Cuttack, Bhubaneswar artisans give traditional rakhis an AI twist
Odisha T20 League Set to Kick Off on September 18 with Six Teams Competing
Cuttack, August 25: The Odisha T20 League 2026 is set to commence on September 18, culminating in a final match on September 27 at the renowned Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. This ten-day tournament will feature cricketers from various regions of the state, providing a platform for both seasoned players and emerging talents to showcase their ... Read more Odisha T20 League Set to Kick Off on September 18 with Six Teams Competing
Odisha T20 League 2026 To Begin On Sep 18, Final On Sep 27 At Barabati Stadium
The Odisha T20 League: The Odisha T20 League 2026 will get underway on September 18 at Cuttack's iconic Barabati Stadium, with the tournament final scheduled for September 27. The 10-day competition will bring together cricketers from across the state, offering established players and emerging talent an opportunity to compete in a high-intensity T20 environment. Six franchises representing different regions of Odisha Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Kandujhar, Puri, Rourkela and Sambalpur will feature in the tournament. The regional representation is expected to add a strong local flavour to the competition while providing players from different districts with a platform to test themselves against quality opposition. The tournament will also give young cricketers valuable exposure and match experience, with performances potentially helping them progress to higher levels of the domestic game. Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) Secretary Sanjay Behera welcomed the return of the competition and said the association looked forward to another season at Barabati Stadium. Speaking about the upcoming season, Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) Secretary Sanjay Behera expressed his delight. We are very happy that the Odisha T20 League 2026 is set to begin on September 18. The tournament will continue until September 27, and we are looking forward to an exciting season of cricket at the Barabati Stadium. Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) Secretary Sanjay Behera welcomed the return of the competition and said the association looked forward to another season at Barabati Stadium. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories With the competition bringing together players from across Odisha, the 2026 edition is set to combine regional representation with a focus on nurturing the state's emerging cricketing talent. The historic Barabati Stadium, which has previously hosted international cricket, will serve as the centrepiece for the tournament from September 18 through to the September 27 final. Article Source: IANS
5 quintals fake paneer seized in Cuttack
Ex-Tirtol SRA in Vigilance Net Over Alleged Rs 3 Crore Misappropriation Case
The Odisha Vigilance on Monday launched simultaneous searches at six locations linked to Bhanja Kishore Behera, former Senior Revenue Assistant (SRA) of Tirtol Block, in connection with an alleged misappropriation of government funds exceeding 3 crore. The searches are being conducted in connection with Cuttack Vigilance Police Station Case No. 30 of 2026, registered under [] The post Ex-Tirtol SRA in Vigilance Net Over Alleged Rs 3 Crore Misappropriation Case appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Recognising that the next phase of women-led entrepreneurship will depend not only on access to finance, but also on stronger market linkages, digital visibility and institutional support, the MSME-DFO, Cuttack, Ministry of MSME, Government of India, in association with The Utkal Chamber of Commerce & Industry Ltd. (UCCIL), Bhubaneswar, organized, Udyami Shakti, a National Seminar [] The post UCCIL Hosts Udyami Shakti National Seminar to Equip Women Entrepreneurs appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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
Cabinet Approves Four Multitracking Projects Worth Rs 9,450 Cr Across Eight Districts
They also include the laying of the third and fourth lines between Gummidipundi in Andhra Pradesh and Gudur in Tamil Nadu, covering 90 km, and between Cuttack and Paradeep (Badabandha) in Odisha, covering 72 km
CM Majhi Charts Roadmap for Traffic-Free, Beautiful Twin Cities
In a high-level review meeting at Lokaseva Bhawan on Monday, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi issued firm directions to permanently solve the growing traffic woes of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack while transforming the twin cities into cleaner, greener, and more organised urban centres. The Chief Minister conducted a detailed review of the Traffic Decongestion Plan, stressing [] The post CM Majhi Charts Roadmap for Traffic-Free, Beautiful Twin Cities appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha Police Crowned FAO Football League Champions, Felicitated by DGP
The Odisha Police football team has emerged as champions of the FAO Football League, organised by the Football Association of Odisha (FAO) and the State Sports Department. In the final held on August 16 at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, Odisha Police defeated Young Utkal Club 51, showcasing remarkable skill and teamwork. Purushottam Kerketta scored two goals, [] The post Odisha Police Crowned FAO Football League Champions, Felicitated by DGP appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
HC orders panel to tackle Cuttack traffic crisis
Five Arrested In Alleged Gangrape Of Bhubaneswar Woman In Cuttack
Rural SP Vineet Agrawal said the sixth accused was absconding and efforts were on to apprehend him.
From Predator To Prisoner: Cobra Kills Two Birds Inside Odisha Cage
A nearly three-foot-long cobra slithered into the bird cage and killed two birds at a house in Banki in Odishas Cuttack district.
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Barabati Stadium in Cuttack to host Odisha T20 League from September 18
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Barabati Stadium to Host Odisha T20 League from September 18
The iconic Barabati Stadium is set to host the upcoming season of the Odisha T20 League, with the tournament scheduled to begin on September 18. The league will feature franchises representing regions across the state, including Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Keonjhar and others, highlighting Odishas cricketing culture and fostering local rivalries. Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) Secretary Sanjay [] The post Barabati Stadium to Host Odisha T20 League from September 18 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Ravenshaw University Row: BJD Seeks CM Mohan Majhi
The Ravenshaw University controversy intensified in Cuttack on Saturday after the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) staged a protest against Cuttack Sadar MLA Prakash Sethi over remarks concerning the university and its faculty members. The BJDs Cuttack Sadar unit, along with its student and youth wings, held a demonstration at Nuapada Chhak and demanded an apology [] The post Ravenshaw University Row: BJD Seeks CM Mohan Majhis Action Over MLA Prakash Sethis Remarks appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
The District Court Cuttack has released the official notification for Junior Clerk-cum-Copyist, Junior Typist, and Salaried Amin Recruitment 2026. Eligible candidates can apply offline until 07 August 2026. Before applying, candidates should read the official notification for complete details about eligibility, age limit, vacancy details, selection process, salary, application procedure, and important dates.
Fake Income Tax Notices on WhatsApp: Bhubaneswar Police Warn Taxpayers During ITR Filing Season
As the belated Income Tax Return (ITR) filing season continues, the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Commissionerate Police have issued a cyber advisory warning taxpayers about fake Income Tax notices being circulated through WhatsApp by cybercriminals. According to the advisory, fraudsters are posing as officials from the Income Tax Department and sending deceptive WhatsApp messages containing fake tax notices, [] The post Fake Income Tax Notices on WhatsApp: Bhubaneswar Police Warn Taxpayers During ITR Filing Season appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha Approves BKPPIER Project Proposal: Rs 5,000 Cr Plan for Integrated Economic Region
In a significant step towards realising Odisha Vision-2036 and 2047, the State Level Project Monitoring Committee (SLPMC) today approved the Project Proposal Report (PPR) for the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Paradip City Economic Region (BKPPIER). The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Smt. Anu Garg. The BKPPIER has been selected as one of the four pilot [] The post Odisha Approves BKPPIER Project Proposal: Rs 5,000 Cr Plan for Integrated Economic Region | ADB & Centre Backed appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
President Murmus Odisha Visit: Three-Day Journey Begins Monday
Bhubaneswar, August 2: President Droupadi Murmu will arrive in Bhubaneswar on August 3 aboard a special Indian Air Force aircraft. She will visit Lok Bhawan and spend some time there before departing by road to Jagadguru Kripalu University in Bansara, located in the Cuttack district. During her visit, the President will formally inaugurate the university ... Read more President Murmus Odisha Visit: Three-Day Journey Begins Monday
The State Executive Committee (SEC) on disaster management has approved a Rs 222.20crore project to tackle urban flooding and waterlogging in Bhubaneswar, alongside a Rs 1.77crore proposal for heatwave mitigation in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. The first SEC meeting for 202627, chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg at Lok Seva Bhavan, cleared the NDMAsupported urban flood [] The post Odisha SEC Clears Rs 222.2Cr Urban Flood Project appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Brahmapur Woman Dies After Setting Herself on Fire
A young woman died today after allegedly setting herself ablaze by pouring kerosene over herself at Shantinagar Lane5 under Badabazar police station limits in Brahmapur, Odisha. The woman initially sustained critical burn injuries in the extreme act. She was being shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, due to her serious condition. However, she [] The post Brahmapur Woman Dies After Setting Herself on Fire appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning for rain, thunderstorms and lightning in 11 districts of Odisha, including the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, on Wednesday. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar, light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is likely at one or two places over the [] The post IMD Issues Yellow Alert for Rain and Lightning in 11 Odisha Districts, Bhubaneswar and Cuttack on Watch appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Man Killed as Car Crashes into Container in Bhadrak; Wife, Son Critical
A tragic road accident in Bhadrak district claimed one life and left two critically injured on Tuesday morning. Heavy rain and poor visibility led a speeding car to crash into a stationary container near Nehru Stadium on National Highway-16. According to reports, the car, heading towards Cuttack, rammed into the container parked illegally by the [] The post Man Killed as Car Crashes into Container in Bhadrak; Wife, Son Critical appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
A major political development is expected to unfold in Odisha on Sunday, with former Cuttack-Choudwar MLA Prabhat Biswal likely to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) along with several of his supporters. Political circles are closely watching the BJPs scheduled induction programme, where Biswals formal entry into the saffron party is widely anticipated. If the [] The post Former BJD MLA Prabhat Biswal Likely to Join BJP Today, Major Political Realignment Expected in Odisha appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Odisha Vigilance Arrests Kendrapada Forest Ranger in DA Case
Odisha Vigilance arrested Rabindra Kumar Nayak, Forest Ranger of Kendrapada Forest Range, for possessing disproportionate assets far beyond his known sources of income. He will be produced before the Court of Special Judge, Vigilance, Cuttack today. During extensive searches, Vigilance teams uncovered assets including two buildingsone a palatial four-storeyed structure covering 7038 sq ft, six [] The post Odisha Vigilance Arrests Kendrapada Forest Ranger in DA Case appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Bhubaneswar Traffic Restrictions Announced for Vice President
The BhubaneswarCuttack Commissionerate Police announced temporary traffic restrictions in Bhubaneswar on Thursday, July9,2026, ahead of the Vice President of Indias visit to attend multiple programmes in the city. Police will regulate movement across major routes to ensure smooth traffic and security for the VIP convoy. The restrictions will apply at specific intervals throughout the day. [] The post Bhubaneswar Traffic Restrictions Announced for Vice Presidents Visit on July9 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Forest Ranger in Vigilance Net Over Alleged Disproportionate Assets
The Odisha Vigilance on Tuesday launched simultaneous searches at four locations linked to Rabindra Kumar Nayak, Forest Ranger of the Kendrapada Forest Range under the Cuttack Forest Division, over allegations of possessing assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. The searches are being carried out following search warrants issued by the Special Judge, Vigilance, [] The post Forest Ranger in Vigilance Net Over Alleged Disproportionate Assets appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Woman Police Inspector Found Dead In Police Quarters In Odisha's Cuttack
Police have initiated forensic examination and investigating the motive behind the incident which is still unclear.
Former Banker Arrested in Odisha for 3.25 Crore Loan Fraud
Bhubaneswar, July 1: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Odisha Police arrested a former bank officer on Wednesday in connection with an alleged loan fraud exceeding 3 crore. The accused has been identified as Shiba Prasad Das, who was apprehended in the Trisulia area of Cuttack district. This arrest follows a complaint lodged on June ... Read more Former Banker Arrested in Odisha for 3.25 Crore Loan Fraud
Southwest monsoon covers entire Odisha: IMD
Odisha has been fully covered by the Southwest monsoon as of Tuesday, with several districts experiencing heavy rainfall. The India Meteorological Department forecasts continued rain and thunderstorms across the state, with gusty winds up to 50 kmph expected. Heavy downpours are predicted for Cuttack, Rayagada, Koraput, Gajapati, and Nayagarh on Wednesday, prompting a 'yellow warning'. Fishermen are advised to stay ashore until June 24 due to rough seas.
Shocking Lynching of Police Constable in Bhubaneswar After Road Accident
Bhubaneswar, May 8: A tragic incident unfolded in the Balianta police station area on Thursday, where a police constable was brutally lynched following a road accident and allegations of sexual harassment against a girl. The deceased has been identified as 32-year-old Soumya Ranjan Swain, a resident of the Adaspur area in Cuttack district. Swain was ... Read more Shocking Lynching of Police Constable in Bhubaneswar After Road Accident
Railway police constable accused of molesting woman beaten to death by mob
One of the youths, identified as Soumya Ranjan Swain, a constable with the GRP in Cuttack, was overpowered by the mob. He was tied up and severely beaten
58 hospitalised after eating ''dahibara'' in Odisha''s Jajpur
Fifty-eight people, including 27 children, were hospitalized in Odisha's Jajpur district after falling ill from consuming 'Cuttack Dahibara' from a local vendor. Preliminary reports indicate food poisoning, prompting the collection of food and water samples for testing. The state government has formed three teams to investigate the incident and ensure patients receive adequate medical care.
