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Widespread chaos erupted on the second day of the ongoing session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly today, leading to a complete disruption of business and forcing an early adjournment till 4:00 PM. The proceedings began at 10:30 AM under the chairmanship of Deputy Speaker Bhabani Shankar Bhoi. However, normal operations lasted barely five minutes, coming [] The post Odisha Assembly Paralysed by Chaos on Day 2; House Adjourned in Just 5 Minutes appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News

Tensions escalated in the Rajamunda area under Debagada municipality on Wednesday morning as angry residents staged a major road blockade on the old National Highway, placing the body of a 45-year-old local man who succumbed to injuries following a violent mob attack. The deceased has been identified as Hadu Naik (45), a resident of Rajamunda. [] The post Locals Block Highway with Body After Man Succumbs to Mob Attack in Debagada appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Br

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday rejected a report suggesting internal disagreements among its three members over decisions related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. ECI sources told Hindustan Times that all decisions taken by the poll panel, including the SIR exercise, were unanimous and had the approval of Chief [] The post ECI Rejects Report of Internal Disquiet, Says SIR Decisions Were Unanimous appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News i

All educational institutions in Balangir district will remain closed for two days in view of an Orange Warning for heavy rainfall issued by the Special Relief Commissioner. The Balangir Collector and District Magistrate has ordered the closure of all government, government-aided and private educational institutions on September 23 and 24. The order covers Elementary, Secondary [] The post Balangir Schools Closed for Two Days Amid Orange Rain Warning appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

A deep depression over the westcentral and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal is moving westwards and is likely to cross the North Andhra Pradesh-South Odisha coast by night on September 23, 2026, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. According to the IMD bulletin based on observations at 5:30 am IST on September 23, the system [] The post Deep Depression Likely to Cross North Andhra-South Odisha Coast Tonight appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News

Puris Shree Jagannatha Temple will observe the special Bamana Janma Niti on Wednesday (23 Sept), coinciding with Bhadraaba Shukla Dwadashi Tithi. Temple administration has asked devotees to plan around a temporary halt in public darshan. After Madhyana Dhupa Chheka, general darshan will remain closed tentatively from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM about six hours [] The post Puri Jagannath Temple to Observe Bamana Janma Niti; Darshan Closed 5 PM11 PM appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in E

A terrifying hit-and-run incident unfolded at Infocity Square (Infocity Chhak) when a speeding minitruck rammed into multiple vehicles, leaving a trail of wreckage and five people injured. According to reports, the minitruck, travelling at high speed, first struck a young woman riding a scooter. After the impact, the truck dragged her for nearly 500 metres [] The post Hit-and-Run at Infocity Square Leaves Five Injured in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I

Odishas Integrated Water Resources Management Model was showcased at the 9th India International Water Week 2026 in Delhi, highlighting the states innovative approach to sustainable water governance and climate resilience. The post Integrated Water Resources Management: Odisha Sets Benchmark in Delhi appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The Odisha Directorate of Fisheries has banned fishermen from entering the sea until Sept 25 due to heavy rain warnings. 24x7 control rooms are active and all boats have been recalled. The post Odisha Issues Alert: Fishermen Banned from Sea Until Sept 25 Amid Heavy Rain Threat appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Odishas Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management, Suresh Pujari, today virtually inaugurated the third pilgrimage train under the Baristha Nagarika Tirtha Yatra Yojana (BNTYY) for FY 2026-27 from Lokseva Bhawan. The special train departed from Sambalpur Railway Station with 775 senior citizens and 25 escort officers drawn from eight districtsSambalpur, Anugul, Bargarh, Balangir, Jharsuguda, Subarnapur, [] The post Minister Pujari Inaugurates 3rd BNTYY Train in Sambalpur: 775 Seniors Citizens

Odisha government appoints 2015-batch IPS officer Dr Saravana Vivek M as Bhubaneswar DCP in a four-officer reshuffle following Jagmohan Meenas resignation. Full list of new postings. The post Bhubaneswar Gets New DCP as Odisha Effects Four-Officer IPS Reshuffle appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

A weather system that was still a Depression this morning has now packed more punch. As of 5.30 PM on Tuesday, the Depression over the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal intensified into a Deep Depression. It lay centred near latitude 18.0N and longitude 85.4E about 140 km east-southeast of Kalingapatnam in Andhra [] The post Deep Depression Tightens Grip Off Andhra-Odisha Coast Crossing Tomorrow Night appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking New

A media delegation from Odisha, led by the Press Information Bureau, walked into more than a factory tour at Indian Oils Digboi Refinery on Tuesday. It walked into the place where commercial oil production in India first took root and where that same site is now being recast as a laboratory for water security [] The post Odisha Media Team Walks Through 135 Years of Oil History at Digboi appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says National Film Awards will move beyond Delhi halls to Indias finest tourist spots. After Ekta Nagar, states can bid to host future ceremonies. The post National Film Awards to Tour Indias Best Destinations | States Invited to Bid appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Thousands of lecturers and non-teaching staff belonging to the All Odisha 662 (+2 and +3) Non-Government College Teachers and Employees Association staged a massive protest in the state capital on Tuesday. Defying adverse weather conditions, educators from all 30 districts gathered at Master Canteen Square before marching in a large procession toward Lower PMG. Demonstrators [] The post Odisha 662 College Lecturers, Staff Protest in Bhubaneswar; Threaten Class Shutdown appeared first on Pragativ

Indias star Wushu exponent, Naorem Roshibina Devi, continued her remarkable run on the continental stage by securing the countrys first confirmed Wushu medal at the 2026 Asian Games. Competing in the Womens Sanda 60kg category at the Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall, Roshibina registered a flawless 5-0 victory over Macao, Chinas Chu Man Sin in [] The post Asian Games 2026: Roshibina Devi Secures Indias First Wushu Medal appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal will move northwestwards and cross the Odisha coast between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur on the night of September23. IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said the system is likely to intensify into a deep depression by evening and touch the coast [] The post Deep Depression Over BoB to Hit Odisha-Andhra Coast on Sept 23 Night, Warns IMD appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in En

In response to severe weather forecasts by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), local administrations in Koraput, Malkangiri, and Ganjam districts have ordered the temporary closure of educational institutions to ensure student safety. The IMD has issued alerts predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning across southern and coastal Odisha. With continuous [] The post Odisha Rain Warning: Schools and Colleges Shut in Koraput, Malkangiri, and Ganjam app

President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to embark on a two-day official visit to her home state of Odisha starting October 27. During the visit, the President will participate in a major healthcare initiative targeting eye health in the Mayurbhanj district. The announcement was confirmed by Mayurbhanj Member of Parliament Naba Charan Majhi. Presidential Itinerary in [] The post President Murmu To Visit Odisha on Oct 27 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Decrying two decades of government apathy, thousands of midday meal cooks and helpers working in schools across Odisha took to the streets of the state capital today to demand fair wages and official recognition. Organised under the banner of the Odisha Midday Meal Cooks & Helpers Association and led by State President Janaka Pradhan, representatives [] The post Odisha Midday Meal Cooks Rally Outside Assembly, Demand Class-IV Status and Fair Wages appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha Ne

The Rayagada District and Sessions Court on Tuesday sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of his younger brother in 2022. District and Sessions Judge Damodar Rath found the accused, Dambu Huika, guilty under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for killing his younger brother, Mindburu Huika. Alongside the life [] The post Rayagada Court Sentences Man to Life Imprisonment for Killing Younger Brother appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaki

At least 53 students died across the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) between 2020-21 and 2024-25, with more than half of the deaths involving students from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Other Backward Classes (OBC). The figures, based on information submitted by IITs to the Union education ministry, include 45 suicides and eight [] The post 53 IIT Students Died in Five Years, 55% From SC, ST and OBC Groups: Official Data appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha New

President Droupadi Murmu presented the 72nd National Film Awards at Ekta Nagar in Kevadia, Gujarat the first time the countrys most prestigious film honours have been conferred outside New Delhi on Tuesday. The evenings defining moment belonged to veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag. After more than five decades and over 300 films, Nag received [] The post Anant Nag Wins Dadasaheb Phalke Award at 72nd National Film Awards appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News

Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma has given fans a glimpse of his Japan trip with fellow cricketer Ishan Kishan, sharing pictures from their time in Tokyo. On September 21, Abhishek posted a carousel on Instagram with the caption, Konnichiwa Tokyo . The pictures showed the cricketer enjoying a meal at a Tokyo restaurant, including a ramen outing, [] The post Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishans Japan Trip: Ramen, Rainy Tokyo Nights and Fans AbhIshan Reactions appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odis

Officers from the Odisha Vigilance Directorate executed simultaneous search operations across six locations associated with Kartikeswar Behera, the Panchayat Executive Officer (PEO) of Katabhal Gram Panchayat in Baragada district. Behera, who also holds additional charge of Firingimal and Gourenmunda Gram Panchayats under Gaisilet Block, is under investigation for allegedly accumulating assets disproportionate to his known [] The post Baragada PEO Vigilance Raid: 30 Plots, Multi-Storey Buildings

After a disrupted opening, the Odisha Legislative Assembly finally transacted official business on Tuesday evening. Under Deputy Speaker Bhabani Shankar Bhoi, the House resumed at 4 pm, ran till 4:11 pm, and saw six bills introduced before being adjourned till 10:30 am on Wednesday. The brief sitting was the first stretch of the day that [] The post Opposition Uproar Forces Adjournment of Odisha Assembly Till 10:30 AM Tomorrow appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Break

Indias womens cricket team delivered a commanding performance to clinch the Gold Medal in Womens T20 Cricket at the Asian Games 2026, securing the nations first Gold of this edition. President Droupadi Murmu congratulated the team for their historic victory and praised their exceptional performance, team spirit and determination, noting the inspiration it provides to [] The post PM, President, Odisha CM, LoP Naveen Hail Historic Womens Cricket Gold appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha N

Days before the theatrical release of Nani-starrer The Paradise, a Bengaluru court has restrained the circulation of specific allegedly false and defamatory content concerning the film. According to a report by Live Law cited by Hindustan Times, the XXXV Additional City Civil and Sessions Judge, Bengaluru, passed an ex parte ad interim injunction on September [] The post The Paradise: Court Restrains Circulation of Allegedly Defamatory Content Days Before Nanis Film Release appeared first on Pra

Poor road conditions in Rayagada district once again highlighted rural healthcare struggles on Tuesday, preventing an ambulance from reaching a pregnant woman in Kancha Karada village. The pregnant woman, identified as Suseni Sabar, wife of Juel Sabar, went into labour around 9 AM. Her family promptly dialled 108 for an ambulance. However, due to the [] The post Lack of Road Forces Family to Carry Pregnant Woman 3 km on Cot in Rayagada appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Englis

The White House television pool stopped covering presidential events on Monday after the Trump administration barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House grounds. CNN was scheduled to provide the pools coverage that day. However, the pool announced that there would be no replacement after the White House prevented CNN from carrying out [] The post White House TV Pool Crisis: CNN, MS NOW, Politico Barred Amid Trump Media Dispute appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Engli

The Baragada Town Police on Tuesday seized fake currency notes with a face value of approximately Rs 45,000 and detained a minor from Jharsuguda district in connection with an online purchase scam. The seized counterfeit notes were in denominations of Rs 500, Rs 200, and Rs 100. Police have initiated an investigation to trace the [] The post Police Seize Counterfeit Notes in Baragada; Minor Detained appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Persistent waterlogging has once again crippled life in Odishas capital, with residents of Bomikhal and Janpath bearing the brunt of incomplete drainage work. Despite repeated assurances, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has failed to complete crucial drain cleaning and infrastructure upgrades. Heavy monsoon showers over the past three months have left roads submerged, forcing commuters [] The post Incomplete Drain Work Fuels Bhubaneswar Waterlogging Crisis appeared first on Pragativa

A unanimous call for a permanent, engineering-led solution to Jajpurs chronic flood menace took centre stage at the Jajpur Zilla Parishad Conference Hall. Organised by the Pragativadi Pathaka Mancha under the theme Bipanna Parichayara Paribartana Chahun (We Want a Change in Our Identity of Being Vulnerable), intellectuals, social activists, retired administrators, and political leaders across [] The post Jajpur Flood Crisis: Experts Demand High-Power Committee & Master Plan for Permanent Relief

The Odisha government has put coastal and southern districts on high alert following the formation of a depression over the West Central and adjoining Northwest Bay of Bengal. Moving west-northwestwards at a speed of 18 km/h, the system is expected to intensify into a deep depression over the next 12 hours before making landfall between [] The post Deep Depression over BoB to Cross VizagGopalpur Coast Tonight; Red Alert for South Odisha appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Engli

The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, has postponed the Upper Primary Scholarship Examination 2026 (Class 5 Bruti Exam) originally scheduled for September 24. The decision comes as a precautionary measure in response to severe weather conditions triggered by Cyclonic Storm Arnav brewing over the Bay of Bengal. According to reports, the exam will now [] The post BSE Odisha Postpones Class 5 Scholarship Test Amid Heavy Rain Alert appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Engl

Raurkela Railway Police recovered the body of an unidentified man from near the Duduka overbridge, located between the Laikera and Barpali railway sidings in Sundaragada district. According to reports, the deceased was approximately 35 to 40 years old, around 5 feet 5 inches tall, and of slim build. He was found wearing black track pants [] The post Man Found Dead on Railway Track Near Sundaragada appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The Forest Wing of Odisha Vigilance seized one leopard (*Panthera pardus*) skin on Tuesday, 22 September 2026, during a surprise raid in the Udyanbandh Forest Range under Khariar Forest Division in Nuapada district. Acting on what officials described as reliable information, the team detected a wildlife offence and recovered the skin. The accused, identified as [] The post Vigilance Seizes Leopard Skin in Nuapada Forest, Hunter Arrested appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Engli

The opening day of the Odisha Legislative Assemblys Monsoon Session witnessed high political drama on Tuesday. Following solemn obituary references, intense protests erupted from Opposition benches, causing severe disruptions and prompting Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik to leave the House. The confrontation escalated quickly as Congress MLAs staged loud demonstrations in the well of the [] The post Tense Scenes in Odisha Assembly Over MMDR Act and Textbook Errors; BJP Slams Opposition Walko

ONGC discovers natural gas in its first Mahanadi Basin deepwater well MDW-28, flowing at encouraging rates. The find under Samudra Manthan could enable cluster development and support Indias energy security goals. The post ONGC Strikes Gas in Mahanadi Deepwater Well Off Odisha | Samudra Manthan Milestone appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

In a high-stakes maritime incident triggered by a severe low-pressure system, over 27 fishing trawlers from Andhra Pradeshwith some reports placing the count at 34became stranded in turbulent waters off the Aryapalli coast under Chatrapur block in Ganjam district. The trawlers, originating from the Kakinada region of Andhra Pradesh, were carrying numerous crew members who [] The post Over 27 Andhra Trawlers Stranded off Aryapalli Coast Rescued After Hours in Rough Seas appeared first on Pragativ

The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) has written to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) seeking guidance after allegations of match-fixing and the sharing of inside information surfaced in a sting operation involving the Delhi Premier League (DPL). DDCA secretary Ashok Sharma confirmed to Hindustan Times that the association has communicated [] The post DPL Match-Fixing Allegations: DDCA Writes To BCCI, Seeks Guidance appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News i

Odisha Vigilance on Tuesday launched simultaneous searches across six locations associated with Kartikeswar Behera, the Panchayat Executive Officer (PEO) of Katabhal Gram Panchayat in Baragada district, following allegations of possessing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. Kartikeswar Behera, who is currently serving as the PEO of Katabhal G.P and holding additional charge (I/c) [] The post Odisha Vigilance Raids 6 Locations of Baragada PEO in DA Probe appeared first on Prag

Schools and Anganwadi centres have been ordered closed in several Odisha districts as the state braces for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall under the influence of a depression over the Bay of Bengal. The closures have been announced as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students and children amid the deteriorating weather conditions. [] The post Odisha Rain Alert: Schools, Anganwadi Centres Shut In Several Districts From September 22 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha Ne

The Depression over the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal is moving west-northwestwards and is likely to intensify into a Deep Depression within the next 12 hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday. The system is forecast to continue moving west-northwestwards and cross the North Andhra Pradesh-South Odisha coast between Visakhapatnam and [] The post BoB Depression Intensifies, To Cross Odisha-Andhra Coast As Deep Depression On Sept 23-24 appeared first o

The seventh session of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly begins on Tuesday, September 22, with the Opposition preparing to raise several issues, including the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026 and errors in school textbooks. The Monsoon Session is scheduled to continue till October 3. According to the Assembly schedule, it will [] The post Odisha Assembly Monsoon Session Begins Today Amid Opposition Push On MMDR, Textbook Errors appeared first on Pragativadi

In the presence of Chief Secretary Anu Garg, Odishas Panchayati Raj Department and SELCO Foundation signed a 5-year MoU to boost livelihoods, health, clean energy and entrepreneurship in six southern districts. The post Odisha Inks Pact with SELCO Foundation to Transform Six Southern Districts appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

In view of potential incessant rainfall across the state, Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr Mukesh Mahaling chaired a high-level virtual review meeting on Monday to evaluate the health departments operational readiness and ensure uninterrupted healthcare services for citizens. During the meeting, officials conducted a comprehensive review of emergency medical preparations, availability of essential [] The post Odisha Health Minister Directs Officials to Ensure Emergency Aid Ahead of Heav

The Ashok Tripathy Committee on Sept 21, 2026 submitted its report on Odisha teachers problems to CM Mohan Charan Majhi. The panel met 104 unions and held 90 meetings. The CM said recommendations will be examined before decisions. The post Ashok Tripathy panel hands over teachers report; CM Majhi says decisions will follow appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Odishas monsoon session begins Tuesday after an all-party meeting. Speaker Surama Padhy sought cooperation, but BJD and Congress plan to corner the BJP government over the MMDR Amendment Act and alleged losses of nearly 1 lakh crore. The post Odisha Assembly Monsoon Session: Speaker Seeks Peace, MMDR Row Looms appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Bhadrak District Election Officer recommends immediate suspension of Dhamnagar NAC Executive Officer Santosh Kumar Nayak after ECI approval over alleged unauthorized use of BLO credentials and Form-7 uploads during SIR. The post ECI Approves Suspension of Dhamnagar NAC Officer Over BLO OTP and Form-7 Misuse appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .