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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

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

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

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

A fire broke out at an under-construction ethanol plant near Gateri village under Nuagaon police limits in Nayagada district, leaving four workers seriously injured on Wednesday. The blaze erupted during boiler testing in one of the units, according to preliminary reports. The injured workersBibhuti Pradhan (Kanigiri), Sharat Sahu (Mahipur), Dillip Nayak (Ghadeibandha), and Braja Kishore [] The post Four Workers Injured During Boiler Testing at Under-Construction Ethanol Unit in Nayagada appeare

Passengers travelling across Odisha and beyond should check their tickets twice. East Coast Railway has revised the timings of several popular trains to ease operations and improve punctuality. The changes take effect from different dates between September 3 and October 30, 2026. The most watched pair is the **15027/15028 SambalpurGorakhpur Maurya Express**. From October 28, [] The post East Coast Railway Revises Timings of Maurya, Intercity and Weekly Expresses appeared first on Pragativadi I L

Balangir police have claimed a major breakthrough against an interstate cannabis network that allegedly used courier consignments to move ganja from western Odisha to the Delhi-NCR market. Acting on specific intelligence, officers raided a lodge near the railway station area and arrested seven people, including two alleged masterminds from the M. Rampur belt of Kalahandi. [] The post Fake Saree Shop, Real Drug Run: Courier Used to Move Ganja From Odisha to Delhi NCR appeared first on Pragativadi

A film rooted in southern Odishas villages is travelling across continents and answering an old question about regional cinema with unusual confidence. The idea of taking Odia cinema beyond Odisha has often come with an uncomfortable question: how much of its identity would have to be left behind for the world to notice? Maliput [] The post From Odisha to the World: How Maliput Melodies Is Putting Odia Cinema on a New Map appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking

When women move forward, cities move forward. With this message, Additional Chief Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, Smt. Usha Padhee underscored the importance of genderresponsive urban mobility at the Shakti Summit 2026: State WCD Leadership Conclave in Bhubaneswar. Speaking on the theme Initiatives by Odisha towards Gender Mainstreaming in Urban Mobility, Padhee highlighted that [] The post Shakti Summit 2026: Usha Padhee Stresses GenderResponsive Urban Mobility in Odisha appe

Odisha Vigilance has secured the conviction of Dr Kedarnath Pal, Former Medical Officer of Madhyakhand PHC, Nayagada district, in a bribery case. On Wednesday, the Additional Special Judge, Vigilance, Bhubaneswar, sentenced Dr Pal to three years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 20,000. Dr Pal, who had retired from service, was chargesheeted [] The post Nayagada Former Medical Officer Gets 3-Yr RI in Bribery Case appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Bre

A temple believed to be dedicated to Goddess Ganga Devi has resurfaced at Podampeta Sea Beach in Odishas Ganjam district, nearly 25 years after it was submerged by the advancing sea. Parts of the structure, including its upper portion (Dadhinauti), became visible following a recent recession of the sea, drawing curious locals to the site. [] The post Submerged Ganga Devi Temple Resurfaces in Ganjam appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Devdutt Padikkals impressive return to Indias Test side has received another boost, with the left-hander making significant gains in the latest ICC Test rankings. Padikkal climbed five places to No. 54 among Test batters after a prolific two-Test series against Sri Lanka. The 26-year-old finished the tour with 328 runs at an average of 109.33, [] The post Devdutt Padikkal climbs ICC Test rankings after twin tons; Sonal Dinusha makes huge leap appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in

The Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (BSCL) organised a Technology and Innovation Workshop on the proposed NextGeneration AIPowered Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) and AIenabled CCTV Surveillance Project. The workshop showcased cuttingedge technologies from leading OEMs across India, spanning AI, video analytics, computer vision, GIS, digital twin, IoT, predictive analytics, intelligent surveillance and smart mobility. [] The post BSCL Organises Workshop on AIPowered ICCC for Smarter

The Odisha Water Resources Department has issued a flood warning as the Subarnarekha river continues to rise above the danger mark, threatening to affect four blocks in Baleshwar district. EngineerinChief Dillip Kumar Rout said during a press briefing that the river is expected to remain above the danger level until Thursday evening, with Jaleswar, Bhograi, [] The post Subarnarekha Swells Above Danger Mark, Flood Alert Issued appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaki

The Supreme Court of India has deferred the hearing on the Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) appointment case to September 7. The matter, which concerns the selection of the states next police chief, was originally scheduled earlier but has now been rescheduled by the apex court. The case has drawn attention as the appointment [] The post Supreme Court Defers Odisha DGP Appointment Hearing to September 7 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

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

Odishas Development CommissionercumAdditional Chief Secretary Deoranjan Kumar Singh has directed all Secretaries and senior officers to undertake mandatory field visits to their allotted districts by October 2026. In a letter issued on September 1, officers were instructed to plan twotothreeday visits, including at least one overnight stay at district or subdivisional headquarters. The visits will [] The post Odisha DC Orders Secretaries to Undertake Field Visits by October 2026 appeared first o

Koman police arrested four accused from Jamnagar, Gujarat, in connection with a gunfire incident at Paer village of Nuapada district. The arrests follow allegations that the shooting stemmed from a dispute over a love affair. Police seized a pistol, one live bullet, and an empty shell from the accused. The incident, which occurred on July [] The post Nuapada Love Affair Row Sparks Gunfire, Four Arrested in Gujarat appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Indian passport holders traveling to Thailand will soon see their visa-free stay allowance cut in half. Starting September 15, 2026, Thailand will reduce the permitted duration of visa-exempt stays from 60 days to 30 days for tourists from over 60 countries and territories, including India, China, the US, and European Union member states. The update [] The post Thailand Cuts Visa-Free Stay for Indians to 30 Days: New Rules from September 15 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in E

Authorities at the Hirakud Dam opened two sluice gates one on the left and one on the right on Wednesday morning as the reservoir level climbed to 625.91 feet. According to officials, the reservoir is receiving a heavy average inflow of 2,19,651 cusecs, which continues to rise. Against this, the total outflow stands [] The post Hirakud Dam Opens Two Gates as Reservoir Level Rises to 625.91 Feet appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The flood situation in Dasarathpur block of Jajpur district has worsened, forcing the closure of 65 schools on Wednesday as rising river water levels and waterlogging disrupted education for thousands of students. The District Education Office ordered suspension of classes in government, governmentaided and private institutions across the block, covering elementary, secondary and higher secondary [] The post 65 Schools Shut in Jajpur as Baitarani River Crosses Danger Mark appeared first on Praga

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 Bombay High Court has ordered a fresh investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the death of former celebrity manager Disha Salian, who died in Mumbai in June2020. A bench comprising Justices Sarang Kotwal and Ranjitsinha Bhonsale directed the CBI to register an FIR and appoint a senior, experienced officer to lead [] The post Bombay HC Hands Disha Salian Case to CBI for Fresh Probe appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

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

At least five people were killed and 68 injured after a wedding near Sirik, a coastal area along Irans Strait of Hormuz, was reportedly hit during a US attack, according to Iranian state media. Irans Mehr news agency reported that a four-year-old child was among those killed. The casualty figures were also reported by Irans [] The post Iran Claims 5 Killed at Wedding in US Attack Near Strait of Hormuz, 68 Injured appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Odisha faces a renewed flood crisis as the Subarnarekha and Baitarani rivers surged above danger levels, leaving hundreds of villages inundated and thousands of residents in distress. Heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas, coupled with the release of 5,039 cusecs of water through 13 gates of Jharkhands Galudih barrage, sharply increased the Subarnarekhas flow. [] The post Odisha Flood Alert: Subarnarekha, Baitarani Rivers Above Danger Mark; Villages Submerged appeared first on Pragativadi

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

Indian benchmark indices opened sharply lower on Wednesday as renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran rattled global markets and heightened concerns over inflation. The BSE Sensex fell nearly 700 points in the opening minute, while the Nifty 50 dropped around 200 points, reflecting heightened risk aversion among investors. In pre-opening trade, the [] The post Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty Plunge as Iran-US Conflict Escalates; Crude Oil Surges appeared first on Pragativa

A well-marked low-pressure area over west Jharkhand and adjoining areas is expected to influence weather conditions across several states, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of central and eastern India over the next few days. According to the IMDs update based on observations at 5:30 am IST [] The post Low-Pressure Area Over Jharkhand to Bring Heavy Rain in 8 States; Odisha Also On Watch appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

In a significant step towards womens empowerment in higher education, the Odisha Department of Higher Education has directed district-level nodal colleges to identify and nominate distinguished women professionals as Shakti Apas. The official letter, issued by Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Aravind Agrawal, IAS, calls on principals of District Level Degree Nodal Colleges across the state (except a few [] The post Odisha Appoints Shakti Apas as Mentors for Girl Students Under Shaktishree Initiative

In a landmark moment for sustainable governance, Odisha Lok Bhavan in Bhubaneswar has been certified as Indias first Platinum-rated green campus under the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Green Campus Rating System. The sprawling official residence of the Governor scored an impressive 88 out of 100 points, placing it in the highest category of the [] The post Odisha Lok Bhavan Makes History as Indias First Platinum-Rated Green Campus appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Engl

Odisha Deputy Chief Minister, Pravati Parida, today inaugurated the Shakti Summit in Bhubaneswar, bringing together senior officials from 22 States and Union Territories to strengthen collective action on womens safety, protection and empowerment. Addressing the inaugural session as the Chief Guest, Dy CM Parida said that womens safety and empowerment must be pursued together through [] The post Shakti Summit Brings 22 States Together for Womens Safety and Empowerment appeared first on Pragativa

In a fresh strike against leakage of farm subsidies, Odisha Vigilance on Tuesday arrested Sripati Pradhan, former secretary of the Kalla Primary Agricultural Co-operative Society (PACS) in Debagada district, for allegedly embezzling government funds amounting to 16,72,567. He was produced before the Special Judge, Vigilance, Sambalpur, after arrest. The alleged offence took place in the [] The post Odisha Vigilance Arrests Ex-PACS Secretary in Rs 16.72 Lakh Fertilizer Scam appeared first on Prag

The Kataka Development Authority (KDA) today celebrated its 44th Foundation Day at a grand function held at Windsor Place, Sector-6, Kataka. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, KDA Vice-Chairperson, Kirandeep Kaur Sahota, IAS, said that the 44-year journey of KDA is not merely a measure of time, but also reflects the transformation and development of [] The post KDA Celebrates 44th Foundation Day with Focus on Sustainable and People-Centric Urban Development appeared first on Pragativadi I

The road outside Brahmapur Circle Jail did not look like a prison gate this evening. It looked like a campaign square. Garlands, slogans and a crush of supporters waited as former Brahmapur MLA and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Ganjam district president Bikram Kumar Panda walked out after the Orissa High Court granted him conditional bail [] The post Bikram Panda Walks Out of Brahmapur Jail After HC Bail in Pitabas Panda Murder Case appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breakin

The Government of Odisha Home Department on Tuesday notified the promotion of 15 Odisha Police Service (OPS) officers from Additional Superintendent of Police [OPS (SB)] to Superintendent of Police in the Super Time Scale [OPS (S)]. The order places the officers in the pay scale of Rs 78,8002,09,200 per month (Level-14 of the Pay Matrix [] The post Odisha Promotes 15 Additional Superintendents of Police to Super Time Scale appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking

The Shree Jagannath Temple will remain closed to devotees for four and a half hours tomorrow, September 2 (Wednesday), as the sacred Rahu Rekha Lagi ritual will be performed. According to the temple administration, darshan will be suspended from 2:30 PM to 7:00 PM. The ritual, observed on Bhadra Krushna Panchami (Rekhapanchami), is one of [] The post Darshan Suspended at Puri Srimandir for 4.5 Hours Tomorrow appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Senior Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) officer Bijaya Kumar Mishra has assumed charge as the Additional General Manager (AGM) of East Coast Railway (ECoR). A 1991batch IRAS officer, Mishra brings over 35 years of experience in railway finance, project management, train operations and administration. He will continue to serve as the Principal Financial Adviser (PFA) [] The post Bijaya Kumar Mishra Assumes Charge as ECoR Additional GM appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in En

With the festive season approaching, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Kataka Rishikesh Khilari, has issued a stern warning against forced collection of donations (chanda) in the city. The DCP made it clear that any form of coercion or extortion in the name of festival contributions is strictly prohibited. Citizens have been advised to immediately [] The post Kataka DCP Issues Warning Against Forced Festival Donations appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breakin

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has strongly criticised the MMDR Amendment Act 2026, alleging that it strips Odisha of its rightful authority over mines and mineralbearing land, thereby undermining the federal structure. At a press conference in Shankha Bhavan, Rajya Sabha MP Dr Santrupt Mishra said the Act has permanently taken away the states rights [] The post BJD Slams BJP Over MMDR Amendment Act, Claims Odisha Loses Rs 1 Lakh Crore appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I B

Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that he will step down as the Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras, bringing his parliamentary career to an end after years representing the London constituency. Starmer made the announcement on Tuesday, saying he would now turn his attention to issues including international affairs, [] The post Keir Starmer to step down as MP after resigning as UK PM: I will now focus on appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha New

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the deadline for fresh admissions and reregistration for the July 2026 academic session till September 15, 2026. Students can apply for Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PG Diploma and Certificate programmes through the official portals. For reregistration, a late fee of Rs 200 will be applicable. Special concessions have [] The post IGNOU Extends July 2026 Admission Deadline to Sept 15 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News

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

Meteorologists have indicated that another lowpressure area is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal by September 1214, raising the possibility of widespread rainfall across Odisha. Currently, the state is experiencing cloudy weather with light to moderate showers in isolated places. No major cyclonic circulation is expected until September 10, but after that, a [] The post Fresh Low-Pressure Area Likely Over Bay of Bengal by Sept 1214 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Englis

A tragic accident occurred in Chanabeda village under Khariar block, Nuapada district, where a concrete staircase slab of an underconstruction house suddenly collapsed, crushing a daily wage worker to death. The deceased has been identified as Rishike Shabar (45), a resident of Ward11 under Khariar NAC. He was working at the site of a house [] The post Nuapada Worker Dies in Construction Slab Collapse, Compensation Demanded appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking

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

Odisha Vigilance has registered another case against two former officials of Mayurbhanj Central Cooperative Bank (MCCB), Bahalda Branch, for misappropriation of Rs 21.44 lakh. The accused, Dichen Kumar Mishra (ExBranch Manager) and Gourab Kumar Das (ExAssistant Manager), allegedly diverted funds earmarked for repayment of loans of Tiring Large Sized Adivasi Multipurpose Cooperative Society (LAMPCS). Instead [] The post Odisha Vigilance Books Two Ex-MCCB Officials in Rs 21.44 Lakh Fraud appeared

In a bid to build a drugfree society and safeguard the future of youth, the Commissionerate Police Special Crime Unit carried out a special crackdown in Kalpana, Laxmisagar and Tankapani Road areas of Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. The operation targeted shops near educational institutions suspected of selling ganja, gutkha and pan masala. Police teams inspected pan [] The post Bhubaneswar Police Launch Special Drive Against Banned Substances appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Englis

The flood situation in Odisha remains under control, with relief, rescue, response and restoration measures continuing across affected areas. While conditions have improved in several districts, fresh heavy rainfall in Mayurbhanj has caused localised impacts, prompting continued vigilance by the State Government and district administrations. In Jajpur district, Dasarathpur block remains affected, with 62 villages [] The post Odisha Flood Situation Under Control; Relief & Response Continue appear

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has intervened in the case of 30yearold tribal woman Lachhanti Majhis death at the Nuapada District Headquarters Hospital, directing the Collector and CDMO to submit an Action Taken Report within two weeks. The intervention follows a complaint filed on August31 by Human Rights Front India president Manoj Jena, alleging [] The post NHRC Orders Probe into Lachhanti Majhis Death in Nuapada appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Br