A chilling discovery shocked residents of Puris Kumbharapada area on Tuesday when police dug out the decomposed body of a woman from beneath the kitchen floor of a rented house. Reports suggest the womans son allegedly murdered her, buried the body, and plastered over the floor to conceal the crime. The body, estimated to be [] The post Puri Womans Body Found Buried Under Kitchen Floor, Son Absconding appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Patna Students Clash With Police During March Over 70th BPSC Exam
Tensions rose in Patna on Tuesday as students protesting the 70th Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) examination broke through police barricades during a march from Gandhi Maidan towards Raj Bhavan. The protesters are demanding the cancellation of the examination, citing alleged irregularities and paper leaks. Police had placed barricades along the route to prevent the [] The post Patna Students Clash With Police During March Over 70th BPSC Exam appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Centre Weighs Dope Tests For All Commercial Pilots After Air India Plane Row
The issue of dope testing of pilots has come to the spotlight after an Air India Phuket-Delhi flight experienced a sudden 300-foot altitude drop over Odisha, leaving 20 passengers and four cabin crew members injured.
Decomposed Body of Missing Youth Found Hanging Inside Abandoned House in Barang
Police recovered the decomposed body of a young man from an abandoned house in the Barang area on Tuesday, sending shockwaves through the locality. The body was found hanging from a rope inside the deserted structure. The deceased was identified as Padia Nayak of Godisahi village. His father, Tukuna Nayak, confirmed the identity of the [] The post Decomposed Body of Missing Youth Found Hanging Inside Abandoned House in Barang appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Prime Video has announced September25,2026 as the worldwide premiere date for its upcoming Prime Original Movie Dont Be Shy. Written and directed by Sreeti Mukerji, the film is produced by Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt under Eternal Sunshine Productions, with co-producers Grishma Shah and Vikesh Bhutani. The young-adult romantic comedy introduces four fresh facesAarushi Bajaj, [] The post Global Premiere of Dont Be Shy Scheduled for Sep25 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
New International Airport Near Chennai: Tamil Nadu Begins Fresh Site Search
Tamil Nadu is set to begin a fresh search for a location for a new international airport near Chennai after the state government scrapped the proposed greenfield airport at Parandur in Kancheepuram district. According to the states Industries Policy Note, the government will identify potential sites with the help of experts. The Airports Authority of [] The post New International Airport Near Chennai: Tamil Nadu Begins Fresh Site Search appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Ayodhya Fish Feast Row: Shehzad Poonawalla Asks Rahul Gandhi,
Former BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla has launched a fresh attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over a reported fish feast in Ayodhya during the Hindu holy month of Sawan. Poonawallas remarks came after a purported video surfaced showing fish being prepared at a Nishad community event in Ayodhya. Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai was [] The post Ayodhya Fish Feast Row: Shehzad Poonawalla Asks Rahul Gandhi, Will You Attend Pork Party? appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Rohan Bopanna Slams Asian Games Tennis Selection, Backs Dropped Players
Indian tennis legend Rohan Bopanna has strongly criticised the decision to trim Indias tennis squad for the upcoming Asian Games 2026, arguing that athletes should be allowed to prove their ability on the court rather than being judged primarily on their projected medal prospects. The Sports Ministry removed Manas Dhamne, Vaishnavi Adkar, Sahaja Yamalapalli, Vaidehee [] The post Rohan Bopanna Slams Asian Games Tennis Selection, Backs Dropped Players appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Ambani weighs aluminium foray, setting up potential Adani showdown
The move comes as billionaire Gautam Adanis group marks its entry in the aluminium sector. In June, Adani Enterprises announced plans to invest about $11.5 billion to develop a 2 million tonnes per annum aluminium project in Odisha in partnership with UAEs International Holding Company.
River Baitarani breaches danger mark again after 2 days of rain
BMCs coconut waste mgmt generates both health & wealth
Lost track of Zeenat, cubs amid rain, but getting its radio collar signals: Similipal officials
Govt lays down auto-appeal SOP for delayed public services
Odisha Lokayukta Revival Begins: Ex-CJI Gopal Ballav Pattanaik Named to Selection Committee
In a significant development for Odishas fight against corruption, the long-stalled process to appoint a new Lokayukta has officially begun. The state government has taken a decisive step by reconstituting the selection committee and nominating former Supreme Court Chief Justice Gopal Ballav Pattanaik as one of its members. The posts of Lokayukta Chairperson and members [] The post Odisha Lokayukta Revival Begins: Ex-CJI Gopal Ballav Pattanaik Named to Selection Committee appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Door turns raft as Bhadrak man ferries pregnant wife to hospital
Govt ropes in IIT-BBS for Jagannath temple darshan plan
Ambulance Present, Help Absent: Kantabanji Family Carries Dead Child on Motorcycle
In a heartbreaking replay of systemic failure, a family in Kantabanji was left with no choice but to transport the body of their 12-year-old daughter on a motorcycle after the government hospital could not provide an ambulance or hearse in time. Suryakanti Chhura, a minor from Khairpada village under Bongomunda block, had been admitted to [] The post Ambulance Present, Help Absent: Kantabanji Family Carries Dead Child on Motorcycle appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
No bridge, villagers carry children on shoulders to school across swollen river
Odisha Rivers Recede: Mahanadi
After two days of continuous rain triggered by a low-pressure system, Odishas major rivers are showing a surprising turnaround. Water levels are falling steadily across the state, offering relief to residents who had braced for possible flooding. According to the Water Resources Department, the drop is being felt from the upper reaches downward. As water [] The post Odisha Rivers Recede: Mahanadi & Brahmani Slip Below Danger Mark appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
NGT orders probe into plaint of green norm violations by pvt firm
Queue Darshan at Puri Srimandir: Pilot Model Soon for 8-10K Devotees Per Hour
In a major step towards ensuring smooth and dignified darshan for the ever-growing number of devotees at the world-famous Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, a high-level meeting was held today under the chairmanship of Law, Works and Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan. The meeting, convened at the Law Department conference hall in Lok Seva Bhawan, focused [] The post Queue Darshan at Puri Srimandir: Pilot Model Soon for 8-10K Devotees Per Hour appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
School holiday tomorrow, August 25: Which states have announced closures amid heavy rain?
School holiday tomorrow, August 25: Schools in some parts of India will remain closed on August 25, 2026, amid heavy monsoon rainfall, while no nationwide rain-related holiday has been announced. Odisha has ordered closures in Nabarangpur and 89 vulnerable schools in Bhadrak. Several other states remain under rainfall alerts. August 25 is also a scheduled Eid-e-Milad/Milad-i-Sherif holiday in multiple states.
Heavy Rainfall Warning Issued for Multiple States, Orange Alert for Delhi
New Delhi, August 24: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across eastern and central parts of the country over the next 24 hours. Alerts have been issued for Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Odisha. Additionally, Delhi is expected to experience heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. IMD scientist ... Read more Heavy Rainfall Warning Issued for Multiple States, Orange Alert for Delhi
Six Media Luminaries to Be Honoured at Indian and Odisha Journalism Awards 2026
Journalism excellence takes centre stage once again as the prestigious Indian Journalism Award and Odisha Journalism Award for 2026 have been announced. The awards will be presented on the evening of September 6, 2026, at the auditorium of the India International Centre in New Delhi by the Pallibani Mission. Every year, Delhi-based Pallibani Mission [] The post Six Media Luminaries to Be Honoured at Indian and Odisha Journalism Awards 2026 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Two Farmers Electrocuted After Coming In Contact With Underground Live Wire In Odisha
Two young farmers died after allegedly coming in contact with a live electric wire while returning from their farmland in Jagatsinghpur district.
Odisha Eyes Satellite Launch Pad: Minister Patra Unveils Space Ambitions on National Space Day
Odisha marked National Space Day with a strong push for greater scientific infrastructure and a bold proposal to establish a satellite launch centre in the state. Speaking as chief guest at the Odisha Space Applications Centre (ORSAC) in Bhubaneswar, Science and Technology Minister Krushna Chandra Patra said the state government is prioritising scientific research and [] The post Odisha Eyes Satellite Launch Pad: Minister Patra Unveils Space Ambitions on National Space Day appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
AK-47, IED Among Huge Cache Of Arms Recovered From Maoist Dump In Odisha
The recovery was made during a joint search and area-domination operation in Silkuta Reserve Forest under K. Balang police station limits by personnel of the District Voluntary Force (DVF) and the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS).
OUAT 65th Foundation Day: Govt Pledges to Fulfill Farmers
The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) celebrated its 65th Foundation Day today at the Krushi Shiksha Sadan in Bhubaneswar. Attending as the Chief Guest, Deputy Chief Minister, Pro-Chancellor, OUAT, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo reassured farmers that the government is fully committed to helping them fulfill their dreams through various targeted schemes. He also [] The post OUAT 65th Foundation Day: Govt Pledges to Fulfill Farmers Dreams, Says Deputy CM appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Puri Station Makeover Triggers Major Train Reschedules Until October
Travellers heading to or from the sacred city of Puri, home to the famous Jagannath Temple, should brace for temporary disruptions over the next two months. East Coast Railway has announced a series of carefully planned service adjustments to facilitate the upgradation of Platforms No. 5 and 6 at Puri Railway Station. The infrastructure work, [] The post Puri Station Makeover Triggers Major Train Reschedules Until October appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
AIIMS Bhubaneswar Burn Centre Marks 10 Years: 1,500 Patients Treated
In a milestone celebration of grit, skill and compassion, the Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery at AIIMS Bhubaneswar marked its 10th anniversary with a high-profile National CME and Live Surgical Workshop on Secondary Procedures in Brachial Plexus Injury. The two-day event on 21-22 August brought together more than 100 surgeons and specialists from across [] The post AIIMS Bhubaneswar Burn Centre Marks 10 Years: 1,500 Patients Treated & 7K Surgeries | Skin Bank Coming Soon appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
E20 fuels change in customer choices
Odisha IPS Transfers: Ananya Awasthi Posted as ACP BBSR-Kataka, Shiva Maruthi Reddy as Governor
In a significant administrative move announced on Monday, the Odisha Home Department has transferred two young Indian Police Service officers, reshuffling important posts linked to the Governors office and the state capitals police commissionerate. According to Notification No. 30766/IPS dated 24 August 2026, Ananya Awasthi, IPS (RR-2022), who was serving as Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the [] The post Odisha IPS Transfers: Ananya Awasthi Posted as ACP BBSR-Kataka, Shiva Maruthi Reddy as Governors ADC appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Villagers panic over jumbo presence
JICA-Assisted Rengali Irrigation Project Phase-II Undergoes Progress Review
In a significant step towards strengthening Odishas irrigation infrastructure, a high-level review meeting on the overall progress of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)-assisted Rengali Irrigation Project Phase II was held today under the chairmanship of Shubha Sharma, Principal Secretary, Water Resources Department. The meeting conducted a detailed assessment of the projects physical and [] The post JICA-Assisted Rengali Irrigation Project Phase-II Undergoes Progress Review appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
In a unique blend of classroom learning and real-world democracy, students from the Department of Political Science at Utkal University presented their hands-on experiences from an internship focused on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral voter lists. The interactive session took place this afternoon at 3:30 PM in the conference hall of the Chief [] The post Utkal University Political Science Students Share Field Insights on Electoral Roll Revision with Odisha CEO appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Vigilance officials search revenue assistants properties in bungling case
A former techie left a 14-year IT career to start a commercial mushroom farming unit in Odisha, now earning over Rs 10 lakh a month. Employing 24 locals, his venture supplies mushrooms to nearby cities, producing 15-18 tonnes monthly and backed by a Rs 97 lakh government subsidy. His story has drawn widespread praise online for its rural entrepreneurship model.
The Odisha Government has extended the Chief Ministers Road Scheme (MMSYCUVDA) for another five years, up to 203031, to strengthen road connectivity in remote and LeftWing Extremism (LWE)affected regions. According to a notification issued by the Department of Rural Development, the schemes extended phase will involve an estimated expenditure of Rs 1,300 crore and aims [] The post Odisha Extends Chief Ministers Road Scheme Till 203031 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha draws up Vision 2036 highway blueprint, plans expansion of 7,290 km road network
Manipur Violence: Houses Burnt, CRPF Jawan Injured in Senapati Gunfight
Fresh violence broke out in Manipurs Senapati district early Monday, leaving several houses burnt and a CRPF jawan injured in a gunfight between two groups, police said. According to officials, the unrest began around 2:30 am when miscreants torched a house in Taphou Kuki village in Kangpokpi district. Retaliatory arson followed at Naga Taphou in [] The post Manipur Violence: Houses Burnt, CRPF Jawan Injured in Senapati Gunfight appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Dead migrant workers family appeal to admn to bring his body back
State cricket body cant keep its polls in limbo, BCCI tells HC
Odisha to Amend Hindu Religious Endowments Act for Better Temple Management
A highlevel meeting was held at the Law Department conference hall in Lok Seva Bhawan to discuss proposed amendments to the Odisha Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1951, aimed at improving the management of temples, monasteries, and religious institutions under the Endowments Department. The meeting, chaired by Minister for Law, Works and Excise Prithviraj Harichandan, focused [] The post Odisha to Amend Hindu Religious Endowments Act for Better Temple Management appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Provisional Seat Allotment Result Out - Check Result at ojee.nic.in
Odisha NEET 2026 Round 1 Provisional Seat Allotment Result is out at odishajee.com and ojee.nic.in. Check important dates, reservation policy, documents required, freeze/float steps, and how to download the PDF result.
The Traitors 2 Controversy: Krystle D
The second season of The Traitors has found itself at the centre of a fresh controversy after contestants Krystle DSouza and Shahneel Gill publicly questioned how Parul Gulati repeatedly identified contestants who were later revealed to be Traitors. The allegations surfaced after Paruls elimination from the Karan Johar-hosted reality show. Krystle and Shahneel have suggested [] The post The Traitors 2 Controversy: Krystle DSouza, Shahneel Gill Accuse Parul Gulati of Getting Inside Information appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
100kg adulterated paneer trashed during spl drive in city
Odisha Women Mountaineers Scale Mount Yunam, Meet Governor
Odishas women mountaineering team, which successfully scaled Mount Yunam (6,111 metres) in Himachal Pradesh, met Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati at Lok Seva Bhawan on Monday. The Governor congratulated the team members for their achievement and praised their courage, determination, and enthusiasm. He said the feat would inspire more women to take up mountaineering and [] The post Odisha Women Mountaineers Scale Mount Yunam, Meet Governor appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Engineering admissions extended till Sept 14
Odisha Flood Update: Baitarani Causes Maximum Damage, Bari Still Water
Heavy rains triggered by a lowpressure system over the Bay of Bengal have once again raised water levels in Odishas major rivers, leaving several districts reeling under flood conditions. According to Water Resources Departments EngineerinChief Dillip Rout, the Baitarani river has caused the maximum damage, with Bari and Binjharpur in Jajpur district and Aali in [] The post Odisha Flood Update: Baitarani Causes Maximum Damage, Bari Still WaterLocked appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Twin Floods and Collapsed Homes: Bari Battles Prolonged Inundation
Special Report by: Mr. Birupakshya Tripathy, Executive Editor, Pragativadi For over two weeks, Bari block in Jajpur district has remained submerged under twin floods, cutting off nearly 29 panchayats and leaving thousands of families stranded in hunger and isolation. What began as a natural disaster has turned into a crisis of neglectopen breaches unrepaired, relief [] The post Twin Floods and Collapsed Homes: Bari Battles Prolonged Inundation appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
20-year-old student found hanging in Gunupur
Days after sorcerers charred body found, 3 held for murder
In a significant anticorruption development, Odisha Vigilance has secured the conviction of Dr. Hrudananda Samanta, Former Assistant Project Officer, IndoBritish Health Organization, Puri (Retired), in a disproportionate assets (DA) case. On 24 August 2026, the Honble Additional Special Judge, Vigilance, Bhubaneswar, sentenced Dr Samanta to three years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of [] The post Former IndoBritish Health Organisation Asst. Project Officer Gets 3-Yr RI in DA Case appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Landslide halts NH traffic in Keonjhar
OAV Garudabasa Warden Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline
Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Garudabasa (OAV Garudabasa) Recruitment 2026 for 1 post of Warden. Candidates with B.A. / B.Sc Can Apply Offline. The last date to apply offline is 11-09-2026. The candidate shall apply offline through OAV Garudabasa official website.
People in panic as elephant herd roams near villages
Thunderstorms, Lightning Likely Over Gangetic Bengal Till Wednesday
IMD forecasts gusty winds and heavy rain in several districts as low-pressure area moves towards Jharkhand, Odisha
OAV Balangir Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for Warden, Chowkidar and More Posts
Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Balangir has announced the Recruitment 2026 notification for vacancies across various posts, including Warden, Head Cook, Assistant Cook, and Chowkidar-cum-Sweeper. Eligible candidates can submit their offline applications up to 08 September 2026. The prescribed application form and detailed notification are available on the official website.
Odisha Urban Conclave 2026: Experts Call for
Experts at the Odisha Urban Conclave 2026 have called for a major shift in the way cities manage wastewater, advocating a treat, reuse and recover approach instead of the conventional practice of treating and disposing of used water. The call was made during the Technical Symposium on Used Water Management held at Lok Seva Bhawan [] The post Odisha Urban Conclave 2026: Experts Call for Treat, Reuse and Recover Wastewater Model appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha CM Majhi Holds 20th Grievance Hearing in Bhubaneswar, Promises Swift Action
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday held his 20th public grievance hearing at Unit-2 in Bhubaneswar, where he met complainants and reviewed their concerns, with several cases receiving immediate attention from the administration. Around 1,000 people who had registered online attended the grievance programme. Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari, Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, Ganesh Ram [] The post Odisha CM Majhi Holds 20th Grievance Hearing in Bhubaneswar, Promises Swift Action appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
The much-awaited glimpse of Mahakali, the upcoming mythological action-adventure from the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe (PVCU), has finally heightened anticipation around the ambitious project. Starring Bhoomi Shetty, Akshaye Khanna and Sriya Reddy, the film is scheduled to hit theatres on January 8, 2027. The makers have unveiled a nearly three-minute glimpse that offers audiences a [] The post Mahakali: Akshaye Khanna Turns Menacing Shukracharya, Sriya Reddy as Goddess Kali; Film Set for January 2027 Release appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Lab Technician Found Dead in Bhubaneswar,
A 24-year-old lab technician working at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar was found dead under mysterious circumstances on Monday, August 24. Police have launched an investigation after reportedly recovering an injection from his pocket, which they suspect could be linked to his death. The deceased has been identified as Suryakant Sahu, a native of Astaranga [] The post Lab Technician Found Dead in Bhubaneswar, Poisonous Injection Recovered From Pocket appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Announces 3 Free LPG Cylinders, Expands Free Bus Travel for Women
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday announced a series of major welfare measures aimed at women, including three free LPG cylinders every year and an expansion of the states existing free bus travel scheme. The announcements were made in the Tamil Nadu Assembly as part of the governments Annapoorani Super Six welfare [] The post Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Announces 3 Free LPG Cylinders, Expands Free Bus Travel for Women appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Bhubaneswar Airport Set for Major Expansion With Proposed Rs 1200-Crore Terminal 3
Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar could be headed for a major infrastructure upgrade, with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) seeking approval for a proposed Terminal 3 (T3) estimated to cost more than 1,200 crore. According to a report by The Times of India cited by Odisha TV, AAI has submitted the proposal [] The post Bhubaneswar Airport Set for Major Expansion With Proposed Rs 1200-Crore Terminal 3 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Maoist Dump Found in Rourkela Forest, Arms and Explosives Seized
Security forces have achieved a major success in the ongoing anti-Maoist operations in Rourkela police district with the recovery of a suspected Maoist dump from Silakuta Reserve Forest. According to a police press release, the recovery was made during a joint search and area-domination operation conducted by the District Voluntary Force (DVF) and Bomb Detection [] The post Maoist Dump Found in Rourkela Forest, Arms and Explosives Seized appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Hirakud Dam Opens 3 More Sluice Gates as Water Level Rises
The Hirakud Dam authorities opened three more sluice gates on Monday morning as the reservoir level continued to rise amid heavy rainfall across Odisha. With the latest openings, a total of eight sluice gates are now operational five on the left side and three on the right. The reservoir level stood at 623.02 feet [] The post Hirakud Dam Opens 3 More Sluice Gates as Water Level Rises appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha Government Has Identified Three Potential Sites For 1,000-Acre University Townships: Report
Chennai Murder Mystery: Woman's Remains Found on Tamil Nadu Express, Police Hunt Couple in Odisha
A shocking murder investigation has taken police from Chennai to Agra and Odisha. The mutilated remains of 38-year-old Hayathun Nisha were recovered from a trolley bag at Agra railway station after being found aboard the Tamil Nadu Express.The investigation led police to Nisha's rented accommodation in Guduvanchery, Chennai, where additional body parts were allegedly recovered. CCTV footage reportedly showed a man and woman boarding the train with a similar trolley bag. Chennai police are now searching multiple locations in Odisha for the suspected couple.
Rishabh Pant has added another major milestone to his Test career, overtaking former India captain MS Dhoni to become the countrys highest run-scorer as a designated wicketkeeper in away or neutral Tests. Rishabh Pant has etched his name above legendary wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni in Indias Test record books. Pant achieved the landmark during Indias second [] The post Rishabh Pant Breaks MS Dhonis Record, Scripts History in Sri Lanka Test appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Praggnanandhaa Beats Vincent Keymer, Takes 9-3 Lead in GCT Grand Finale Semifinal
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa moved closer to the final of the Grand Chess Tours concluding event after defeating Germanys Vincent Keymer in a hard-fought second classical game on Monday. Praggnanandhaa now holds a commanding 9-3 lead in the semifinal and needs just six more points to reach the final of the $450,000 tournament. The Indian [] The post Praggnanandhaa Beats Vincent Keymer, Takes 9-3 Lead in GCT Grand Finale Semifinal appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Triggers Flash Floods In Odisha As IMD Issues Red Alert For Five Districts
Extreme rain floods villages, disrupts roads and schools as Odisha braces for more downpours.
Veteran Odia Writer Giri Dandasena Passes Away
Veteran Odia writer and former VicePresident of the Odisha Sahitya Akademi, Giri Dandasena, passed away on Monday morning while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Burla. He was 77 years old. Dandasena had been bedridden for a prolonged period due to illness. His condition worsened five days ago, leading to his hospital admission. He [] The post Veteran Odia Writer Giri Dandasena Passes Away appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha Weather Alert: Low-Pressure Area Shifts Over Bengal, Winds Up To 60 Kmph Likely
A low-pressure area over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining regions is likely to move nearly northwestwards across Gangetic West Bengal, adjoining north Odisha and Jharkhand during the next 24 hours, according to the latest weather update issued at 5:30 am IST on August 24, 2026. The weather system was earlier located over north coastal Odisha [] The post Odisha Weather Alert: Low-Pressure Area Shifts Over Bengal, Winds Up To 60 Kmph Likely appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Ex-Tirtol SRA in Vigilance Net Over Alleged Rs 3 Crore Misappropriation Case
The Odisha Vigilance on Monday launched simultaneous searches at six locations linked to Bhanja Kishore Behera, former Senior Revenue Assistant (SRA) of Tirtol Block, in connection with an alleged misappropriation of government funds exceeding 3 crore. The searches are being conducted in connection with Cuttack Vigilance Police Station Case No. 30 of 2026, registered under [] The post Ex-Tirtol SRA in Vigilance Net Over Alleged Rs 3 Crore Misappropriation Case appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha govt rejects Opposition demand for special Assembly session on mining Bill
Congress alleged that the Centre was seeking control over Odishas natural resources, including its water, forests, land and minerals, after coming to power in the State, in the name of Odia Asmita (Odia pride).
Odisha govt rejects Biju Janata Dal, Congress demand for special Assembly session
Odisha govt rejects Biju Janata Dal Congress demand for special Assembly session
Red suitcase on train, body parts, CCTV clue: How cops traced Chennai woman's killers
Chennai police are searching various Odisha locations for a couple. They are suspected of murdering a Jagatsinghpur woman and disposing of her remains. The victim's body parts were found in a suitcase aboard the Tamil Nadu Express. Investigators identified the suspects from CCTV footage boarding the train with the bag. The couple's rented home in Chennai yielded additional body parts during a search.
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Parliament passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, which put the extraction and management of minerals in the hands of the Central government. Many in Odisha, one of Indias most mineral-rich States, fear that the new law will impact the States fiscal health, while also disrupting the Centre-State relationship.Satyasundar Barikdelves into the amendments far-reaching implications through the views of multiple stakeholders
INDIA bloc to protest against MMDR Amendment Act in Odisha from today
Bhubaneswar, Aug 24 (IANS) Intensifying their opposition to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Odisha government over the MMDR Amendment Act, the Congress-led INDIA bloc has announced to hit the streets against the amendment from Monday. The alliance will hold rallies and torchlight processions across the state to raise public awareness about the adverse impact of []
Odisha govt committed to clean, beautiful cities: Minister
Bhubaneswar, Aug 23 (IANS) Odisha Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department Minister, Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, said on Sunday that the state government is committed to keeping cities clean and beautiful while ensuring the safety, housing and welfare of sanitation workers and their families. The Minister was speaking during the Odisha Urban Conclave-2026 held at Lok []
Tourism min invites Odisha govt to explore opportunities in Kashi
Jhulana Utsav to bring 5 days of classical arts to Konark
Sibashis Pradhan continues dance & music legacy after fathers death
Chennai Crime News | Body Parts Found On Train. CCTV Trail Leads To Chennai House
A chilling investigation has taken a new turn after decomposed human body parts were found inside a suitcase on a train at Agra Railway Station. Police have identified the victim as 38-year-old Hayuthan Nisha from Odisha and are probing the role of two suspects, Manik Uddin Laskar and Bhagabati Majhi. CCTV footage reportedly helped police trace the suspects to Guduvancheri in Chennai, where a search of their house allegedly led to the discovery of more decomposed body parts. The two suspects are currently on the run as police investigate the motive and work to establish whether the recovered remains belong to the same person.
Bhubaneswar Job Scam: Man Arrested for Cheating Rs 25.54 Lakh
In a shocking case of job fraud that has left a family devastated, police in Bhubaneswar have arrested the main accused in a racket that cheated a local man of more than 25 lakh under the pretext of providing employment. The case was registered at Laxmisagar police station on the complaint of Ramchandra Sethi. According [] The post Bhubaneswar Job Scam: Man Arrested for Cheating Rs 25.54 Lakh appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Headless Body in Suitcase on Tamil Nadu Express: Odisha Woman
A shocking discovery aboard the Tamil Nadu Express has exposed a brutal murder that stretches from Chennai to Agra and ties together people from Odisha and Assam. On the morning of 5 August, railway staff at Agra Cantonment station found a suspicious red trolley bag left in a general coach of train number 12621. Inside [] The post Headless Body in Suitcase on Tamil Nadu Express: Odisha Womans Murder Unravels in Chennai appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
In a significant organisational overhaul aimed at energising its base among Scheduled Caste communities and the working class, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has completely reconstituted its SC Cell and the Biju Shramik Samukhya, the partys labour wing. Both decisions were approved by party president Naveen Patnaik and announced on Sunday. Senior General Secretary Mahesh [] The post BJD Revamps SC Cell & Labour Wing: Mahesh Sahu, Subash Singh Take Charge appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
