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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 .

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 .

Actor R Madhavans son Vedaant Madhavan made his Asian Games debut on Monday as part of Indias mens 4x200m freestyle relay team at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Vedaant was part of the Indian quartet alongside Sajan Prakash, Dhakshan Shashikumar and Aneesh Sunil. However, the team could not qualify for the final, finishing ninth among 13 [] The post Vedaant Madhavan Makes Asian Games Debut As India Miss 4x200m Freestyle Final appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breakin

Indias mens and womens badminton teams kicked off their Asian Games campaign in emphatic fashion, both securing dominant 3-0 victories to march into the quarterfinals. Powered by effortless straight-game wins from their marquee singles players, the Indian contingents sent a clear message to the rest of the field as they turn their sights toward potential [] The post Asian Games 2026: Lakshya, Ayush, and Srikanth Lead Indian Shuttlers into Quarterfinals appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odis

In a major step toward standardising healthcare safety and expanding post-market surveillance, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel, officially launched the 7th Edition of the National Formulary of India (NFI) 2026. The unveiling took place at Dr Ambedkar International Centre during the 6th National Pharmacovigilance Week, organised by the [] The post India Fortifies Patient Safety Net with Launch of 7th National Formulary and Biovigilance Program appeared f

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

India enjoyed a productive second day at the Asian Games 2026, adding four medals to its tally in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Shooting once again led Indias medal charge, with the mens 10m air rifle event producing three podium finishes across the team and individual competitions. Suchika Tariyal also secured a historic bronze in womens traditional 60kg [] The post Asian Games 2026: India Add Four Medals On Day 2, Shooting Leads The Charge, Suchika Wins Historic MMA Bronze appeared first on Pragativadi

Suchika Tariyal has scripted history by becoming the first Indian to win a medal in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) at the Asian Games. The 36yearold from Rohtak defeated Mongolias Altanchimeg Baigalmaa 20 in the womens traditional 60kg quarterfinal, advancing to the semifinals and ensuring at least a bronze medal in MMAs debut year at the [] The post Suchika Tariyal Wins Indias First Asian Games MMA Medal appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

A shocking incident unfolded at No.3Colony under Parjang police station limits in Odishas Dhenkanal district, where a man allegedly beat his wife to death following a family dispute. According to preliminary reports, the accused, identified as MithunNayak, assaulted his wife repeatedly, leading to her death. Later, Mithun reportedly died by suicide by hanging himself in [] The post Man Kills Wife, Dies by Suicide in Dhenkanal appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaki

Senior journalist and Assistant Editor at CNN-News18, Payal Mehta, passed away suddenly in Mumbai in the early hours of Sunday. She was 46. Known for her authoritative reporting on Parliament, the Union government, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Mehtas untimely death has sent shockwaves through Indias media and political fraternities. According to senior journalist [] The post Veteran Political Journalist Payal Mehta Dies at 46: PM Modi, Leaders Mourn appeared first on Pragativadi I Lates

India have lost the No.1 spot in the T20I rankings to England despite Shreyas Iyers side completing a 3-0 series win over Afghanistan. England reclaimed the top position after Harry Brooks side defeated Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the third and final T20I on Sunday to complete a 3-0 series sweep. This is the [] The post India Lose No.1 T20I Ranking As England Reclaim Top Spot After Sri Lanka Series Sweep appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The long-standing Mahanadi River water dispute between Odisha and Chhattisgarh is set to be resolved very soon, assured Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai during his two-day official visit to Odisha. Speaking to the media, Chief Minister Sai announced that high-level discussions between the Chief Ministers of both states have already taken place in New [] The post Mahanadi Water Dispute Resolution Soon, Says Chhattisgarh CM During Odisha Visit appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odish

A horrific high-speed accident turned tragic in the early hours of Sunday morning when a speeding luxury BMW crashed and plunged off a bridge on the Mumbai Coastal Road near Lotus Jetty, opposite Lala Lajpatrai College. The catastrophic crash left three young occupants dead and a fourth passenger fighting for his life in critical condition [] The post Mumbai Coastal Road BMW Crash: 3 Killed, 1 Critical in Tragic Accident appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking Ne

Bigg Boss 20 host Salman Khan has reassured fans that there is nothing wrong with his health after a recent promo showing him appearing to suffer chest pain sparked concern on social media. The promo showed Salman lying on the stage, holding his chest and calling for a doctor. The dramatic sequence led several viewers [] The post Bigg Boss 20: Salman Khan Clarifies Health Scare After Promo Sparks Concern, Says Nothing Is Wrong appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Break

State Bank of India (SBI) has issued a fresh advisory ahead of the threeday nationwide bank strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) from September 28 to 30, 2026. The advisory follows UFBUs oneday strike on September 11 and comes as part of the unions larger programme, which also includes a continuous [] The post Nationwide Bank Strike September 2830: SBI Issues Alert appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Asian Games 2026 Day 1: India Medal Tally Rises To Two As Elavenil Valarivan Wins Second Silver The post Asian Games 2026 Day 1: India Medal Tally Rises To Two As Elavenil Valarivan Wins Second Silver appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

India made a blistering start against Bangladesh in the womens cricket semi-final at the 2026 Asian Games, with openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma taking the attack to the Bangladesh bowlers. India captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and opted to bat at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin. India fielded an unchanged XI from their [] The post India vs Bangladesh: Smriti Mandhana Breaks T20I World Record, Shafali Verma Unleashes Carnage appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Engl

The Commissionerate Police Headquarters in Bhubaneswar bid farewell to Jagmohan Meena, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), on 19 September following the formal acceptance of his resignation from the Indian Police Service with effect from 11 September 2026. Meena, a 2013batch Odishacadre IPS officer, had been serving as DCP, Bhubaneswar since March 2025. His tenure was [] The post Farewell to Bhubaneswar DCP Jagmohan Meena, Successor Announcement Soon appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odish

Deepika Sehrawat produced a record-breaking performance as the India womens hockey team began their 2026 Asian Games campaign with a commanding 19-0 victory over Uzbekistan. Deepika scored eight goals, setting a new record for the most goals by a womens hockey player in a single match at the Asian Games. She was particularly effective from [] The post Deepika Sehrawat Scores Record Eight As India Crush Uzbekistan 19-0 In Asian Games Opener appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in En

A fresh political controversy has erupted between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress after comedian Pulkit Mani impersonated Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Rahul Gandhis Chhatron Ki Goonj event in Indore. The BJP criticised Rahul Gandhi after a video from the September 19 event circulated online. The party alleged that the performance mocked an [] The post PM Modi Mimicry At Rahul Gandhi Event Sparks BJP Backlash appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Bre

Salman Khan appeared to address the trolling faced by women over their appearance after pregnancy during the latest episode of Bigg Boss 20 Weekend Ka Vaar. The actor-host criticised people who target women over their weight and looks, particularly after childbirth. Although Salman did not name Katrina Kaif, his remarks were widely linked by fans [] The post Bigg Boss 20: Salman Khan Hits Back At Trolls After Katrina Kaif Faces Post-Pregnancy Body-Shaming appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest O

Salman Khan addressed the issue of social media trolling during the latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 20, taking off his T-shirt and challenging those who troll him to continue doing so. The actor and show host spoke about the trolling he has faced online before removing his T-shirt and flaunting his physique. [] The post Salman Khan Takes Off T-Shirt On Bigg Boss 20, Tells Trolls: Come On, Troll Me Now appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

A low-pressure area over the North Andaman Sea and adjoining East-Central Bay of Bengal is moving west-northwestwards and is likely to intensify into a deep depression before approaching the South Odisha-North Andhra Pradesh coast, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The system, which formed over the North Andaman Sea and neighbourhood on Saturday, has moved [] The post Bay Of Bengal Low-Pressure Area To Intensify Into Deep Depression appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha New

A suspected drug peddler was injured in an exchange of fire with Rengali police in Sambalpur district early Sunday morning, with police claiming to have seized a large quantity of codeine-mixed cough syrup, a country-made pistol and two cars. The accused, identified as Pritam, sustained a gunshot injury to his right leg and was subsequently [] The post Sambalpur Drug Peddler Injured In Police Encounter appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Seven Odia tourists lost their lives after being swept away near Maa Baglamukhi Temple in Agar Malwa, MP. Odisha government swiftly coordinates to return the bodies. The post 7 Odia Tourists Drown Near Maa Baglamukhi Temple, Bodies Being Brought Back to Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Key highlights from the 2nd State Tourism Promotion Council meeting in Odisha. Chief Secretary Anu Garg emphasized GIS land banks, promoting Odia cuisine, and investor-friendly policies to boost tourism. The post Odisha Tourism 2.0: Govt Pushes for Odia Cuisine, Digital Land Banks, and Rapid Infrastructure appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Two CDPO officials in Hinjilikatu, Ganjam, were arrested by Odisha Vigilance for demanding a Rs 30,000 bribe to release an Anganwadi Centre's pending house rent. The post ICDS Supervisor and JRA Caught Taking Rs 30K Bribe from Anganwadi Worker in Ganjams Hinjilikatu appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi announces 23,600 Cr in investment proposals, an 870-acre Odisha Silicon Valley in Naraj, and a transition from a mine to a mind economy. The post CM Majhi Unveils 870-Acre Odisha Silicon Valley in Naraj to Lead Eastern Indias Tech Boom appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The Odisha Health and Family Welfare Department on Saturday placed Dr. Susanta Kumar Panigrahi, a Group-A psychiatrist posted at City Hospital, Brahmapur, and deployed as a specialist to Circle Jail, Brahmapur, under immediate suspension. The official order, issued by the Commissioner-cum-Secretary, cites contemplated disciplinary proceedings under the Odisha Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, [] The post Brahmapur Jail Psychiatrist Suspended in Bikram Panda Witness Intim

Both the Centre and the Odisha government moved quickly on Saturday to stand with families shattered by a temple-town tragedy in Madhya Pradesh. After eight people seven of them from one Bhubaneswar family died when their car was swept into a rain-swollen drain near the Maa Baglamukhi Temple in Nalkheda, Prime Minister Narendra [] The post PM Modi, Odisha CM Majhi Announce Ex-Gratia After Odia Pilgrims Die in MP Drain Accident appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Bre

In a move to ensure that cooking gas subsidies reach genuine and deserving households, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas has announced that Biometric Aadhaar Authentication (BAA) will be mandatory for domestic LPG consumers starting October 1, 2026. Consumers who fail to complete the process will not be able to book cylinder refills at [] The post Subsidized LPG Refills to Require Biometric Verification Starting Oct 1 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking

Indias mens cricket team will wear its regular BCCI jersey for the historic T20 International against Japan on September 22, with the Asian Games kit issue also resolved ahead of the tournament. The clarification came after concerns emerged that some members of Shreyas Iyers squad had not received correctly sized Asian Games apparel before their [] The post India vs Japan T20I: Team India To Wear BCCI Jersey After Asian Games Kit Issue Resolved appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News

Democracy can change its tools. It cannot change its first duty. That was the message Odisha Legislative Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy carried to Cape Town, where she joined the Commonwealth Parliamentary Associations flagship gathering and spoke in a session titled Accessible Parliament: Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities. The world order is shifting, she said. Technology [] The post Odisha Speaker Surama Padhy at CPA Cape Town: Democracy Must Include Persons with Disabilities appeared firs

Odishas Revenue and Disaster Management Department has told district collectors to stop treating the secretariat as a dumping ground for incomplete files. Additional Chief Secretary Dr Arabinda Kumar Padhee has issued a pointed directive: every proposal, clarification and court-related matter sent from the field must be fully examined at the district first, documented completely, and [] The post Incomplete files, last-minute court papers: Odisha revenue department cracks down on delay appeared f

Japanese airmen participating in the bilateral combat exercise Veer Guardian 2026 in Jodhpur have praised Indian Air Force personnel as very approachable while sharing their experiences of joint training, yoga and Indian food. The bilateral air exercise between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) is underway at the Air [] The post Japanese Airmen Praise Yoga, Indian Curry During Veer Guardian 2026 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I

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Bhubaneswar reeled under severe traffic congestion on Saturday as festive crowds flooded major roads, leaving commuters gasping for relief. The Jaydev ViharAcharya Vihar corridor, one of the citys busiest stretches, came to a grinding halt with vehicles lined bumpertobumper for hours. The surge in vehicles during the festive weekend added to the chaos, exposing the [] The post Festive Rush Brings Bhubaneswar Traffic to a Standstill, Jaydev ViharAcharya Vihar Gridlocked appeared first on Pragativ

During a visit to Pragativadi office in Bhubaneswar, Cuban Ambassador Juan Carlos Marsn Aguilera called for stronger India-Cuba ties while rejecting U.S. tariffs. Facing severe sanctions and travel hurdles, Cuba is leveraging its human capitalrebuilding tourism and providing healthcare as a BRICS partnerto drive economic resilience and global solidarity. Q1: What is the tourism perspective [] The post Beyond Sanctions: Cuba Maps Economic Recovery Through Tourism, Medical Diplomacy, & BRICS Syner

An overwhelming shadow of grief has descended upon Jaydev Vihar in the capital city following a catastrophic accident in Madhya Pradeshs Malwa region, where seven members of a single Odia family lost their lives after their car plunged into a water body. The tragic incident, which also claimed the life of the local driver, has [] The post Joy Turns to Mourning: Engagement Preps Shattered as 7 From Bhubaneswar Die in MP Accident appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Brea

The much-awaited laughter riot Golmaal 5 has officially locked its theatrical release date. Director Rohit Shetty took to social media to announce that the fifth instalment of Indias favourite comedy franchise will hit the big screens on January 8, 2027. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rohit Shetty (@itsrohitshetty) Ajay [] The post Golmaal 5 Officially Announced: Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar Starrer Locks Jan 2027 Release Date appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in

In a decisive move to safeguard historical records, eliminate administrative complexities, and protect the rights of genuine landless beneficiaries, the Revenue and Disaster Management Department of Odisha has officially implemented Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)-2026. The initiative aims to build a comprehensive, authenticated, and searchable state-wide digital database for all Bhoodan and Gramdan lands. Additional Chief [] The post Odisha Implements SOP-2026 for Bhoodan and Gramdan Land Da

Marking a monumental leap in its sustainable growth trajectory, Odisha has officially emerged as a Frontrunner among large states in the Indian Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2025. The prestigious recognition was unveiled during the State EV Policies Review and Recalibration Meet convened by NITI Aayog in New Delhi. Securing an impressive overall IEMI score of [] The post Odisha Emerges as a Frontrunner in Indias Electric Mobility Transition appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in

The regional meteorological centre has issued a high alert across Odisha as an active cyclonic circulation over the north Andaman Sea is anticipated to evolve into a low-pressure area. According to meteorological projections, the system is expected to move west-northwestwards, progressively intensifying into a depression over the east-central Bay of Bengal and subsequently turning into [] The post Low Pressure Over BoB to Intensify Into Deep Depression, Heavy Rains Warning Issued appeared first

Cuba is a small island with no mountain of minerals and no overflowing treasury. That, its ambassador to India said on Saturday, is precisely why the world should pay attention to what it does have. We will never surrender to America, Juan Carlos Marsn told intellectuals and journalists at the Pragativadi premises here. Marsn, on [] The post We Will Never Surrender to America: Cuban Ambassador Draws a Red Line in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breakin

An online screenshot showing a tool that claims to split UPI payments into instalments of up to Rs 1,999 has triggered debate on social media amid new merchant discount rate (MDR) rules coming into effect from October 15, 2026. The idea was shared on LinkedIn by chartered accountant Akhil Agarwal, who described it as UPI, [] The post UPI Payments: App Offers 1,999 QR Splits Amid New MDR Rules; Social Media Raises Fraud Concerns appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Brea

A Bangladeshi national working as a temporary employee at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala near Payyannur, was arrested on Saturday, taking the number of Bangladeshi nationals detained in Kannur district this week to six. The accused, identified as 32yearold Viplav Soren, had reportedly been working at the academy for about a year. He was [] The post Bangladeshi Employee at Indian Naval Academy Arrested in Kerala appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking Ne

Cubas Ambassador to India, Juan Carlos Marsn Aguilera, visited the Pragativadi office in Bhubaneswar on Saturday for talks on bilateral relations, BRICS cooperation and current international flashpoints including new American tariff powers aimed at countries that continue to trade with Russia. The visit followed his appearance in the city a day earlier as chief [] The post Cuban Ambassador Visits Pragativadi, Backs India Ties and Warns Against U.S. Tariff Push appeared first on Pragativadi I La

Puja rituals at Bhubaneswars historic Lord Lingaraj Temple resumed on Saturday after a 20hour suspension caused by a dispute between servitor groups. The conflict between the Brahmana Nijog and Puja Panda Nijog during the Panchavakra rituals on Friday had halted the temples daily rites since the Bada Singhar Besha. A threehour meeting chaired by the [] The post Rituals Resume at Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar After 20Hour Halt appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Break

Property offences in the Odisha capital continue to escalate unchecked, as a fresh case of brazen theft has come to light from the Chandrasekharpur area. Challenging local law enforcement directly, unidentified miscreants executed a calculated vehicle theft from a residential garage under the cover of darkness. Masked Intruders Target Residential Garage According to available details, [] The post Masked Thieves Steal Bike from Garage in Bhubaneswars Chandrasekharpur appeared first on Pragativadi

As Ganesh Puja festivities draw to a close, idol immersion processions across the capital and its periphery have reached peak intensity. However, despite repeated appeals and designated arrangements by civil authorities to keep water bodies pollution-free, widespread administrative non-compliance has sparked intense civic outrage. A shocking disregard for environmental norms has surfaced at the Kuakhai [] The post Defiant Citizens Dump Ganesh Idols Off Kuakhai Bridge, Flouting Rules appeared fir