Adani firm gets approval for 1.04 trillion Odisha data centre park
The Adani Group is set to deepen its presence in India's rapidly expanding data-centre industry as the proposal by one of its subsidiaries to develop a Rs 1.04 trillion integrated data-centre park has
Govt reports over 13L educated unemployed registered in Odisha
Odisha flood alert: Baitarani crosses danger mark amid Cyclone Arnab; 60ft breach reopens in Jajpur
Nepal PM Balen Shah Slams Broken Global System, Calls for Himalayan Climate Resilience at UNGA
Nepals Prime Minister Balen Shah, a rapper-turned-politician, made his debut at the United Nations General Assembly with a fiery critique of the global system. At just 36, Shah is the youngest head of government to address this years UNGA, and he used the platform to spotlight the struggles of South Asia against climate disasters and [] The post Nepal PM Balen Shah Slams Broken Global System, Calls for Himalayan Climate Resilience at UNGA appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Mandeep Bhandari Named New CBSE Chief Amid Exam Reform Scrutiny
IAS officer Mandeep K. Bhandari, a 2001-batch AGMUT cadre and MBBS gold medallist, has been appointed as the new CBSE chairman amid scrutiny over exam reforms. The post Mandeep Bhandari Named New CBSE Chief Amid Exam Reform Scrutiny appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
128.3 kg ganja seized from secret chamber of goods vehicle in Sunki Ghati
Thalassemia Awareness, Elderly Care, and CSR: Odisha Governor Sets New Blueprint for Red Cross
Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati has called upon the Indian Red Cross Society, Odisha State Branch (IRCS-OSB) to launch sustained, long-term awareness drives to educate the public on Thalassemia and identify undetected cases across the state. Presiding over the Executive Committee meeting of the IRCS-OSB at the New Abhishek Hall in Lok Seva Sangam [] The post Thalassemia Awareness, Elderly Care, and CSR: Odisha Governor Sets New Blueprint for Red Cross appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Deluge in Odisha: Deep Depression Triggers Severe Floods in Southern Districts
Torrential rains triggered by a deep depression have flooded South Odisha, displacing over 14,000 people. Relief operations are underway as key rivers swell. The post Deluge in Odisha: Deep Depression Triggers Severe Floods in Southern Districts appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Teacher swims to safety as floodwaters sweep away car, driver rescued after 2 hours
ECoR Steps Up Relief as Rains Disrupt Services
In view of continuous heavy rainfall in Rayagada Division jurisdiction of East Coast Railway, resulting in landslides, soil slips and waterlogging at several locations, the Division has intensified restoration and safety works on a war footing. Train operations in the affected sections are being regulated with necessary safety precautions. Landslides/soil slips have been reported at [] The post ECoR Steps Up Relief as Rains Disrupt Services appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
US President Donald Trump described his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping as very productive, with artificial intelligence emerging as a key area for potential cooperation between the United States and China. Trump said Xi appeared to support his preference for referring to artificial intelligence as Super Intelligence. In a post on Truth Social, Trump [] The post Trump Hails Xi Meeting as Very Productive; Xi Calls for Greater US-China AI Cooperation appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Flooding intensifies in Srikakulam district; North Andhra in restoration mode after heavy rains
Surveillance tightened as Nagavali, Vamsadhara and Bahuda rivers receive heavy inflows from upper catchments in Odisha; high alert in force in ASR district as swollen streams and rivulets pose threat
Flooding intensifies in Srikakulam district; North Andhra in restoration mode after heavy rains
Surveillance tightened as Nagavali, Vamsadhara and Bahuda rivers receive heavy inflows from upper catchments in Odisha; high alert in force in ASR district as swollen streams and rivulets pose threat
Double-Engine Odisha: CM Majhi Says Deendayal
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi, speaking at Pandit Deendayal Upadhyayas 111th state-level Jayanti in Bhubaneswar, said Antyodaya and self-reliance guide the double-engine government through housing, food, farm and womens schemes. The post Double-Engine Odisha: CM Majhi Says Deendayals Dream Is Now Policy appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Schools to Remain Closed Tomorrow in Five Odisha Districts Amid Heavy Rain
District administrations across Odisha have declared a school holiday for Saturday, 26 September 2026, in Kataka, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur and Nuapada, along with 399 schools in seven blocks of Bhadrak, following days of heavy rainfall linked to the remnants of a deep depression that earlier crossed the Odisha-Andhra coast. The decision comes after several southern and [] The post Schools to Remain Closed Tomorrow in Five Odisha Districts Amid Heavy Rain appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Rain continues in Odisha forcing evacuations, damaging infrastructure
'Gyanesh Kumar should be arrested': Congress stages nationwide protests against CEC
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) The Congress on Friday staged nationwide protests to demand the resignation and arrest of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over 'vote chori' allegations, asserting that the party would not bow down until action is taken against him. The allegations have gained momentum after a media report claimed differences within the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Several Congress leaders and workers were detained during the agitation, including the party's Assam and Punjab chiefs Gaurav Gogoi and Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, respectively. Water cannons were also used to disperse the protesters across states. In the national capital, the Youth Congress held a march demanding the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar. Delhi Congress President Devender Yadav said: The demand is clear that Gyanesh Kumar must be arrested because he has murdered democracy. The essence of a democracy is lost when votes are stolen. We clearly demand that Gyanesh Kumar resign and that the elections conducted over the past year undergo a review, he added. Mahila Congress President Alka Lamba recalled that the party, especially Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, has been speaking about the heft of votes for months now. On December 14, the Vote Chor Gaddi Chhodo rally was held at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi. The entire Delhi was echoing with the slogan...Today, our only demand is that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should seek Gyanesh Kumars resignation. He should be arrested and sent to jail. The illegal decisions taken by him must be stopped and reversed, Lambae told IANS. Congress leaders and workers attempted to 'gherao' the Election Commission office in Chandigarh. Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, who was being detained, told reporters: We have all gathered here demanding the removal of Gyanesh Kumar and his arrest and imprisonment. Our protest is against the SIR. Votes are being stolen across the country, and 20 lakh votes have been deleted in Punjab...Our demand is that SIR should be cancelled and voting should take place without it. Congress Chandigarh President H.S. Lucky asserted that the party would continue the agitation despite the attempts being made by the police to stop them. The police are doing their duty and putting up barricades. Deploy the police, the Army, Income Tax, ED, or any other agency, but the way the people of the country have been wronged, they will not tolerate it. Gen-Z recently held a major protest at Jantar Mantar. Another major movement will emerge in the country. This protest will continue until Gyanesh Kumar resigns, just as (then-Union Education Minister) Dharmendra Pradhan did, Lucky told IANS. Security personnel also used water cannons to disperse agitators in Chandigarh. Leading a protest march in Bhubaneswar, Odisha Congress President Bhakta Charan Das said: This movement is against the stealing of votes, and Gyanesh Kumar will have to resign. Rahul Gandhi has been raising the issue of vote theft from the beginning, but no one was listening. Today, it has been proved how vote theft is taking place. Led by Bihar President Rajesh Ram, Congress workers in Patna marched towards the Election Commission office. However, police put up barricades near the Secretariat to stop them. A heated scuffle broke out between the police and the workers as the latter attempted to break through the barricades and move forward. The police had to use water cannons to bring the situation under control. Speaking to reporters during the agitation, Rajesh Ram said: We are not afraid. We will continue to protest against Gyanesh Kumar, who is a criminal. Another protester alleged that police resorted to 'lathi charge'. Purnia MP Pappu Yadav also took part in the Congress protest in Patna. Criticising the Election Commission, he said: They have committed an injustice against 13 crore people in Bengal, Bihar and Assam. How can they be allowed to go? Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat took part in the Congress protest in Dehradun. Congress state in-charge Kumari Selja said: We are holding protests across the country. People have seen the revelations that have come out regarding the Chief Election Commissioner. The Election Commission is not functioning in the manner it should. There is no unanimity there, and it is not impartial. Similarly, Congress leaders and workers protested outside the Election Commission office in Shimla. Congress Himachal Pradesh in-charge Rajni Patil also recalled Rahul Gandhi's vote theft allegations, saying: Now we are firmly convinced that there are irregularities in the elections...If things go on like this then the Constitution will be totally destroyed. Similar protests also took place in Assam's Guwahati, where state chief and MP Gaurav Gogoi, along with other party members, was detained while trying to break through police barricades
Championing Multilateralism: Equal Partnership in a Divided World
On August 19th, I published an article in Pragativadi addressing a crucial challenge of our time: why multilateralism remains indispensable in an increasingly polarized world. We are witnessing a troubling surge in unilateralism, where powerful nations leverage their military and economic dominance to reshape the global order purely in pursuit of self-interest, often at the [] The post Championing Multilateralism: Equal Partnership in a Divided World appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
CNN, MS NOW, Politico Resume White House Coverage After Judge Restores Access
CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists have regained access to the White House after a US federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administrations move to bar the three news organisations. The administration complied with the court order on Thursday, restoring access to the outlets while their legal challenge continues. CNN said it would resume covering [] The post CNN, MS NOW, Politico Resume White House Coverage After Judge Restores Access appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha Left parties demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Four Left parties in Odisha demand CEC Gyanesh Kumars dismissal, a halt to SIR and restoration of deleted voters, announcing a joint protest in Bhubaneswar on 26 September. The post Odisha Left parties demand CEC Gyanesh Kumars dismissal, call statewide protest over EC rift appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Where Food Lets the Ingredients Speak
At The BougainVillea Hyderabad, Chef Sneha Senapatis three-day Odiya Bhoji (Sep 25-27) brings more than 17 dishes to the table, but the meal does not leave you feeling weighed down. By keeping masalas, oil and unnecessary embellishments in check, Sneha lets the natural flavours of vegetables, meat and other ingredients come through, offering a more homestyle and nuanced taste of Odisha.
Heavy Rain Disrupts Life In Southern Odisha; Landslides, Road Blockades Hit Several Districts
Heavy rain caused landslides, road blockades and waterlogging across southern Odisha, affecting 37 blocks and five urban areas.
Transmission tower collapses on train track
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday warned of growing threats to commercial shipping and seafarers, saying repeated attacks on civilian vessels across key maritime routes were a serious cause for concern. Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the Group of Friends on Safety and Security of Shipping and Seafarers on the sidelines of the [] The post Jaishankar at UNGA: Attacks on Civilian Shipping Simply Indefensible appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
24 minor girls in Odisha school hostels became pregnant in last two years, Assembly told
Of the 15 pregnancies reported in 2025-26, Kandhamal district had the highest number with five, says Odisha Minister Nityananda Gond
Twenty-four girl students in Odisha became pregnant while staying in hostels of residential schools run by a state government department during the last two years, a minister informed the assembly on Friday. In a written reply to a query
Newly built highway caves in Kendrapada
Centre designates Paradip as 'mega port'
Congress Launches Nationwide Protests Against ECI, Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The Congress on Friday launched nationwide protests against the Election Commission of India (ECI), with party workers demonstrating in several states and demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Protests were reported in Delhi, Bihar, Assam, Punjab, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. In Delhi, Congress workers gathered at Jantar Mantar and [] The post Congress Launches Nationwide Protests Against ECI, Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumars Resignation appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha tightens norms for Supplementary Budget for FY27 amid slow capex
The government has set a longer-term objective of transforming the state into a $500 billion economy by 2036
Kalinga Ghat shut after damage in landslide
Bhubaneswar logs most traffic violations but Cuttack tops fine collection: Min in assembly
Rain improves Kolab reservoir water level
Two migrant workers held with 8 kg of suspected ganja in Kozhikode
According to the police, the accused brought a large quantity of ganja from Odisha and were on their way to where they were staying in Puthiyappa when they were intercepted near the railway station
CM launches Sambandh drive to rope in farmers into cooperative fold
Indias regional dessert traditions are remarkably diverse, with each state offering sweets shaped by local ingredients, cooking methods, festivals, and cultural history. Among Odishas most distinctive desserts is Chhena Poda, a caramelized cheese cake with a smoky aroma, browned crust, soft interior, and gently sweet flavour. Its name translates approximately to burnt cheese, reflecting the [] The post Chhena Poda: Odishas Caramelized Cheese Dessert appeared first on FoodNosher.Com .
Govt frames draft rules for pedestrian safety
Floodwaters Sweep Away Car in Odisha
Floodwaters swept away a car in Odisha, leaving two occupants trapped inside for nearly two hours. Locals later reached the spot and rescued them.
10 Get Life Imprisonment in Brutal Anugola Murder Case
The Anugola Additional District and Sessions Judge Court has sentenced 10 individuals to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of Jagannath Senapati, alias Jagan, who was serving as a watchman at the Derjang Dam. The convictions were handed down following an exhaustive trial that heavily relied on prompt investigation, strong scientific evidence, and key eyewitness [] The post 10 Get Life Imprisonment in Brutal Anugola Murder Case appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Jajpur admn seeks NMA nod to resume work on park near Udayagiri heritage site
Asian Games 2026: Gulveer Singh Wins Men
Four years after standing on the third step of the podium in Hangzhou, Indian distance runner Gulveer Singh has gone one step higher. In a display of tactical poise and endurance, the 28-year-old clinched the silver medal in the mens 10,000m final at the Asian Games in Nagoya on Friday. Clocking 28:29.38, Gulveer held off [] The post Asian Games 2026: Gulveer Singh Wins Mens 10,000m Silver in Nagoya appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Electricity customers report 1,499 billing errors in smart meters in 2 years: Singh Deo
Delhi HC Orders Takedown of Alleged AI-Morphed Image, Issues Notice to CJP Leaders
The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notices to Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) convenor Abhijeet Dipke and spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka over a womans plea alleging that her photograph was digitally morphed with an image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and circulated during CJP protests. The woman alleged that the manipulated images were [] The post Delhi HC Orders Takedown of Alleged AI-Morphed Image, Issues Notice to CJP Leaders appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
1,154 people evacuated amid heavy rain in Malkangiri
Odisha Ministers Admits Textbook Errors; 1,741 Mistakes Detected
Opposition steps up pressure for school and mass education minister Nityananda Gonds resignation
1,741 errors found in school textbooks: Minister
Speeding Truck Rams Sapling-Laden Tractor in Sambalpur: One Dead, 10 Injured
A horrific road accident claimed the life of a female forest worker and left 10 other labourers injuredfour of them criticallyafter a high-speed truck rear-ended a sapling-laden tractor on National Highway 55 near Kansar village under the Jujumura police jurisdiction in Sambalpur district. According to reports, the tractor was engaged by the Forest Department to [] The post Speeding Truck Rams Sapling-Laden Tractor in Sambalpur: One Dead, 10 Injured appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Tiger cub strays from mother in Similipal, rescued
Opposition Uproar Paralyses Odisha Assembly Again: Deputy Speaker Convenes Emergency All-Party Meet
High-voltage drama and opposition uproar paralysed the Odisha Legislative Assembly during its afternoon session on Friday, forcing repeated adjournments within less than an hour. The afternoon session commenced at 4 PM under the chairmanship of Deputy Speaker Bhabani Shankar Bhoi. However, the House was thrown into immediate turmoil as opposition members broke into loud protests [] The post Opposition Uproar Paralyses Odisha Assembly Again: Deputy Speaker Convenes Emergency All-Party Meet appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha Congress Gheraos CEO Office in Bhubaneswar Over Electoral Roll Irregularities
High-voltage drama unfolded outside the Chief Electoral Officers (CEO) office in Bhubaneswar on Friday as hundreds of Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) workers clashed with police personnel while attempting to gherao the premises. Led by OPCC President Bhakta Charan Das, the demonstrators were protesting against alleged irregularities in the electoral rolls and demanding complete transparency [] The post Odisha Congress Gheraos CEO Office in Bhubaneswar Over Electoral Roll Irregularities appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Naveen Patnaik calls for CECs exit, BJP hits back
Odisha Earns Over Rs 3.05 Lakh Crore From Mining In A Decade As Annual Revenue Surges Ninefold
Sick Tiger Cub Rescued After Being Locked Inside Village House in Mayurbhanj
sick tiger cub that strayed into Khaparkhai village under the Thakurmunda forest range was safely trapped and rescued by forest officials on Friday. The village, located in the Karanjia Forest Division near the edge of the Similipal Tiger Reserve, spent a tense night after realising a wild big cat was taking shelter in their neighbourhood. [] The post Sick Tiger Cub Rescued After Being Locked Inside Village House in Mayurbhanj appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Caught, Charged, Convicted in 17 Days: Jharsuguda Police Wrap Night Burglary Case
In a standout demonstration of swift law enforcement and judicial efficiency, the Jharsuguda Police have secured a conviction in a night burglary case within an extraordinary 17 days from the initial filing of the report. The caseRengali PS Case No. 239, registered on September 9, 2026, under Sections 331(4) and 305(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya [] The post Caught, Charged, Convicted in 17 Days: Jharsuguda Police Wrap Night Burglary Case appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
IPS Dr Saravana Vivek M Assumes Charge as New Bhubaneswar DCP
In a major leadership transition aimed at reinforcing urban law enforcement and public security, dynamic Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Dr Saravana Vivek M has officially assumed charge as the new Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) for Bhubaneswar. He succeeds Jagmohan Meena following a fresh administrative reshuffle by the State Home Department. A 2015-batch IPS [] The post IPS Dr Saravana Vivek M Assumes Charge as New Bhubaneswar DCP appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha Restores 1,658 OLIC Lift Irrigation Projects Post-Floods
The Odisha government has initiated a high-level coordination push to repair and restore 1,658 lift irrigation projects damaged across the state due to recent heavy rainfall and flooding. A high-level review meeting was held at the Revenue Ministers official office inside the Odisha Legislative Assembly. Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Energy, Agriculture & Farmers [] The post Odisha Restores 1,658 OLIC Lift Irrigation Projects Post-Floods appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Mysterious Death of Second-Year Student in Govt ITI Hostel Triggers Outrage in Nabarangpur
Tension mounted near the local medical campus following the tragic and suspicious death of a second-year student inside the Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI) hostel at Ganjapara in Nabarangpur district. The deceased has been identified as Rohan Sahu, the younger son of Narendra Sahu, hailing from Haladi Panchayat in the Raighar block. Family Accuses Authorities [] The post Mysterious Death of Second-Year Student in Govt ITI Hostel Triggers Outrage in Nabarangpur appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Heavy Rain Alert: Schools Closed in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh Today? Check List
Heavy rain has triggered school closures across parts of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh today, September 25, 2026. Check the latest district-wise list for Malkangiri, Koraput, and more, plus updates on potential reopening for Saturday.
CJP Threatens Nationwide Protest From October 2 Over Gyanesh Kumar Resignation Demand
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has threatened to launch nationwide protests from October 2 if Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar does not resign, founder Abhijeet Dipke said on Friday. Dipke said the protests would begin in Mumbai on Gandhi Jayanti and subsequently spread to cities across the country. If Gyanesh Kumar does not resign by [] The post CJP Threatens Nationwide Protest From October 2 Over Gyanesh Kumar Resignation Demand appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha Put on 24-Hour High Alert as Depression Shifts Toward Chhattisgarh
Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari has instructed state authorities and citizens to maintain high vigilance for the next 24 hours following a depression over the Bay of Bengal moving across Baragada toward neighbouring Chhattisgarh. The official forecast indicates heavy rainfall across several western Odisha districts, including Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Subarnapur, Boudh, and Sundaragada. Authorities [] The post Odisha Put on 24-Hour High Alert as Depression Shifts Toward Chhattisgarh appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Chirag Paswan Says ECI Must Respond to Allegations Amid CEC Gyanesh Kumar Resignation Row
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan on Friday said Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar should firmly respond to allegations being raised against the Election Commission to ensure voters do not lose confidence in the electoral process. Paswans remarks came amid a political row over the functioning of the Election Commission and reported differences [] The post Chirag Paswan Says ECI Must Respond to Allegations Amid CEC Gyanesh Kumar Resignation Row appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
AISF and AIYAF Stage Massive Demonstration in Bhubaneswar Over Education Reforms and Unemployment
Amassive demonstration erupted outside the Odisha Legislative Assembly today as members of the All India Students Federation (AISF) and the All India Youth Federation (AIYAF) gheraoed the complex to demand immediate reforms in the states education system and concrete job guarantees for the youth. Demonstrators raised slogans against the ongoing commercialisation of education, budget cuts, [] The post AISF and AIYAF Stage Massive Demonstration in Bhubaneswar Over Education Reforms and Unemployment appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Relief work picks up in Visakhapatnam; first flood warning on Nagavali and Vamsadhara
GVMC clears 102 of 112 fallen trees and finds 12 km of roads damaged; Home Minister Anitha asks officials to coordinate with Odisha on flood flows
Delhi Park Gang Rape Case: Teen Says Men Posing as Cops Threatened Her With Pistol, Knives
Fresh details have emerged in the alleged gang-rape of a 17-year-old girl at Aastha Kunj Park in south Delhi, with the teenager telling police that three men posing as policemen threatened her and her male friend with weapons before taking her to a secluded area of the park. According to the FIR registered on the [] The post Delhi Park Gang Rape Case: Teen Says Men Posing as Cops Threatened Her With Pistol, Knives appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Pending Pensions for Over 20 Lakh Seniors to Be Paid by October: Minister
The Odisha government has announced that beneficiaries who have been waiting for their old-age pensions for the past five months will receive all pending dues by October. Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Minister Nityananda Gond informed the Odisha Legislative Assembly today about the governments timeline to address the delay. He confirmed [] The post Pending Pensions for Over 20 Lakh Seniors to Be Paid by October: Minister appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
NNKS Calls Odisha Bandh on Sept 30 Over Massive Textbook Errors Controversy
Tensions have escalated sharply in Odishas educational landscape as the farmers rights outfit, Naba Nirman Krushak Sangathan (NNKS), formally announced a state-wide Odisha Bandh on September 30. The organisation is calling for strict accountability and demanding the immediate resignation of Odisha School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond following widespread blunders detected in government-issued textbooks. [] The post NNKS Calls Odisha Bandh on Sept 30 Over Massive Textbook Errors Controversy appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Jajpur Sub-Collector Office Staffer Caught Taking Rs 40K Bribe
Kataka Vigilance officers trapped and arrested a Junior Revenue Assistant (JRA) stationed at the Sub-Collectors Office in Jajpur while accepting a bribe of Rs 40,000. The accused official, identified as Prasanna Kumar Sahani, was apprehended inside his office room after demanding money to facilitate official permission for the purchase of land belonging to a Scheduled [] The post Jajpur Sub-Collector Office Staffer Caught Taking Rs 40K Bribe appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha SCERT Textbooks Contain 1,741 Errors; 4 Officials Suspended
A total of 1,741 errors and suggestions have been detected in State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) textbooks issued for Classes I to VIII during the current academic session. Replying to a query raised by MLA Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo in the Odisha Assembly, School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond confirmed the [] The post Odisha SCERT Textbooks Contain 1,741 Errors; 4 Officials Suspended appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Malkangiri ADM inspects flood-hit areas amid heavy rains in Odisha
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A high-level media delegation from Odisha, currently on an exposure visit to Assam organised by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Bhubaneswar, under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, visited the ICMR-National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) in Dibrugarh today. During the visit, the journalists interacted with Dr Suman Kanungo, Director of ICMR-NIHR, [] The post Odisha Media Delegation Visits ICMR-NIHR Dibrugarh, Interacts with Scientists on Landmark Public Health Innovations appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha CM Suspends Two Senior Officials Following Arrests
In a firm administrative move, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered the suspension of two senior state officials involved in separate legal matters. The suspensions affect Arun Kumar Biswal, Additional Secretary to the Commerce and Transport Department, and Sujit Kumar Roul, Senior Superintendent of Kataka Circle Jail. Both officers were previously arrested and [] The post Odisha CM Suspends Two Senior Officials Following Arrests appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
OPGC Deputy General Manager Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
Odisha Power Generation Corporation (OPGC) has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 1 Deputy General Manager Ash Utilization post. The online application process is open up to 06 October 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official OPGC website.
South Odisha on High Alert: Rising River Levels and Opening Gates Trigger Flood Watch
Continuous downpours across southern Odisha over the past few days have triggered a critical flood-like situation, causing water levels in major rivers throughout the region to rise rapidly. Officials from the Water Resources Department are maintaining a close watch as reservoir levels increase. Providing an update on the situation, Dillip Rout, Engineer-in-Chief of the Water [] The post South Odisha on High Alert: Rising River Levels and Opening Gates Trigger Flood Watch appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Rain fury in Odisha triggers flood fear; schools closed, 10,000 people evacuated
The deep depression that made landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast a day ago entered Odisha, causing heavy to very heavy rain in 24 hours until 8.30 a.m. on September 25, 2026
Night Blaze at Jeypore Govt Art College Destroys Equipment, Short Circuit Suspected
A sudden fire broke out late Thursday night at the Government College of Art and Crafts in Jeypore, causing damage to computers and various institutional assets. According to initial reports, the fire started late at night due to a suspected electrical short circuit. The incident came to light when heavy smoke was seen billowing from [] The post Night Blaze at Jeypore Govt Art College Destroys Equipment, Short Circuit Suspected appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
6-Year-Old Boy Dies After Falling Into Open Septic Tank in Mayurbhanj
A heartbreaking incident unfolded at Nadapur village under Baisinga police limits in Mayurbhanj district when a six-year-old boy lost his life after falling into an uncovered, rain-filled septic tank on Thursday evening. The deceased minor has been identified as Arjun Bindhani, son of Laxmidhar Bindhani from Nuagaon. According to local sources, Arjuns mother, Anjali, was [] The post 6-Year-Old Boy Dies After Falling Into Open Septic Tank in Mayurbhanj appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Landslide Paralyses Train Services on Koraput-Rayagada Route Amid Heavy Rain
Continuous heavy rainfall has severely disrupted train operations in Odishas Rayagada district. A major landslide triggered by unrelenting downpours caused earth and massive boulders to collapse onto the railway tracks near Tunnel No. 29, located between Keutguda and Sikarapai railway stations. As a result, rail traffic along the crucial Koraput-Rayagada (K-R) line has come to [] The post Landslide Paralyses Train Services on Koraput-Rayagada Route Amid Heavy Rain appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Naveen Patnaik Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar
BJD president and Leader of Opposition in the Odisha Assembly Naveen Patnaik on Friday demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and called for a rethink of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Speaking to reporters outside the Assembly, Patnaik cited reported objections raised by Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and [] The post Naveen Patnaik Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumars Resignation, Seeks Rethink of SIR appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Asian Games 2026: Kamaljeet, Suruchi Singh Win Gold in 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team
Indias Kamaljeet and Suruchi Singh produced a superb performance to win the gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Games on Friday, September 25. The Indian pair finished on 484.6 points in the final to secure the top spot, finishing a commanding 6.6 points ahead of South Koreas Suhyeon [] The post Asian Games 2026: Kamaljeet, Suruchi Singh Win Gold in 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Heavy Rain Batters South Odisha; Tentulikhunti Records 395 mm Rainfall
South Odisha witnessed extremely heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours under the influence of the deep depression, with Nabarangapur emerging as the worst-affected district, according to rainfall data released by the Special Relief Commission (SRC) office. Tentulikhunti in Nabarangapur recorded the highest rainfall in the state, receiving 395.0 mm in the last 24 hours. [] The post Heavy Rain Batters South Odisha; Tentulikhunti Records 395 mm Rainfall appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
GVHSS Tihidi Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline
Govt Vocational Higher Secondary School (GVHSS Tihidi) Recruitment 2026 for post of Guest Faculty in CRM Trade. Candidates with Degree / Diploma, MA or M. Sc Can Apply Offline. The last date to apply offline is 28-09-2026. The candidate shall apply offline through GVHSS Tihidi official website bhadrak.odisha.gov.in.
Deep Depression Weakens Into Depression Over South Interior Odisha: IMD
The Deep Depression over south Odisha and adjoining south Chhattisgarh weakened into a Depression on Friday morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. According to the IMDs 5:30 am bulletin, the system moved north-northwestwards at a speed of 15 kmph during the past six hours and lay centred over south interior Odisha and adjoining Chhattisgarh. [] The post Deep Depression Weakens Into Depression Over South Interior Odisha: IMD appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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IMD said squally weather would prevail along the coast, with winds gusting up to 70 kmph, and advised fishermen not to venture into the sea until September 25 morning.
Weather today, September 25: Heavy rain likely in 8 states; check IMD forecast
Weather today, September 25: The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across several parts of India, with East Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Uttarakhand and other states facing rain alerts. A deep depression over Odisha is also weakening while moving north-northwest. Check the latest IMD forecast, rainfall warnings and weather conditions for your state.
Yet to assess impact of mines Act on Odisha, says Minister as legislators flag potential loss
Recent amendments made by Parliament have curbed the power of State governments to impose taxes, cess, and other levies on mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands
Odisha Police Busts Fake SIM Card Racket, Three Arrested
Odisha police arrested three individuals for creating and selling fake SIM cards using customer identity documents. Odisha Police Busts Fake SIM Card Racket, Three Arrested
Bay Of Bengal Depression To Bring Heavy Rain To Bengal, Odisha And Other States
A fresh spell of rain is expected to affect several parts of India on Friday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of heavy to very heavy showers in multiple states.
SC Questions Exclusion Of IPS Officer From Odisha DGP Panel
The Supreme Court questioned Odishas decision to exclude senior IPS officer Sushant Kumar Nath from the DGP selection panel amid a CBI probe.
AP Fishing Boats Sheltered In Odisha Amid Rough Sea Conditions
Fifty-one AP fishing boats have taken shelter at Gopalpur Port amid rough sea conditions, with officials monitoring fishermens safety.
