest the constitutional [] The post Supreme Court Refers Challenge Against CEC & EC Appointment Law to 5-Judge Constitution Bench appeare

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin has announced key appointments of state in-charges (Prabhari) and co-in-charges (Sah-Prabhari) for 36 states and Union Territories. According to an official press release issued from the BJP Central Office, these organisational appointments come into effect immediately to streamline party strategy and coordination nationwide. Key Appointments & State [] The post Major BJP Reshuffle: Baijayant Panda Named Maharashtra In-Charge, D Purande

Odisha Vigilance has arrested Kartikeswar Behera, Panchayat Executive Officer (PEO) of Katabhal Gram Panchayat (GP), for possessing assets wildly disproportionate to his known sources of income. Behera also held additional charge as the In-Charge PEO of Gourenmunda GP under the Gaisilet Block in Baragada district. Following simultaneous searches conducted across properties linked to Behera, anti-corruption [] The post Odisha Vigilance Arrests Baragada PEO Kartikeswar Behera in DA Case appeared f

The hit-making pair that defined an entire era of Hindi cinema soundtracking is back. Actor Emraan Hashmi and singer-composer Himesh Reshammiya have reunited for Afsaana Banaaya Aapne, a new romantic track from the upcoming feature film Gunmaaster G9. The song features vocals by Himesh Reshammiya alongside powerhouse singer Asees Kaur, with screen presence provided by [] The post Iconic Reunion: Emraan Hashmi and Himesh Reshammiya Team Up for Gunmaaster G9 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest

In an emergency measure aimed at protecting citizens from a multi-day shutdown of financial services, the Union Government on Wednesday announced that all Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) will function normally on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The unprecedented decision follows the threat of a three-day nationwide bank strike called by the [] The post Public Sector Banks to Remain Open on Sunday, Sept 27 Ahead of 3-Day Strike appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

A Deep Depression over the Westcentral and adjoining Northwest Bay of Bengal has slowed to a crawling speed of 5 to 6 kmph, consolidating strength over open waters as it edges closer to the eastern coast of India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed that the system is under continuous surveillance by the Doppler Weather [] The post Deep Depression Over BoB Crawls Toward Coast: Red Warning Issued for Southern Odisha appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I B

Domestic air passenger traffic in India fell 6.34% year-on-year in August, with scheduled domestic airlines carrying 12.13 million passengers compared with 12.95 million in August 2025, according to data released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The decline also came with a shift in airline market shares. IndiGos share fell to 65% in [] The post Domestic Air Passenger Traffic Falls 6.3% in August; IndiGo Market Share Declines appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News