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Odisha Vigilance secured the conviction of Chhabila Bariha, former Panchayat Executive Officer (PEO) of Purena Gram Panchayat, Baragada, in a bribery case. Bariha was chargesheeted under Sections 13(2) r/w 13(1)(d) and 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 7,000 from a beneficiary under the Pradhan Mantri [] The post Baragada Ex-PEO Gets 4-Yr RI in Bribery Case appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Odisha has witnessed widespread heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours, driven by a lowpressure system and associated cyclonic circulation merging with the southwest monsoon troughline. According to the Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre, Debagadas Barkot recorded the highest rainfall at 162 mm, followed by Jayant in Sambalpur (117 mm), Chandpur in Rayagada (113 mm), and Titilagarh [] The post Odisha Monsoon Forecast: Heavy Rain from August27, Orange Warning Issued appeared first on Pragativadi I

The Monsoon Session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly is set to commence on September22 and continue till October3, according to the provisional calendar of sittings issued by the Assembly Secretariat. The session will have nine working days, with one holiday and two nomeeting days. The Secretariat has directed that the matter be treated as extremely [] The post Odisha Assembly Monsoon Session to Commence from September22 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking

Tensions rose in Patna on Tuesday as students protesting the 70th Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) examination broke through police barricades during a march from Gandhi Maidan towards Raj Bhavan. The protesters are demanding the cancellation of the examination, citing alleged irregularities and paper leaks. Police had placed barricades along the route to prevent the [] The post Patna Students Clash With Police During March Over 70th BPSC Exam appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

Former BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla has launched a fresh attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over a reported fish feast in Ayodhya during the Hindu holy month of Sawan. Poonawallas remarks came after a purported video surfaced showing fish being prepared at a Nishad community event in Ayodhya. Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai was [] The post Ayodhya Fish Feast Row: Shehzad Poonawalla Asks Rahul Gandhi, Will You Attend Pork Party? appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Eng

Indian tennis legend Rohan Bopanna has strongly criticised the decision to trim Indias tennis squad for the upcoming Asian Games 2026, arguing that athletes should be allowed to prove their ability on the court rather than being judged primarily on their projected medal prospects. The Sports Ministry removed Manas Dhamne, Vaishnavi Adkar, Sahaja Yamalapalli, Vaidehee [] The post Rohan Bopanna Slams Asian Games Tennis Selection, Backs Dropped Players appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

In a heartwarming initiative timed with the festival of Raksha Bandhan, ORMAS today inaugurated a special Rakhi stall at Patia in Bhubaneswar. The stall was formally opened by Geetanjali Behera, Additional CEO of ORMAS, in the presence of other officials and staff of the organisation. The stall showcases a vibrant collection of traditional, eco-friendly and [] The post ORMAS Opens Rakhi Stall in Bhubaneswar to Empower Rural Artisans Ahead of Raksha Bandhan appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest

In a significant administrative move announced on Monday, the Odisha Home Department has transferred two young Indian Police Service officers, reshuffling important posts linked to the Governors office and the state capitals police commissionerate. According to Notification No. 30766/IPS dated 24 August 2026, Ananya Awasthi, IPS (RR-2022), who was serving as Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the [] The post Odisha IPS Transfers: Ananya Awasthi Posted as ACP BBSR-Kataka, Shiva Maruthi Reddy as Governors ADC

In a significant step towards strengthening Odishas irrigation infrastructure, a high-level review meeting on the overall progress of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)-assisted Rengali Irrigation Project Phase II was held today under the chairmanship of Shubha Sharma, Principal Secretary, Water Resources Department. The meeting conducted a detailed assessment of the projects physical and [] The post JICA-Assisted Rengali Irrigation Project Phase-II Undergoes Progress Review appe

Heavy to very heavy rainfall continued across Odisha under the influence of a low-pressure system, with eight locations recording more than 100 mm of rain in the past 24 hours. Balasore has also registered its highest July-August rainfall in 19 years. Odisha continued to witness widespread heavy rainfall on Monday as an active low-pressure system [] The post Odisha Heavy Rain: Balasore Breaks 19-Year Record, 8 Places Receive Over 100 mm appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Engli

The Hirakud Dam authorities opened three more sluice gates on Monday morning as the reservoir level continued to rise amid heavy rainfall across Odisha. With the latest openings, a total of eight sluice gates are now operational five on the left side and three on the right. The reservoir level stood at 623.02 feet [] The post Hirakud Dam Opens 3 More Sluice Gates as Water Level Rises appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Veteran Odia writer and former VicePresident of the Odisha Sahitya Akademi, Giri Dandasena, passed away on Monday morning while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Burla. He was 77 years old. Dandasena had been bedridden for a prolonged period due to illness. His condition worsened five days ago, leading to his hospital admission. He [] The post Veteran Odia Writer Giri Dandasena Passes Away appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The Odisha Vigilance on Monday launched simultaneous searches at six locations linked to Bhanja Kishore Behera, former Senior Revenue Assistant (SRA) of Tirtol Block, in connection with an alleged misappropriation of government funds exceeding 3 crore. The searches are being conducted in connection with Cuttack Vigilance Police Station Case No. 30 of 2026, registered under [] The post Ex-Tirtol SRA in Vigilance Net Over Alleged Rs 3 Crore Misappropriation Case appeared first on Pragativadi I Lat