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The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, graced the combined convocation ceremony of 18 National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) campuses in New Delhi today. Addressing the gathering, the President highlighted the textile and apparel sectors role as both cultural heritage and livelihood backbone for millions. She emphasised that supporting traditional artisans would encourage future [] The post President Murmu Inspires NIFT Graduates with Call for Global Vision and Cultural Roots appea

The Orissa High Court has granted conditional bail to former Brahmapur MLA Bikram Panda in connection with the murder of lawyer Pitabas Panda. Earlier, the Additional District and Sessions Judge, Brahmapur, had rejected Pandas bail plea. Following this, he approached the High Court, which allowed his petition. Pitabas Panda was shot dead on October6,2025, near [] The post Orissa High Court Grants Bail to Former MLA Bikram Panda in Pitabas Panda Murder Case appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest

Kulsum Nigar of Baripada, Mayurbhanj district, who had gone missing amid the devastating flash floods in Nepal, has safely returned home. Kulsum was reported missing after the floods struck on August26, leaving her family in deep anxiety. The Odisha government alerted the Ministry of External Affairs and coordinated with Nepalese authorities to trace her. She [] The post Baripada Girl Kulsum Nigar Returns Odisha Safely from Nepal Floods appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Engli

A tragic incident occurred in Nuapada district when a youth drowned while attempting to cross a river. The deceased has been identified as LochanMajhi of Kakeramanji village. According to reports, Majhi was swept away by the strong current while crossing the river yesterday. Despite immediate efforts, he drowned before help could reach him. On receiving [] The post Nuapada Youth Drowns While Crossing River, Body Recovered appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking N

Panic gripped parts of the Sunabeda forest area in Nuapada district after a youth from GadabhataPada was critically injured in a wild bear attack while grazing cattle. The victim, identified as HarendraMajhi, was attacked suddenly by a bear, sustaining deep injuries to his head and eyes. Locals rushed him to the Sunabeda health centre, where [] The post Nuapada Youth Critically Injured in Bear Attack While Grazing Cattle appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking Ne

OdishaVigilance secured the conviction of KartikeswarSahu, Former SoilConservationOfficer, Purunakatak,Boudhagada, in a disproportionate assets (DA) case. Sahu, who had retired from service, was chargesheeted under Section13(2)readwith13(1)(e) of the PreventionofCorruptionAct,1988 for possessing assets beyond his known sources of income. The SpecialJudge,Vigilance,Phulbani, sentenced him to oneyear of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 50,000. Following the [] The post Boudhagada For

Odisha witnessed 214% excess rainfall in the past 24 hours, with several districts recording heavy to extremely heavy showers. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the states average rainfall stood at 24.9 mm, against the normal 7.9 mm. The highest rainfall was recorded in Sundaragadas Tensa (162.2 mm), followed by Debagadas Barkote (127.2 mm), [] The post Odisha Records 214% Excess Rainfall; IMD Issues Orange Alert appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English

Star India batter VaibhavSooryavanshi delivered a recordbreaking performance in the DuleepTrophy semifinal, scoring a magnificent 92runs against CentralZone and shattering a 57yearold record. At just 15yearsand157days, Sooryavanshi became the youngest player in DuleepTrophy history to score a halfcentury, surpassing LaxmanSinghs 1969record of 16yearsand23days. Opening the innings for EastZone alongside AbhimanyuEaswaran, the teenager dominated the bowlers [] The post Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Breaks

The Odisha School Education Programme Authority(OSEPA) has issued an official directive for the conduct of Summative AssessmentI (SAI) for the academic year202627. According to the circular signed by Additional Director(Quality)Smt.AmitaPattnaik, the SAI examinations for ShishuVatikaIII to ClassVIII will be held in all Government and Governmentaided schools across the state during the fourth week of September2026, [] The post SummativeI Exams in Odisha Schools Scheduled for Fourth Week of Septem

Indian travellers planning a Central Asian holiday have a new reason to consider Uzbekistan. The country has announced a 30-day visa-free entry regime for Indian citizens, making it easier for tourists to explore its historic cities, Silk Road heritage, traditional cuisine and cultural attractions. The announcement was made by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during delegation-level [] The post Uzbekistan Visa-Free For Indians: 30-Day Entry Opens Up Silk Road Adventure appeared first on Pragat

A Rice ATM has been inaugurated in Dhenkanal district, becoming the latest addition to Odishas innovative food security initiative. The facility was formally opened by the Supply Minister, Krushna Chandra Patra, marking the states second such installation after Bhubaneswar and Jharsuguda. The Rice ATM will provide 24hour service to beneficiaries, who can withdraw their entitled [] The post Odisha Opens Rice ATM in Dhenkanal With 247 Service appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in E

The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) marked Local SelfGovernment Day with the unveiling of several major projects aimed at strengthening civic infrastructure and improving living conditions in the capital city. Among the highlights is the states first pet crematorium, set to be inaugurated soon by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, offering residents a dignified facility for [] The post BMC Launches Drainage, Waste Management, Urban Projects on Local SelfGovernment Day appeared first on P

All schools in Odishas Baragada district will remain closed today in view of the India Meteorological Departments (IMD) forecast of heavy to very heavy rainfall and the issuance of a red warning. The District Education Office issued an order directing that all schools across the district suspend classes for the day. The precautionary measure was [] The post Schools Shut in Baragada Amid Heavy Rain Alert appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Stray Kids member Lee Know has extended support to families affected by the devastating floods in Nepal, donating 100 million won (around US$72,600 or approximately 64 lakh) through World Vision. The K-pop star made the donation on August 28 and requested that the funds be used for immediate relief as well as livelihood assistance for [] The post Stray Kids Lee Know Steps Up For Nepal Flood Victims With 100 Million Won Donation appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Brea

Nepal has sounded a new flood alert as the combined death toll from last weeks catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet crossed 900, with more than 5,000 people still missing. Authorities in Kathmandu said water levels in the Bhotekoshi River are rising dangerously, raising fears of another flash flood. Rescue crews are racing against time [] The post Nepal Floods: Death Toll Crosses 900, New Alert Issued appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are set to hold their first ministerial-level meeting of a newly formed regional defence grouping in Istanbul on Monday, following the signing of a landmark defence agreement in Mecca earlier this month. The meeting comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and is expected to bring together senior [] The post Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Hold First Mecca Pact Meet: 10 Things To Know appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Eng

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has highlighted Indias long-standing tradition of offering refuge to people fleeing persecution, saying the country has welcomed communities from different faiths and allowed them to preserve their identities. Speaking at the Hindu Vishwa Bandhu Embrace the World in Friendship event in Canada, Bhagwat said Indias approach to diversity was rooted [] The post Came As Aggressors, But Still Thrive: Mohan Bhagwat Praises Indias Asylum Tradition In Canada appeared first on Pra

Bangladesh Cricket Board president Tamim Iqbal has said the proposed white-ball series against India has not been cancelled, revealing that the BCB and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are still discussing possible dates for the tour. The development comes amid strained relations between the two neighbouring countries and uncertainty surrounding the [] The post Tamim Iqbal says India series still on, admits Bangladesh should have definitely played T20 World Cup appeared first on

A 16-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by the driver and conductor of a sleeper bus in Greater Noida earlier this month, police said on Monday. The two accused have been arrested and the bus has been seized for forensic examination. According to police, the alleged incident took place near Pari Chowk on August 4. [] The post 16-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Gang-Raped Inside Sleeper Bus In Greater Noida; Driver, Conductor Arrested appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Engl

Shefeen Ahamed K, a 2003-batch IPS officer of the Odisha cadre and Inspector General of Police in the Crime Branch, died on Monday while undergoing treatment for cancer at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram. He was 50. A native of Kerala and an engineering graduate from the College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET), Ahamed had been [] The post Odisha Cadre IPS Shefeen Ahamed K Loses Fight with Cancer in Thiruvananthapuram appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaki

Shefeen Ahamed K, IPS, a 2003batch Odishacadre officer serving as Inspector General of Police, CIDCB, Odisha, passed away today while undergoing treatment at a private hospital. The news of his untimely demise has cast a pall of gloom over the Odisha Police fraternity. Known for his dedication and professional integrity, Shefeen Ahamed K held several [] The post Odisha IPS Officer Shefeen Ahamed K Dies During Treatment; CM Majhi Expresses Condolences appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

The Odisha Vigilance department has unearthed 7.29 lakh in cash and recovered around 300 grams of gold jewellery during searches at the premises of Akash Bisoi, District Labour Officer (DLO), Kendujhar. Bisoi, an Odisha Labour Service (OLS-I) officer, was allegedly caught by Odisha Vigilance while accepting a 20,000 bribe from an electrical contractor. The bribe [] The post Odisha Vigilance Seizes Rs 7.29 Lakh Cash, Recovers 300g Gold From Kendujhar Labour Officers Residence appeared first on Pr

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested Debabrata Dutta, a key accused who had been on the run for years in a major chit-fund fraud case. Dutta, then proprietor of M/s DNB Food Processing Pvt. Ltd., is alleged to have conspired with others to collect money from unsuspecting depositors and misappropriate 17,22,39,453. The agency registered [] The post 17.22 Crore Chit-Fund Scam: Accused Arrested in Siliguri, Headed to Bhubaneswar Court appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News i

The citys most watched heritage revival the Ekamra project around Lingaraj Temple has ground to a halt. Open pits, unfinished stretches and blocked lanes have left residents, shopkeepers and devotees exhausted, even as ministers, the local MLA and senior officials keep issuing the same instructions. Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan had told the media [] The post Ekamra Project Stalls as Deadlines Pass and Digging Turns Old Town into a Maze appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha New

Two industrial estates on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar are being asked to grow up fast. On Sunday, Additional Chief Secretary (Housing & Urban Development) and IDCO Chairperson, Usha Padhee, IAS, walked the ground at Kalibeti and Mudamba in Khordha district and left officials with a simple instruction: stop treating master plans as drawings. Turn them [] The post Usha Padhee Reviews Kalibeti and Mudamba Industrial Estates | Time-Bound Infra, Water Recycling, Ama Bus appeared first on Pragativadi

Odishas political temperature rose again on Saturday after state BJP president Manmohan Samal said the party is fully aware of Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Orams charges against some party colleagues and will examine both his comments and his written complaint at the organisational level. Samals intervention came after Oram, the six-time Sundargarh MP, alleged [] The post Party Will Probe Jual Orams Complaint Internally, Says Odisha BJP Chief Manmohan Samal appeared first on Pragativadi I

Odisha has emerged as one of the biggest state-level beneficiaries of the latest Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) disbursement by the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA). The state has received 59,01,641 about 59.02 lakh ranking fourth among all States and Union Territories in a nationwide release of 5.68 crore. The money comes from commercial utilisation [] The post Odisha Receives Rs 59.02 Lakh ABS Funds from NBA for Biodiversity Conservation appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha N

A well-marked low-pressure area that formed Sunday morning is set to dump very heavy rain across Odisha for the next two days, the Regional Meteorological Centre said, issuing a red warning for Baragada and advising fishermen to stay off the sea. Regional Met Centre Director Manoroma Mohanty said the system evolved from a cyclonic circulation [] The post Odisha Faces 2 Days of Very Heavy Rain as Low Pressure Strengthens; Baragada Under Red Alert appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News

Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB) wrapped the eighth Business Excellence Summit (BES) 2026 with a clear brief for students and industry alike: resilience is no longer a crisis slogan. It is a design principle. The two-day summit, themed Building Resilient Businesses Navigating Risk to Shape A Sustainable Future, brought faculty, alumni, students and [] The post XIM Bhubaneswar Hosts 8th Business Excellence Summit 2026 on Resilient Businesses appeared first on Pragativadi I Late

Indias railways, built to move people and goods, are now a preferred corridor for ganja traffickers. In just five days, officers at Bhubaneswar railway station have seized more than 85 kilograms of cannabis and arrested four people, exposing an inter-state network that is swapping crowded highways for packed trains. The latest raid came after a [] The post Trains Turn Smuggling Corridor: 85+ kg Ganja Seized in 5 Days at Bhubaneswar Railway Station appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha Ne

Law, Works and Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan on Sunday chaired a review meeting at the conference hall of Chilika Block to strengthen quality education in all high schools of the Chilika Assembly constituency. The meeting focused on improving academic standards and ensuring a 100 percent pass rate among students. Officials and school heads discussed classroom [] The post Minister Harichandan Reviews Quality Education Drive in Chilika High Schools appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest O

The capitals largest wholesale and retail hub, Unit-1 Market locally called 1 Number Haat looks less like a planned marketplace and more like a tinderbox waiting for the next short circuit. On Saturday, August 22, two shops one grocery store and one puja-samagri outlet were reduced to ash in the early [] The post Repeated Fires Ravage Unit1 Market, Fix Eludes Authorities appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

A senior labour official in Keonjhar was trapped by Odisha Vigilance on Sunday evening after allegedly demanding and accepting 20,000 from an electrical contractor to issue a labour licence a document the contractor needed only to put workers on a power utility job. Akash Bisoi, OLS-1, District Labour Officer (DLO), Kendujhar, was apprehended while [] The post Kendujhar District Labour Officer Caught Red-Handed Taking Rs 20K Bribe appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev used a two-day state visit to recast IndiaUzbekistan relations as a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, pairing civilisational warmth with a hard agenda on trade, minerals, connectivity and security. The talks at the Kuksaroy Presidential Palace on 30 August 2026 marked Modis fourth visit to Uzbekistan and came as [] The post India and Uzbekistan Upgrade Ties, Aim for $5 Billion Trade by 2030 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Od

Reports of scrub typhus in Anugola have stirred worry in recent days. The Health Department now says the picture is more cautious than the first headlines suggested and that panic is not warranted. According to the Directorate of Public Health, the earliest positive cases were flagged by rapid kit tests. Those kits are screening [] The post Angul Scrub Typhus Update: Rapid Tests Not Confirmed, 9 ELISA Results Negative appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News

Odisha will implement the Mukhyamantri Sampurna Pushti Yojana in mission mode through the Odisha Poshan Mission (OPM), with a sharper focus on maternal and child nutrition, digital monitoring and a large-scale upgrade of Anganwadi centres. The decision emerged from a high-level review chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg at the conference hall of Lok Seva [] The post Odisha Poshan Mission: Mission-Mode Nutrition Drive, 18 Districts & Anganwadi Upgrade appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

Ruchika Singh, who came into the national spotlight following allegations of abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother at a protest in Delhi, has resurfaced in a new video circulating widely on social media. The latest clip has drawn renewed attention to the controversy, particularly because of the stark contrast between [] The post Ruchika Singh Returns In Viral Video Weeks After PM Modi Abuse Row: I Wont Back Down appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha New

A Parliamentary Joint Committee on salaries and allowances arrived in Bhubaneswar on Sunday for a close look at what sitting and former members of the Odisha Legislative Assembly receive and how that package compares with Parliament and other states. The committee first met Speaker Surama Padhy. It later held separate discussions with Parliamentary Affairs [] The post Parliament Joint Committee visits Bhubaneswar to review Odisha MLA salaries and pensions appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest

Nepal remained on high alert Sunday as water levels in the Bhotekoshi River rose again, raising fears of fresh flooding just days after a devastating flash flood tore through central districts. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) confirmed that the death toll from the August26 disaster has climbed to 768, while more [] The post Nepal Floods Death Toll Rises to 768, Over 2500 Missing appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The Bombay High Court on Saturday strongly criticised the Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), led by commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, over what it described as an overly hasty approach in two separate enforcement matters. The court questioned the regulators actions while hearing cases involving five restaurants operating on the premises of the Mumbai Cricket Association [] The post Do You Feel You Are A Lord? Bombay HC Pulls Up Tukaram Mundhe-Led FDA appeared first on Pragativadi I Late

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat delivered a powerful message of unity and inclusivity at the Universal Oneness Celebration in Madison Square Garden, addressing over 6,000 members of the IndianAmerican community and interfaith leaders. Bhagwat underscored that unity in diversity is in Bharats DNA, urging the diaspora to celebrate, respect, and accept diversity while [] The post RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Calls for Unity in Diversity, Urges Diaspora to Honour Karmabhoomi appeare

Lok Sabha MP Dharmendra Pradhan has urged Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to establish a regional centre of the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC) at Gangadhar Meher University (GMU) in Sambalpur and expand the existing Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) facility in the city. In his letter, Pradhan said a CDAC centre [] The post Dharmendra Pradhan Writes to Vaishnaw for C-DAC Hub at GMU Sambalpur, Expansion of STPI appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in

Irans Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has called on Muslim countries in the region to unite against the United States and Israel, urging governments to identify and confront what he described as their real enemy. Khamenei issued the written message on Sunday as Shia Muslims marked the birthday of Prophet Mohammed. His remarks came six months [] The post Mojtaba Khamenei Urges Muslim Countries to Recognize True Enemy and Unite Against US, Israel appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has said that the founders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) may have political ambitions, while making it clear that he sees nothing wrong with young people entering politics. Speaking in a podcast with Prakhar Gupta, Wangchuk said he had closely assessed CJP founders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka during [] The post Why Sonam Wangchuk Isnt Worried About CJP Founders Political Ambitions appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Break

A shocking incident has surfaced in the Jujumura police station area of Sambalpur district where a mother allegedly abducted her 12yearold son, sparking confusion over whether it was a case of kidnapping or a family dispute. According to reports, the boy, son of former village head Sabat Pradhan, was playing outside his house in Dangapal [] The post Woman Allegedly Abducts 12-Year-Old Son in Sambalpur appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Chandrasekharpur Police have cracked two house-theft cases in Housing Board Colony and Kanan Vihar PhaseI, recovering a large haul of stolen gold and silver ornaments, valuables, and cash. Following complaints from residents, a special team led by SI J. Kerketta and ASI S. B. Sahoo launched an investigation. Suspicion fell on Priyanka Raul, a woman [] The post Domestic Help Nabbed for House Thefts in Bhubaneswar, Gold and Silver Ornaments Recovered appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha N

Former Odisha Skill Development Authority Chairman Subroto Bagchi has been appointed Chairman of Karnatakas newly constituted Vision Group for Skill Development, marking a significant step in the States skilling roadmap. The high-level advisory body will provide strategic direction to Karnatakas skilling ecosystem under the State Skill Policy 202532, aimed at building a future-ready, industry-relevant workforce. [] The post Subroto Bagchi Appointed Chairman of Karnataka Vision Group for Skill De

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday attended the 137th edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modis Mann Ki Baat programme, organised at the Sri Balunkeswar Mahadev Peeth premises in Nayapalli. After watching the broadcast, the Chief Minister said Odisha received significant attention in the programme. He noted that the Prime Minister placed before the nation [] The post CM Majhi Attends 137th Mann Ki Baat; Praises PM Modi for Spotlighting Odishas Heritage and Youth appeared first on Pragati

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of two days of heavy to very heavy rainfall across Odisha as a lowpressure system over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining West BengalNorth Odisha coast has intensified into a wellmarked low-pressure system. According to the Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre, the associated cyclonic circulation extends up to 7.6 [] The post IMD Warns of Heavy Rain in Odisha for 2 Days as Low Pressure Intensifies appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odi

Mohammad Amir appears to have brought an end to speculation over another return to Pakistan cricket, saying his Pakistan chapter is now closed after acquiring British citizenship and becoming eligible to play as a local in English domestic competitions. The 34-year-old left-arm fast bowler explained that his status as a British local comes with conditions [] The post Mohammad Amir Shuts Door on Pakistan Return: The Pakistan Chapter Is Now Closed appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News