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A fresh case of alleged dowry harassment has come to light in the Odisha capital, with the wife of a fireman constable accusing him of prolonged mental and physical cruelty. The accused has been identified as Sarveshwar Hera, a fireman constable. His wife says the abuse did not begin recently. For more than six years [] The post Wife of Fireman Constable Alleges Six Years of Dowry Torture, Approaches DCP After Police Inaction appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaki

On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, senior IPS officer Himansu Kumar Lal has assumed charge as Inspector General of the Special Task Force (STF) and the Economic Offences Wing (EOW), signalling a sharper offensive against organised crime in Odisha. A 2003-batch officer, Lal earlier served as STF DIG in 2018 and as Deputy Commissioner [] The post Mafia Raj Wont Last: New STFEOW IG Himansu Lal Warns of Encounters and Zero Tolerance appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in En

Odisha has approved a major solar expansion aimed at cleaner electricity, stronger rural grids and more reliable power for farms. Ten new 2 MW solar photovoltaic plants will be built across key locations in the state, adding 20 MW of capacity at an estimated cost of 81 crore. The Energy Department decision, announced in Bhubaneswar [] The post Odisha to Build 10 Solar Plants of 2 MW Each Under PM-KUSUM | 81 Crore OASBY Project appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Break

Odishas Finance Department has ordered a statewide shift in how government benefits are paid. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes will no longer rest on a bank account number alone. Departments must route assistance through Aadhaar-linked bank accounts so money reaches the intended beneficiary and leakages are harder to hide. Additional Chief Secretary Sagarika Hota has [] The post Odisha Makes Aadhaar-Linked Bank Accounts Mandatory in DBT Schemes to Curb Irregularities appeared first on Praga

What looked like ordinary passenger luggage at Bhubaneswar railway station turned into one of the citys sharper inter-state drug busts of the week. On the night of August 27, Railway Protection Force staff stopped two men moving four trolley bags through the station premises. A search followed. Inside the bags was 55.56 kilograms of ganja, [] The post Ganja Seized at Bhubaneswar Railway Station; Two Arrested, Parcel Scanner Installed appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English

A routine visit to his in-laws village turned into a nightmare in the forests of Balangir district. Khetra Bag of Chandanajuri village was electrocuted and killed after he and his sister-in-law came into contact with a live electric wire laid as a trap for wild boars. The incident occurred in Guinchadihi forest under Larambha police [] The post Man Electrocuted by Illegal Wild Boar Trap in Balangir Forest; Body Found Hidden in Cave appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I

Ex-mill sugar prices have dropped by about 20% in recent days, and retail prices have begun to ease as well. The government says the earlier spike was driven more by hoarding and speculation than by any real shortage. Officials have been watching prices, stocks and movement across the country. A nationwide physical verification of mill [] The post Sugar Prices Fall 20% After Stock Checks; Fortnightly Quota From Sept appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Tata Power has opened the fourth edition of its photography contest, Oh My Beautiful Odisha 4.0, with a clear brief: look past the familiar and photograph the Odisha that rarely makes the brochure. Themed Hidden Treasures of Odisha, the contest asks photographers and enthusiasts to capture lesser-known heritage, traditions, art, architecture, landscapes, people, stories and [] The post Oh My Beautiful Odisha 4.0: Tata Power Photography Contest for 2027 Calendar | Hidden Treasures Theme appeared

As India celebrates National Sports Day on August 29, TP Southern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPSODL), a joint venture of Tata Power and the Government of Odisha, is reaffirming its commitment to nurturing sporting talent at the grassroots and creating opportunities for young athletes to shine. By combining talent identification, professional coaching, mentorship, nutrition, and exposure [] The post Catch Them Young: Odishas Rising Sports Stars Get a Boost appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest

The Government of Odisha has signed six Memoranda of Understanding that link the postal network, international crop science and community nutrition work into a single push: raise farmer incomes and make quality seed and government schemes easier to reach in villages. The agreements were signed by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Empowerment (DAFE) with [] The post Odisha Signs 6 MoUs with India Post, ICRISAT and MSSRF to Boost Farmer Incomes appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha N

The Biju Janata Dal on Friday walked into the office of Odishas Chief Electoral Officer with a pointed warning: the window for claims and objections may have closed on August 19, but, the party says, the fight over who stays on the rolls has not. A delegation led by BJD vice-president and former minister Pratap [] The post BJD Meets Odisha CEO Over Alleged Post-Deadline Voter Deletions by BJP BLAs appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Additional Chief Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, Usha Padhee, today chaired a review meeting at the 3rd Floor Conference Hall, Kharabela Bhawan, to review the preparations for the State-level celebration of Local Self-Government Day, scheduled to be observed on August 31, 2026. ACS Padhee reviewed the overall preparedness for the State-level celebration and took [] The post Odisha Gears Up for Local Self-Government Day: ACS Usha Padhee Leads Review appeared first on Pragativad

Cuttacks historic Ravenshaw University witnessed a high-octane spectacle on Friday as the Red Bull Formula 1 campus tour arrived at the iconic institution, turning its Front Lawn into a hub of motorsport excitement. Hundreds of enthusiastic students, engineering enthusiasts and local racing fans gathered at the university to get a close look at a championship-winning [] The post Red Bull F1 Car Blazes Into Ravenshaw University Campus appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English

For years, Raksha Bandhan advertising followed a familiar formula: a rakhi, a box of mithai, an emotional brother-sister moment and, inevitably, a message about protection and love. But this year, brands seem to have realised that sibling relationships are far more complicated and far more entertaining than that. On Raksha Bandhan 2026, brands are moving [] The post Brands Move Beyond Rakhi to Celebrate Siblinghood Stories appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed that 21 Indian nationals from Tamil Nadu, rescued from floodhit regions of Nepal, have safely landed in New Delhi after arriving in Kathmandu. External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar personally met the returning pilgrims, listened to their experiences, and thanked the Nepal Army and Government of Nepal [] The post 21 Rescued Tamil Nadu Pilgrims Return to India; 320 Indians Still Missing in Nepal: MEA appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest O

The Government of India has thrown open one of the countrys most sensitive public debates: how to make national examinations fairer, safer and more student-friendly. A High-Powered Task Force (HPTF) chaired by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani has invited suggestions from students, parents, teachers, exam bodies, technologists, industry groups and civil society on comprehensive reforms to [] The post High-Powered Task Force Invites Suggestions on NTA and Public Exam Reforms | Deadline Sept 13 a

The investigation into the Raurkela Circuit House gun and ammunition seizure case has widened, with police arresting two more suspects, taking the total number of arrests to 12. The case, which began with the recovery of firearms and bullets from the Circuit House premises, has revealed several new links. Following the arrest of suspended BJP [] The post Two More Arrested in Raurkela Circuit House Gun Seizure Case appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

India has moved swiftly to support flood-hit Nepal, emerging as one of the first countries to physically deliver humanitarian assistance after a devastating disaster struck the Himalayan nation. Less than 12 hours after the deadly flash floods hit Nepal on August 26, an Indian Air Force C-130J aircraft took off carrying 10 tonnes of humanitarian [] The post India races to Nepals aid after deadly floods, sends 62 tonnes of relief appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Bre

Meta is introducing a new safeguard for its AI-powered glasses that will prevent the cameras from recording if users attempt to cover the devices recording indicator LED. The update is aimed at addressing privacy concerns and reducing the potential misuse of smart glasses, particularly in situations where someone could try to secretly record others by [] The post Meta glasses to stop recording if LED is covered in new anti-misuse update appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Engli

The death toll from the catastrophic flash floods in Nepal has climbed to 538, with more bodies recovered as rescue teams continue operations across eight districts. Authorities remain on high alert following a rise in water levels in a lake formed by avalanches near the NepalTibet border, raising fears of renewed flooding. According to Nepal [] The post Nepal Flash Floods: Death Toll Rises to 538 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The Higher Education Department of Odisha has issued an advisory to all government and aided colleges across the state, urging them to reduce the use of cooking oil in hostels and canteens and promote healthier food practices. The directive, signed by Dr Ramesh Chandra Behera, Deputy Secretary to Government, follows the Prime Ministers appeal to [] The post Odisha Higher Education Department Advises Colleges to Cut Oil Use in Hostels and Canteens appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha New

Bringing immense relief to her family and hometown, Kulsum Nigar (20) from Baripada has been confirmed safe in Nepal after days of uncertainty following the devastating flash floods and landslides in the Bhote Koshi river region. Kulsum, who had travelled to Nepal for a trekking expedition with friends, had been unreachable since August 25 when [] The post Baripada Girl Kulsum Nigar Safe in Nepal Floods, Calls Family appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The controversy surrounding Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has intensified, with another YouTuber claiming to have received a legal notice from the films team over his review. YouTuber Prashanth Rangaswamy, who posted a critical Murugal Roast of the film, alleged on X that he had received a legal notice from Yash and KVN [] The post Another YouTuber claims legal notice from Toxic team over review, calls out Yash appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Brea

In a statewide drive to ensure safe and hygienic food during the festive season, the Food Safety Department under Commissioner Dr Poma Tudu has conducted extensive inspections across districts, subdivisions, and urban areas. Officials confirmed that 3,605 kg of adulterated and substandard food items have been destroyed, while 475 samples were collected for testing. A [] The post Odisha Food Safety Drive: 3,605 Kg Food Destroyed, Rs 2.84 Lakh Fines appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha Ne

Congress on Friday questioned Penguin Random House Indias position on the publication of Sonia Gandhis much-anticipated memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love, asking why the publishers global arm is releasing the book while its Indian division was reportedly reluctant to publish it. The controversy comes after a report claimed Penguin Random House India (PRHI) had [] The post Sonia Gandhi Memoir Row: Congress Questions Penguin India Over Reluctance to Publish Book appeared first on Pragativadi I L

The Khelo India Dialogue Khel Ki Baat PM Modi Ke Sath at Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University (MSCB University), Baripada turned into an inspiring platform for young students, as they listened to Prime Minister Narendra Modis address on sports and youth empowerment. The programme was attended by Housing & Urban Development Minister Dr [] The post Khelo India Dialogue Inspires Youth at MSCB University, Baripada appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking New

Nepals devastating floods have created another grim challenge for authorities: finding enough space to store the growing number of bodies recovered from disaster-hit areas. Morgues in several districts are nearing or have exceeded capacity as bodies swept downstream by powerful floods are being recovered far from where the victims were last seen. Authorities are now [] The post Nepal Floods: Morgues Overflow as Authorities Turn to Dry Ice and QR Codes appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odish

The body of social worker Rabi Soni, who had been missing since the evening of August 26, was recovered today from the Ib River near OPM ghat and the cremation ground by the Jharsuguda ODRAF team. Soni was last seen heading towards the OPM ghat on his scooter around 7 PM on August 26. The [] The post Missing Social Workers Body Recovered from Ib River in Jharsuguda appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The Central Tool Room & Training Centre (CTTC), Bhubaneswar, under the Ministry of MSME, has successfully conducted its Summer Internship Training Programme 2026, providing handson industrygrade training to 8,083 engineering students from 22 States and Union Territories, along with 26 international students from Sudan and Yemen. Spanning May and June, the fourweek programme offered structured [] The post CTTC Bhubaneswar Trains over 8K Students in Summer Internship 2026 appeared first on Pragati

The unrest at Ravenshaw University intensified today as members of the Ravenshaw University Teachers Association (RUTA) launched a mass leave agitation and staged a dharna in front of the ViceChancellors office. The protest began at 10 AM and will continue till 5 PM. RUTA leaders said the decision was taken after the ViceChancellor allegedly failed [] The post Ravenshaw University Teachers on Mass Leave, Stage Dharna appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Odisha Vigilance today apprehended B.H. Umashankar, Junior Revenue Assistant (JRA) at Patana Tahasil office, while demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 6,000 from an applicant. According to officials, the complainant had applied online on June 3 for mutation of ancestral land. When he enquired about the case status, Umashankar allegedly demanded Rs 6,000 to [] The post Patana Tahasil JRA Nabbed by Odisha Vigilance While Taking Rs 6K Bribe appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in En

Two men have been arrested in Nepal after a disturbing video emerged showing them allegedly taking gold earrings from the body of a woman who was swept downstream during devastating floods. The incident came to light as rescue operations continued across flood-hit parts of Nepal, where flash floods and landslides have left hundreds dead and [] The post Dragged Body By Hair: 2 Held In Nepal After Allegedly Looting Flood Victims Gold Earrings appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in E

Sri Lankan javelin star Rumesh Pathirage continued his remarkable 2026 season with another huge throw, launching the spear 92.07 metres to win the Zurich Diamond League meet. The 23-year-old saved his best effort for the final round at Letzigrund Stadium, breaking the 92m barrier for the second time in his career and underlining his growing [] The post Rumesh Pathirage Throws 92.07m in Zurich, Joins Elite 92m Club As Pressure Mounts On Neeraj Chopra appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

A data entry operator at SCB Medical College and Hospital has been arrested by Mangalabag police in connection with alleged financial irregularities amounting to Rs 1.40 crore. The arrest followed a complaint lodged by the SCB Superintendent after an audit report flagged discrepancies in salaryrelated data of employees. Investigators revealed that the accused allegedly tampered [] The post SCB Medical College Staffer Held in Rs 1.4 Cr Fraud appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in E

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of a fresh lowpressure area likely to form over the northwest Bay of Bengal tomorrow, under the influence of an active cyclonic circulation. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected across Odisha, with orange warnings issued for Kendujhar and Mayurbhanj districts. Nineteen other districts, including Sundaragada, Sambalpur, Sonepur, [] The post Cyclonic Circulation Active Over Bay of Bengal, Fresh Low Pressure Likely Tomorrow appeared first on

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has questioned the government over Union minister JP Naddas recent meeting with representatives of the Reservation Hatao Andolan, seeking clarity on the Centres position on caste-based reservations. Dipke took to X after Nadda held what he described as a cordial discussion with members of the group on Thursday. The meeting came [] The post Abhijeet Dipke questions JP Nadda over talks with Reservation Hatao group, asks: What does PM say? appeared first on Pragativadi I

A shocking incident has surfaced in Daspalla police limits where a nineyearold minor girl was allegedly raped by a man from Itamati. According to the complaint filed by the victims family, the accused lured the child to the roof of a house in Bhoisahi village and committed the crime. Villagers, upon learning of the incident, [] The post Nine-Year-Old Girl Raped in Nayagada; Accused Held appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today disbursed the fifth instalment of the Subhadra Yojana at a grand programme in Lathipada, Nayagada. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy, and several ministers joined the event, which drew a crowd of more than 15,000 people. A total of 1,03,26,162 beneficiaries received the instalment directly [] The post CM Majhi Releases Subhadra Yojana 5th Instalment to 1.03 Crore Women appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha N

Two days after catastrophic flash floods and mudslides devastated Nepal and Tibet, claiming more than 460 lives, a 5.1magnitude earthquake struck Chinas Sichuan region on Friday. The quake, reported by the China Earthquake Networks Centre (CENC), occurred at 1.13 pm local time at a depth of 13 km, with tremors felt in Longchang. Authorities confirmed [] The post 5.1 Magnitude Quake Strikes Chinas Sichuan After NepalTibet Floods appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Brea

Authorities at the Hirakud Dam closed two sluice gates on Friday morning, leaving eight gates open five on the left spillway and three on the right to regulate floodwater release. According to the 9 am update, the reservoir level stood at 624.25 feet. The average inflow was recorded at 2,05,974 cusecs, while the [] The post Hirakud Dam Closes Two Gates, Eight Remain Open appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The Jagannath Temple in Puri is set to witness a spectacular celebration of Gamha Purnima, as Lord Jagannath and Lord Balabhadra adorn what are regarded as the worlds largest rakhis. In a moving ritual of divine sibling affection, Devi Subhadra ties rakhis on her brothers arms, symbolising love and protection. The Patara Bisoi servitors prepare [] The post Gamha Purnima at Puri Srimandir: Worlds Largest Rakhis Grace Lord Jagannath and Balabhadra appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News

Bhubaneswar Mayor Sulochana Das has issued a stern warning to pet dog owners, urging them to act responsibly and ensure their animals do not pose a threat or inconvenience to others. Her remarks came in the wake of the shocking Patiala incident where a couple was attacked by a pitbull. Das clarified that while residents [] The post Bhubaneswar Mayor Warns Dog Owners After Patiala Attack, Urges Responsibility appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

A heartbreaking incident unfolded in Kalimelas Mudakhal village when two-year-old Dasarath Sodi drowned after accidentally falling into a water-filled pit near his home. The boy, son of Bira and Sunali Sodi, had returned from the Anganwadi centre and was playing outside while his mother cooked lunch. His father had gone to graze cattle in the [] The post Two-Year-Old Boy Drowns in Malkangiri Village Pit appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Penguin Random House India has reportedly decided not to publish Congress leader Sonia Gandhis much-anticipated memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love in India, following a disagreement over proposed editorial changes to the manuscript. According to a report by The Indian Express, the dispute centred on editorial changes and deletions sought by the publisher in a [] The post Penguin India Drops Sonia Gandhi Memoir Belonging Amid Editorial Dispute appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News i

Union Minister of Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi has described the launch of the first Mahila Commando Conversion Course at the National Security Guard Training Academy in Manesar as a proud milestone for Nari Shakti. In a post on X, the Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Nari Shakti [] The post She Who Dares, Leads: Indias First Women Commando Course Begins at NSG Manesar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking Ne

Is Deputy Chief Minister a real office under the Constitution, or only a political title that later comes with extra staff, protocol and security paid from the public purse? That question reached a pause on Thursday. A division bench of Chief Justice Harish Tandon and Justice Chitta Ranjan Dash reserved its judgment after completing the [] The post Orissa HC Reserves Verdict on PIL Against Extra Perks for Two Deputy CMs appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking New

Actor and dancer Nora Fatehi has opened up about the professional and emotional impact of the controversy surrounding jailed conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar, describing the period as one of the most difficult phases of her life and career. In a recent interview, Fatehi reflected on the years between 2018 and 2023, saying the controversy left her [] The post Nora Fatehi Opens Up About Emotional and Professional Toll of Sukesh Chandrasekhar Controversy appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha New

Comedian Samay Raina found himself at the centre of an unexpected full circle moment on Wednesday when Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis felicitated him at a cyber-awareness event in Mumbai. Raina was honoured for his contribution to Maharashtra Cybers short film Digital Arrest and the 1930 Maharashtra Cyber Anthem. The event also featured celebrities including [] The post Samay Raina Felicitated by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Jokes About His Past Cyber Cell Run-In appeared firs

The Biju Janata Dal on Thursday sharply criticised the BJP-led Odisha governments plan to introduce biometric attendance for college students on a pilot basis, calling it an attempt to intimidate young people rather than fix a struggling education system. Party spokesperson Dr Lenin Mohanty said the proposal was unacceptable at a time when colleges lack [] The post BJD terms biometric attendance for college students as draconian appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Bre

A YouTuber has shared a legal notice from the team behind Yash and Geetu Mohandas Toxic after posting a review of the film. The review remains online despite the notice. The legal controversy surrounding Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has intensified, with YouTuber Suraj Kumar revealing that he received a legal notice over [] The post Toxic Review Row: YouTuber Gets Legal Notice After Bengaluru Court Injunction appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Break