Project Cheetah: Indian-Born Cheetah Gives Birth to 5 Cubs at Kuno National Park
In a major success for Indias wildlife conservation efforts, an Indian-born female cheetah named KJP21 has given birth to five healthy cubs at Kuno National Park. The new arrivals push Indias total cheetah population to 60, which includes 41 cheetahs born on Indian soil. Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav announced [] The post Project Cheetah: Indian-Born Cheetah Gives Birth to 5 Cubs at Kuno National Park appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha-Born CSM Tech Deploys Kenyas National Digital Royalty System
Platform digitises mineral royalty declarations, assessments, payments and compliance monitoring
Strict Rules, Strict Limits: The New Blueprint for Odisha Student Union Polls
In a major effort to ensure fair play, financial transparency, and political neutrality across higher education institutions, authorities have issued comprehensive guidelines governing student union and association elections. From complete disassociation with political parties to a total ban on AI-generated fake content and printed posters, the new rules establish a strict operational framework for upcoming [] The post Strict Rules, Strict Limits: The New Blueprint for Odisha Student Union Polls appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Sonali Bendre Debuts as Presenter with Marathi Film
The trailer for the upcoming Marathi feature film Sohla has officially been launched, marking actor Sonali Bendres debut as a film presenter. Directed by Saaikat Bagbaan, the movie is a coming-of-age story centred around 13-year-old Pashya and the traditional Maharashtrian ceremony that marks his transition into adolescence. Watch Video: The film is produced by [] The post Sonali Bendre Debuts as Presenter with Marathi Film Sohla; Trailer Released appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha Tops Nation in Urban Housing Reforms, Wins Special Recognition from MoHUA
Odisha has been conferred a Special Recognition Award by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India, for implementing the highest number of reforms under the Pradhan Mantri Awas YojanaUrban (PMAY-U) 2.0. The award was presented during the Pradhan Mantri Awas YojanaUrban Awards 2026 ceremony held in New Delhi, spotlighting Odishas administrative [] The post Odisha Tops Nation in Urban Housing Reforms, Wins Special Recognition from MoHUA appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Devotees Seek Blessings at Puri Jagannath Temple
Devotees gather at the revered Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, to offer prayers and seek the blessings of Lord Jagannath.
Srishti Vyakaranam Evicted From Bigg Boss Telugu 10 After 4 Weeks
Engineer-turned-model and actor Srishti Vyakaranam has been evicted from Bigg Boss Telugu 10 as her journey in the reality show, hosted by Nagarjuna, came to an end during the Week 4 Weekend episode on Oct 4. Before entering the house, Srishti established a versatile career spanning engineering, modelling, and beauty pageants. She represented India at [] The post Srishti Vyakaranam Evicted From Bigg Boss Telugu 10 After 4 Weeks appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Multi-Storeyed Mansions, 5-Acre Farmhouse, and 20 Plots: Vigilance Blows Lid Off Baripada Engineer
The Odisha Vigilance has unearthed a massive empire of unaccounted wealth during coordinated raids on properties linked to Arabinda Mohanty, Executive Engineer at the R&B Sub-Division in Betanoti under R&B Division, Baripada (Mayurbhanj district). The anti-corruption watchdog launched simultaneous searches across multiple locations connected to Mohanty and his family members, revealing a sprawling portfolio of [] The post Multi-Storeyed Mansions, 5-Acre Farmhouse, and 20 Plots: Vigilance Blows Lid Off Baripada Engineers Empire appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha Vigilance Nabs Bhubaneswar Revenue Inspector Taking Rs 5K Bribe
Odisha Vigilance today caught Niranjan Singh, Revenue Inspector (RI) of Keshari Nagar Circle, Unit-VI, Bhubaneswar, red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000. The enforcement action followed a complaint by a local resident who was struggling to secure a legal heir certificate after the tragic deaths of his mother and younger brother. The applicant had [] The post Odisha Vigilance Nabs Bhubaneswar Revenue Inspector Taking Rs 5K Bribe appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Star Mohsin Khan Marries Fianc
Popular television actor Mohsin Khan, best known for his iconic role as Kartik Goenka in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, is now officially married! The actor tied the knot with his fiance, Tamanna, in a close-knit wedding ceremony in California. Taking to Instagram on Oct 4, Mohsin delighted his followers by sharing a dreamy picture [] The post Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Star Mohsin Khan Marries Fiance Tamanna in Dreamy California Ceremony appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
IndiGo Revises Fuel Charges Across Domestic and International Routes Effective Oct 6
Indias leading airline, IndiGo, has announced a recalibration of fuel charges across its domestic and international network to cushion the impact of surging Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices. The revised charges will apply to all new bookings made starting on October 6, 2026. The decision follows continuous volatility in international energy markets, exacerbated by geopolitical [] The post IndiGo Revises Fuel Charges Across Domestic and International Routes Effective Oct 6 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Police Rescue 18 Migrant Labourers Including 8 Children in Nuapada
Acting on a specific tip-off regarding illegal human trafficking, Khadial Police successfully foiled an attempt to traffic poor labourers from Nuapada district to Andhra Pradesh. A total of 18 migrant workers, including eight minor children, were rescued safely from the Khadial bus stand before they could be transported out of the state. According to sources, [] The post Police Rescue 18 Migrant Labourers Including 8 Children in Nuapada appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
7 Arrested for Illegal Fishing in Gahirmatha Sanctuary, Trawler Seized
Forest Department officials intercepted a fishing trawler operating deep inside the restricted zone of the Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary. Seven fishermen were taken into custody after being caught red-handed carrying out illegal trawling activities approximately 7 kilometres off the Ekakula mouth. The operation unfolded around 2:25 AM when a dedicated patrolling partyacting under the direct supervision [] The post 7 Arrested for Illegal Fishing in Gahirmatha Sanctuary, Trawler Seized appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
SC to Hear Pleas Seeking Suspension of CEC Gyanesh Kumar Today
The Supreme Court of India is scheduled to hear a batch of public interest litigations (PILs) on Monday seeking the immediate suspension of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The petitions challenge the manner in which the poll body has functioned under his leadership, alleging that critical decisions were taken unilaterally without the concurrence or [] The post SC to Hear Pleas Seeking Suspension of CEC Gyanesh Kumar Today appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha government announces to hold student union election after a gap of eight years
Process of elections to be completed in next 10 days; will begin from October 7 and come to end on October 16, 2026
Odisha to Hold Student Union Elections on October 15 After 8-Year Break
Ending an eight-year drought of campus democracy, Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj announced that college and university student union elections in Odisha will be held on October 15. The crucial announcement followed a high-level meeting between the Minister and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to finalize the roadmap for restoring democracy across higher education campuses [] The post Odisha to Hold Student Union Elections on October 15 After 8-Year Break appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Vedanta faces 5,600 crore demand from Odisha Mining after high court setback
Odisha Mining Corp has issued a demand and intimation letter to Vedanta Aluminium, with the amount payable by 31 October 2026
Blaze at Sundaragada PNB Triggers Alarm, Short Circuit Suspected
An early morning fire broke out at a Punjab National Bank (PNB) branch in Sundaragada town, triggering panic among local residents and business owners in the bustling commercial district. The incident occurred around 8:00 AM at the PNB branch situated directly opposite the Sundaragada Head Post Office. Thick plumes of smoke and visible flames were [] The post Blaze at Sundaragada PNB Triggers Alarm, Short Circuit Suspected appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
The death of a 28-year-old researcher at a high-security infectious disease facility in Siberia has triggered emergency quarantines, contact tracing, and mounting questions over biosafety protocol adherence in Russia. The scientist, identified in reports as Darya Shipilova, was a researcher at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute. She was admitted to Shelekhov Hospital on September 29 suffering [] The post Mystery Death of 28-Year-Old Researcher at Russian Pathogen Lab Sparks Plague Panic and Mass Quarantines appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Bollywood actor Rakul Preet Singh took to social media on Monday to issue a strong clarification, shutting down unverified reports linking her to recent search operations conducted by the Income Tax Department. Expressing dismay over speculative media coverage, the actor urged online reporters and mainstream journalists to verify facts before publishing sensationalized stories that damage [] The post Rakul Preet Singh Hits Back at Unverified News Reports, Demands Immediate Retraction Over Tax Search Speculations appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
A terrifying incident unfolded in Chaunsria Sahi under Kodinga police station limits in Nabarangpurs Koshagumuda block, where a 1.5-year-old child was brutally mauled by a stray dog while sleeping inside his home. The victim, the toddler son of local resident Raju Dalai, sustained grave injuries to his face, eyes, and cheeks after an aggressive stray [] The post Stray Dog Mauls Toddler in Nabarangpur; Critical Child Shifted to Kataka Sishu Bhawan appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Hidden Compartment, Huge Haul: Over 2 Quintals of Ganja Intercepted in Koraput
Machhkund Police seized 214 kilograms of contraband cannabis (ganja) being illegally transported inside a specially constructed secret chamber of a Bolero pickup truck. Police arrested the driver, identified as Rinku Pangi, a resident of Baddural village under Mudulipada police station limits in Malkangiri district. The Bolero pickup truck used in the crime was also confiscated [] The post Hidden Compartment, Huge Haul: Over 2 Quintals of Ganja Intercepted in Koraput appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Visit HAL Sunabeda in Odisha Tomorrow
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Odisha to conduct a comprehensive review of operations at the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) facility situated in Sunabeda, Koraput district. During the visit on Tuesday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inspect various manufacturing, engine production, and maintenance facilities at the Sunabeda complex. He [] The post Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Visit HAL Sunabeda in Odisha Tomorrow appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
CJP Leader Saurav Das Claims Govt Plans Arrests Ahead of October 10 Jantar Mantar Protest
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-convener Saurav Das has alleged that the government is planning to arrest him and other party leaders ahead of the groups proposed October 10 protest at Delhis Jantar Mantar. Das made the allegation in a post on X, naming CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Ratna Singh among those he [] The post CJP Leader Saurav Das Claims Govt Plans Arrests Ahead of October 10 Jantar Mantar Protest appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Delhi Police Skip Name Tags at Jantar Mantar to Avoid Social Media Targeting
Delhi Police personnel deployed at Jantar Mantar during recent protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar did not wear name tags, with officials describing it as a deliberate measure to prevent officers from being identified and targeted on social media. The protests were linked to allegations of irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of [] The post Delhi Police Skip Name Tags at Jantar Mantar to Avoid Social Media Targeting appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Shikhar Dhawan Offers Prayers at Tirumala Temple, Praises Darshan Arrangements
Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan offered prayers at the Tirumala temple in Tirupati and expressed gratitude for the arrangements made for devotees. After his darshan, Dhawan praised the temple administration for ensuring a smooth experience and said he was grateful for the opportunity to have a good darshan of Lord Tirupati. I had such a [] The post Shikhar Dhawan Offers Prayers at Tirumala Temple, Praises Darshan Arrangements appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 Finale: Avinash Mishra Beats Rithvik Dhanjani, Orry to Win Trophy
Television actor Avinash Mishra has emerged as the winner of Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, taking home the coveted trophy after defeating fellow finalists Rithvik Dhanjani and Orry. Along with the trophy, Avinash won Rs 20 lakh in prize money, a car and a trip to Europe. The top three finalists were also awarded bikes. Avinash [] The post Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 Finale: Avinash Mishra Beats Rithvik Dhanjani, Orry to Win Trophy appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
The right to more than a room and roof
The Odisha government has formulated guidelines to safeguard the property rights of persons with disabilities. Satyasundar Barik spoke to those impacted and to activists, who say that these guidelines were needed for both inherited and self-acquired property, and how mandates help improve lives
Sree Vishnus 'Comrade Kalyan' cleared for release with U/A certificate
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 5 (IANS) The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has now cleared director Janakiram Marella's upcoming Telugu action entertainer 'Comrade Kalyan', featuring actors Sree Vishnu and Mahima Nambiar in the lead, for release with a U/A certificate. The film is slated to hit screens worldwide on October 9 this year. Taking to his social media timelines to share the update, actor Sree Vishnu wrote, No gun firing Only FUN FIRING U/A #ComradeKalyan October 9th. Sources say that Sree Vishnu, who has carved a niche for himself with unconventional stories and entertaining performances, is looking to enthrall audiences with 'Comrade Kalyan', an action-packed entertainer with a distinctive backdrop. Directed by Janakiram Marella and presented by Kona Venkat, the film is being produced by Venkata Krishna Karnati and Seetha Karnati under the banner of Skanda Vahana Motion Pictures LLP. The story, which is set in the Andhra-Odisha border in 1992, will feature a big star cast. Apart from Sree Vishnu and Mahima Nambiar, the film will also feature Tamil actress Radhika Sarathkumar, Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko, and Upendra Limaye in pivotal roles. It may be recalled that only in June this year, the makers had released the first single from the film titled 'Oriya Pilla', which when translated in English means 'Oriya girl'. The song had offered a glimpse into the romantic world of 'Comrade Kalyan' and had indicated the presence of a tender love story within the film. Composed by Vijay Bulganin, 'Oriya Pilla' was a gentle melody that banked on simplicity and emotion. The track carried a refreshing old-world charm, while Sid Srirams enchanting vocals breathed life into every line, and made it a chartbuster. Bhaskarabhatlas lyrics beautifully captured the feelings of a young man completely enchanted by an Oriya girl. On the technical front, the film has cinematography by Sai Sriram and music by Vijay Bulganin. Chota K Prasad is handling the editing duties of the film, which is now slated to hit screens on October 9.
AdiVaani: Technology for the Margins
India is home to over 700 tribal communities and more than 100 distinct tribal languages and dialects yet only a handful have a script, a dictionary or any presence online. For a Gondi speaking farmer trying to read a government health advisory or a Santhali student searching for a word in a textbook, the digital world has, until now, simply not spoken their language. AdiVaani is changing that through one sentence, one recording, one translated page at a time. AdiVaani is an AI based translation and language technology platform being developed under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) by IIT Delhi. Its mission is deceptively simple: build tools that let English and Hindi speak to tribal languages and let tribal languages speak back in text and in voice and vice versa. AdiVaani has gone live with four languages Santali, Mundari, Bhili and Gondi with Kui and Garo close behind, and a further eight languages, including Katkari, Koya, Kokborok, Betta Kuruba, Chodri, Thadou Kuki and Tangkhul, lined up for the next phase. A Full Toolkit, Not Just a Translator AdiVaani brings together a full toolkit under one roof, not merely a translator. It offers Text-to-Text Translation, converting English or Hindi text into a tribal language and back again, instantly; Speech-to-Text (ASR), which turns spoken tribal language into text and offers a lifeline for languages with few or no fluent readers; Text-to-Speech, which generates natural spoken tribal-language audio from written text so that non-literate speakers can access information aurally; and Speech-to-Speech, a cascaded pipeline that lets two people speaking different languages understand each other in near real time. The platform also carries an Optical Character Recognition feature that digitises old textbooks, folk manuscripts, primers and dictionaries existing only on paper, often the last surviving record of a dialect, alongside a public mobile App and Web Access portal carrying dictionaries, learning modules and feedback tools for continuous improvement. Bringing the Periphery to the Centre For decades, India's tribal languages have existed at the edge of the country's digital and administrative life rich in oral history, ecological knowledge and cultural memory, yet almost invisible to the internet, to AI systems and often to policy itself. AdiVaani inverts that equation. A welfare scheme notification, a health advisory or an NCERT textbook chapter that once existed only in Hindi or English can now be rendered accurately and respectfully into Santali or Bhili and read aloud to someone who cannot read at all. Government officials, teachers, and health workers can, in turn, understand what a tribal citizen is trying to communicate in their own words. The traffic runs both ways and that is the point: AdiVaani is not simply giving tribal communities access to the mainstream; it is giving the mainstream access to tribal India. The project treats tribal languages not as data sources for AI but as living knowledge systems connected to oral tradition, agriculture, ecology and community identity. Not Just for Tribal India- A Platform for Everyone AdiVaani's promise extends well beyond tribal households. Researchers and linguists gain a reproducible, benchmarked dataset for some of the world's most under documented languages. Civil servants, doctors, teachers and NGO field workers posted in tribal districts most of whom are not themselves tribal get a real time translation companion that turns awkward, error prone communication into genuine dialogue. Students of linguistics and anthropology gain digitised manuscripts and oral archives that would otherwise decay unseen in local libraries. And every Indian, tribal or not inherits a small but meaningful correction to the digital record: languages that were at risk of existing only in memory now have a searchable, speakable, teachable home online. This is what makes AdiVaani more than a translation app, it is public infrastructure for inclusion, built the way inclusion should be built: with the community at the centre, not at the receiving end. Community First, Technology Second AdiVaani's most distinctive feature may not be its models at all but its method. Native speakers, translators, field linguists and community elders are treated as knowledge partners not just annotators. Every dataset passes through a maker checker superchecker workflow, where community validators catch the subtle ways AI tends to flatten a minority language toward Hindi or English,a dropped suffix, an over normalised idiom, a lost oral register. Machine generated translations are never treated as final: they return to native speakers for correction before they re-enter the corpus. It is AI development grounded in consent, cultural respect and the recognition that a language is not a dataset it is a way a people remembers itself. This is where the State Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs) become indispensable. Long before a sentence reaches an AI model, it is the TRIs in Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and elsewhere that anchor the entire corpus-building effort on the ground mobilising native speakers, verifying dialectal variations across villages and blocks, and vetting every translated or transcribed sample before it is accepted into the training data. Their field knowledge decides which recordings are authentic and which idioms have been flattened in translation, making them the frontline check between raw community language and a usable digital corpus. Without this continuous, on-the-ground vetting by the TRIs, the models AdiVaani builds would carry the very distortions the project was set up to avoid. Looking Ahead AdiVaani's work is far from finished. Over the next nine months, it plans to add ten more languages improve its speech recognition and voice technology, and build much larger collections of verified recordings reaching hundreds of thousands per language. But beyond the numbers, AdiVaani stands for something bigger: proof that technology can protect and support tribal languages instead of erasing them. In a country where languages are vanishing every few years, AdiVaani gives tribal communities a way to be heard in their own voices, on their own terms and gives the rest of India a reason finally to listen. (The Author is Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Courtesy: PIB)
Land Mafia Arrested in Bhubaneswar After Rs 10 Lakh Extortion Demand and Violent Attack
In a major crackdown on organized crime in the state capital, Mancheswar Police have arrested a land mafia kingpin Tarun Kanta Mohanty, alias Tarua, following allegations of land grabbing, violent assault, and a Rs 10 lakh extortion demand. The case centers around a plot of land located near National Highway 16 in Pandara Mouza. According [] The post Land Mafia Arrested in Bhubaneswar After Rs 10 Lakh Extortion Demand and Violent Attack appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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Swiss President Guy Parmelin arrives in India for trade talks with PM Modi
Swiss President Guy Parmelin is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi for a three-day state visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation of senior officials and business leaders as both sides review progress across a broad range of bilateral ties. Talks between Prime Minister Modi [] The post Swiss President Guy Parmelin arrives in India for trade talks with PM Modi appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Indian Navy sailor held for leaking data to female Pakistani operative
Coimbatore (TN): An Indian Navy sailor accused of transmitting classified maritime intelligence to a Pakistani operative was arrested, officials said Sunday. According to official sources, the espionage operation involved a social media honey-trap. The Andhra Pradesh Police Counter Intelligence (CI) cell arrested 31-year-old Pradeep Mukherjee October 3 at INS Agrani, a naval leadership training facility []
ISS Welcomes Crew-13 as Crew-12 Prepares for Journey Home
Crew-13 has successfully arrived at the International Space Station while Crew-12 prepares for its return to Earth after completing key scientific research in medicine, quantum technology, and space exploration. The post ISS Welcomes Crew-13 as Crew-12 Prepares for Journey Home appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Road projects: CAG flags Rs 84.42cr loss to exchequer
Bhubaneswar: Officials of the Rural Development Department allegedly made irregular payments to contractors without verifying mandatory bitumen purchase receipts, causing a loss of Rs 84.42 crore to the state exchequer, a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report has revealed. Government guidelines require contractors to submit receipts proving the purchase of bitumen and emulsion from authorised []
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History-sheeter murdered after extortion bid
Brahmapur: A 28-year-old man was allegedly killed by a fast-food shop owner at Nimakhandi village in Ganjam district late Saturday night, police said. The deceased, Tuna Nayak, was allegedly attacked by Raghav Sahu, 32, also from Nimakhandi. Police arrested Sahu Sunday and seized two knives and his scooter. Police said Tuna allegedly intimidated Raghav, who []
Last Four Standing: Djokovic, Medvedev, de Minaur and Hurkacz Set for Beijing Showdowns
Novak Djokovic extends his perfect China Open record to 32-0 and faces Daniil Medvedev in the Beijing semifinals, while Alex de Minaur meets Hubert Hurkacz in the other last-four clash. The post Last Four Standing: Djokovic, Medvedev, de Minaur and Hurkacz Set for Beijing Showdowns appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Delivering a scathing constitutional critique amid the nationwide controversy over the Election Commissions Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan stated on Sunday that any administrative exercise leading to the mass disenfranchisement of citizens is intrinsically arbitrary and fundamentally opposes the constitutional order. Speaking at the valedictory address of [] The post Supreme Court Judge Ujjal Bhuyan Warns Against Mass Disenfranchisement Amid Electoral Roll Revision Row appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
CM announces Rs11 lakh each for men
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a cash reward of Rs11 lakh for each player of Indias 2026 Asian Games gold-winning mens hockey team and Rs5.5 lakh for every support staff member. India beat Malaysia 5-1 in the final to win the mens hockey gold for the second time and secure a 2028 Olympics []
OMC Puri Coastal Marathon 2026: Chief Minister, Kapil Dev Back Odisha's Coastal Running Vision
The Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha, outlined its vision for the upcoming OMC Puri Coastal Marathon 2026 at a press conference held on the occasion of Odisha Travel Bazaar (OTB).
Odisha Rape Accused Injured In Encounter, Sent To Judicial Custody
A man accused of raping a woman in Bhubaneswar was apprehended after sustaining a bullet injury during an encounter with police when he resisted arrest. He has been sent to 14-day judicial custody, and two others were also arrested for dismantling a stolen motorcycle used by the accused.
Puri school snakebite leaves student dead, another critical
Delang: A Class IX student died of snakebite, and another was critical after the two were bitten while staying overnight at their school following a block-level sports competition in Puri district, according to reports. The deceased was identified as 14-year-old Sai Swayam Jena, while PK Gyanaranjan Parida is undergoing treatment at Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar. []
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CBI arrests DGCA deputy director for allegedly taking Rs 2.5 lakh bribe
New Delhi: The CBI has arrested Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Deputy Director Sushil Kumar Garg, posted in Chennai, for allegedly taking Rs 2.5 lakh bribe for issuing an airworthiness certificate to aircraft operated by a private company, officials said Sunday. The agency also arrested the Director of Ekvi Air Training Organisation Pvt Ltd, []
History-sheeter stabbed to death by friend after quarrel in Odisha's Ganjam
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 4 (IANS) A 28-year-old history-sheeter was killed by his friend by slitting his throat following a quarrel allegedly over extortion and other issues at Nimakhandi village on the outskirts of Brahmapur in Odisha's Ganjam district during early morning hours on Sunday. The deceased was identified as Tuna Nayak, while the accused, Raghav Sahu (28), a resident of the same village, has been arrested by police. According to the police, more than eight criminal cases, including murder and extortion, were registered against Tuna, while the accused Sahu runs a fast-food outlet in the village. The victim, Tuna, a history-sheeter, was consuming alcohol along with the accused and another friend at a rented house near their village late on Saturday night. A quarrel broke out between Tuna and the accused Sahu over some issue in the early hours of Sunday. During the altercation, Tuna allegedly assaulted Sahu, who, in a fit of rage, slit Tuna's throat, a senior police official said. Tuna was rushed to hospital where the doctors declared him brought dead. Brahampur Superintendent of Police Abhinav Sonkar, Nimakhandi police station Sub-Divisional Police Officer Sri Siba Sankar Mohapatra and Krushna Saha, Inspector in-charge of Nimakhandi police station, visited the crime site and initiated an investigation. A scientific team also collected biological samples from the spot. Police have seized two knives and a scooter in connection with the murder. A case has been registered at Nimakhandi police station based on a complaint lodged by the deceased's brother Muna Nayak. The local sources on the other hand claimed that Tuna and his associates allegedly used to eat at Raghav's shop without paying and demand extortion money from him. This had reportedly led to resentment between the two. On Saturday night, Tuna and Raghav went to a house on the outskirts of the village to consume alcohol. A quarrel reportedly broke out between them late at night over some issue. Taking advantage of Tuna being heavily intoxicated, Raghav allegedly took out a knife kept in his scooter and slit his throat. Tuna died due to excessive blood loss.
Firozabad Fire: Massive Blaze Hits Tyre Factory in Naushehra, UP
A massive fire broke out at a tyre retreading factory in the Naushehra area of Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday afternoon. Emergency fire services from across the district were immediately mobilized following an alert received around 2:30 PM. Firefighting teams faced an operational delay due to a localized water shortage after the facilitys internal water [] The post Firozabad Fire: Massive Blaze Hits Tyre Factory in Naushehra, UP appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Political intent needed alongside legal process for Hasina
Dhaka: Bangladesh Sunday said it expected India to expedite the extradition of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, saying that besides the legal process, political intent was also necessary for her return. The remarks came a day after Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi said India could not give a timeframe for Hasinas return as Dhakas extradition []
Jibana Jindabad 2.0: Odisha CM Bans New Liquor Shops for 3 Years, Targets Drug-Free State by 2029
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launches Jibana Jindabad 2.0 in Bhubaneswar, freezes new liquor shops for three years, and pledges Odishas support for a drug-free India by 2029. The post Jibana Jindabad 2.0: Odisha CM Bans New Liquor Shops for 3 Years, Targets Drug-Free State by 2029 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
PM Narendra Modi Lauds Indian Contingent
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the dedication and performance of the Indian contingent as the 2026 Asian Games came to a close, extending his heartfelt congratulations to all participating athletes and medal winners. In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), the Prime Minister commended the contingent for upholding the spirit of sportsmanship and representing [] The post PM Narendra Modi Lauds Indian Contingents Spirit and Success as Asian Games 2026 Conclude appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
One-year-old critically hurt in stray dog attack
Nabarangpur: A one-year-old boy was seriously injured after a stray dog attacked him while he was sleeping at his home in Sadar village under Kodiga on police limits in Nabarangpur district, officials said. The dog entered the house and attacked the child, biting him on the face and causing serious injuries. The childs parents, Raju []
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Six of inter-state brown sugar gang arrested
VHP Launches Sharp Attack on Congress Over Mani Shankar Aiyar
A fresh political dispute has erupted after Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) national spokesperson Vinod Bansal strongly criticized senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar over his recent comments advocating for the resumption of dialogue between India and Pakistan. In a statement shared on social media platform X, Bansal accused the Congress party of repeatedly displaying an [] The post VHP Launches Sharp Attack on Congress Over Mani Shankar Aiyars Call for India-Pakistan Talks appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha woman injured after lover, family allegedly assault her over marriage demand
Jajpur: A 24-year-old woman suffered serious injuries after her 27-year-old lover and his family members beat her up for pressing for marriage in Odishas Jajpur district, police said on Sunday. The accused, identified as Samir Sahu, has been arrested over the incident that took place in Mirzapur village in Dharmasala police station area on Saturday []
IIT Delhi PhD Scholar Dies at AIIMS; Police File Abetment of Suicide FIR
A PhD research scholar at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the AIIMS Trauma Centre, where he had been undergoing treatment since mid-August. The student was originally found unconscious and severely injured on August 18 at his rented accommodation in South Delhis Munirka Village. Following a [] The post IIT Delhi PhD Scholar Dies at AIIMS; Police File Abetment of Suicide FIR appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
NCB Mumbai seizes 500 kg Ganja concealed among steel pipes in Nagpur, arrests three
NCB Mumbai intercepted a commercial goods carrier truck in Nagpur, Maharashtra, on Sunday, which was concealing 500 kgs of Ganja. As per the official release, three persons, including the driver, receiver and a close drug associate, have been arrested. The truck originated from Sambalpur, Odisha and was destined for delivery of the Ganja consignment to a receiver based in Nagpur for further distribution in Jalna, Maharashtra and Indore, Madhya Pradesh. NCB Mumbai has been actively working on an interstate Ganja trafficking network wherein a Nagpur-based drug network has been regularly procuring Ganja from Odisha and transporting the drug into various districts of Maharashtra by concealing Ganja among non-suspicious goods. In an effort to dodge the drug law enforcement agencies, multiple random routes were taken rather than the conventional shortest route. Credible information was developed, which led to the identification of two West Bengal-based persons named RP Goldar and A Sarkar wh...
Georgia Homecoming Party Shooting: 2 Dead, Up to 35 Injured in Vienna
A late-night homecoming block party attended by over 1,000 people turned violent early Sunday, October 4, 2026, leaving two young m en dead and as many as 35 others injured in Vienna, Georgia. The shooting occurred around 1:25 AM along Pine Street while Dooly County Sheriffs Office deputies were actively patrolling and monitoring the large [] The post Georgia Homecoming Party Shooting: 2 Dead, Up to 35 Injured in Vienna appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Man dies, wife hurt as pickup van hits bike in Keonjhar
Odisha Police Arrests 346 in Major Crackdown Ahead of Festival Season
Odisha police have arrested 346 individuals in a significant operation against crime and illegal activities ahead of the festive season. Odisha Police Arrests 346 in Major Crackdown Ahead of Festival Season
Marathon Fever Builds as Bhubaneswar Runners Join OMC Puri Coastal Marathon Promo Run
A high-energy Promo Run for the upcoming OMC Puri Coastal Marathon was organised in Bhubaneswar today, bringing together runners, fitness enthusiasts and citizens to build momentum and generate wider awareness ahead of the much-anticipated sporting event. The Promo Run was flagged off by. Pravati Parida, Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha; Sidhant Mohapatra, MLA, Digapahandi; Balwant [] The post Marathon Fever Builds as Bhubaneswar Runners Join OMC Puri Coastal Marathon Promo Run appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Naveen Patnaik, president of the Biju Janata Dal and former Chief Minister of Odisha, has condemned an alleged violent attack on senior party leader and former Dharmasala MLA Pranab Balabantray, describing it as a grave failure of law and order. The incident took place on Sunday afternoon in Madhupurgada Gram Panchayat under Jenapur Police Station [] The post Naveen Patnaik Slams Goonda Raj After Armed Attack on Former MLA in Jajpur appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Delhi Protests: Detentions and Clashes as Anti-CEC Marches Reach Day 3
Central Delhi witnessed intense clashes, multi-party rallies, and widespread detentions on Sunday, October 4, 2026, as demonstrations demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar entered their third consecutive day. Despite no official permissions being granted by law enforcement, multiple opposition parties, student organizations, and civic groups organized simultaneous marches from India Gate [] The post Delhi Protests: Detentions and Clashes as Anti-CEC Marches Reach Day 3 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
State proposes inclusion of 28 more ULBs in PMAY 2.0
State rolls out MICE portal, woos investors for weddings, events
Two Killed in Separate Tractor Mishaps in Balangir and Malkangiri
Two fatal tractor accidents in Odishas Balangir and Malkangiri districts have claimed two lives and left one minor critically injured on Sunday. In Balangir, a tractor ran over two boys riding a bicycle in Gohirapadar village under Bangomunda police station limits. 12-year-old Ashish Thapa died, while Haldhar Bag was seriously injured. Both boys were first [] The post Two Killed in Separate Tractor Mishaps in Balangir and Malkangiri appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Indian envoy Vipul meets Saudi Hajj official to review Haj 2027 preparations
Jeddah: Indias Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Vipul, met Saudi Arabias Vice Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Abdulfattah bin Suleiman Al-Mashat, and reviewed preparations for Haj 2027, besides inspecting the Haj Terminal at Jeddah Airport and the Haramain High Speed Railway Station, the Consulate General of India in Jeddah said Sunday. Ambassador of India to Saudi []
Gangster killed after friend slits his throat during drunken brawl in Odisha
Trump backs AI data centre growth, seeks to shield households from power costs
Washington: US President Donald Trump has warned that Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centres could move to China if the United States turns them away, defending their rapid expansion while backing measures intended to prevent the massive facilities from driving up household electricity costs. Trump made the remarks at a campaign rally in Vandalia, Ohio, Saturday []
Fast-Food Vendor Stabs Notorious Criminal To Death Over Extortion Demands in Brahmapur
A habitual offender with a lengthy criminal record was brutally stabbed to death in Nimakhandi village under the Nimakhandi Police Station jurisdiction late Saturday night. The deceased has been identified as 28-year-old Tuna Nayak, a resident of Nimakhandi who was facing over eight serious criminal cases, including charges of attempted murder, extortion (dadabati), and violent [] The post Fast-Food Vendor Stabs Notorious Criminal To Death Over Extortion Demands in Brahmapur appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
State intensifies malaria surveillance after 37,899 cases, 9 deaths
Odishas SAMS portal wins award
Rescued Tiger Cub Moved to Similipal Core Enclosure After Recovery
An eight-month-old female tiger cub, rescued late last month from Khaparkhai village under the Thakurmunda range of Karanjia Forest Division, has fully recovered and been relocated into the core region of the Similipal Tiger Reserve. The cub was rescued on September 25 and brought to the Thakurmunda Similipal Wildlife Range office premises. Over the course [] The post Rescued Tiger Cub Moved to Similipal Core Enclosure After Recovery appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Govt School Peon Arrested for Sexual Assault Attempt on 69-year-old Woman in Puri
In a disturbing incident, police have arrested a government employee for allegedly attempting to sexually assault a 69-year-old woman under the Nayahat police outpost limits in Odishas Puri district. The accused, identified as Indramani Parida, works as a peon at Arei High School. According to police sources, the survivora resident of Mahanipur village in the [] The post Govt School Peon Arrested for Sexual Assault Attempt on 69-year-old Woman in Puri appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Similipal reserve releases rescued tiger cub into quarantine enclosure
7 aggressive tuskers in Dhenkanal forest div under round-the-clock surveillance
Nayapalli Rape Case: Accused Jailed After Encounter, Bike Theft Ring Busted
Commissionerate Police have remanded the main accused in the Nayapalli rape case to judicial custody following a dramatic encounter in the Chandaka area on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar. The intense investigation into the sexual assault unexpectedly unearthed a major vehicle theft and dismantling racket operating in Bhubaneswar, resulting in the arrest of the prime suspects [] The post Nayapalli Rape Case: Accused Jailed After Encounter, Bike Theft Ring Busted appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Gangster slaps friend, gets throat slit in Odisha
Brahmapur: A 28-year-old noted criminal was killed after his friend allegedly slashed his throat during a drunken brawl in Odishas Brahmapur, police said Sunday. The incident took place at Nimakhandi when the two, along with two others, were consuming liquor Saturday night. An argument ensued between Tuna Nayak, who was wanted in at least eight []
Stones pelted at former BJD MLA Pranab Balabantarays convoy in Jajpur
Jajpur: Stones were allegedly pelted at the convoy of former BJD MLA Pranab Balabantaray Sunday while he was returning after attending a meeting in Panturi village under Gadamadhupur panchayat in Jajpur districts Dharmashala area. Balabantaray alleged that the attack took place in the presence of police personnel and claimed that the assailants were armed with []
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear Monday a batch of pleas seeking suspension of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and challenging the manner in which the poll panel led by him took decisions, allegedly without the approval of two election commissioners. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi []
US, 16 nations back 'super intelligence' push
Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 4 (IANS) The United States and 16 other countries have endorsed a new international initiative aimed at harnessing Super Intelligence to accelerate scientific discovery, expand researchers' access to advanced computing and experiment with new ways of funding science. The Kyoto Vision for a Golden Age of Science was endorsed at the 23rd annual meeting of the Science and Technology in Society Forum in Japan's Kyoto, the White House said on Sunday. India is not among the countries listed as endorsing the declaration. The initiative was led by White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios and comes as the Trump administration seeks to reshape the US scientific research system around artificial intelligence, advanced computing and new institutional models. The White House said the declaration recognises an opportunity to use super intelligence, or SI, to accelerate scientific discovery and enable autonomous experimentation at scale. The way we make scientific discoveries has changed, and the Kyoto Vision is a recognition of that shift and a call to action, Kratsios said. Super intelligence applied to science will be the greatest force in history for democratising research. Seizing this moment requires us to reinvigorate our research enterprises and leverage new institutional models for discovery. Under President Trump's leadership, the United States is leading that charge, and the Kyoto Vision shows the world is ready to move forward with us. The declaration focuses on three broad areas: changing institutions involved in scientific discovery, harnessing Super Intelligence for research and cultivating scientific talent. Under the first pillar, participating countries backed the use of different funding mechanisms, including long-duration awards, rapid grants, prizes and challenges. They also encouraged experimentation with institutions offering varying levels of autonomy, resources and direction to researchers. The countries welcomed metascience -- the empirical study of how science itself is conducted, organised and funded -- as a way of improving research for public benefit. On Super Intelligence, Ministers recognised that the technology is already accelerating existing research tasks while creating new forms of scientific inquiry, according to the White House. They pledged to expand researchers' access to SI tools, scientific data, computing infrastructure and experimental facilities, while encouraging its integration into scientific workflows. The third component focuses on scientific talent, particularly students and researchers early in their careers. The participating countries committed to identifying and investing in meritorious students and early-career researchers and giving them greater support and freedom to pursue ambitious research. They also called for more hands-on training, cross-sector doctoral programmes, fellowships and research partnerships, particularly in fields requiring specialists capable of operating and improving sophisticated scientific instruments. Besides the United States, the countries endorsing the declaration are Argentina, Bulgaria, Chile, Cyprus, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, New Zealand, Poland, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. The initiative follows a report Kratsios delivered to President Donald Trump in July titled Science: A New Golden Age. The White House described it as the most comprehensive reconsideration of the American science and technology research enterprise in eight decades. That report established new directions for US government agencies on how they conduct, finance and measure the impact of research and development, reflecting changes in the scientific landscape and emerging technological capabilities.
Watchman Killed, Wife Survives as Speeding Pickup Hits Bike in Kendujhar Overbridge
A tragic road accident near the Naranpur railway overbridge in Kendujhar district claimed the life of a 49-year-old man, while his wife miraculously survived with injuries. The deceased has been identified as Yashobanta Dalai (49), a resident of Bada Masinabilla village. Yashobanta was employed as a night watchman at Bada Masinabilla High School. According to [] The post Watchman Killed, Wife Survives as Speeding Pickup Hits Bike in Kendujhar Overbridge appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha-Bengal Border Tense as Sand Mafia Runs Riot, 2 Injured
Tensions escalate at the Sahabajipur border as the sand mafia critically injures a BJP leader attempting to stop illegal sand transport from Odisha to West Bengal. The post Odisha-Bengal Border Tense as Sand Mafia Runs Riot, 2 Injured appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
SC to hear Oct 5 pleas for suspension of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, undoing
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear Monday a batch of pleas seeking suspension of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and challenging the manner in which the poll panel led by him took decisions, allegedly without the approval of two election commissioners. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi []
