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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

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

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 .

Demonstrating sheer grit and tactical brilliance, Lakshya Sen spearheaded the Indian mens badminton team to a sweeping 30 victory over Japan in the Asian Games quarterfinals at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium. The thrilling win guarantees India a place in the semifinals and secures consecutive team podium finishes at the quadrennial event, building on their [] The post Asian Games 2026: Lakshya Sen Outlasts Naraoka as India Sweep Japan 3-0 in Quarterfinals appeared first on Pragativadi I

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 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

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday adjourned its hearing on the contested selection process for Odishas Director General of Police (DGP). According to reports, the bench was unable to conclude proceedings during the days session and will resume hearing the matter tomorrow. The legal impasse continues to delay the appointment of a permanent police [] The post Supreme Court Adjourns Odisha DGP Selection Hearing; Arguments to Resume Tomorrow appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in

India secured their first gold medal of the 2026 Asian Games after Harmanpreet Kaurs women defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the cricket final on Tuesday. The victory also saw India successfully defend the womens cricket title they won at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou. Batting first, India posted a formidable 216/3 in [] The post Asian Games 2026: India Women Win Gold, Beat Sri Lanka By 147 Runs appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

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

High political drama unfolded inside the Odisha Legislative Assembly during the opening day of the Monsoon Session. The House witnessed extreme turbulence over the amended Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act and errors found in new school textbooks. When the House reassembled at 1:10 PM under the chairmanship of Deputy Speaker Bhabani Shankar Bhoi, [] The post Odisha Assembly Adjourned Again Till 4 PM After Running for Barely 1 Minute Amid Uproar appeared first on Pragativadi I L

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 .

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 .

The Monsoon Session of the 17th Odisha Legislative Assembly got off to a turbulent start on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, with Speaker Surama Padhy forced to adjourn the House till 1:10 PM following intense protests and sloganeering by Opposition members during Question Hour. The day began on a solemn note as Speaker Surama Padhy entered [] The post Stormy Opening to Odisha Assembly Monsoon Session: House Adjourned Till 1:10 PM Amid Chaos appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Engl

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

The Mancheswar Police in the capital city have arrested a key fraudster, identified as Jitendra Kumar Bagarti alias Jitu, for allegedly duping job aspirants of over Rs 44.76 lakh by promising them employment in the Indian Railways. According to police sources, the accused posed as an influential personality with high-level connections to trap unsuspecting job [] The post Bhubaneswar Police Arrest Mastermind Behind Rs 45 Lakh Fake Railway Job Racket appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha N

A 17-year-old girl was allegedly gangraped by three men posing as policemen at Astha Kunj Park in southeast Delhis Kalkaji area on Monday evening, police said. According to police, the girl had gone to Kalkaji Mandir with a 17-year-old male friend to offer prayers around 7pm. After visiting the temple, the two went to Astha [] The post Delhi Minor Allegedly Gangraped By Three Men Posing As Cops Near Kalkaji Temple appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The High Commission of India in Kuala Lumpur has issued an urgent travel advisory warning Indian nationals against seeking or accepting employment in Malaysia while visiting on tourist visas or utilising the 30-day visa-free facility. The official advisory highlights a noticeable surge in Indian nationals arriving in Malaysia under the 30-day visa-free facility with the [] The post High Commission of India Alerts Nationals Against Employment on Malaysian Tourist Visas appeared first on Pragativa

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 Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has been reconstituted with an 18-member panel for the next three years, bringing together prominent names from Indian cinema, television, theatre, music and literature. The Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced the new board, with Shashi Shekhar Vempati continuing as chairperson. The panel includes actors Pankaj Tripathi, [] The post From Pankaj Tripathi To Ricky Kej: Full List Of New 18-Member CBFC Board appeared first on Pragat

In a heartbreaking incident at Khavdya Hills in Sambhajinagar, an 18-year-old boys demand for a new iPhone ended in the loss of three lives. Kunal Chandgude, distressed after his father refused to buy the phone due to financial constraints, attempted suicide by jumping off a cliff. His father, Murlidhar, a driver and the familys sole [] The post Family Falls to Death After Teens Suicide Attempt in Maharashtras Khavdya Hills appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking

A significant hearing on the long-pending Mahanadi water dispute between Odisha and Chhattisgarh took place in New Delhi on Friday, with the tribunal expressing strong appreciation for the proactive efforts of both states Chief Ministers. The tribunal noted with satisfaction that Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai have [] The post Mahanadi Water Dispute: Tribunal Praises Odisha & Chhattisgarh CMs, Sets Sept 17 Hearing appeared first on Pragati

Commissionerate Police on Friday arrested Dinabandhu Nayak, president of the Smart City Online Auto Taxi Drivers Association, from Puri. Nayak had been absconding since the violent protest by online auto drivers at Bhubaneswar Master Canteen Square on 19 August. Bhubaneswar DCP Jagamohan Meena confirmed that police tracked Nayak using multiple sources and CCTV footage after [] The post Online Auto Union President Arrested from Puri Over Master Canteen Violence appeared first on Pragativadi I Lat

Records can be broken and medals can change hands, but character, determination and discipline remain eternal. These powerful words from Odisha Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati set the tone on Friday evening as the state prepares to host the prestigious World Athletics Continental Tour Silver Meet. Speaking at the welcome dinner for athletes, coaches, officials [] The post Odisha Governor Highlights Eternal Values of Sports Before World Athletics Continental Tour Silver Meet in Bhubaneswar appe

The Odisha Revenue Department today held a high-level senior officers meeting that placed strong emphasis on accelerating land reforms, delivering faster and more convenient services to citizens, and strengthening revenue collection. The meeting, chaired by Additional Chief Secretary Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee at Lok Seva Bhawan, reviewed key priorities for the coming months. Officials discussed [] The post Revenue Reforms Take Centre Stage as Odisha Honours Top Performer appeared first on Pragat

In a remarkable display of farmer enthusiasm, more than one lakh cultivators across Odisha registered themselves in a single day for the Kharif paddy collection and marketing season 2026-27. The total number of registered farmers has now surged past 7.18 lakh, according to the latest figures released by the Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department. [] The post Over 1 Lakh Farmers Register in Just One Day for Odishas Kharif Paddy Sales appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in En

Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati on Friday called upon the alumni of Utkal University to take a more active role in guiding students, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, creating employment opportunities, and strengthening industry-academia linkages. Addressing the 6th Annual Ceremony of the Utkal University Alumni Association as the chief guest on the university campus, the [] The post Odisha Governor Urges Alumni to Mentor Youth and Drive University Growth appeared first on Pra

In a chilling case that has stunned Balangir district in Odisha, police have unravelled a gruesome human sacrifice. Satrughan Sahu of Bagadagaon under Deogaon police station allegedly beheaded Santosh Kharsel and offered his blood to a goddess, believing the ritual would bring his wife back home after she left him eight years ago. The headless [] The post Odisha Man Beheads Stranger in Human Sacrifice to Bring Wife Home After 8 Years appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English

In a decisive push to complete one of Odishas longest-pending railway projects, Additional Chief Secretary of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, on Friday chaired a high-level review meeting on the Talcher-Bimalagarh new broad-gauge railway line. Held at Lok Seva Bhawan, the meeting focused sharply on the remaining land acquisition hurdles [] The post Revenue Secretary Pushes for Fast-Track Land Acquisition to Unlock Talcher-Bimalagarh Rail Project appeare

A disturbing video showing a group of people assaulting a young man on Platform 1 of Bhubaneswar Railway Station has gone viral, triggering widespread concern over passenger safety and the effectiveness of security arrangements at one of Odishas busiest railway hubs. The incident occurred on 11 August near a contractor-run canteen. According to the Government [] The post Mob Attack on Youth at Bhubaneswar Station Goes Viral: GRP Opens Probe appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in E

A high-level review meeting on the implementation of Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) projects, being executed with assistance from the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), was held today in Bhubaneswar. The meeting was chaired by Odisha Works Department Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh at Lok Seva Bhawan. Of the 192 RIDF projects [] The post Odisha Works Dept Principal Secy Directs Expeditious Completion of Ongoing RIDF Projects appeared first on Praga

Odisha is mourning the tragic loss of Bharati Mukhi, a 26yearold sales executive from Baripada, who was killed in a road accident in Hyderabad on August 16. Bharati, employed at Lifestyle store in Inorbit Mall, was struck by a speeding Aston Martin while crossing the road near the mall. Police identified the driver as 21yearold [] The post Odisha Woman Dies in Hyderabad Aston Martin Crash, Andhra MPs Son Booked appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Delhi Police has registered a First Information Report (FIR) following the complaint of 19yearold Sahil Lochab, who alleged pellet gun injuries during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protest in the capital on July 20. The FIR was filed under Sections 118 and 125 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which deal with causing hurt through [] The post Delhi Police Files FIR on Pellet Gun Complaint After Rahul Gandhis Dharna appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking

In a major boost to Indias electronics ambitions, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Thursday notified the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) with a substantial budgetary outlay of 62,500 crore. The five-year scheme (FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31) aims to take Indias already impressive mobile phone manufacturing story to the next levelmoving [] The post Rs 62,500 Cr Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme Notified: 60K Jobs, Rs 39 Lakh Cr Production Target appeared firs