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Indian passport holders traveling to Thailand will soon see their visa-free stay allowance cut in half. Starting September 15, 2026, Thailand will reduce the permitted duration of visa-exempt stays from 60 days to 30 days for tourists from over 60 countries and territories, including India, China, the US, and European Union member states. The update [] The post Thailand Cuts Visa-Free Stay for Indians to 30 Days: New Rules from September 15 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in E

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharifs office faced criticism in India after it posted a cropped photograph from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit that left out Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The photograph showed several world leaders at the SCO Council of Heads of State Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. However, the [] The post Pakistan PMO crops PM Modi from SCO photo; Eknath Shinde says India can remove Pak from world picture appeared fir

Nepal has called for climate compensation following devastating flash floods that have killed more than 1,000 people and left thousands missing. Nepals Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said international assistance for the countrys recovery should not be viewed simply as aid or charity. Instead, he argued that vulnerable countries affected by climate change deserve justice and [] The post Nepal Seeks Climate Compensation After Deadly Floods, Names India, China, US appeared first on Pragativadi I L

The devastating floods in Nepal have claimed more Odia victims, with three members of a family from Baragadas Jampali village reported missing. The missing include Gunnam Jayakrishna, his wife Gunnam Sai Bindu Kumari, and their twoyearold daughter. Jayakrishna, who was employed at a hydro project in Nepal, had been living with his family near the [] The post Nepal Floods: Three More Odias Reported Missing, Toll Rises to Five appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breakin

Odisha Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik has expressed deep sorrow over the catastrophic flash floods and mudslides in Nepals Bhote Koshi river that claimed numerous lives. On X, Patnaik said he was deeply saddened to learn about the death of so many people and extended his thoughts and prayers to the bereaved families. He voiced [] The post LoP Naveen Patnaik Expresses Grief Over Nepal Floods, Prays for Missing Indians appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking N

Authorities in Nepal are on high alert after China issued a warning that a newly formed barrier lake near the NepalTibet border could overflow within three days, unleashing another destructive flood downstream. The alert comes just a day after massive glacier collapse triggered deadly flooding in the Bhotekoshi River, underscoring the growing vulnerability of Himalayan [] The post China Warns Nepal: Barrier Lake May Burst in 3 Days appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday confirmed that 288 Indian nationals remain uncontactable following the devastating floods in Nepals Rasuwa district, while 21 Indians have been rescued so far. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the government is working closely with Nepalese authorities to trace missing groups, which include Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims, workers at [] The post 288 Indians Missing After Nepal Floods, 21 Rescued: MEA appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odish

In a major relief amid the devastating floods in Nepal, 21 Indian nationals from Tamil Nadu who had travelled for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra have been rescued, the Embassy of India in Nepal confirmed. According to an update shared by Randhir Jaiswal, the rescued individuals were part of a group stranded near the floodaffected regions. [] The post 21 Indian Nationals from Tamil Nadu Rescued in Nepal Floods: MEA appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The devastating flash floods in Nepal have claimed another Odia missing case, with 20yearold Kulsum Nigar from Baripada reported untraced. Her family has lost contact since she travelled to Nepal, and her phone remains switched off. Authorities are verifying details with Nepalese officials and the Ministry of External Affairs. This comes amid a larger crisis [] The post Another Odia Missing in Nepal Floods: Baripada Girl Kulsum Nigar Untraced appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in

The Nepal Tourism Board has confirmed that 178 Indian nationals are among 644 people reported missing after devastating flash floods struck the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers across Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and Gorkha districts. A preliminary record compiled from trekking and travel companies identified 644 travellers, including 127 Nepalis, whose whereabouts remain unknown. The figures [] The post 178 Indians Among 644 Missing After Nepal Floods, Rescue Ops Intensify appeared first on Pragativ

An Odia couple from Khordha district has gone missing in Nepal following a massive flash flood in the Bhote Koshi River. According to the Odisha Government, Sandeep Mohapatra and Siddharthi Kumari Sahu, who have been living in Australia since 2018, travelled to Nepal on August 22. Their mobile phones have remained switched off since the [] The post Odia Couple Missing in Nepal Flash Flood, Govt Seeks MEA Help appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Uttarakhand have stepped up flood preparedness after a devastating flash flood in Nepals Bhote Koshi River left at least 160 people dead and hundreds of tourists, including 133 Indians, reportedly missing. The disaster in Nepals Rasuwa district has triggered concerns in neighbouring Indian states as additional water could flow into rivers [] The post Nepal Floods: UP, Bihar, Uttarakhand on High Alert as Death Toll Rises to 160 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odish

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