CM Vijay Delimitation Stand Sparks Row; DMK, AIADMK Allege U-Turn
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister S Joseph Vijay has triggered a political controversy over his governments position on parliamentary delimitation, with the DMK and AIADMK accusing him of making a U-turn on the issue. Speaking at the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council in Mahabalipuram on Thursday, Vijay urged the Centre to provide a clear [] The post CM Vijay Delimitation Stand Sparks Row; DMK, AIADMK Allege U-Turn appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Imran Khan Back in Jail Hours After Hospital Transfer Amid Health Concerns
Pakistans former prime minister Imran Khan has been moved back to prison just hours after he was transferred to a hospital in Islamabad, his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party said. The 73-year-old former premier was taken to Shifa International Hospital on Thursday night following a Supreme Court order concerning his medical condition. Khan has reportedly been [] The post Imran Khan Back in Jail Hours After Hospital Transfer Amid Health Concerns appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
OPSC APP Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 172 Assistant Public Prosecutor Posts
Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has announced the Recruitment 2026 notification for 172 Assistant Public Prosecutor posts. The online application process will be conducted from 28 august 2026 to 28 September 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website, opsc.gov.in.
How this Odisha boy turned his first UK experience into a community for 400 students
How this Odisha boy turned his first UK experience into a community for students
J&Ks stock market investor base crosses 14 lakh, grows 19.3% in a year
Jammu and Kashmirs registered investor base in the stock market has crossed the 14-lakh mark, with the number of registered clients reaching 14,12,378 as of August 20, 2026, recording a year-on-year growth of 19.31 per cent, according to official BSE data accessed by Greater Kashmir . The figures show that J&K added 2,28,554 registered clients, or roughly 2.29 lakh investors, during the past year. This represents a substantially faster expansion than the overall growth in the countrys registered investor base, which stood at 15.80 per cent during the same period. The BSE data provides a snapshot of the changing geography of stock-market participation in India, with the countrys total registered investor base now standing at 26,03,00,179, or approximately 26.03 crore clients. J&Ks 14.12 lakh registered clients account for around 0.54 per cent of the countrys total registered investor base. While the Union Territory remains a relatively small market in terms of absolute investor numbers, the pace at which its investor base is expanding has been considerably stronger than several of the countrys largest States. The increase has also been consistent across different time periods. During the latest month, J&K added 19,478 clients, equivalent to around 19,500 new registered investors, pushing its monthly growth rate to 1.40 per cent. Over the previous three months, the number of registered clients increased by 52,618, or about 52,600 investors, representing a quarterly growth of 3.87 per cent. The national investor base, by comparison, increased by around 30.92 lakh during the latest month. Over the previous quarter, the country added approximately 85.16 lakh. Over the previous year, the national registered investor base increased by around 3.55 crore investors, taking the total to more than 26 crore. The comparison shows that J&Ks investor base is growing at a faster rate than the national average, although the absolute numbers remain much smaller. Maharashtra continues to have the largest registered investor base in the country by a considerable margin. The State has approximately 4.42 crore investors. This means that nearly one out of every six registered clients in the BSE database is registered in Maharashtra. Uttar Pradesh occupies the second position with 3,06,10,880 clients, or around 3.06 crore. Gujarat follows with 2,29,70,136, equivalent to about 2.30 crore registered clients. Rajasthan has 1,56,49,037, or around 1.56 crore, while West Bengal has 1,52,56,657, or about 1.53 crore. Karnataka has 1,39,43,659 registered clients, translating into roughly 1.39 crore, while Madhya Pradesh has 1,35,11,046, or around 1.35 crore. Tamil Nadu has 1,31,27,709, or approximately 1.31 crore registered investors. The other major States also have sizeable investor bases. Haryana has 85,72,167 registered clients, equivalent to around 85.7 lakh. Telangana has 80,08,260, or about 80.1 lakh. Punjab has 65,65,556, or approximately 65.7 lakh, while Odisha has 59,30,947, or about 59.3 lakh. Kerala has 59,17,495 registered clients, translating into around 59.2 lakh, while Assam has 53,02,132, or about 53 lakh. Jharkhand has 46,39,195, equivalent to approximately 46.4 lakh. Andhra Pradesh has crossed the one-crore mark, with 1,04,00,527 registered clients, while Bihar has 1,16,04,608, or around 1.16 crore. Delhi has 1,10,14,984, equivalent to approximately 1.10 crore registered clients. Against this national landscape, J&Ks 14.12 lakh investor base is larger than that of several smaller States and Union Territories but remains far below the investor populations of the countrys principal financial and industrial centres. For instance, Himachal Pradesh has around 15.58 lakh registered clients, only marginally above J&K. J&K has more registered clients than Manipur, which has around 2.74 lakh, Meghalaya with 1.65 lakh, Arunachal Pradesh with 1.22 lakh, Nagaland with 1.28 lakh, Sikkim with 84,221, Mizoram with 59,779, Goa with 4.99 lakh and Tripura with 4.28 lakh. Among the Union Territories, Ladakh has 5,213 registered clients, or just over 5,000, but has recorded one of the fastest rates of growth in the country. Its investor base increased by 44.44 per cent over the previous year. This is the highest annual growth rate visible in the BSE table. Mizoram recorded annual growth of 33.18 per cent, while Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh recorded 28.01 per cent and 27.33 per cent, respectively. Lakshadweep, with just over 5,000 registered clients, recorded growth of 27.87 per cent. Among larger States, J&Ks 19.31 per cent annual growth puts it in a relatively strong position. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana each recorded 19.59 per cent growth, while Tamil Nadu recorded 19.46 per cent growth. Uttar Pradesh recorded 19.08 per cent. J&Ks growth was considerably higher than Maharashtras 11.39 per cent, Gujarats 13.13 per cent, Haryanas 14.42 per cent, Punjabs 14.96 per cent, Rajasthans 15.71 per cent, Karnatakas 16.51 per cent and Keralas 16.95 per cent. The figures also indicate that the expansion in J&K has been relatively steady rather than being confined to a single period. Its monthly increase of 1.40 per cent was higher than the national monthly growth of 1.20 per cent, while its quarterly increase of 3.87 per cent was also above the national growth rate of 3.38 per cent. In absolute terms, however, the difference between the largest and smallest investor markets remains enormous. Maharashtras 4.42 crore registered clients are more than 31 times J&Ks 14.12 lakh. Uttar Pradeshs 3.06 crore investor base is more than 21 times that of J&K, while Gujarats 2.30 crore is more than 16 times larger. The national figures also underline the rapid broadening of participation in the equity market. The BSE database now contains more than 26 crore registered clients, with the number having increased by around 3.55 crore in just one year. J&Ks addition of around 2.29 lakh registered clients during the same period is small when measured against the national increase, but significant for the Union Territorys own investor base. In percentage terms, the addition represents nearly one-fifth growth in a single year.
Odisha Officials Arrested for Corruption: Tehsildar and Health Manager Caught with Bribes
Bhubaneswar, August 21: Officials from the Odisha Vigilance Department apprehended a tehsildar and a health manager on corruption charges in separate incidents. On Thursday, a team from the Vigilance Department intercepted the vehicle of Murali Dhar Urmal, the tehsildar-cum-sub-registrar of Lathikata, in Sundargarh district. They seized 5 lakh in cash, suspected to be illicitly acquired. ... Read more Odisha Officials Arrested for Corruption: Tehsildar and Health Manager Caught with Bribes
At 70, Odisha's Tulasa Santas Name Enters The Electoral Roll
Acting on a complaint that Santas name was missing from the voter list, the Nabarangpur district administration has initiated the process to enroll her as a voter, carrying out a field inquiry and submitting Form-6 for her registration
Jana Sena MP Sons Rash Driving Kills 26-year-old Odisha Woman
In the meantime, the accused was granted a station bail by the police since the sections invoked against him attract a maximum punishment of less than seven years. The body was handed over to the deceaseds kin and taken to her native village, where the last rites were performed
KIMS docs save baby who swallowed pin
Puri, August 20: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has commenced preparations for excavation work at the renowned Konark Temple in Odisha. Dr. Milan Kumar Chouley, ASIs Superintendent Archaeologist and Regional Director, shared insights with a news agency regarding the ongoing project. ASI Additional Director General Janhvi Sharma and the core committee conducted an inspection ... Read more Excavation Work at Konark Temple Set to Begin in October, ASI and IIT Inspect Metal Frame and Safety Measures
Dharmendra Pradhan Rejects Naveens Concerns Over MMDR Amendment
Pradhan said Odisha would continue to receive the auction premium, royalty and District Mineral Foundation (DMF) revenues accruing to the state. He argued that a uniform mining taxation framework would reduce multiple levies, improve ease of doing business and provide greater certainty to the mining and industrial sectors
Odisha mining Bill row deepens as Congress threatens economic blockade
Odisha mining Bill row deepens as Congress threatens economic blockade
ED Arrests Odisha Businessman Ratikanta Rout in Financial Irregularities Case Linked to Bribery Scam
In a significant development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday arrested prominent Odisha businessman Ratikanta Rout in connection with a long-pending financial irregularities case. The arrest took place at the EDs Bhubaneswar office, where Rout had been summoned for questioning. Rout, a resident of Kalarahanga in Bhubaneswar, runs stone mining and crusher operations in Dhenkanal [] The post ED Arrests Odisha Businessman Ratikanta Rout in Financial Irregularities Case Linked to Bribery Scam appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Dharmendra backs MMDR bill, slams Naveen
Odisha Vigilance Intercepts Lathikata Tahasildar with Rs 5 Lakh
In a swift anti-corruption operation, Odisha Vigilance intercepted a senior revenue official on Thursday and seized 5 lakh in cash he could not satisfactorily explain, raising serious questions about the source of the money. Muralidhar Urmal, Tahasildar-cum-Sub-Registrar of Lathikata in Sundaragada district, was stopped near Rajabasa Chhak while travelling in a hired office Scorpio (registration [] The post Odisha Vigilance Intercepts Lathikata Tahasildar with Rs 5 Lakh Ill-Gotten Cash appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Miner who trapped ED officer now held for money laundering
SDI Bhubaneswar Marks Five Years: Chief Secretary Calls Skill Development Odisha
Skill Development Institute (SDI) Bhubaneswar celebrated SDI Bhubaneswar @ 5 Celebrating Five Years of the Permanent Campus at its Taraboi campus, marking an important milestone in its journey towards becoming an institution of national significance in skill development and future-ready talent. Odishas Chief Secretary, Anu Garg, IAS, graced the occasion as the Chief [] The post SDI Bhubaneswar Marks Five Years: Chief Secretary Calls Skill Development Odishas Growth Engine appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Junior Women's Hockey: Jharkhand, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, MP Reach Semis
Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh have secured their spots in the Division A semifinals of the Junior Women National Hockey Championship in Pune. Jharkhand won a thrilling shootout against Odisha, while Haryana and Chhattisgarh recorded decisive victories. Madhya Pradesh also advanced after defeating Manipur, setting up exciting semifinal clashes.
Housing dept speeds up hearings on building plan appeals
Orphan student seeks rights panel help over identity mismatch
Govt notice to power company for irregular operation of barrage gates
Mallika Sherawat offers to set up Shweta Tiwari with European man:
Mallika Sherawat and Shweta Tiwari have struck up a friendship on The Traitors Season 2, where both actors are currently playing as innocents. In the shows sixth episode, Mallika was seen chatting with Shweta and Rhea Chakraborty in the billiards room. During the conversation, Mallika revealed that she had promised to find Shweta a European [] The post Mallika Sherawat offers to set up Shweta Tiwari with European man: They will cherish you appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Amit Shah announces Cabinet decision to set up J-K High Court bench in Ladakh
New Delhi [India], August 20 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the Union Cabinet, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has decided to set up a bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir in Ladakh. He said the move will improve access to justice for people living in remote areas of Ladakh by reducing the time required to avail legal services. In a post on X, Shah wrote, The Union Cabinet, under the leadership of the PM Shri @narendramodi Ji, has decided to set up a bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir in Ladakh. He said the government is committed to the overall development of Ladakh and ensuring constitutional safeguards for the Union Territory. This will significantly enhance access to justice for citizens living in remote areas of Ladakh by reducing the time required to avail themselves of the legal services they are entitled to. The Govt is fully committed to the all-round development of Ladakh and to ensuring constitutional safeguards, the post read. On August 5, 2019, the Centre abrogated Articles 370 and 35A, which granted special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. Following the move, the state was reorganised into two separate Union Territories: Jammu and Kashmir, with a legislature and Ladakh, without a legislature. Meanwhile, on Wednesday, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved two significant infrastructure projects aimed at bolstering connectivity and economic growth. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) gave the green light to four major railway multitracking projects across West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu with an estimated cost of Rs 9,450 crore. Additionally, the Cabinet approved the upgradation of the Muzaffarpur-Sitamarhi-Sonbarsa section of NH-22 in Bihar to a four-lane standard, involving a capital investment of Rs 3,590.73 crore. (ANI)
Odisha CM Majhi Approves Hiked Uniform Allowance for Jail Staff, 2.5K Personnel to Benefit
In a significant welfare measure for the states prison administration, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved a doubling of the annual uniform (clothing) allowance for jail officers and employees. The decision, cleared by the Chief Ministers Office, will directly benefit around 2,500 personnel across the jail organisation. The enhanced allowance will come into [] The post Odisha CM Majhi Approves Hiked Uniform Allowance for Jail Staff, 2.5K Personnel to Benefit appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Kendrapada man finds 20-ft croc on verandah, villagers drive it away
Subarnarekha floods inundate Balasore as relief efforts continue
Parties trade blame over app-based drivers violence
Odisha Fast-Tracks Town Planning for Sustainable Cities
The Housing & Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha, organised a Capacity Building Workshop on the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Preparation and Implementation of Town Planning Schemes (TPS) at Unnati Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, today, with the objective of strengthening institutional capacity and ensuring a uniform, coordinated and time-bound approach to TPS across the State. The [] The post Odisha Fast-Tracks Town Planning for Sustainable Cities appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odishas Minister for Housing & Urban Development, Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting on sanitation, drainage and urban flood mitigation measures in Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Katak Municipal Corporation (KMC) at the 2nd Floor Conference Hall of UNNATI Bhawan. Setting an ambitious target for the two major urban centres of [] The post Twin Cities to Lead Odishas Cleanliness & Flood Preparedness Mission appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Ganjam farmers face deficit rainfall, Kharif transplantation hit
Cabinet to meet twice a month, depts told to speed up spending
Day after rampage, police raze appbased vehicles illegal stand
Puri residents demand hasslefree darshan at Jagannath Temple, launch indefinite stir
Elephant calf rescued from irrigation canal
BJP suspends worker linked to Circuit House arms case
Food Safety Raids in Twin City: Paneer, Stale Food Seized; Six Shops Closed
With Raksha Bandhan and festive celebrations around the corner, the Food Safety Commissioner, Smt. Poma Tudu has reinforced enforcement drives in Kataka and Bhubaneswar, leading to major seizures of adulterated and stale food. In Kataka, raids led by Health Officer Dr Nupendra Satpathy uncovered 71 quintals of adulterated paneer worth Rs 17.75 lakh, supplied through [] The post Food Safety Raids in Twin City: Paneer, Stale Food Seized; Six Shops Closed appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
ICC Rescinds Gaddafi Stadium Demerit Point; Maple Leaf Ground Retains Three
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced its decisions on pitch rating appeals filed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Cricket Canada (CC) for matches held in June. The ICC Appeals Panel has rescinded the demerit point imposed on Lahores Gaddafi Stadium, which had been rated Unsatisfactory after the third ODI between Pakistan and [] The post ICC Rescinds Gaddafi Stadium Demerit Point; Maple Leaf Ground Retains Three appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
State orders probe into Satkosia village relocation after OHRC flags irregularities
EOW arrests key accused in multicrore cryptoPonzi scam
EOW Odisha Arrests Key Accused in Rs 200
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Odisha Police has arrested Chitta Ranjan Mohanty from Gopalpur, Jagatsinghpur, in connection with a massive cryptoPonzi scam involving the web platform Yes World. The arrest was made on August 20 in EOW P.S Case No.25/2023 under multiple sections of the IPC, the PCMC Act, the OPID Act, and the [] The post EOW Odisha Arrests Key Accused in Rs 200Crore Crypto Scam appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
National Lok Adalat to Be Held in Khordha Courts on September 12
The third National Lok Adalat of 2026 will be held on September 12 across all judicial and revenue courts in Khordha district, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Bhubaneswar, has announced. The Lok Adalat will take up a wide range of pending cases, including compoundable criminal matters, cheque bounce disputes, bank loan recovery, traffic challans, [] The post National Lok Adalat to Be Held in Khordha Courts on September 12 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
PMFBY Kharif 2026 Registration Extended till August 31 in Odisha
The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) registration deadline for the Kharif 2026 season has been extended till August 31, following a request from the Odisha Cooperative Department. The extension aims to ensure maximum farmer participation and safeguard cultivators against crop losses due to natural calamities and uncertainties. The scheme is available to both loanee [] The post PMFBY Kharif 2026 Registration Extended till August 31 in Odisha appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Rahul Gandhi Shares Emotional Note On Sonia Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday shared an emotional message about his mother Sonia Gandhis upcoming memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, saying he was proud that her life story would finally be read by millions. Rahul Gandhi said he last saw his parents, Sonia and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, together more than 35 [] The post Rahul Gandhi Shares Emotional Note On Sonia Gandhis Upcoming Memoir appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Supreme Court Sets Up Panel to Probe Police Action, Violence During NEET Protests
The Supreme Court of India has constituted a HighPowered Committee (HPC) headed by former SC judge Justice R Subhash Reddy to probe allegations of police excesses and violence during last months student protests against the NEET paper leak at Delhis Jantar Mantar. The fivemember panel includes Justice Ravi Shankar Jha (former Punjab & Haryana HC [] The post Supreme Court Sets Up Panel to Probe Police Action, Violence During NEET Protests appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Jharkhand High Court Stays Cancellation of JPSC Appointments
In a major legal relief for thousands of state recruits, the Jharkhand High Court on Thursday stayed the state governments notification cancelling appointments made through the 11th to 13th Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) examinations. The courts intervention comes closely on the heels of the state personnel departments decision to scrap 22 recruitment examinations and [] The post Jharkhand High Court Stays Cancellation of JPSC Appointments appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
PCR Vans Step in as Online Cab Strike Disrupts Bhubaneswar Airport
With online cab services like Ola, Uber, and Rapido remaining off the roads for the fourth consecutive day, passengers at Biju Patnaik International Airport continue to face severe inconvenience. In response, the Airport Police Station has deployed eight PCR vans to assist stranded travellers, especially senior citizens and patients. Airport Police Officer Rabindranath Meher said [] The post PCR Vans Step in as Online Cab Strike Disrupts Bhubaneswar Airport appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
SBI Revises BSBD Cash Withdrawal Charges; Rs 15 Per Transaction Beyond Free Limit from Oct 1
The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced revised charges for Basic Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) accounts, effective October 1, 2026. Customers will continue to enjoy four free cash withdrawals per month, but beyond this limit, each transaction will attract a fee of Rs 15 plus GST. In a public notice, SBI clarified that digital [] The post SBI Revises BSBD Cash Withdrawal Charges; Rs 15 Per Transaction Beyond Free Limit from Oct 1 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Headless Body of Unknown Man Found in Balangir, One Detained
A gruesome discovery has shocked residents of Tusura and Deogaon police limits in Balangir district, where the headless body of an unidentified man was found near a water tank at Bagada Chhak. Local cattle grazers spotted the body and alerted police. Fire service personnel searched the nearby water tank for the severed head but failed [] The post Headless Body of Unknown Man Found in Balangir, One Detained appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
mRNA Cancer Vaccine Wins Melanoma Trial: Merck-Moderna Breakthrough Explained
A personalised mRNA cancer vaccine has delivered a major breakthrough in oncology, with Merck and Moderna reporting positive results from a large Phase 3 trial involving patients with high-risk melanoma. The companies said their bespoke mRNA vaccine, administered alongside Mercks immunotherapy Keytruda after surgery, significantly reduced the risk of cancer recurrence and distant metastasis compared [] The post mRNA Cancer Vaccine Wins Melanoma Trial: Merck-Moderna Breakthrough Explained appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Kujanga CHC Block Programme Manager Caught Taking Rs 20K Bribe
Odisha Vigilance today apprehended Manoj Ranjan Nayak, Block Programme Manager (NHM) of Kujanga CHC, while accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 from a health staffer. Nayak allegedly threatened an Ashakarmi worker that her retirement would be advanced based on an erroneous date of birth in her Aadhaar card, despite her school leaving certificate confirming two [] The post Kujanga CHC Block Programme Manager Caught Taking Rs 20K Bribe appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Bhubaneswar Auto Stand Demolished After Violence, Minister Warns of Strict Action
Following violent clashes involving online auto and taxi drivers in the capital, police have demolished an illegal auto stand near Master Canteen using a JCB machine. The crackdown comes after widespread disorder during the drivers protest that began on August 17. Authorities confirmed that 113 drivers have been arrested and 354 vehicles seized. The Transport [] The post Bhubaneswar Auto Stand Demolished After Violence, Minister Warns of Strict Action appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Amit Shah meets Vijay, Shivakumar, Chandrababu Naidu at Southern Zonal Council meet in Tamil Nadu
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday brought several key southern leaders together at the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council in Tamil Nadu, with Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu among those attending. The meeting was held at the Taj [] The post Amit Shah meets Vijay, Shivakumar, Chandrababu Naidu at Southern Zonal Council meet in Tamil Nadu appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Raksha Bandhan 2026: Confusion Over August 27 or 28
This years Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi Purnima) has sparked confusion, with debates over whether the festival should be observed on August 27 or August 28, 2026. According to astrologers, the Purnima tithi begins at 9:07AM on August 27 and ends at 9:45AM on August 28. While households are expected to celebrate Raksha Bandhan on August 27, [] The post Raksha Bandhan 2026: Confusion Over August 27 or 28 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Excise officials seize ganja worth Rs 6 lakh in Secunderabad
Hyderabad: The Excise and Prohibition officials seized 11.16 kg of ganja worth an estimated Rs. 6 lakh from a train travelling from Tandur to Secunderabad on Thursday, August 20. Acting on credible information that ganja was being transported from Odisha to Hyderabad by train, a team led by Ranga Reddy Enforcement Circle Inspector Balaraju conducted Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Odisha forms inquiry committee to examine relocation of villages from tiger habitat
The committee was formed after Odisha Human Rights Commission directed to do so. Villagers had alleged that relocation was forcible and their consent was manufactured
Odisha Water Resources Dept Serves Notice to BPPL Over Flood Mismanagement
The Water Resources Department of Odisha has initiated strict action against Baitarani Power Projects Pvt. Ltd. (BPPL) over allegations of irregular gate operations at the Anandapur Barrage. EngineerinChief Er. Dillip Kumar Rout issued a showcause notice to BPPL, citing arbitrary gate openings during peak flood and flash flood periods for power generation at its Baitarani [] The post Odisha Water Resources Dept Serves Notice to BPPL Over Flood Mismanagement appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Mumbai-born bride Aviva Mehta and Maryland-raised groom Daniel Han celebrated their love with a spectacular Indian-Korean wedding in Montauk, New York, bringing together traditional ceremonies, Indian couture and deeply sentimental family heirlooms. When Aviva Mehta married Daniel Han at the Montauk Yacht Club on May 15, 2026, the celebrations became more than a wedding. They [] The post Aviva Mehta and Daniel Hans Indian-Korean Wedding Blends Couture, Culture and Family Heirlooms appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Amit Shah Calls Congress Vande Mataram Stand
The political storm over Vande Mataram intensified after Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Congress of taking an antinational decision by sticking to its 1937 resolution to sing only the first two stanzas of the national song. Shah, speaking in Chennai, said the move insulted freedom fighters and revived appeasement politics under Rahul Gandhis [] The post Amit Shah Calls Congress Vande Mataram Stand AntiNational appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha Colleges Directed to Offer MDC, SEC
In a major step towards implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Odisha Higher Education Department has directed all government and nongovernment higher education institutions to introduce Multidisciplinary Courses (MDC), Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC), and ValueAdded Courses (VAC). In a letter issued by Director of Higher Education Kaliprasanna Mohapatra, principals were instructed to ensure [] The post Odisha Colleges Directed to Offer MDC, SEC & VAC Under NEP2020 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha NEET UG 2026 Provisional Allotment Result - Check Round 1 Result @ ojee.nic.in
Odisha NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Provisional Seat Allotment Result for MBBS/BDS state quota will be released on August 20, 2026, at 2 PM. Check the allotment result, counselling schedule, login details, and important instructions at odishajee.com and ojee.nic.in.
SAMS Odisha Admissions 2026-27 Schedule Out - Check 3-Year Integrated Courses @ samsodisha.gov.in
SAMS Odisha Admission 2026-27 schedule for the 3-Year Integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. course is out on August 20, 2026. Check CAF dates (2030 Aug 2026), 200 seats across 4 universities, eligibility, no-entrance-exam selection process, and how to apply on samsodisha.gov.in.
Odisha Crosses 1,000 mm Monsoon Rainfall Mark with 28% Surplus
Odisha has crossed the 1000 mm mark in monsoon rainfall this year, recording 1006.5 mm between June 1 and August 19, 2026, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This is 220 mm more than the normal 786.5 mm, placing the state in the excess category with a 28% surplus. Data from the Meteorological Centre, [] The post Odisha Crosses 1,000 mm Monsoon Rainfall Mark with 28% Surplus appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
CJP Backs Fresh Protest Seeking BCI Chairman Manan Mishra
The controversy surrounding Bar Council of India (BCI) chairman Manan Mishra has intensified, with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) backing a fresh protest demanding his resignation over the Councils action against students of NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. The All India Young Advocates Association has called for the protest outside the BCI office in New [] The post CJP Backs Fresh Protest Seeking BCI Chairman Manan Mishras Resignation appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has urged the State Chief Electoral Officer, RS Gopalan, to extend the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) claims and objections period by at least 30 days beyond August 19, citing the extraordinary flood and heavy rainfall situation across Odisha. In a memorandum submitted Wednesday, the party recalled its earlier representation on [] The post BJD Urges 30Day Extension of SIR Claims Amid Floods appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Bengal CM Adhikari thanks PM Modi for approval of crucial railway project
Kolkata, Aug 20 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the approval of a crucial railway line project connecting Kharagpur in the state with Bhadrak in neighbouring Odisha. I convey my sincere gratitude to the Union Cabinet chaired by the Honble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji for []
113 arrested over violence during drivers' protest in Bhubaneswar: Police
Odisha Police have so far arrested 113 people for their alleged involvement in the violence during a protest of app-based cab and auto-rickshaw drivers and motorcycle riders in Bhubaneswar, officials said on Thursday. While 113 people have been arrested and forwarded to the court, another 60 detained people have been released on bond of good behaviour, a police officer of the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissionerate said. The police have also seized 354 vehicles for violating norms, he said. So far, seven FIRs have been registered against the protesters at Kharvel Nagar police station here in this connection with the violence. Anyone taking law into their hands will be dealt with strictly as per law, he added. Drivers and riders registered with various online ride-hailing platforms began a cease-work on August 17, pressing for the fulfilment of their seven-point charter of demands, including a fare hike, reduction in application fees, social security and other benefits. Hundr
Odisha final voter list to be out on Sep 21
Bhubaneswar: The final decision on claims and objections submitted during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Odisha will be taken by September 17, and the voter list will be published on September 21, an official statement said.The deadline for filing claims and objections for registration and revision ended on Wednesday, they said.A statement issued by the office of Odisha's chief electoral officer (CEO) said the final decision on all claims and objections will be taken by September 17 and the final voter list will be published on September 21.The CEO said that till August 19, notices have been issued to 58.36 lakh people.Till now, a total of 3.09 crore eligible voters in the state have been considered for inclusion in the final voter list, it said, adding that the number may further increase as the hearing process is ongoing.Also read: SIR verification higher in minority-dominated Delhi constituenciesOfficials made it clear that the electors to whom notices have been issued but have been unable to submit the required valid certificates or correct information will be removed from the voter list.The SIR process also witnessed great enthusiasm among the youths to add their names to the voter list. A total of 2.79 lakh people applied for new name registration through Form-6.Also, 53,625 applications have been received through Form-7 for voters whose names are in two places to remove their names from one place and put them in another, and for deleting the names of deceased persons, the statement said.As many as 1.97 lakh voters have applied through Form-8 for the names of all members of a family to be put together in one polling station, along with the name, address, age or other corrections in the voter list, it said.Chief Electoral Officer R S Gopalan said he has directed officials to ensure that no eligible citizen is left out of the voter list and that no ineligible name remains on the rolls.The final list, which will be published on September 21, is expected to make the upcoming election process cleaner and stronger, Gopalan said.The opposition BJD, in a memorandum to the CEO, urged him to further extend the deadline of the claims and objection phase by one more month in view of the prevailing flood situation in Odisha.Under these circumstances, it has become extremely difficult for electoral officials, voters and booth-level agents to complete the verification and file claims and objections within the existing timeline, BJD senior vice president Debi Prasad Mishra said.He added that the extension of the timeline for filing claims and objections is essential for preparing a transparent and impartial electoral roll.
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Odisha SIR: Decision on claims by Sep 17, final voter list on Sep 21
The final decision on claims and objections submitted during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Odisha will be taken by September 17, and the voter list will be published on September 21, an official statement said. The deadline for filing claims and objections for registration and revision ended on Wednesday, they said. A statement issued by the office of Odisha's chief electoral officer (CEO) said the final decision on all claims and objections will be taken by September 17 and the final voter list will be published on September 21. The CEO said that till August 19, notices have been issued to 58.36 lakh people. Till now, a total of 3.09 crore eligible voters in the state have been considered for inclusion in the final voter list, it said, adding that the number may further increase as the hearing process is ongoing. Officials made it clear that the electors to whom notices have been issued but have been unable to submit the required valid certificate
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BJD demands extension of claims and objections period under SIR by 30 days in Odisha
The regional party warns that closing the claims and objections process on August 19, despite ongoing flood disruptions, may deny genuine electors the chance to protect their electoral rights
BJD seeks 30-day extension of SIR claims
Bhubaneswar, Aug 20 (IANS) In view of the extraordinary flood and continuous heavy rainfall situation prevailing across several parts of Odisha, the Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has submitted a memorandum to State Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) R.S. Gopalan demanding further extension of the claims and objections period under Special Intensive Revision (SIR) by at []
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