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Puris Shree Jagannatha Temple will observe the special Bamana Janma Niti on Wednesday (23 Sept), coinciding with Bhadraaba Shukla Dwadashi Tithi. Temple administration has asked devotees to plan around a temporary halt in public darshan. After Madhyana Dhupa Chheka, general darshan will remain closed tentatively from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM about six hours [] The post Puri Jagannath Temple to Observe Bamana Janma Niti; Darshan Closed 5 PM11 PM appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in E

A terrifying hit-and-run incident unfolded at Infocity Square (Infocity Chhak) when a speeding minitruck rammed into multiple vehicles, leaving a trail of wreckage and five people injured. According to reports, the minitruck, travelling at high speed, first struck a young woman riding a scooter. After the impact, the truck dragged her for nearly 500 metres [] The post Hit-and-Run at Infocity Square Leaves Five Injured in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I

Odishas Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management, Suresh Pujari, today virtually inaugurated the third pilgrimage train under the Baristha Nagarika Tirtha Yatra Yojana (BNTYY) for FY 2026-27 from Lokseva Bhawan. The special train departed from Sambalpur Railway Station with 775 senior citizens and 25 escort officers drawn from eight districtsSambalpur, Anugul, Bargarh, Balangir, Jharsuguda, Subarnapur, [] The post Minister Pujari Inaugurates 3rd BNTYY Train in Sambalpur: 775 Seniors Citizens

Demonstrating sheer grit and tactical brilliance, Lakshya Sen spearheaded the Indian mens badminton team to a sweeping 30 victory over Japan in the Asian Games quarterfinals at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium. The thrilling win guarantees India a place in the semifinals and secures consecutive team podium finishes at the quadrennial event, building on their [] The post Asian Games 2026: Lakshya Sen Outlasts Naraoka as India Sweep Japan 3-0 in Quarterfinals appeared first on Pragativadi I

In response to severe weather forecasts by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), local administrations in Koraput, Malkangiri, and Ganjam districts have ordered the temporary closure of educational institutions to ensure student safety. The IMD has issued alerts predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning across southern and coastal Odisha. With continuous [] The post Odisha Rain Warning: Schools and Colleges Shut in Koraput, Malkangiri, and Ganjam app

After a disrupted opening, the Odisha Legislative Assembly finally transacted official business on Tuesday evening. Under Deputy Speaker Bhabani Shankar Bhoi, the House resumed at 4 pm, ran till 4:11 pm, and saw six bills introduced before being adjourned till 10:30 am on Wednesday. The brief sitting was the first stretch of the day that [] The post Opposition Uproar Forces Adjournment of Odisha Assembly Till 10:30 AM Tomorrow appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Break

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday adjourned its hearing on the contested selection process for Odishas Director General of Police (DGP). According to reports, the bench was unable to conclude proceedings during the days session and will resume hearing the matter tomorrow. The legal impasse continues to delay the appointment of a permanent police [] The post Supreme Court Adjourns Odisha DGP Selection Hearing; Arguments to Resume Tomorrow appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in

A unanimous call for a permanent, engineering-led solution to Jajpurs chronic flood menace took centre stage at the Jajpur Zilla Parishad Conference Hall. Organised by the Pragativadi Pathaka Mancha under the theme Bipanna Parichayara Paribartana Chahun (We Want a Change in Our Identity of Being Vulnerable), intellectuals, social activists, retired administrators, and political leaders across [] The post Jajpur Flood Crisis: Experts Demand High-Power Committee & Master Plan for Permanent Relief

India survived a major scare against Japan, edging out the hosts by two runs in a rain-shortened one-off T20I at the Sano International Cricket Ground on Tuesday. The match was reduced to five overs per side after a lengthy delay caused by a wet outfield. India managed only 32/4 after struggling against Japans spin-heavy attack [] The post India vs Japan T20I: India Survive Two-Run Scare in Five-Over Thriller appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The main accused in the alleged harassment of two minor teenagers in Bihars Jamui was shot in the leg by police, authorities said. Nandan Yadav and another suspect have been arrested in connection with the case. The incident allegedly took place on September 19 when a Class 10 girl and her male friend, both teenagers, [] The post Bihar Jamui Harassment Case: Accused Shot in Leg, Two Arrested appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

High political drama unfolded inside the Odisha Legislative Assembly during the opening day of the Monsoon Session. The House witnessed extreme turbulence over the amended Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act and errors found in new school textbooks. When the House reassembled at 1:10 PM under the chairmanship of Deputy Speaker Bhabani Shankar Bhoi, [] The post Odisha Assembly Adjourned Again Till 4 PM After Running for Barely 1 Minute Amid Uproar appeared first on Pragativadi I L

The opening day of the Odisha Legislative Assemblys Monsoon Session witnessed high political drama on Tuesday. Following solemn obituary references, intense protests erupted from Opposition benches, causing severe disruptions and prompting Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik to leave the House. The confrontation escalated quickly as Congress MLAs staged loud demonstrations in the well of the [] The post Tense Scenes in Odisha Assembly Over MMDR Act and Textbook Errors; BJP Slams Opposition Walko

The Monsoon Session of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly got off to a turbulent start on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, with Speaker Surama Padhy forced to adjourn the House till 1:10 PM following intense protests and sloganeering by Opposition members during Question Hour. The day began on a solemn note as Speaker Surama Padhy entered [] The post Stormy Opening to Odisha Assembly Monsoon Session: House Adjourned Till 1:10 PM Amid Chaos appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Engl

The Mancheswar Police in the capital city have arrested a key fraudster, identified as Jitendra Kumar Bagarti alias Jitu, for allegedly duping job aspirants of over Rs 44.76 lakh by promising them employment in the Indian Railways. According to police sources, the accused posed as an influential personality with high-level connections to trap unsuspecting job [] The post Bhubaneswar Police Arrest Mastermind Behind Rs 45 Lakh Fake Railway Job Racket appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha N

A 17-year-old girl was allegedly gangraped by three men posing as policemen at Astha Kunj Park in southeast Delhis Kalkaji area on Monday evening, police said. According to police, the girl had gone to Kalkaji Mandir with a 17-year-old male friend to offer prayers around 7pm. After visiting the temple, the two went to Astha [] The post Delhi Minor Allegedly Gangraped By Three Men Posing As Cops Near Kalkaji Temple appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

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

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 .

Preparations are complete as the spotlight turns toward Ekta Nagar in Kevadia, Gujarat, for the 72nd National Film Awards scheduled for September 22, 2026. The President of India will confer the prestigious awards, recognising outstanding achievements in Indian cinema for the year 2024. , , 72 [] The post 72nd National Film Awards Set to Celebrate Indian Cinema in Gujarat on Sept 22 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

In a striking protest, residential students of Bisipur Ashram School at Udala walked nearly 8 kilometres to highlight the absence of basic amenities in their hostel. For over two months, around 250 boarders (100 boys and 150 girls) have reportedly endured life without drinking water, electricity, or proper food. Students alleged they were served insectinfested [] The post Mayurbhanj Ashram Students Walk 8 km to Protest Lack of Water, Power and Food appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha N

Following the success of films like Kesari, Raazi, and Shershaah, Karan Johar has announced a biopic on RN Kao, the founder and first chief of Indias external intelligence agency, R&AW. Dharma Productions is collaborating with Leo Media Collective to bring the story of Indias legendary spymaster to the big screen. The announcement was made on [] The post Karan Johar Announces Biopic on R&AW Founder RN Kao; Slated for August 2028 Release appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Engli

A dinner at Mumbais JW Marriott took an unexpected turn after prominent cardiologist Dr Ashok Seth spotted a baby cockroach crawling around his table at the hotels Romano restaurant on Saturday evening. Seth, chairman of the Fortis Healthcare Medical Council and Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, shared the incident on X on Sunday, humorously naming the [] The post Cardiologist Spots Cockroach At JW Marriott Mumbai Dinner, Tags FDA Chief Tukaram Mundhe appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

India skipper Shreyas Iyer expressed his excitement ahead of the teams historic oneoff T20I against Japan, scheduled for September 22 at the Sano International Cricket Ground in Tochigi Prefecture. The fixture marks the launch of celebrations for the 75th anniversary of IndiaJapan diplomatic relations. Upon arrival, Iyer praised the hospitality of the hosts, describing the [] The post India vs Japan T20I: Shreyas Iyer Excited for Historic Clash Ahead of Asian Games appeared first on Pragativadi

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a stern advisory cautioning citizens against the fraudulent issuance of SIM cards, misuse of telecommunication identifiers, and tampering with IMEI numbers. The department warned that such offences constitute severe violations under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, carrying penalties of up to three years imprisonment, fines extending to Rs 50 [] The post DoT Warns of Rs 50 Lakh Fine and 3 Years Jail for SIM Fraud, IMEI Tampering appeared fir

The Delhi High Court has granted Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Sanjay Singh and other AAP leaders four weeks to file their replies in a criminal contempt case over alleged vilification of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma. A bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Arun Bhardwaj listed the matter for November 16. Kejriwals counsel argued that complete [] The post Delhi HC Gives AAP Leaders 4 Weeks to Reply in Contempt Case Over Remarks Against Justice Sharma appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

Security agencies in Gujarat were placed on high alert after an alleged bombthreat email named the Somnath Temple, BJP offices, and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel among potential targets. The email reportedly claimed explosives had already been planted at multiple locations, including the BJPs central office and its Khanpur office in Ahmedabad. It also contained provocative [] The post Bomb Threat Email Names Somnath Temple, BJP Offices, Gujarat CM; Security Agencies on Alert appeared first on P

Choudwar Circle Jail Senior Superintendent Sujit Kumar Roul has been arrested in connection with alleged manipulation of jail records following the escape of two inmates last year. A 10member police team picked up Roul from his residence in Saheed Nagar, Bhubaneswar, and took him to Choudwar police station. The case stems from the escape of [] The post Choudwar Jail Superintendent Arrested Over Escape of Two Inmates appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The weather system over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a well-marked low-pressure area and is likely to strengthen further into a depression and subsequently a deep depression, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its latest update. According to the IMD update based on observations at 5.30 am IST on September 21, 2026, [] The post Odisha Weather Alert: Well-Marked Low Pressure Over Bay Of Bengal, Deep Depression Likely appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in En

A 21-year-old youth was rescued alive from the Kuakhai River after reportedly jumping into the river from the Tankapani Bridge in Bhubaneswar. The incident triggered an immediate rescue response after the Balianta Fire Services team received information that the youth had entered the river. Fire team launches immediate rescue operation The fire personnel quickly reached [] The post 21-Year-Old Youth Rescued Alive From Kuakhai River After Jumping Off Tankapani Bridge appeared first on Pragativadi

The body of a forester was recovered in a hanging condition from the official quarter of the Balangir Forest Department Range Office on Sunday. The deceased has been identified as Byasadev Sahu (59), Main Section Forester of Balangir. Sahu had gone to his official residence for lunch during the day but failed to return to [] The post Forester found hanging at Balangir Range Office quarter appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai, with his wife and daughter, offered prayers at Puris Jagannath Temple on Sunday and said both states have agreed to accept the CWCs decision on Mahanadi water sharing. The post Chhattisgarh CM Seeks Lord Jagannaths Blessings in Puri, Hopes Mahanadi Row Ends Soon appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

IMD says a Bay of Bengal low will intensify into a deep depression by Sept 22 and approach the south Odishanorth Andhra coast on Sept 23, triggering heavy to extremely heavy rain till Sept 25. Check district alerts and fishermen advisory. The post Deep Depression Closing In: Odisha Braces for Four Days of Very Heavy Rain appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

A PIB Bhubaneswar media team visited Assams Bogibeel IWT Terminal on NW-2. The tour highlights cargo capacity, dredging, the Bogibeel Bridge and a roadmap for Odishas National Waterway-5. The post Bogibeel IWT Terminal and NW-2: How Brahmaputra Waterways Can Transform Northeast and Odisha Logistics appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Historic Barabati Stadium found a new reason to fill up on Sunday. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the Odisha T-20 League CM Trophy 2026, placing cricket on the same official ladder that already carries football, kho-kho, kabaddi and volleyball. The message from the pitch was simple. Talent from Odishas 30 districts will no longer [] The post CM Majhi Launches Odisha T20 League CM Trophy 2026 at Barabati Stadium appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaki

Choudwar Circle Jail Superintendent Sujit Kumar Raul has been arrested from his Bhubaneswar home in the October 2025 escape of two Bihar undertrials. Police are probing alleged record tampering, forged signatures and security lapses. The post Choudwar Jail Superintendent Arrested in 2025 Undertrial Escape Probe I Forged Minute Book, Tampered Gate Register appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

A lively state-level quiz competition turned into a powerful lesson in empathy and citizenship on Sunday afternoon as college students from across Odisha gathered at Doordarshan Kendra, Bhubaneswar. Organised under the chairmanship of State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Bratati Harichandan, the event brought together zonal winners to deepen understanding of the rights, challenges and [] The post State-Level Quiz on Disability Rights Held in Bhubaneswar | Hirakud College Wins appear

Commissionerate Police has put 36 platoons, 11 QRTs, a bomb squad, drones and rooftop teams in place for the 7th session of the 17th Odisha Assembly from Sept 22 to Oct 3, 2026. The post Odisha Assembly Session Security: 36 Platoons, 11 QRTs and Drones Deployed appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

For many elders in Odishas southern districts, darshan of Mahaprabhu Shree Jagannath is not a holiday plan. It is a prayer that has waited years for a bus, a companion and a little official care. On Sunday, that prayer left the depot. Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism Minister Pravati Parida virtually flagged off the first [] The post Odisha Flags Off Sacred First Wave of Jagannath Darshan for Senior Citizens appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Odishas monsoon Assembly session begins September 22 and runs till October 3. BJD and Congress are set to corner the government over the MMDR amendment, north Odisha floods, textbook errors and paddy procurement. The post Odisha Assembly Monsoon Session: MMDR Row, Flood Failure and Textbook Errors Set to Spark Storm appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

BJD chief Naveen Patnaik writes again to Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi, seeking a special Assembly session and a unanimous resolution to repeal the MMDR Amendment he says strips the state of its right to tax mineral wealth. The post LoP Naveen Write to CM Majhi Again; Call a Special Session, Repeal the MMDR Amendment appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) launched a scathing attack on Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday following his statement claiming that the long-standing Mahanadi River water dispute is not a dispute. In a press release issued by former Minister and BJD Vice-President Pratap Jena, the party labelled the statement unacceptable and accused Chhattisgarh [] The post Mahanadi Row: BJD Slams Chhattisgarh CM, Vows No Compromise appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I

A sanitation worker lost his life in a tragic road accident near Randa on NH57 in Sonepur district early Sunday morning. The victim, identified as Tankadhar Tandia of Jamapali village under Puintala police limits, was employed with Balangir Municipality. He was cycling to town for morning duty when a speeding pickup van rammed into him, [] The post Balangir Sanitation Worker Killed in Pickup Van Crash, Villagers Demand Compensation appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I

President of India Droupadi Murmu graced the valedictory session of the International Conference on The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics, organised by the National Green Tribunal. Addressing the gathering, the President said climate change is deeply intertwined with biodiversity loss, water stress, land degradation, food security, health, and livelihoods. She emphasised that a wellstructured [] The post President Murmu Calls for PeopleCentric Climate Resilience at International Confere

A tragic accident claimed the life of Dr K. Jagadish, a 50yearold neurosurgeon from Khammam, when his car hit a roadside divider and caught fire on National Highway365 near the Pillalamarri flyover on Sunday morning. Jagadish, head of neurosurgery at Mamata Hospital, was travelling alone from Hyderabad to Khammam to meet his family. Around 7:15am, [] The post Neurosurgeon Burnt Alive in Telangana Car Crash appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The Odisha state government officially launched the Shree Jagannath Darshan Yojana from Lok Seva Bhavan, aimed at facilitating hassle-free pilgrimage to the holy city of Puri for spiritual devotees across the state. The scheme was virtually inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida. In the initial phase of the rollout, a total of 910 devotees [] The post Shree Jagannath Darshan Yojana Launched: Free Pilgrimage for Odisha Devotees appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in En

AichiNagoya, Sept20: Indias womens table tennis team launched their Asian Games 2026 campaign with a thrilling comeback victory over Singapore, winning 32 in their Group F clash. India trailed 12 after early defeats, but Sreeja Akula and Yashaswini Ghorpade produced clutch performances to turn the tie around. Sreeja defeated Zeng Jian 31 in a mustwin [] The post Asian Games 2026: Sreeja, Yashaswini Lead India to Stunning Table Tennis Win Over Singapore appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odis

In a heartbreaking incident in the state capital, a young man lost his life after setting himself on fire, unable to bear extreme mental agony over an unreturned loan of Rs 7 lakh. The deceased has been identified as Ashwini Kumar Tandia, a resident of the Mahabir Basti area in Bhubaneswar. According to reports, Ashwini [] The post Distressed Over Unreturned Loan, Youth Dies After Self-Immolation in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

A 48yearold property dealer, ManjeetSingh, died following a violent scuffle with his neighbours in Delhis Kalkaji area on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday. His brother, DilbagSingh, sustained injuries and is undergoing treatment at AIIMS Trauma Centre. Police said a PCR call was received shortly after midnight about a quarrel at a residential building [] The post Property Dealer Dies After Scuffle With Neighbours in Delhis Kalkaji appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cautionary advisory for fishermen, urging them not to venture into the sea until September 24 due to a lowpressureinduced weather system. According to the forecast, winds with speeds of 5060 kmph are expected over the Bay of Bengal, posing risks to fishing vessels and coastal activities. Authorities [] The post Odisha Fishermen Advisory: IMD Warns of Strong Winds, No Sea Trips Till Sept24 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in

Iran has conveyed seven conditions to the United States through Qatar for restarting negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing war, according to Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Irans Supreme National Security Council. Rezaei said Qatar had communicated Tehrans conditions to Washington and that Iran was waiting for US President Donald Trumps response. While Rezaei did not [] The post Iran Sets 7 Conditions For US Talks, Warns Of Decisive War If Demands Rejected appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest O