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Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Friday said the fifth instalment of the flagship Subhadra Yojana will be distributed on August 28, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Rakhi Purnima, at Nayagada. Participating in a preparation review meeting organised in this connection, the Deputy Chief Minister discussed all readiness measures for the smooth release [] The post Subhadra Yojana 5th Instalment to Be Distributed on August 28 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News

Food Safety officials seized and destroyed 100 kg of loose paneer (chenna) in Bhubaneswars Unit4 area after it failed preliminary adulteration tests. Officials confirmed that 12 paneer samples from local outlets were found suspicious during spot testing and have been sent for further examination. The raids are part of intensified enforcement drives across the twin [] The post Food Safety Raids Seize 100 Kg Loose Paneer in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning for heavy rain in three districts of Odisha Mayurbhanj, Kendujhar, and Sundaragada as wet weather continues to grip the state. Officials said several parts of these districts are likely to witness intense rainfall, while 11 districts including Ganjam, Gajapati, Nayagada, Khordha, Puri, and [] The post Thunderstorm, Gusty Winds Likely in Coastal and Northern Odisha in Next 5 Days appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

Eminent Odia playback singer Pranab Patnaik passed away on Friday at the age of 88, breathing his last at his residence in Bhubaneswar. Patnaik was a popular name in the Odia music industry, having lent his voice to numerous hit songs that remain cherished by audiences across generations. His contribution to Odia music made him [] The post Veteran Odia Singer Pranab Patnaik Passes Away at 88 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Days after the violent clashes at Master Canteen Square, Online Auto Association President Dinabandhu Nayak has broken his silence, issuing a public apology through a 14minute video message. In the video, Nayak expressed deep regret over the incident, saying he was deeply saddened by the inconvenience and disruption caused to the public. He offered an [] The post Online Auto Association President Apologises for Master Canteen Violence appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English

The Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) has inaugurated its Centre of Excellence on Artificial Intelligence, marking a major stride in advancing AIdriven learning and innovation. Held on August19, the event brought together over 400 participants, including students, faculty, and industry experts, under the vision Learn. Build. Deploy. Innovate. Advisory board members Neeraj Gehani (Dunnhumby), [] The post BIMTECH Inaugurates Centre of Excellence on AI, Fostering Innovation and Lea

Authorities in Bhadrak and Jajpur districts have ordered the closure of 518 schools today amid worsening flood conditions. The Bhadrak Collector suspended academic and nonacademic activities in 205 schools across four blocks Bhadrak, Tihidi, Dhamnagar and Chandbali. Additionally, 265 Anganwadi Centres in the district will remain closed. Officials cited incessant rainfall, waterlogging, and ongoing [] The post Odisha Floods Disrupt Education: 518 Schools Shut in Two Districts appeared first on P

Arjun Tendulkar will continue playing domestic cricket for Goa despite recent speculation surrounding his future with the team, according to a report. Arjun Tendulkars domestic cricket future appears to have been settled, with the left-arm pacer set to continue representing Goa, according to a Sportstar report. The 26-year-old recently missed Goas tour of Oman, leading [] The post Arjun Tendulkar to Continue With Goa Amid Future Speculation appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in E

In a swift anti-corruption operation, Odisha Vigilance intercepted a senior revenue official on Thursday and seized 5 lakh in cash he could not satisfactorily explain, raising serious questions about the source of the money. Muralidhar Urmal, Tahasildar-cum-Sub-Registrar of Lathikata in Sundaragada district, was stopped near Rajabasa Chhak while travelling in a hired office Scorpio (registration [] The post Odisha Vigilance Intercepts Lathikata Tahasildar with Rs 5 Lakh Ill-Gotten Cash appeared

Odishas Minister for Housing & Urban Development, Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting on sanitation, drainage and urban flood mitigation measures in Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Katak Municipal Corporation (KMC) at the 2nd Floor Conference Hall of UNNATI Bhawan. Setting an ambitious target for the two major urban centres of [] The post Twin Cities to Lead Odishas Cleanliness & Flood Preparedness Mission appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest

With Raksha Bandhan and festive celebrations around the corner, the Food Safety Commissioner, Smt. Poma Tudu has reinforced enforcement drives in Kataka and Bhubaneswar, leading to major seizures of adulterated and stale food. In Kataka, raids led by Health Officer Dr Nupendra Satpathy uncovered 71 quintals of adulterated paneer worth Rs 17.75 lakh, supplied through [] The post Food Safety Raids in Twin City: Paneer, Stale Food Seized; Six Shops Closed appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odis

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced its decisions on pitch rating appeals filed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Cricket Canada (CC) for matches held in June. The ICC Appeals Panel has rescinded the demerit point imposed on Lahores Gaddafi Stadium, which had been rated Unsatisfactory after the third ODI between Pakistan and [] The post ICC Rescinds Gaddafi Stadium Demerit Point; Maple Leaf Ground Retains Three appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Odisha Police has arrested Chitta Ranjan Mohanty from Gopalpur, Jagatsinghpur, in connection with a massive cryptoPonzi scam involving the web platform Yes World. The arrest was made on August 20 in EOW P.S Case No.25/2023 under multiple sections of the IPC, the PCMC Act, the OPID Act, and the [] The post EOW Odisha Arrests Key Accused in Rs 200Crore Crypto Scam appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The Supreme Court of India has constituted a HighPowered Committee (HPC) headed by former SC judge Justice R Subhash Reddy to probe allegations of police excesses and violence during last months student protests against the NEET paper leak at Delhis Jantar Mantar. The fivemember panel includes Justice Ravi Shankar Jha (former Punjab & Haryana HC [] The post Supreme Court Sets Up Panel to Probe Police Action, Violence During NEET Protests appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Engl

Odisha has crossed the 1000 mm mark in monsoon rainfall this year, recording 1006.5 mm between June 1 and August 19, 2026, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This is 220 mm more than the normal 786.5 mm, placing the state in the excess category with a 28% surplus. Data from the Meteorological Centre, [] The post Odisha Crosses 1,000 mm Monsoon Rainfall Mark with 28% Surplus appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Tommy Paul produced a remarkable comeback against top seed Alexander Zverev on Wednesday, saving a match point before securing a 4-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 victory to reach the quarter-finals of the Cincinnati Masters. The American was forced to battle not only Zverev but also challenging weather conditions during a dramatic encounter at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati [] The post Tommy Paul Stuns Alexander Zverev in Rain-Hit Cincinnati Thriller appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Br

Former Australia opener David Warner has been fined AU$1,500 and convicted of drink-driving after a Sydney court heard that he attempted to swap seats with a passenger while approaching a random breath-testing site. Warner pleaded guilty to the offence last month and was sentenced at Waverley Local Court on Tuesday. The court heard that his [] The post David Warner Fined AU$1,500 for Drink-Driving After Trying to Swap Seats appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking

A tragic incident struck Kapasuda village under Jaleswar police station on Sunday night, when the wall of a neighbouring house collapsed amid flood conditions, killing an elderly woman and her grandson and leaving several others injured. According to reports, Radhika Jena (65) and her grandson Jyoti Prakash Swain (18) died instantly when the wall of [] The post Wall Collapse in FloodHit Baleshwar Kills Woman and Grandson, Injures Family appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Engli