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Former Madhya Pradesh police officer Vivek Singh Chouhan is set to receive the Presidents Medal for Gallantry for his role in a 2003 anti-dacoit operation, after the Centre informed the Supreme Court that the award has received presidential approval. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta on Friday [] The post Former Cop To Get Presidents Gallantry Medal After 23-year Wait; Centre Tells SC appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Englis

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning for heavy rain in three districts of Odisha Mayurbhanj, Kendujhar, and Sundaragada as wet weather continues to grip the state. Officials said several parts of these districts are likely to witness intense rainfall, while 11 districts including Ganjam, Gajapati, Nayagada, Khordha, Puri, and [] The post Thunderstorm, Gusty Winds Likely in Coastal and Northern Odisha in Next 5 Days appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

Odishas floodhit districts are witnessing not just displacement and hunger, but also shocking incidents where families have struggled to perform the last rites of their loved ones. In Jajpurs Chintasahi village under Bari panchayat, the body of 60yearold Hrushikesh Mallik remained on the rooftop of his submerged house for nearly 18 hours. Rising waters from [] The post Floods and Feuds Leave Odisha Families Unable to Perform Last Rites appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Englis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced free online coaching for various competitive examinations during his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, saying the high cost of coaching has become a major burden for poor and middle-class families. Modi said the government wants young people to have access to quality preparation without having to [] The post PM Modi announces free online coaching for competitive exams in Independence Day speech appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Od

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted the crises India faced over the past decade, including the Covid-19 pandemic, wars and concerns over shortages of essential supplies, saying the country was able to withstand them because of sustained preparation. Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on the 80th Independence Day, Modi said the Covid-19 [] The post From Covid to wars: PM Modi says India stood strong amid crises and shortage rumours appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday led Indias 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort, unfurling the Tricolour and addressing the nation amid celebrations centred on Yuva Shakti, Vande Mataram and the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. This years ceremony carried particular significance as India marked 150 years of Vande Mataram, Bankim Chandra [] The post Vande Mataram echoing from Red Fort for first time: PM Modi leads historic Independence Day celebration appeared first on Prag

Veteran Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, bringing an end to a distinguished career that spanned nearly two decades and featured several memorable performances for India. Rahane shared the news through a heartfelt video message on social media, saying he believes the time is right to step away [] The post Ajinkya Rahane Retires from All Forms of Cricket, Brings Curtain Down on Illustrious Career appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha N

The political row over the July 20 student protest crackdown intensified on Wednesday after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) endorsed Congress leader Rahul Gandhis allegation that Union Home Minister Amit Shah was responsible for authorising the use of force during the demonstrations. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) strongly rejected the charge, demanding proof and accusing [] The post CJP Backs Rahul Gandhis Firing Order Claim Against Amit Shah; BJP Demands Evidence appeared first on Pragativad

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi left for New Delhi on Wednesday for a significant three-day official visit that is expected to feature high-level political and governmental discussions. Reliable sources indicate that during his stay in the national capital, the Chief Minister is likely to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, [] The post Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi on 3-Day Delhi Visit appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking

The RajyaSabha on Wednesday passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment)Bill,2026, which makes insult to the national songVandeMataram a criminal offence. The upper house took up the bill for discussion amid sloganeering and protests from opposition members demanding a statement from UnionHomeMinisterAmitShah over alleged police action against student demonstrators during the July20SansadChalomarch. The [] The post Rajya Sabha Passes VandeMataram Bill Amid Opposition Walkout a

A tragic incident has shaken Kendujhar district after a fire service jawan lost his life to electrocution while assisting a floodhit family. According to reports, heavy rains had left a house near Government Girls High School waterlogged. A team of firefighters arrived with pumps to drain the accumulated water. During the operation, a clothesline wire [] The post Kendujhar Firefighter Electrocuted During Flood Relief Operation appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Break

Odisha Vigilance has secured the conviction of Sibnarayan Pal, Former Junior Engineer (JE), RW Section, Badamba, Kataka district, in a disproportionate assets (DA) case. Pal, who retired as Assistant Engineer from R&B DivisionII, Bhubaneswar, was chargesheeted under Section 13(2) read with 13(1)(e) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 for possessing assets far beyond his [] The post Kataka Former JE Gets 2-Yr RI in DA Case appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Brea

A heated exchange erupted in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of ordering the use of force against students during the nationwide protests over the NEET paper leak. The allegation sparked sharp protests from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with treasury bench members demanding [] The post Rahul Gandhi Alleges Amit Shah Ordered Firing on Students, BJP Demands Evidence as Lok Sabha Erupts appeared first on Pragativadi I Late

The Central Government has proposed significant changes to the Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) norms under the Central Motor Vehicle Amendment Rules. According to the draft notification, the validity of PUCC for BSVI vehicles up to six years old may be extended to three years, eliminating the need for frequent renewals. Currently, new vehicles must [] The post PUCC Rules to Undergo Major Changes: ThreeYear Validity Proposed for BSVI Vehicles appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odis

Indias HarjinderKaur produced a sensational performance to win the silver medal in womens69kg weightlifting at the CommonwealthGames2026, setting new Games records in both the snatch and clean&jerk categories. The29yearold from Nabha,Punjab, lifted a combined 227kg(101kgsnatch+126kgclean&jerk)her personal bestto earn India its seventh weightlifting medal of the Games. Harjinder was flawless in the snatch, clearing 96kg,99kg,and101kgthe last [] The post CWG 2026: Harjinder Kaur Wins Silver, Sets