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Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday presented the States water infrastructure and irrigation record at the departmental summit organised by the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti in New Delhi. Addressing the meeting in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, and [] The post Odisha Presents Water and Irrigation Push at Jal Shakti Summit in New Delhi appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha New

The Supreme Court has questioned the validity of the five-year tenure claimed by Bar Council of India (BCI) chairman Manan Kumar Mishra and directed that the Attorney General (AG) and Solicitor General (SG) be actively associated with major policy decisions of the apex lawyers body until its fresh reconstitution. A bench comprising Chief Justice of [] The post Supreme Court questions BCI chiefs 5-year tenure, puts policy decisions under AG, SG watch appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

The US State Department is proposing a major policy shift that would require parents to provide documented proof of their own citizenship or legal immigration status when applying for passports for their minor children. The move serves as the Trump administrations initial administrative framework to implement Executive Order 14418. Issued on August 6, 2026, the [] The post US Plans to Require Parents Citizenship and Immigration Proof for Child Passports appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odi

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

The Odisha Government has announced a reduction in the Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) penalty, bringing the maximum fine down from Rs 10,000 to Rs 6,000. The decision, announced by Commerce and Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena, reflects the states commitment to a balanced and citizencentric approach in enforcing the Motor Vehicles Act. The Minister [] The post Odisha Govt Cuts PUCC Fine to Rs 6,000: New Penalty Rules Announced appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News

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

In a significant development in the Police SubInspector recruitment exam scam, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has written to the Odisha Government seeking permission to interrogate Susanta Kumar Nath, IPS (RR1993), currently serving as DG Prisons. Nath was the Chairman of the Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB) when the controversial exam was conducted on [] The post CBI Seeks Nod to Quiz Odisha DG Prisons in SI Exam Scam appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Englis

The Supreme Court on Tuesday quashed and closed FIRs registered across India in connection with the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)-led protests over alleged irregularities and paper leaks in the 2026 NEET examination. Invoking its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, a bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi [] The post Supreme Court quashes NEET protest FIRs across India appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has withdrawn its call for a September 5 march from India Gate to Delhi Police Headquarters after the Centre gave assurances before the Supreme Court regarding its pending commitments. CJP spokesperson and co-convener Saurav Das told the Supreme Court on Tuesday that the organisation had decided to withdraw the protest [] The post CJP withdraws September 5 India Gate march after Centres assurances in Supreme Court appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News

The death toll from the catastrophic flash floods in Nepal and China has surged past 1,000, with 987 deaths reported in Nepal and 16 in China. Authorities said 3,916 people remain missing, including 583 foreigners, while 11,814 individuals have been rescued so far. The disaster was triggered on August26 when a glacial collapse in the [] The post Nepal Flash Floods: Death Toll Crosses 1K, Thousands Missing appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged Indians to avoid unnecessary foreign travel, overseas weddings and gold purchases as he renewed his call for greater emphasis on swadeshi and self-reliance. Speaking in a selfie-style video message, Modi congratulated the country after India recorded 7.8% economic growth in the first quarter of financial year 2026-27. He [] The post PM Modi urges Indians to avoid unnecessary foreign travel, overseas weddings and gold purchases appeared first on Praga

Heavy rain continued to lash several parts of Odisha on Tuesday as a well-marked low-pressure area remained active over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining areas of north coastal Odisha and the northwest Bay of Bengal. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the system persisted over the same region at 5:30 am on September 1 [] The post Rain Continues To Batter Odisha; Red Warning For 2 Districts, Orange Alert in 6 Districts appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in En

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will leave for New Delhi on Tuesday evening to take part in a high-stakes national conference on water security a gathering the Centre has framed as a Team India exercise toward a water-secure nation and Viksit Bharat 2047. The first departmental conference of the Union Ministry of Jal [] The post Odisha CM to Attend National Water Conference in Delhi on Sept 12 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Lionel Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, has announced his retirement from international football, closing a glorious chapter in Argentinas sporting history. The decision came just two days after Argentinas defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, a loss that left millions of fans heartbroken. [] The post Lionel Messi Retires from International Football After World Cup Defeat and Fathers Death appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in En

The Odisha School and Mass Education Department conducted an additional round of online student allotment through the RTE Paradarshi Portal for the academic year 2026-27 on Monday, August 31. The additional centralised admission process was conducted to give greater emphasis to children belonging to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and Disadvantaged Group (DG) under Rule [] The post Odisha RTE Paradarshi: 501 students allotted seats in additional online lottery round appeared first on Praga

The Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) will sign two key Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and CivicDataLab on September 2, 2026, to strengthen disaster risk assessment, data management, digital infrastructure and data-driven decision-making in the state. The proposed partnerships are aimed at building a more data-driven, coordinated and [] The post OSDMA to sign MoUs with UNDP, CivicDataLab for disaster risk management appeare

Bhubaneswar is set to host a rare national gathering of womens welfare leadership this week, as the National Commission for Women and the Government of Odisha open the first Shakti Summit State WCD Leadership Conclave from 1 to 3 September 2026. The inaugural ceremony will be led by Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, [] The post NCW First Shakti Summit in Bhubaneswar: 25 States Join Odisha for Womens Safety Conclave appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Break

A 7-year-old girl who vanished from Kataka Railway Station on Saturday afternoon has been safely identified and reunited after a swift, multi-agency operation by Bhubaneswar-Kataka Commissionerate Police. The accused, who tried to disappear by changing clothes and shaving his beard and moustache, was arrested at Balikuda Railway Station. On 29 August 2026 at about 2:30 [] The post Kataka Police Rescue 7-Year-Old Girl; Kidnapper Arrested appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Engli

A controversy has erupted in Malkangiri districts Mathili office of the Women and Child Development Department, after allegations surfaced that an Anganwadi worker was humiliated and asked to apologise by folding her hands during a training programme. According to reports, Anganwadi worker Radhamani Nayak from Kaliaguda sector attended a training session on August29. When health [] The post Malkangiri Anganwadi Worker Alleges Humiliation, Probe Demanded appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odi

India on Monday rejected the latest pronouncement by the World Bank-backed Court of Arbitration (CoA) concerning the Indus Waters Treaty, calling the body illegally constituted and asserting that its decisions have no bearing on Indias actions. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the court was constituted in violation of the treaty and that India [] The post India rejects Indus Waters Treaty award, calls Court of Arbitration illegally constituted appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Od

Odisha marked State-Level Local Self-Government Day with a large public programme at OUAT Krishi Siksha Sadan, where Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated and laid the foundation for 593 urban development projects across 62 cities and towns. Of the 593 works, 423 projects worth about 102 crore were dedicated to the public, while foundation stones [] The post Odisha CM Inaugurates 593 Urban Projects Worth Rs 323 Crore on Local Self-Government Day appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odi

Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology, Railways and Information & Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, today announced the issuance of notifications for all six pillars of the Semicon 2.0 Scheme, marking a decisive step in Indias semiconductor journey. The scheme, designed to strengthen Indias semiconductor design and manufacturing ecosystem, builds on the success of the first [] The post Ashwini Vaishnaw Announces Notifications for All Six Pillars of Semicon 2.0 appeared first on P

In a landmark move to expand Indias digital payments footprint, NPCI International Payments Ltd. (NIPL) has signed a commercial agreement with Uzbekistans National Interbank Processing Centre JSC (NIPC), operator of the national payment system HUMO. The partnership, announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modis bilateral visit to Uzbekistan, enables Indian tourists, business travellers, and students to [] The post NPCI International, Uzbekistans NIPC Partner to Enable UPI Payments via UZQR appe

After days of swollen rivers and waterlogged villages, Odishas flood map is shrinking. Officials say the overall situation is under control. Relief, rescue and restoration have not been stood down. The sharpest remaining picture is in Jajpur. Dasarathpur block is still affected: 19 gram panchayats, 62 villages. Twenty-two relief camps are open for 8,983 people. [] The post Waters Fall, Watch Continues: Odishas Flood Response Shifts From Rescue to Restoration appeared first on Pragativadi I Lates

The Congress and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government in Tamil Nadu is facing fresh speculation of a rift after Congress Legislature Party leader and MLA Tharahai Cuthbert was shifted to the front row of the Opposition benches in the state Assembly. Cuthbert was previously seated alongside TVK MLAs. Her change of seat on Monday came [] The post Congress vs TVK in Tamil Nadu Assembly? Seat shift fuels rift over Vijay as PM pitch appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I

Kulsum Nigar of Baripada, Mayurbhanj district, who had gone missing amid the devastating flash floods in Nepal, has safely returned home. Kulsum was reported missing after the floods struck on August26, leaving her family in deep anxiety. The Odisha government alerted the Ministry of External Affairs and coordinated with Nepalese authorities to trace her. She [] The post Baripada Girl Kulsum Nigar Returns Odisha Safely from Nepal Floods appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Engli

OdishaVigilance secured the conviction of KartikeswarSahu, Former SoilConservationOfficer, Purunakatak,Boudhagada, in a disproportionate assets (DA) case. Sahu, who had retired from service, was chargesheeted under Section13(2)readwith13(1)(e) of the PreventionofCorruptionAct,1988 for possessing assets beyond his known sources of income. The SpecialJudge,Vigilance,Phulbani, sentenced him to oneyear of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 50,000. Following the [] The post Boudhagada For

The Odisha School Education Programme Authority(OSEPA) has issued an official directive for the conduct of Summative AssessmentI (SAI) for the academic year202627. According to the circular signed by Additional Director(Quality)Smt.AmitaPattnaik, the SAI examinations for ShishuVatikaIII to ClassVIII will be held in all Government and Governmentaided schools across the state during the fourth week of September2026, [] The post SummativeI Exams in Odisha Schools Scheduled for Fourth Week of Septem

Nepal has sounded a new flood alert as the combined death toll from last weeks catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet crossed 900, with more than 5,000 people still missing. Authorities in Kathmandu said water levels in the Bhotekoshi River are rising dangerously, raising fears of another flash flood. Rescue crews are racing against time [] The post Nepal Floods: Death Toll Crosses 900, New Alert Issued appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Amid the ongoing floods in Nepal, several people from Odisha have been confirmed safe, with a football team from the state also achieving sporting success in Pokhara, according to the latest updates available on August 29, 2026. Kulsum Nigar from Baripada and Deepika Ekka from Sundaragada have safely reached Raxaul and entered India. Mr. Halim, [] The post Nepal Floods: Odisha Football Team Safe in Pokhara After Securing First Place; Other Residents Reach India, Several Still Missing appeared fi

Chief Secretary Anu Garg today reviewed key social-sector indicators and asked departments to strengthen data-based monitoring, inter-departmental coordination and timely follow-up at the district level. The Prayas meeting at Lokseva Bhawan covered School and Mass Education, Health and Family Welfare, and Women and Child Development. Secretaries, directors and senior officials attended in person, while Revenue [] The post Odisha Chief Secretary Calls for Data-Backed Action to Make Social Service

A high-level meeting was convened today at Kharvel Bhavan under the chairmanship of Odishas Deputy Chief Minister, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, to review innovative renewable energy solutions for the state. Clean-tech company MACLEC presented its advanced Surface Hydro Kinetic (SHK) Turbine technology to the Deputy CM and a delegation of senior officials, including the ACS, [] The post MACLEC Showcases Next-Gen Hydro Power Tech to Odisha Leadership appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News

Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB) today opened the eighth edition of its Business Excellence Summit (BES) 2026, placing organisational resilience at the centre of a two-day conversation among industry leaders, faculty, students and alumni. The theme Building Resilient Businesses Navigating Risk to Shape A Sustainable Future frames a programme built around [] The post XIM Bhubaneswar Opens 8th Business Excellence Summit on Building Resilient Businesses appeared first on Pragat

On the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, Odisha observed National Sports Day with a state-level ceremony at the Convention Centre of Lok Seva Bhawan. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, attending as chief guest, conferred the Biju Patnaik Sports and Adventure Awards for 2025 and called on the states youth to turn sport [] The post Odisha Marks National Sports Day; CM Majhi Presents Biju Patnaik Awards and Unveils Playground to Podium Vision appeared first on Pragativadi I Late

A high-level meeting on the proposed Adaptive Resilience Investment in Coastal Systems on Economics (ARISE) Project was held today at Lok Seva Bhawan to deliberate on a comprehensive and long-term strategy for protecting Odishas coastline, enhancing climate resilience and promoting sustainable economic development in coastal areas. Minister of Revenue & Disaster Management, Suresh Pujari, who [] The post ARISE Project: Odishas Coastal Protection & Climate Resilience Plan appeared first on Pragat

Odisha Health and Family Welfare Department on Saturday notified a monthly incentive of Rs 20,000 for dental surgeons in the Odisha Medical Services (Dental) cadre who hold a post-graduate qualification from a medical college recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The order says the incentive applies to dental surgeons working under the H&FW Department. [] The post Odisha Offers Rs 20K Monthly Incentive to PG-Qualified Govt Dentists appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha New

A delegation from the Fertilizer Innovation Centre India (FIC India) met with the Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Empowerment and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, at his office chamber in Lok Seva Bhawan today to discuss setting up an FIC unit in Odisha. During the discussion, Deputy CM Singh Deo emphasized [] The post FIC India Eyes Fertilizer Innovation Hub in Odisha appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The absence of Akshaye Khanna from the much-awaited Dil Chahta Hai reunion had fans wondering what happened. The actor was expected to join his co-stars at an event celebrating 25 years of the cult Bollywood film, but ultimately did not make an appearance. The reunion brought together Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Sonali [] The post Akshaye Khanna Missing From Dil Chahta Hai Reunion: Heres Why He Skipped the Event appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Break

The Odisha Public Service Commission has released the programme for the Odisha Civil Services Main (Written) Examination-2025. As per the notice, the written exam will be held from 29 October to 7 November 2026. Papers will be conducted in two sittings each exam day: 9 a.m. to 12 noon in the forenoon and 2 p.m. [] The post OPSC Announces Odisha Civil Services Main Exam 2025 Dates: Oct 29 to Nov 7 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Actor Emraan Hashmi has been diagnosed with swine flu, or H1N1, in Mumbai, even as his latest film Awarapan 2 continues to perform strongly at the box office. The actors diagnosis was confirmed by his representative, with a medical report also cited as proof of his illness. Hashmi, who has been enjoying a successful phase [] The post Emraan Hashmi Tests Positive for Swine Flu as Awarapan 2 Crosses Rs 200 Crore appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The Karnataka BJP has drawn criticism from the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) over a social media post that used a violent scene from KGF Chapter 2 to target people described as Dimagi Naxals. The CJP accused the ruling party of using violent imagery against people it has labelled as having Naxal ideology and questioned whether [] The post Mass Genocide? CJP Slams Karnataka BJP Over Dimagi Naxals KGF Meme appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

A quarrel over alcohol in a Kendujhar village has ended in an unnatural death. Padmanabh Naik, 56, of Bholbeda under Ghatagaon police station, died after allegedly consuming pesticide following an argument with his wife. According to police and family accounts, Naik wanted to drink on Friday night. His wife refused to allow it. Relatives say [] The post Wife Bars Liquor, Man Dies After Pesticide Consumption in Kendujhar Village appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Brea

Odishas State Technical Task Force on malaria elimination and other vector-borne diseases met today at Kharavel Bhavan with a clear message: the fight is not over, and high-burden pockets need faster, tighter action. The meeting was chaired by Aswathy S., Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department. Officials reviewed the current malaria situation, programme progress and [] The post Odisha Puts Malkangiri on High Alert as State Task Force Reviews Malaria Fight appeared first

Comedian Samay Raina has found himself at the centre of another controversy after an exchange with stand-up comedian Sharon Verma on the latest episode of Indias Got Latent drew criticism online and from BJP leaders. Verma, who is from Bihar, and Raina, a Kashmiri Pandit, traded jokes about their respective roots during the episode. While [] The post Samay Raina-Sharon Vermas Bihari-Kashmiri banter sparks controversy; BJP leader says publicity for free appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odis

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will lead a high-level Odisha delegation to Dubai on September 89 for an investors meet aimed at drawing fresh capital from the United Arab Emirates and the wider Gulf. The visit comes as Odisha intensifies its outreach beyond India, positioning the state as a destination that can move from raw [] The post CM Mohan Majhi to Attend Dubai Investors Meet on Sept 8-9 | Odisha Eyes UAE Investments appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaki

Jail authorities have seized several electronic communication devices and cash from the cell of Aftab Ansari, the convicted mastermind of the 2002 American Centre attack, during a surprise raid at Kolkatas Presidency Correctional Home, police said on Saturday. The items were recovered during a search operation on August 23. A case was subsequently registered on [] The post Aftab Ansari cell raid: Smartphones, Wi-Fi routers and cash seized in Kolkata jail appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Od

The journey of the Odisha Naval Tata Hockey High-Performance Centre (ONTHHPC) is a compelling example of how sustained investment in sport can transform young talent into champions while opening pathways to opportunities beyond the playing field. The journey is now extending to the international stage. Six ONTHHPC talented cadets have been selected to represent India [] The post ONTHHPC Cadets from Odisha to Represent India at Junior Asia Cup 2026 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha Ne

Indias food regulator has moved against two of the countrys best-known spice names after laboratory tests found their compounded hing well below the legal standard. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) today issued a Prohibition of Sale order covering compounded hing, or compounded asafoetida, made by M/s Everest Food Products Private Limited [] The post FSSAI Halts Sale of Compounded Hing From Everest and LG After Quality Tests Fail appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odi

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Saturday withdrew its order cancelling the drug sales licence of Cipla Pharma & Life Sciences Limiteds Pune facility, hours after the Bombay High Court criticised the regulator for allegedly going overboard and following a high-handed procedure. The FDA said the cancellation order would be withdrawn with immediate [] The post Cipla Pharma licence cancellation withdrawn after Bombay High Court rebuke appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odis

On the occasion of National Sports Day, commemorating hockey legend Major Dhyan Chands birth anniversary, Interim Director General of Police Vinaytosh Mishra felicitated outstanding police athletes at a special ceremony held at the DGP Camp Office in Bhubaneswar. The athletes, representing Odisha Police, brought glory to the state by winning eight medals including two [] The post Odisha Police Athletes Felicitated on National Sports Day appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Engl