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Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi called upon the officers of the Odisha Information Service (OIS) to evolve beyond traditional roles and harness the power of social media and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to bridge the gap between the administration and the public. Delivering the keynote address on Emerging Trends in Social Media at an orientation [] The post CM Majhi Urges OIS Officers to Master Social Media & AI appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking Ne

Action star Vidyut Jammwal is set to make his highly anticipated Hollywood debut in Paramount Pictures live-action adaptation of the iconic video game franchise, Street Fighter. To mark the milestone, Paramount Pictures India hosted a grand promotional event in Mumbai, where a special featurette was unveiled highlighting Jammwal in his role as the legendary character [] The post Vidyut Jammwal Makes Hollywood Debut as Dhalsim in Street Fighter appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News i

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, issued an official statement on October 9, 2026, addressing the United States Department of Labours recent decision to suspend the Permanent Labour Certification (PERM) programme for certain companies. The statement seeks to clarify the distinction between temporary work visas and permanent residency pathways while sharply criticising [] The post India Addresses US PERM Suspension, Rejects Deeply Offensive Remarks by US Vice President

The Delhi Police on Friday announced that no permission has been granted to the pressure group Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) for its proposed demonstration at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, October 10. The agitation was called by the group to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. Addressing a press conference, Joint Commissioner [] The post No Permission Granted for CJPs Oct 10 Jantar Mantar Agitation, Says Delhi Police appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

Former Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) supremo Naveen Patnaik addressed a massive gathering of over 10,000 workers during the partys Jan Sampark Padayatra in the North Bhubaneswar constituency on Friday, October 9. Organized on the birth anniversary of legendary social reformer Utkalmani Pandit Gopabandhu Das, the event saw BJD leadership launch a fierce [] The post Naveen Slams Double-Engine BJP Govt at BJDs Jan Sampark Padayatra appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in En

The Union Government and the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) are reportedly considering postponing the implementation of the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on large Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions by a few months. Initially slated to go into effect on October 15, the new merchant fee framework could now be deferred until January, according [] The post UPI Merchant Fee Rollout Scheduled for October 15 May Be Pushed to January: Report appeared first on Pragativadi I Lates

In a major security and traffic management decision ahead of the Cockroach Janta Partys (CJP) scheduled protest at Jantar Mantar, Indian Railways has ordered a 10-hour restriction on Mail and Express train arrivals at key terminals in the national capital on Saturday, October 10. According to an order issued by the Railway Departments Coaching Directorate [] The post Major Rail Curbs: Indian Railways Cancels Trains to New Delhi & Nizamuddin Ahead of CJP Stir appeared first on Pragativadi I Lates

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi paid a courtesy visit to Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati at Lok Bhavan in Bhubaneswar today. The meeting brought together the states two key constitutional authorities to review ongoing administrative strategies and discuss future action plans aimed at driving the all-round development of Odisha. Honble Chief Minister @MohanMOdisha called [] The post CM Majhi Pays Courtesy Visit to Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati at Lok Bhavan appeared first on Pragat

In a major preemptive move ahead of planned demonstrations at Jantar Mantar and surrounding areas in New Delhi on Saturday, October 10, the Delhi Police has requested the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to consider closing entry and exit gates at 57 key metro stations starting Friday night. In a formal communication dated October 8, [] The post Delhi Metro Security Alert! 57 Stations May Face Closure Ahead of CJP Protest appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breakin

Security arrangements across the national capital have escalated to levels unseen in years, as the Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) prepare for large-scale political demonstrations slated for Saturday at Jantar Mantar. With the focus shifting from earlier NEET-UG concerns to demands surrounding Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, security agencies have mobilised [] The post Jantar Mantar 2.0: Massive Security Deployment, Body Cams, and Liquor Ban as Multiple Group

Officials from the Odisha Vigilance department on Friday launched simultaneous search operations across eight locations linked to Prasanna Kumar Patra, Deputy Director of Soil Conservation-cum-Project Director, Watershed, Sundargada, following allegations of possessing disproportionate assets (DA) beyond his known sources of income. The raids are being executed based on search warrants issued by the Court of [] The post Odisha Vigilance Raids 8 Locations Connected to Sundargada Watershed Project

The Odisha Vigilance on Monday apprehended Shaikh Rayaz Alli, the Headmaster of a Government Upper Primary School under the Balipatna Block in Khordha district, while he was allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. 15,000. The accused headmaster was caught red-handed demanding and accepting the illegal gratification from his predecessor, the former headmaster of the school. [] The post Khordha Headmaster Caught Taking Rs 15K Bribe appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breakin

A South Korean court has directed North Korea to pay $32.5million in damages for blowing up the Kaesong interKorean liaison office in 2020 the first time Seoul has sued Pyongyang directly. The Seoul Central District Court found the demolition to be an unlawful act that violated bilateral agreements and eroded mutual trust. South Korea [] The post South Korea Court Orders North Korea to Pay $32.5Million for Kaesong Liaison Office Blast appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Englis

Jharsuguda Police have arrested five youths and detained three minors for recording and uploading Instagram reels featuring sharp, lethal weapons to create panic. The crackdown was executed under Operation Netra, a targeted initiative launched by the district law enforcement to monitor digital threats and curb social media crime. The five arrested adults have been identified [] The post Jharsuguda Police Arrest 5 Youths, Detain 3 Minors Over Instagram Reels Featuring Lethal Weapons appeared firs

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly called US President Donald Trump twice and urged Washington to launch strikes against the Houthis in Yemen amid an escalation in the conflict, according to a report by Axios. The reported request came as Saudi Arabia faces growing confrontation with the Iran-backed Houthi group and disruption around the [] The post Saudi Crown Prince Called Trump Twice to Strike Houthis, US President Rejected Request: Report appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest

The viral 80s AI trend has taken an unexpected political turn, with the BJP and Congress using AI-generated images to trade indirect jabs on social media. What began as a popular trend of transforming contemporary photographs into retro-style images has now become another avenue for political messaging, with posts shared by units of both parties [] The post BJP-Congress Social Media War Escalates Over 80s AI Trend appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi convened an industry roundtable with representatives of the Bureau of Middle East Recycling (BMR) Association and the JSW Group, highlighting Odishas strong metals and manufacturing ecosystem. The discussion centred on metal recycling, circular economy, resource efficiency, and valueadded manufacturing. CM Majhi invited investors to explore opportunities in secondary aluminium and [] The post Odisha Eyes Circular Economy Partnerships with BMR, JSW appeared first

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited the Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) facility at Jebel Ali to witness advanced aluminium production technology and study global best practices. During the visit, the Chief Minister emphasised the importance of the NALCOEGA technology licence partnership, which combines EGAs expertise with NALCOs strong aluminium manufacturing base in Odisha. The collaboration [] The post Odisha CM Visits EGA Jebel Ali, Highlights NALCOEGA Aluminium Partnership appeared fi

A man identified as Shivram Sahu, a transport businessman from Uditnagar, went missing after allegedly jumping into the Brahmani River from the Brahmani New Bridge on Friday morning following a family dispute. The incident occurred around 8 am. According to reports, a quarrel had broken out in his family earlier in the day. Later, Shivram [] The post Man Goes Missing After Jumping Into Brahmani River Amid Family Dispute in Raurkela appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has expressed deep concern following the rescue of five baby orangutans in Baleshwar district. Taking swift action, the Chief Minister has ordered a comprehensive investigation to uncover the exact circumstances under which these exotic animals were brought into the state. Despite being occupied with a busy official schedule in [] The post 5 Baby Orangutans Rescued in Odisha: CM Majhi Orders High-Level Probe appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha N

A jewellery shop in Santoshi Vihar area of Bhubaneswar was targeted by burglars late Wednesday night, sparking concern ahead of the festive season. The incident occurred at Bishnupriya Jewellery and Workshop, located at Plot No.252/2116. Miscreants allegedly cut open the green shutter of the shop and entered, looting ornaments. Damage marks were visible on the [] The post Shutter Cut, Ornaments Looted: Bhubaneswar Jewellery Shop Falls Prey to Thieves appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

The Delhi High Court on Thursday expressed concern over social media posts made by Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) spokesperson Saurav Das, alleging that BJP leader and senior advocate Gaurav Bhatia had called Swatantra Bhardwaj a dimagi naxal. During the hearing of Bhatias defamation suit, Das and CJP co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka undertook to remove the posts [] The post Delhi HC Takes Strong View of CJP Posts Against BJPs Gaurav Bhatia appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I

A roadside tea stall in VSS Nagar was raided by the Odisha Excise Department after officials allegedly found cannabis being sold from inside the cabin. The operation led to the seizure of contraband and the detention of a suspected peddler. The stall, which appeared ordinary from outside, was discovered to be a concealed hub for [] The post Odisha Excise Raids Bhubaneswar Tea Stall, Seizes Ganja Sold Under GoGo Code appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The Odisha BJP has announced a monthlong celebration to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday, beginning September17 and continuing until October17. State BJP President Manmohan Samal said the party will organise a mega blood donation camp on the Prime Ministers birthday, alongside a series of serviceoriented programmes across schools, colleges, Anganwadi centres, and public spaces. [] The post Odisha BJP Announces MonthLong Celebration for PM Modis Birthday with Service Programmes appeare

At least five people were killed, and 87 remain missing after a fire engulfed the M/V June Aster ferry near the tourist hotspot of Palawan province, the Philippine Coast Guard said Thursday. The blaze broke out Wednesday evening about 2.2 km offshore, leaving the vessel completely consumed by flames, as seen in coast guard footage [] The post 5 Dead, 87 Missing After Fire Engulfs M/V June Aster Off Palawan appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Indias mens and womens hockey teams will return to their traditional blue jerseys for the upcoming Asian Games, Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey has confirmed, bringing an end at least for the Asian Games to the controversy surrounding the teams recent switch to saffron. The Indian teams had worn saffron-coloured kits during the [] The post Indian hockey teams return to traditional blue jerseys for Asian Games after saffron controversy appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in E

Discover the latest updates from the RPDAC meeting on the NLC coal and thermal project in Sambalpur and Jharsuguda. Key discussions included fair compensation, local employment, and a new grievance sub-committee. The post Dharmendra Pradhan Urges Prioritising Local Interests at NLC Coal and Thermal Project Meeting appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Odisha teams up with IRRI Philippines to scale up Kalajeera rice cultivation, develop value-added products, and build women-led rural agribusinesses. The post Odisha Partners with IRRI to to Scale Kalajeera Rice, Empower Rural Micro-Entrepreneurs appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi lands in Abu Dhabi to begin a high-level UAE investment outreach focused on industrial growth, technology, and economic ties. The post Odisha CM Majhi Arrives in Abu Dhabi to Kick Off High-Stakes UAE Investment Outreach appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Discover the key decisions from the 144th Kataka Development Authority (KDA) meeting, including city decongestion plans, affordable housing, the Mahanadi Riverfront, and a new Kapda Mandi. The post Kataka Set for a Major Makeover: KDA Approves Decongestion Plan, New Kapda Mandi, and Affordable Housing appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Justice (Retd.) Manoranjan Mohanty, former Chairman of the Central Administrative Tribunal and senior advocate of the Orissa High Court, has been unanimously appointed as the Chairman of the State-Level Pradyumna Bal Jayanti Committee. The committee organises the annual birth anniversary celebrations of Pradyumna Bal, a fearless journalist, uncompromising politician, and the Founder Editor of Pragativadi [] The post Pradyumna Bal Birth Anniversary Celebrations from Nov 6-8; Retd Justice Manoranj

The Northern Excise Intelligence Division in Sambalpur achieved a major breakthrough by seizing nearly 12 quintals of ganja worth around Rs 1 crore. The contraband was recovered from a container near the Shasan tollgate. Investigators revealed that traffickers had built a special secret chamber inside the container to conceal the ganja and transport it with [] The post Sambalpur Excise Seizes Rs 1 Crore Ganja, Two Arrested appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking

A special team of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Gujarat, raided a location in Jayapur and seized a leopard skin, officials confirmed on Tuesday. One person was arrested in connection with the alleged wildlife trade. The accused has been identified as Bibhuti Bhushan Patra, a resident of Irrigation Colony in Jayapur. According to Jayapur [] The post Big Cat Black Market Busted: DRI Gujarat Seizes Leopard Skin in Koraput, One Arrested appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

Weather conditions across Odisha are currently experiencing a brief lull as no specific local rain-bearing systems are active over the state. However, the hiatus is expected to be short-lived, with meteorologists predicting a revival of heavy monsoon showers starting September 9, followed by the potential formation of a fresh cyclonic circulation around September 1012. According [] The post Fresh Low-Pressure System Imminent: Heavy Rain Alert for Odisha After Sept 9 appeared first on Pragativadi

Cybercrime continues to surge across the state and country, with fraudsters using increasingly sophisticated methods to target citizens. Highlighting the reach of these cyber criminals, even senior political leaders are no longer safe. Senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and Deputy Leader of Opposition in the Odisha Legislative Assembly, Prasanna Acharya, has become the latest [] The post Cyber Fraudsters Target Odisha Deputy LoP Prasanna Acharya; Phone Hacked via Courier Scam appeared first on

For the inhabitants of Chirupada and Badabaliposhi villages under Keshadiha Gram Panchayat in Mayurbhanj district, everyday commuting has turned into an agonizing ordeal. Nestled in the foothills of the Similipal biosphere, these predominantly tribal communities are being forced to travel an extra 10 kilometers simply to reach their panchayat headquartersa journey that should logically span [] The post Mayurbhanj Tribal Villagers Forced to Take 10 km Detour for a 2 km Route appeared first on Pra

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) launched a fierce attack on the State Government on Friday, accusing it of total inefficiency and alleging a collapse of the supply system in Odisha due to the Food Corporation of Indias (FCI) failure to lift rice. Addressing a press conference at Sankha Bhawan, senior BJD leaders and former Ministers [] The post BJD Slams BJP Govt Over FCI Non-Lifting of Rice in Odisha appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

In a major push toward strengthening the states quality ecosystem and ensuring accountability in government spending, the Odisha administration has directed all state departments to prioritize the procurement and use of ISI-marked products. The decision was reinforced during the 3rd State Level Committee on Standardization (SLCS) meeting, held at Lok Seva Bhawan under the chairmanship [] The post Odisha Mandates Use of ISI-Marked Products in Public Procurement to Elevate Quality Standards appear

A momentous day unfolded at the Biju Patnaik State Police Academy as the 13th batch of Cadet Sub-Inspectors marked the completion of their training with a grand passing-out parade. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi attended as the chief guest, welcoming 336 newly inducted Sub-Inspectorsincluding 70 womeninto active service following two years of rigorous indoor and [] The post Odisha CM Majhi Urges Smart, Corruption-Free Service as 336 Police SIs Join the Force appeared first on Pragativadi I La

Passengers traveling on the popular PuriPatna Express can look forward to a significantly smoother, safer, and more comfortable journey starting this weekend. East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced the complete conversion of Train No. 18405/18406 PuriPatnaPuri Express from traditional Integral Coach Factory (ICF) coaches to state-of-the-art Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches. The modern fleet will [] The post Puri-Patna Express Gets Modern LHB Coaches appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odish

Indian powerlifter Keyaa Banerji has opened up about the disturbing online abuse she faced after her sensational 140kg deadlift at the 2026 IPF World Sub-Junior & Junior Classic Powerlifting Championships. The 21-year-old athlete lifted more than three times her body weight to win a silver medal in the deadlift event for India. While her performance [] The post Indian powerlifter Keyaa Banerji reveals online abuse after 140kg lift goes viral appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in

Heavy rain led to waterlogging at Delhis Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday, with passengers seen navigating through waterlogged passages to reach the airports entry and arrival areas. Videos and pictures from the airport showed passengers with their trousers rolled up as they pushed luggage trolleys through the accumulated water. One passenger told news agency [] The post Delhi Airport waterlogged after heavy rain; passengers wade through water appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest

On the eve of Teachers Day, President of India Droupadi Murmu extended heartfelt greetings to educators across the nation, acknowledging their vital role in shaping future generations. In her message, the President paid tribute to former President Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, whose birth anniversary is celebrated as Teachers Day. She described him as a great author, [] The post Teachers Must Embrace Technology and Nurture Enquiry, Says President Murmu appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odish

The highprofile Komna land fraud case in Nuapada district has taken a dramatic turn. In a rare twist, the victim family themselves traced and caught the alleged fake landowner, Satyanarayan Pradhani, in Chhattisgarh, before handing him over to Komna police. Police have now placed Satyanarayan in custody and are interrogating him to uncover the larger [] The post Nuapada Land Fraud: Victim Family Catches Fake Landowner in Chhattisgarh appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English

Security forces killed a terrorist during a joint operation in Ashdar Gali forest, Budgam district, on Friday. The encounter followed specific intelligence inputs about the movement of suspected militants from Pakherpora in Pulwama towards Yousmarg. The operation was launched by the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF. According to the Srinagarbased Chinar Corps, troops [] The post One Terrorist Killed, AK Rifle Seized in Budgam Forest Operation appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

A fire broke out at the Nursing College Boys Hostel on the MKCG Medical College campus in Brahmapur on Friday, triggering panic among students. The blaze reportedly started in the groundfloor kitchen room due to a suspected LPG gas leak. Students noticed the smell of gas and alerted the fire brigade, which rushed to the [] The post Fire Breaks Out in MKCG Nursing College Boys Hostel Kitchen After Gas Leak appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

A private bus travelling from Bhubaneswar to Nayagada met with a tragic accident near BaunsiaPada under Itamati police station limits on Friday, leaving one dead and more than 25 injured. The driver, identified as NiranjanSwain of Pichukuli village in Khordha district, died on the spot after the vehicle rammed into a roadside tree. Police confirmed [] The post Driver Killed, 25 Injured as Bus Hits Tree in Nayagada appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The August 4 Air India Phuket-Delhi flight suffered a sudden altitude upset after all three hydraulic systems of the Airbus A320neo were lost within seconds, according to a preliminary report by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). The report also revealed that the pilot-in-command (PIC), who was the pilot monitoring during the incident, tested non-negative [] The post Air India Phuket-Delhi flight lost all 3 hydraulic systems; pilot tested non-negative for psychoactive substance:

A tragic incident occurred in Birikera village under the Brahmani Tarang police limits of Sundargarh district, where an elderly couple lost their lives after a wall of their mud house collapsed due to continuous rainfall. The deceased have been identified as Denga Kispota and his wife, Mai Kispota. Police reached the spot, seized the bodies, [] The post Elderly Couple Dies as Wall Collapses in Sundaragada appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Odisha Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain has announced that Kendrapada will soon host the states first shipbuilding factory, marking a historic milestone for the region. The project, established through an agreement between the Odisha government and Paradip Port Authority, is expected to generate significant employment opportunities. According to the Minister, nearly Rs 24,700 crore will [] The post Kendrapada Shipbuilding Project: Rs 24,700 Crore Cluster to Create Thousands of Jobs appea