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The Biju Expressway near Jhagrai 4 Chowk under Komna police station limits in Nuapada district turned blood-stained on Thursday after two separate road accidents claimed two lives and left two others seriously injured. In the first incident, a truck ran over 50-year-old Gupat Bemal of Dhumabhata village under Komna police station near Jhagrai 4 Chowk [] The post Nuapada: Two Accidents in One Day at Jhagrai Chowk Leave Two Dead, Two Injured appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in En

Reliable and quality electricity supply is set to reach more households and communities in the hilly areas of Kandhamal with the development of a new power sub-station at Gressingia in G. Udayagiri Block. The project will strengthen the local electricity network and bring greater reliability and continuity of supply to around four thousand consumers across [] The post New PSS at Gressingia Benefit 4K Consumers in Kandhamal appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking

Odisha is not short of money for roads, buildings or bridges. What it cannot afford, Works, Law and Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan told officials on Thursday, is delay, poor quality, or yesterdays construction methods. Chairing a high-level review at Lokseva Bhawan, the minister put a simple test before engineers and administrators: match the pace of [] The post Odisha Works Minister Reviews Mega Projects, Pushes AI, Precast and Green Construction appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest O

In a significant administrative development, the Government of India has appointed 14 officers of the Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). The Department of Personnel and Training issued the formal notification on 3 September 2026, following approval by the President of India. The promotions have been made against vacancies in the [] The post 14 OAS Officers Promoted to IAS in Odisha Cadre appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I

It is often said that cinema tells stories. *Maliput Melodies* does something rarer. It makes you feel as if you have lived one. Shot over more than two years in the hills and hamlets around Jeypore, the Odia anthology does not treat rural Koraput as an exotic backdrop for commercial polish. It treats the region [] The post Maliput Melodies: Koraputs Odia Anthology Turns Village Life into Cinematic Language appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

A young woman passenger has accused a railway employee of raping her inside Raurkela railway station premises after he allegedly lured her with the promise of arranging a confirmed ticket. According to the complaint, the staffer took her to a valve room near Platform 1 on the pretext of helping with her ticket and assaulted [] The post Ticket Lure Turns Horror: Woman Alleges Rape by Railway Staff at Raurkela Station appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The Bigg Boss 20 house has been unveiled ahead of the new season, and this years set promises plenty of visual surprises for both contestants and viewers. Designed by art director Varsha Jain, the house follows a vibrant, jungle-inspired concept with animal motifs, unusual furniture and a duality theme. Among the biggest talking points are [] The post Bigg Boss 20 house tour: Shark pool, teapot throne and Room 20 steal the spotlight appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I

Odisha is treating its rivers less like seasonal visitors and more like reservoirs that can be held, used and recharged. That was the message from a high-level review on Thursday, when Principal Secretary, Water Resources, Shubha Sharma, pressed officials to finish the last stretch of preparatory work on five Instream Storage Structure (ISS) projects and [] The post Odisha ISS Review: 5 Projects Near Foundation, 30+ Targeted by End of 2026 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in En

Odisha Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati on Thursday called on Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan in New Delhi during his visit to the national capital. During the courtesy meeting, the Governor and the Vice-President discussed a range of issues concerning Odishas development, governance and socio-economic welfare. They exchanged views on the states developmental priorities and ongoing [] The post Odisha Governor Meets Vice-President Radhakrishnan in Delhi appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Od

In a major push toward strengthening agricultural education and rural research across the state, Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday to review the setup of four new colleges under the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT). Backed by a sanctioned budget of 50 crore, the state [] The post Odisha Deputy CM Reviews Progress of 4 New OUAT Colleges appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The seventh meeting of Sakhyama was convened today at the conference hall of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Tosali Bhavan (A-1 Block), under the chairmanship of Commissioner Bratati Harichandan. The meeting focused on the critical issue of Property Rights and Land Ownership Challenges for Persons with Disabilities. Senior officials from the Revenue & [] The post State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities Chairs Key Meeting on Property Rights appeared first on Pragati

Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw today held a detailed safety review meeting at Rail Bhawan. The meeting was attended by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Railway Board; Members of the Railway Board, General Managers of Zonal Railways, Director Generals (DGs) and Divisional Railway Managers (DRMs). During the meeting, the Railway Minister gave directions [] The post Ashwini Vaishnaw Directs Strict Action to Improve Railway Safety and Maintenance appeared first on Pragativadi

In a massive push toward modernizing public safety infrastructure and reducing response times during emergencies, the State Police Headquarters, Kataka, has officially issued office order distribution details for 4,195 positions under Phase-III of the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS). The order issued with the approval of the Director General of Police (DGP) follows instructions from [] The post Odisha Police Allocate 4,195 Posts Across Districts for ERSS Phase-III appeared first on Prag

With the objective of providing simpler, transparent, faster and more convenient services to citizens, the Odisha Government has taken another significant step towards the complete digital transformation of the registration system. A high-level meeting was held at Lok Seva Bhawan under the chairmanship of Revenue & Disaster Management Minister Shri Suresh Pujari to discuss the [] The post Odisha Moves Towards Paperless Deed Registration appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Engli

HBO has released the second official teaser for its upcoming Harry Potter television series, giving fans a closer look at the ground-up reboot of J.K. Rowlings beloved wizarding world. The eight-episode first season will adapt Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone, known as Sorcerers Stone in the US, and will introduce a new generation of [] The post Harry Potter HBO series gets second teaser: Hogwarts, Sorting Ceremony and iconic moments revealed appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

In a significant push to strengthen the states agrarian economy, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment, Government of Odisha, will disburse the fifth installment of the CM-KISAN scheme for the Rabi 2026-27 season tomorrow, September 4, 2026. The state-level flagship event will be held at the OUAT Krushi Shiksha Sadan in Bhubaneswar, where Chief [] The post Odisha Govt to Release 5th Installment of CM-KISAN Worth Over Rs 833 Crore Tomorrow appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Od

Odishas Chief Secretary, Anu Garg, IAS, today launched the Odisha State e-Pavilion on MSME Global Mart, a dedicated digital platform aimed at providing Odishas Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) greater visibility and enhanced access to national and international markets. This was formally launched by Chief Secretary Smt. Garg (IAS), in the presence of Dr. [] The post Odisha Chief Secretary Unveils MSME ePavilion on Global Mart appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Engli

A high-level review meeting was held at the District Museum Conference Hall in Koraput to evaluate the progress of the Election Commission of Indias (ECI) Special Intensive Revision-2026 program. The meeting was attended by ECI Principal Secretary S.B. Joshi, Under Secretary Vibhor Agrawal, and Deputy Secretary of the Odisha Governments Home (Elections) Department, Jitendra Patra. [] The post ECI Top Brass Reviews Special Intensive Revision 2026 Progress in Koraput appeared first on Pragativadi

The Odisha Secretaries level meeting, held under the chairpersonship of Chief Secretary Anu Garg at Kharavela Bhawan, focused on reviewing the states financial performance, accelerating expenditure, and mapping out strategic developmental goals. The high-level meeting saw participation from Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary Shri Deoranjan Kumar Singh, along with Additional Chief Secretaries and Secretaries of various [] The post State Secretaries Meet Focuses on Odishas Fin

The seventh session of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly is officially scheduled to commence on September 22, 2026, following a notification released today by the Assembly Secretariat. According to the official release, the upcoming session will run through October 3, 2026. Over this period, the House will sit for a total of nine working days. [] The post 17th Odisha Assembly 7th Session Starts Sept 22: Schedule & Key Details appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Bre

In the continuing vigilance action against Assistant Drugs Controller/Drugs Inspector Sanjaya Kumar Hansdah, additional unaccounted cash of Rs 1,78,700 has been seized. Officials said the recovery includes Rs 1,25,200 from his Jagatsinghpur office and Rs 53,500 from his personal possession, both unaccounted. This follows the earlier trap case registered against Hansdah for allegedly accepting a [] The post Vigilance Net Tightens: Rs 1.78 Lakh More Seized from Jajpur Drugs Inspector appeared firs

A sorrowful incident struck Ichhapur village under Athagarh block when two brothers drowned while bathing in the Sapua river. According to reports, Divya Ranjan Samal (27) slipped into deep waters while bathing. His elder brother Soumya Ranjan Samal (35) immediately tried to rescue him but was swept away by the strong current. Local villagers managed [] The post Two Brothers Drown in Sapua River; One Body Recovered, Search Continues appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I

Odishas Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokulananda Mallick has assured that egg prices will slowly decline in the coming days as production increases. Mallick said demand for eggs remains strong within the state, while significant quantities are also being exported outside, leading to recent price hikes. Currently, Odisha produces about 1.25 crore eggs per [] The post Odisha Minister Assures Egg Prices Will Ease Soon appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Engl

Former Indian Air Force Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman, celebrated for downing a Pakistani F16 during the 2019 Balakot aerial combat, has joined private airline FLY91 as a pilot, sources confirmed. The Vir Chakra awardee, who retired from the IAF in March 2026 at the age of 43, reportedly joined the Goabased carrier last month. While [] The post Balakot Hero Abhinandan Varthaman Joins GoaBased Airline FLY91 After Retiring from IAF appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English

The Biju Janata Dal on Thursday accused the BJP-led Odisha government of failing to provide timely flood relief in Jajpur district and of discriminating against areas represented by opposition MLAs. At a press conference at Sankha Bhawan, Binjharpur MLA and Opposition Chief Whip Pramila Mallik, Bari MLA Biswa Ranjan Mallick and Jajpur MLA Sujata Sahu [] The post BJD Accuses Odisha Govt of Bias in Jajpur Flood Relief appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee on Wednesday accused the state government of discriminating against students who have opted for Urdu and Parsi, and separately attacked the Centres latest GDP figures as misleading. At a press conference organised by the OPCC media department, AICC national spokesperson Dr Hamid Hussain said the government supplies textbooks to students [] The post Congress Slams Odisha Govt Over Urdu, Parsi Textbook Shortage and GDP Growth Claims appeared first on Pragativa

A magnitude 5 earthquake struck Tibet on Thursday at a depth of 110 km, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). Authorities reported no immediate casualties or damage. The tremor comes less than two weeks after a glacier collapse near the TibetNepal border unleashed torrents of ice, rocks and water, devastating settlements and [] The post Magnitude 5 Quake Jolts Tibet Days After Deadly Glacier Collapse appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breakin

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to show their educational degrees as a fresh controversy over Dipkes alleged graduation from Boston University continues to unfold. In a post on X on Thursday, Dipke said he was willing to show his degree if Modi did the same. [] The post Abhijeet Dipke challenges PM Modi over degrees amid fresh row over Boston University education appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English

The Water Resources Departments Chief Engineer Dillip Rout today briefed the media at Secha Sadan, stating that while the overall flood situation in Odisha has improved, lowlying areas will continue to face waterlogging for the next four days. Rout confirmed that except for the Subarnarekha River, no other river is currently above danger level. At [] The post Odisha Flood Situation Improving, Low-Lying Areas to Stay Waterlogged for 4 More Days appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News i

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Thursday removed her nephew Akash Anand from the post of chief national coordinator, saying he needs more time to gain political maturity before being entrusted with major responsibilities. The decision was announced during a meeting of the BSPs national committee at the partys state office in Lucknow. Mayawati [] The post Mayawati removes nephew Akash Anand from key BSP post, says he needs further maturity appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

The rising incidence of malaria in Malkangiri district has triggered concern at the state level, with 7,239 positive cases detected in seven months and 2,816 cases reported in July alone, leading to three deaths this year. The alarming trend was reviewed at a statelevel task force meeting chaired by Health CommissionercumSecretary Ashwathi S. at Kharavela [] The post Malaria Cases Surge in Malkangiri, 7239 Detected appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

At a highlevel secretaries meeting, Chief Secretary of Odisha, Anu Garg, issued clear directives to departmental secretaries to intensify field inspections and ensure timely monitoring of projects. The meeting placed strong emphasis on departmental expenditure claims up to August, with instructions to speed up budget utilisation now that the monsoon season has ended. The Chief [] The post Odisha Chief Secretary Directs Secretaries to Accelerate Budget Spending and Ground Inspections appeared fir

The Excise Department seized 5,200 litres of countrymade liquor being transported in luxury vehicles including Scorpio and Thar SUVs. The raid exposed a largescale smuggling operation, with liquor being ferried in expensive cars to evade detection. Officials confirmed that four cars, three motorcycles, and one pistol were seized during the operation. The bust highlights how [] The post Bhubaneswar Excise Busts Liquor Run in Luxury SUVs: 5,200 Litres Recovered appeared first on Pragativadi I Late

Commissionerate Police have cracked down on a bikeborne gang of chainsnatchers active across Bhubaneswar and Kataka for the past four months. Acting on sustained investigation, police apprehended five members, including two receivers and one juvenile, linked to at least 12 chainsnatching cases reported in Pahala, Balianta, Mancheswar, Chandrasekharpur and Kataka Sadar PSs. The gang, led [] The post Bhubaneswar ChainSnatching Gang Busted: Five Arrested, Gold and Bikes Seized appeared first on Pra

After days of speculation, the Lollapalooza India 2027 lineup has finally been announced, bringing together global stars, breakout acts and some of Indias biggest names for the festivals fifth edition. Grammy-winning singer Olivia Dean, rock band Limp Bizkit and global girl group KATSEYE are among the biggest names on the lineup. The two-day festival will [] The post Lollapalooza India 2027 full lineup announced: Olivia Dean, Limp Bizkit, KATSEYE headline; dates, tickets and venue appeared first

Odisha Vigilance today apprehended Sanjay Kumar Hansdah, Assistant Drugs Controller/Drug Inspector of Jajpur (with additional charge of Jagatsinghpur), while accepting a Rs 6,000 bribe to facilitate issuance of a wholesale medicine licence. Hansdah was nabbed at Jaipur Chhak on NH53 near ParadeepCuttack after demanding the bribe from an applicant who had applied for a drug [] The post Jajpur Assistant Drugs Controller Caught Taking Rs 6K Bribe appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News i

The Hirakud reservoir authorities have opened three additional gates, taking the total to seven gates currently releasing floodwater. The move comes as part of regulated discharge to manage inflow and maintain safe water levels in the reservoir. Officials confirmed that the release is being closely monitored to balance flood control downstream with reservoir safety. With [] The post Hirakud Reservoir Opens 3 More Gates, Floodwater Released Through 7 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

The Special Judge, Vigilance, Dhenkanal, today convicted three accused in a misappropriation case involving government funds worth Rs 9 lakh. Those convicted include Nityananda Mohanty, IAS (Retd.), Former Collector, Dhenkanal, Suryanarayan Das, Former PD, DRDA, Dhenkanal (Retd.), and Satyananda Balasamanta, then Transport Contractor. Each has been sentenced to one year rigorous imprisonment and a fine. [] The post Dhenkanal Former Collector, DRDA Project Director and Contractor Convicted in Cor

Odisha continues to face a rainfall deficit, with the State recording just 1.4 mm average rainfall in the past 24 hours against the normal 9.2 mm, marking a deviation of 85%. According to the IMD Bhubaneswar Centre, most districts are showing a large deficiency in rainfall. The highest rainfall was recorded at Borigumma in Koraput [] The post IMD Warns of Heavy Rainfall in North Odisha Districts from Sept9 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) on Thursday wrote to President Droupadi Murmu and West Bengal Governor RN Ravi, seeking meetings with party delegations over what it described as utter lawlessness and the alleged misuse of police in West Bengal. The move came hours after the Kolkata office of TMC general secretary and MP Abhishek [] The post TMC writes to President, Bengal governor after Abhishek Banerjees office ransacked appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Br

The Land Allotment Committee (LAC) of Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO), chaired by ACS & IDCO Chairperson Usha Padhee, has approved 37 project proposals at its meeting on September 2, 2026. The approvals include 24 land proposals for large industrial projects and 13 proposals for MSMEs, aimed at accelerating project implementation, generating employment, and [] The post IDCO Approves 37 Projects to Accelerate Industrial Growth in Odisha appeared first on Pragativad

MS Dhonis IPL future remains uncertain after the legendary wicketkeeper-batter missed the entire 2026 season due to a knee injury. With questions surrounding his possible return for IPL 2027, former Chennai Super Kings batter Subramaniam Badrinath has revealed that Dhoni has ruled out one possible route back into the tournament the Impact Player role. [] The post MS Dhoni rules out Impact Player role in IPL comeback; ex-CSK star explains why appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in

In a significant development in the Chandrika Hembram death case, the Orissa High Court has granted conditional bail to accused Bhimasen Prasad Tudu, her long-time male friend. The bail was approved against two sureties of Rs 50,000 each, after earlier applications had been rejected by lower courts citing risks of witness influence and non-cooperation during [] The post Chandrika Hembram Death Case: Orissa High Court Grants Conditional Bail to Bhimasen Tudu appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest

The flood situation in Odisha continues to show gradual improvement, with river levels across major rivers indicating a falling trend and rainfall activity reducing significantly. Relief, response, and restoration measures remain in force as the State Government coordinates closely with district administrations. According to the latest reports, Jajpur, Mayurbhanj, and Baleshwar remain affected: Jajpur: Dasarathpur [] The post Flood situation in Odisha shows gradual improvement as river levels fa

Aryna Sabalenka delivered a commanding performance at the US Open, dismantling Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1 in just 53 minutes to reach the third round. The world No.1 dominated with near-perfect serving, winning 15 of 16 first-serve points in the opening set and 21 of 28 overall. Sabalenka, chasing her third consecutive US Open crown, aims [] The post World No.1 Sabalenka Storms into US Open Third Round with a 53-Minute Demolition appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Brea

The Supreme Court on Thursday delivered a strong rebuke to the Bar Council of India (BCI), ruling that the lawyers regulatory body does not have statutory authority to discipline students pursuing legal education. A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant said disciplinary control over law students rests with the university or educational institution where [] The post Supreme Court raps BCI, says law universities have sole authority over student discipline appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest

The annual native bird census commenced on Thursday across various areas of Bhitarkanika National Park and Sanctuary under the Rajnagar Forest Division in Kendrapara district. The three-day exercise is being conducted at Mathaadia, Durgaprasad Dia, and Lakshmi Prasad Dia areas of the park. Four teams of the Forest Department, each comprising four to five personnel, [] The post Bhitarkanika Bird Census: Three-Day Avian Survey Begins in Kendrapada appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News

The Puri Police has issued an advisory informing devotees that public darshan at the Jagannath Temple will remain temporarily suspended on Friday, September 4,2026, during the Bhadraba Krushna Ashtami observance. According to the notice, the Krushna Janma Nitiwill be conducted inside the Shreemandir premises, and devotees will not be allowed entry during the ceremony. The [] The post Krushna Janma Niti: No Darshan at Puri Jagannath Temple for 5 Hours Tomorrow appeared first on Pragativadi I Late

A massive fire broke out at a dairy factory under the Jagatpur Industrial Area in Kataka district on Thursday, gutting property worth lakhs of rupees. Fire tenders from Chauliaganj and Salipur rushed to the spot and managed to bring the flames under control. However, thick smoke inside the godown prevented the Fire Services departments robotics [] The post Fire Guts Dairy Factory in Jagatpur Industrial Area appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The BJD Minority Cell has flagged alleged irregularities in the ongoing voter list revision process and formally lodged a complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO). Party representatives claimed that discrepancies in the revision exercise could potentially disenfranchise eligible voters, particularly from minority communities. They urged the CEO to ensure transparency and fairness in the [] The post BJD Minority Cell Complains to CEO Over Voter List Irregularities appeared first on Pragat