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The Hirakud Dam will release its first floodwater of the monsoon season on Thursday. Engineer-in-Chief Dillip Kumar Rout confirmed that four gates will open at 11 AM to manage rising water levels in the reservoir. The water level currently stands at 611.23 feet, with inflow recorded at 2.62 lakh cusecs. Officials plan to gradually increase [] The post Hirakud Dam to Release First Floodwater Tomorrow appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds across several districts of Odisha over the next five days. Officials issued Yellow Warnings urging residents to stay alert. On July 9, Sundargarh, Angul, Keonjhar, and Mayurbhanj districts will likely experience thunderstorms with gusty winds reaching 3040 kmph. On July 10, the warning [] The post Odisha Braces for Lightning and Gusty Winds till July 13 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha N

A distressing case of forced confinement has emerged from Goa involving an Odia migrant worker. Rinku Bag, 25, from Jaladihi village under Kolabira police limits in Jharsuguda district, remains trapped in Goa after being allegedly held illegally by his employers. His father, Madhusudan Bag, wrote to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi seeking immediate intervention. [] The post Odia Migrant Worker Trapped in Goa, Father Appeals to CM for Rescue appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

Global oil prices climbed more than 5% on Wednesday, reaching their highest levels in two weeks after US President Donald Trump declared that the memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the conflict with Iran was over. The renewed tensions have raised concerns over potential disruptions to crude oil supplies from the Middle East, a region [] The post Oil Prices Surge Over 5% After Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Over appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News

US President Donald Trump has declared that the ceasefire with Iran is over, signalling a sharp escalation in tensions following fresh US military strikes on Iranian targets. Speaking alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte during the NATO Summit 2026 in Ankara, Turkey, Trump said negotiations with Tehran were no longer worthwhile. Trump Rules Out Further [] The post Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Over After Fresh US Strikes, Escalates Tensions at NATO Summit appeared first on Pragativadi I L

Security forces killed a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist in Jammu and Kashmirs Shopian district on Wednesday after a five-day-long anti-terror operation. The encounter took place in the dense orchards of Meemandar, a cluster of seven villages in south Kashmir. Police confirmed that the terrorist was neutralised by the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Shopian in a [] The post Lashkar Terrorist Killed After Five-Day Operation in Shopian appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Englis

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

The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha, released the first-phase merit list for +2 e-admissions for the academic year 202627. Out of 4,61,325 applicants, 4,29,219 students secured admission, marking a 93.04% selection rate. In the Science stream, Buxi Jagabandhu Bidyadhar Higher Secondary School (Bhubaneswar) topped with a cut-off of 93.40%, followed by BJB Junior College [] The post Odisha +2 First Phase Admission Merit List Released appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

Odisha Police introduced the e-Zero FIR System for cyber financial fraud cases, marking a major leap toward technology-driven policing. Director General of Police Yogesh Bahadur Khurania, IPS, launched the system at the State Police Headquarters, reinforcing the departments commitment to citizen-centric and transparent law enforcement. The State Crime Records Bureau (SCRB) has integrated the National [] The post Odisha Police Launches e-Zero FIR System for Cyber Fraud Cases appeared first on Pra

A bomb threat at the Bhubaneswar Court on Wednesday afternoon prompted a massive security response. Police teams rushed to the spot after receiving information about a possible explosive device near the premises. The alert led to immediate deployment of additional police personnel across the court complex. The bomb disposal squad arrived and began a thorough [] The post Bomb Threat Triggers High Alert at Bhubaneswar Court appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking N

Novak Djokovic defied age and delivered a marathon victory by defeating Flix Auger-Aliassime in a five-set thriller lasting five hours and 15 minutes. The Serbian won 7-6 (12-10), 3-6, 6-3, 6-7 (7-4), 7-6 (10-4) to reach his 15th Wimbledon semi-final, the most by any player. At 39 years old, Djokovic became the oldest Wimbledon semi-finalist [] The post Novak Djokovic Defies Age, Reaches Historic Wimbledon Semi-Final After 5-Hour Epic appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English

Arnav Paparkar produced the biggest victory of his career by defeating world No. 3 Keaton Hance 6-2, 6-3 to reach the Wimbledon boys singles third round. Ranked 19 in the junior world rankings, Paparkar dominated from the start, breaking twice in the opening set and maintaining control throughout the second. The match ended in just [] The post Arnav Paparkar stuns world No. 3 to reach Wimbledon third round appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

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

The Odisha government has decided to introduce a fully paperless and cashless land registration system across all registration offices in the state to make property registration more transparent, efficient and citizen-friendly. The decision was taken during a high-level review meeting chaired by Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar [] The post Odisha to Introduce Fully Paperless and Cashless Land Registration System Across State appeared first

Switzerland secured their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals after defeating Colombia 4-3 on penalties following a tense 0-0 draw in the Round of 16 on Tuesday. The closely contested encounter remained goalless through regulation time and extra time before Switzerland held their nerve in the shootout to progress. The victory sets up [] The post Switzerland Beat Colombia on Penalties to Reach FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-Finals, Set Up Argentina Clash appeared first on Pragativadi I L

England delivered a commanding performance to defeat India by 125 runs in the third T20 International, extending their lead to 2-0 in the ongoing series. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, India conceded 201 runs as England posted a challenging total. In reply, India suffered a dramatic batting collapse and were bowled out [] The post England Thrash India by 125 Runs to Take 2-0 Lead in T20I Series appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The 3rd T20I between arch-rivals India and England exploded into life under the lights, with England posting a competitive 201 for 7 in their 20 overs, setting up a mouth-watering chase for the visitors. Phil Salt led the charge for the hosts with a fiery 70 off just 44 balls, providing the explosive start England [] The post Englands Fightback Falls Short: 201/7 Sets Up Thrilling Chase for India in 3rd T20I appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

In a major anti-corruption crackdown, the Odisha Vigilance has apprehended Satyajit Rout, Deputy Director (Geology)-cum-Deputy Director of Mines, Jayapur, while he was allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 2 lakhs from a leaseholder. The vigilance team trapped Rout this afternoon as he demanded and received the bribe for granting an extension of a mining lease [] The post Deputy Director of Mines Caught Taking Rs 2 Lakh Bribe for Sand Lease Extension appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha New

With just nine days left for the world-famous Puri Rath Yatra, the Odisha Police has unveiled an ironclad, multi-layered security blueprint to ensure the grand Car Festival on July 16 passes off without a single hitch. In a high-level coordination meeting chaired by Director General of Police, Yogesh Bahadur Khurania, at the State Police Headquarters [] The post Odisha Police Deploys NSG, Anti-Drone & Marine QRTs for Puri Rath Yatra appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I

In a major administrative reform aimed at eliminating delays and bringing greater transparency to rural development projects, the Government of Odishas Panchayati Raj & Drinking Water Department has approved a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for finalising cement and steel rates. The new mechanism will be uniformly adopted across all districts for use in SECURESoft, [] The post Odisha Introduces Uniform SOP for Cement & Steel Rates in Panchayati Raj Projects appeared first on Pr

A tragic incident in Rayagada district has highlighted the dismal state of health services in the region. A fourth-grade student from a Sevashram residential school died of malaria, and his father was forced to carry the boys body on a motorcycle to their village after an ambulance failed to arrive. The deceased student has been [] The post Man Carries Sons Body on Bike in Rayagada After Ambulance Fails to Arrive appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

In a quick administrative move to optimise police deployment, the Odisha Police has transferred two Inspectors from the Police Commissionerate to key districts. According to Office Order No. 2509/Pers-I dated 07.07.2026, issued by the DIG of Police (Personnel), Odisha, Kataka, by order of the DGP and pending approval of the Police Establishment Board (PEB), the [] The post Odisha Police Transfers Two Inspectors: Bhagyashree Swain to Kendrapada, Sashikanta Rout to Baragada appeared first on Praga

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs today began a two-day National Workshop on Strengthening Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The workshop reaffirms the Government of Indias commitment to strengthening institutions that preserve tribal heritage and support inclusive development. The workshop was inaugurated by Jual Oram, Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, in the presence of [] The post National Workshop in Bhubaneswar Launches TribeX for Tribal Research Empowerment appeared f

In a significant initiative to strengthen rail connectivity across Odisha, the services of PuriKoraputPuri, Tri-Weekly Express will be on regular run from Puri w.e.f 11th July 2026 and from Koraput w.e.f 12th July 2026, followed by its ceremonial flag off by Mohan Charan Majhi, Chief Minister of Odisha and Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Railways, [] The post Triweekly PuriKoraput Train Now a Regular Service appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has extended warm congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on being conferred Indonesias highest civilian honour the Bintang Adipurna (Star of the Republic of Indonesia, Adipurna class). In a post on X, CM Majhi described the prestigious award as a resounding recognition of visionary statesmanship that reflects Indias [] The post Odisha CM Congratulates PM Modi on Being Conferred Bintang Adipurna: Indonesias Highest Civilian Honour appeared first

In a blistering press conference at Sankha Bhawan today, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) accused the ruling BJP government of running a two-tier justice system on social media one that shields its supporters while crushing anyone who dares criticise its governance. Former Minister and BJD Vice-President Pratap Jena, Senior General Secretary Pranab Balabantaray and [] The post BJD Slams BJP for Arrests, Bans & Intimidation Over Social Media Criticism appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News

Kangana Ranauts Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata concluded its theatrical run with a poor Rs. 5.50 crore nett collection at the Indian box office. Directed by Manoj Tapadia, the medical drama opened at Rs. 80 lakh and recorded a Rs. 3.85 crore weekend. The film saw a steep decline on weekdays, closing its first week at Rs. [] The post Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata Faces Sharp Decline After Opening Weekend appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Odisha State Crime Branch achieved a major breakthrough in justice delivery for one of the most brutal crimes against a minor girl. The Special Court sentenced prime accused Tumeswar Das alias Bulu to rigorous imprisonment for life in the 2017 Narla POCSO case. On January 11, 2017, Bulu and a child in conflict with law [] The post Odisha Crime Branch Secures Life Sentence for Accused in Minor Girls Murder Case appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Odishas Higher Education Department has invited applications for the Mukhyamantri Research Fellowship 202627 under the Mukhyamantri Research and Innovation Programme (MRIP) to promote research and innovation in state public universities. Eligible Ph.D. scholars must be permanent residents of Odisha and registered between April 1, 2024, and July 19, 2026, under an approved research guide. Applications [] The post Odisha Mukhyamantri Research Fellowship 202627: Apply via SAMS Portal by July 30 app

Odishas Water Resources Department confirmed there is no flood threat in the state, even as inflow into Hirakud Dam continues to rise. Engineer-in-Chief Dillip Kumar Rout said the department is closely monitoring rainfall, reservoir levels, and river flows across the state. The water level at Hirakud stood at 606.12 feet on Tuesday, nearly 3 to [] The post Odisha Confirms No Flood Threat, Hirakud Under Watch appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .