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On the occasion of World Organ Donation Day, a state-level ceremony was held at the Conference Hall of Lok Seva Bhawan. Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling paid rich tributes to organ donors who gave the gift of life to others and felicitated their families with the prestigious Suraj Samman. A total of [] The post Odisha Honours 24 Organ Donors with Suraj Samman on World Organ Donation Day appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

In a significant step towards strengthening holistic governance and institutional well-being, a high-level review meeting was held today at the 3rd Floor Conference Hall of Kharabela Bhawan under the chairmanship of Usha Padhee, Additional Chief Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department. The meeting focused on finalising a strategic Memorandum of Understanding between the Odisha Urban [] The post Odisha Urban Academy, Sri Sri University Join Hands for Urban Governance Reform appeared fir

In a significant boost to traditional healthcare infrastructure, Odishas Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling today laid the foundation stone for the upgradation of the 100-bed Government Ayurvedic Hospital in Bhubaneswar and the construction of a new Pharmacy Warehouse. The ceremony was attended by Ekamra MLA Babu Singh and senior departmental officials. Speaking [] The post Foundation Stone Laid for 100-Bed Ayurvedic Hospital Upgrade in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativa

Odisha Vigilance has secured the conviction of a senior officer for demanding and accepting a bribe to process a simple land mutation case. On August 13, 2026, the Honble Special Judge, Vigilance, Baragarh, sentenced Govinda Dandasena, OAS, former Additional Tahasildar of Bijepur in Baragarh district (currently serving as Executive Officer of Rajgangpur Municipality in Sundargarh), [] The post Ex-Tahasildar Jailed for 3 Years After Conviction in Land Mutation Bribe Case appeared first on Pragati

The Monsoon Session of Parliament, which began on 20 July 2026, concluded today after 19 sittings spread over 25 days. Both Houses of Parliament passed 12 bills, marking a significant legislative push despite relatively low productivity figures. Lok Sabha recorded approximately 19% productivity, while Rajya Sabha managed around 39%. Eleven bills were introduced in the [] The post Monsoon Session 2026 Adjourns: 12 Bills Passed by Both Houses of Parliament appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Od

Actor Rhea Chakraborty has opened up about the years of scrutiny she faced following the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, saying she spent a long time living under suspicion and no longer wants to experience that feeling. Rhea, who is currently participating in the second season of The Traitors, spoke about her experience during [] The post Rhea Chakraborty Opens Up About Sushant Singh Rajput Case: Bohot Der Tak Shaq Mein Rahi Hoon appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Englis

In a major step towards improving urban mobility and strengthening public transport in the city, the Government of Odisha, through the Comprehensive Region Urban Transport (CRUT), has proposed to pilot the Bus Priority Lane initiative on two key corridors of Bhubaneswar. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by the Housing & Urban [] The post Bhubaneswar to Pilot Bus Priority Lanes on Two Key Corridors appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal and enquired about the health of her husband, SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal, after he was injured in an alleged attack at a gurdwara in Maharashtras Nanded. According to sources, Modi spoke to Harsimrat over the phone after the [] The post PM Modi Calls Harsimrat Kaur Badal After Sukhbir Singh Badal Injured in Nanded Attack appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaki