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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced its decisions on pitch rating appeals filed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Cricket Canada (CC) for matches held in June. The ICC Appeals Panel has rescinded the demerit point imposed on Lahores Gaddafi Stadium, which had been rated Unsatisfactory after the third ODI between Pakistan and [] The post ICC Rescinds Gaddafi Stadium Demerit Point; Maple Leaf Ground Retains Three appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Odisha Police has arrested Chitta Ranjan Mohanty from Gopalpur, Jagatsinghpur, in connection with a massive cryptoPonzi scam involving the web platform Yes World. The arrest was made on August 20 in EOW P.S Case No.25/2023 under multiple sections of the IPC, the PCMC Act, the OPID Act, and the [] The post EOW Odisha Arrests Key Accused in Rs 200Crore Crypto Scam appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The third National Lok Adalat of 2026 will be held on September 12 across all judicial and revenue courts in Khordha district, the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Bhubaneswar, has announced. The Lok Adalat will take up a wide range of pending cases, including compoundable criminal matters, cheque bounce disputes, bank loan recovery, traffic challans, [] The post National Lok Adalat to Be Held in Khordha Courts on September 12 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Englis

The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) registration deadline for the Kharif 2026 season has been extended till August 31, following a request from the Odisha Cooperative Department. The extension aims to ensure maximum farmer participation and safeguard cultivators against crop losses due to natural calamities and uncertainties. The scheme is available to both loanee [] The post PMFBY Kharif 2026 Registration Extended till August 31 in Odisha appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha N

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday shared an emotional message about his mother Sonia Gandhis upcoming memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, saying he was proud that her life story would finally be read by millions. Rahul Gandhi said he last saw his parents, Sonia and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, together more than 35 [] The post Rahul Gandhi Shares Emotional Note On Sonia Gandhis Upcoming Memoir appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The Supreme Court of India has constituted a HighPowered Committee (HPC) headed by former SC judge Justice R Subhash Reddy to probe allegations of police excesses and violence during last months student protests against the NEET paper leak at Delhis Jantar Mantar. The fivemember panel includes Justice Ravi Shankar Jha (former Punjab & Haryana HC [] The post Supreme Court Sets Up Panel to Probe Police Action, Violence During NEET Protests appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Engl

In a major legal relief for thousands of state recruits, the Jharkhand High Court on Thursday stayed the state governments notification cancelling appointments made through the 11th to 13th Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) examinations. The courts intervention comes closely on the heels of the state personnel departments decision to scrap 22 recruitment examinations and [] The post Jharkhand High Court Stays Cancellation of JPSC Appointments appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odish

With online cab services like Ola, Uber, and Rapido remaining off the roads for the fourth consecutive day, passengers at Biju Patnaik International Airport continue to face severe inconvenience. In response, the Airport Police Station has deployed eight PCR vans to assist stranded travellers, especially senior citizens and patients. Airport Police Officer Rabindranath Meher said [] The post PCR Vans Step in as Online Cab Strike Disrupts Bhubaneswar Airport appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest

The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced revised charges for Basic Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) accounts, effective October 1, 2026. Customers will continue to enjoy four free cash withdrawals per month, but beyond this limit, each transaction will attract a fee of Rs 15 plus GST. In a public notice, SBI clarified that digital [] The post SBI Revises BSBD Cash Withdrawal Charges; Rs 15 Per Transaction Beyond Free Limit from Oct 1 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I

A gruesome discovery has shocked residents of Tusura and Deogaon police limits in Balangir district, where the headless body of an unidentified man was found near a water tank at Bagada Chhak. Local cattle grazers spotted the body and alerted police. Fire service personnel searched the nearby water tank for the severed head but failed [] The post Headless Body of Unknown Man Found in Balangir, One Detained appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

A personalised mRNA cancer vaccine has delivered a major breakthrough in oncology, with Merck and Moderna reporting positive results from a large Phase 3 trial involving patients with high-risk melanoma. The companies said their bespoke mRNA vaccine, administered alongside Mercks immunotherapy Keytruda after surgery, significantly reduced the risk of cancer recurrence and distant metastasis compared [] The post mRNA Cancer Vaccine Wins Melanoma Trial: Merck-Moderna Breakthrough Explained appeare

Odisha Vigilance today apprehended Manoj Ranjan Nayak, Block Programme Manager (NHM) of Kujanga CHC, while accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 from a health staffer. Nayak allegedly threatened an Ashakarmi worker that her retirement would be advanced based on an erroneous date of birth in her Aadhaar card, despite her school leaving certificate confirming two [] The post Kujanga CHC Block Programme Manager Caught Taking Rs 20K Bribe appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Brea

Following violent clashes involving online auto and taxi drivers in the capital, police have demolished an illegal auto stand near Master Canteen using a JCB machine. The crackdown comes after widespread disorder during the drivers protest that began on August 17. Authorities confirmed that 113 drivers have been arrested and 354 vehicles seized. The Transport [] The post Bhubaneswar Auto Stand Demolished After Violence, Minister Warns of Strict Action appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odish

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday brought several key southern leaders together at the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council in Tamil Nadu, with Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu among those attending. The meeting was held at the Taj [] The post Amit Shah meets Vijay, Shivakumar, Chandrababu Naidu at Southern Zonal Council meet in Tamil Nadu appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

This years Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi Purnima) has sparked confusion, with debates over whether the festival should be observed on August 27 or August 28, 2026. According to astrologers, the Purnima tithi begins at 9:07AM on August 27 and ends at 9:45AM on August 28. While households are expected to celebrate Raksha Bandhan on August 27, [] The post Raksha Bandhan 2026: Confusion Over August 27 or 28 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar died at the age of 80 at Delhis Safdarjung Hospital on Thursday, August 20, news agency PTI reported, citing hospital sources. Kumar was serving a life sentence following his conviction in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case. The hospital has not yet disclosed the cause of his death. Kumar, a prominent [] The post Ex-Congress MP Sajjan Kumar dies at 80; jailed in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The Water Resources Department of Odisha has initiated strict action against Baitarani Power Projects Pvt. Ltd. (BPPL) over allegations of irregular gate operations at the Anandapur Barrage. EngineerinChief Er. Dillip Kumar Rout issued a showcause notice to BPPL, citing arbitrary gate openings during peak flood and flash flood periods for power generation at its Baitarani [] The post Odisha Water Resources Dept Serves Notice to BPPL Over Flood Mismanagement appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest

Mumbai-born bride Aviva Mehta and Maryland-raised groom Daniel Han celebrated their love with a spectacular Indian-Korean wedding in Montauk, New York, bringing together traditional ceremonies, Indian couture and deeply sentimental family heirlooms. When Aviva Mehta married Daniel Han at the Montauk Yacht Club on May 15, 2026, the celebrations became more than a wedding. They [] The post Aviva Mehta and Daniel Hans Indian-Korean Wedding Blends Couture, Culture and Family Heirlooms appeared first

The political storm over Vande Mataram intensified after Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Congress of taking an antinational decision by sticking to its 1937 resolution to sing only the first two stanzas of the national song. Shah, speaking in Chennai, said the move insulted freedom fighters and revived appeasement politics under Rahul Gandhis [] The post Amit Shah Calls Congress Vande Mataram Stand AntiNational appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking Ne

In a major step towards implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Odisha Higher Education Department has directed all government and nongovernment higher education institutions to introduce Multidisciplinary Courses (MDC), Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC), and ValueAdded Courses (VAC). In a letter issued by Director of Higher Education Kaliprasanna Mohapatra, principals were instructed to ensure [] The post Odisha Colleges Directed to Offer MDC, SEC & VAC Under NEP2020 appeared f

Odisha has crossed the 1000 mm mark in monsoon rainfall this year, recording 1006.5 mm between June 1 and August 19, 2026, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This is 220 mm more than the normal 786.5 mm, placing the state in the excess category with a 28% surplus. Data from the Meteorological Centre, [] The post Odisha Crosses 1,000 mm Monsoon Rainfall Mark with 28% Surplus appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The Subarnarekha river has surged above danger levels, inundating vast lowlying areas in Baleshwar district and affecting nearly 45,000 people. At Rajghat, the water level was recorded at 11.79 metres at 6 am Thursday, nearly 1.43 metres above the danger mark of 10.36 metres. Floodwaters have submerged 20 panchayats in Bhograi block, cutting off more [] The post Subarnarekha Surges Above Danger Mark in Baleshwar; Villages Cut Off, Embankments Breached appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odish

The controversy surrounding Bar Council of India (BCI) chairman Manan Mishra has intensified, with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) backing a fresh protest demanding his resignation over the Councils action against students of NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. The All India Young Advocates Association has called for the protest outside the BCI office in New [] The post CJP Backs Fresh Protest Seeking BCI Chairman Manan Mishras Resignation appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in E

Atletico Madrid began their La Liga campaign on a winning note as second-half goals from Kang-In Lee and Alex Baena secured a 2-0 victory over promoted Malaga. With several key players still building fitness following the post-World Cup break, Diego Simeone opted for a youthful starting XI at the Metropolitano. Forward Julian Alvarez was among [] The post Kang-In Lee, Alex Baena Fire Atletico Madrid to Winning La Liga Start appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking

Tommy Paul produced a remarkable comeback against top seed Alexander Zverev on Wednesday, saving a match point before securing a 4-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 victory to reach the quarter-finals of the Cincinnati Masters. The American was forced to battle not only Zverev but also challenging weather conditions during a dramatic encounter at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati [] The post Tommy Paul Stuns Alexander Zverev in Rain-Hit Cincinnati Thriller appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Br

The India-Pakistan rivalry produced another intense contest at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, but a moment of sportsmanship after the final whistle captured significant attention. India defeated Pakistan 5-3 in their final Pool D match in Amstelveen, Netherlands, extending their decade-long unbeaten run against their arch-rivals. However, the interaction between the two teams before [] The post India-Pakistan Hockey Clash: High-Fives Before, Handshakes After as India Seal 5-3 World Cup Win appea

Students who could not secure admission to higher secondary schools during the first phase of Odishas +2 admission process will get another opportunity, with the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE) set to begin Phase-II applications on August 24. The Phase-II admission process for the 2026-27 academic session will be conducted online through the Student [] The post Odisha +2 Admission 2026 Phase-II: Apply From August 24, Check Dates appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News

Having served from 1999 to 2003 as the first Indian Secretary-General of the Colombo Plana regional intergovernmental organization built entirely on the spirit of collective progressI feel compelled to share my perspective on the alarming global drift toward unilateralism today. Conceived at the 1951 Commonwealth Conference on Foreign Affairs in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), the [] The post Why Multilateralism Still Matters: Lessons from the Colombo Plan appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha N

The Indian mens hockey team delivered when it mattered most, defeating arch-rivals Pakistan 5-3 in a pulsating Pool D encounter at the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026 on Wednesday. The hard-fought win at Wagener Hockey Stadium not only extended Indias remarkable decade of dominance in this iconic rivalry but also secured their [] The post India Beat Pakistan 5-3 to Eliminate Rivals and Stay in Race for Hockey WC Semis appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English

More than 3,000 Anganwadi workers and helpers from Kendrapada district staged a mass dharna at the Collectors office on Monday, pressing for a sixpoint charter of demands addressed to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. With the Collector absent, the delegation met Additional Collector Rabindra Kumar Mallik and submitted the memorandum, which sought a salary hike, [] The post Over 3,000 Anganwadi Workers Stage Mass Protest in Kendrapada, Submit SixPoint Demand to CM appeared first on Pragativadi

Former Australia opener David Warner has been fined AU$1,500 and convicted of drink-driving after a Sydney court heard that he attempted to swap seats with a passenger while approaching a random breath-testing site. Warner pleaded guilty to the offence last month and was sentenced at Waverley Local Court on Tuesday. The court heard that his [] The post David Warner Fined AU$1,500 for Drink-Driving After Trying to Swap Seats appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking

The Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) has issued a public notice alerting commuters that Ama Bus services to and from the Master Canteen Terminal may be affected due to the ongoing strike by three and fourwheeler aggregators and the resulting lawandorder situation in the area. According to the notice, buses already operating on their routes [] The post CRUT Diverts Ama Bus Routes Amid Cab Drivers Strike; Issues Public Notice for Commuters appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in

India clinched a commanding 165run victory over Sri Lanka in the opening Test at Galle on Wednesday, taking a 10 lead in the twomatch series. Having set the hosts a daunting target of 372, Indias bowlers dismissed Sri Lanka for 206 in the postlunch session on the final day, sealing a comprehensive win. The result [] The post India Crush Sri Lanka by 165 Runs in Galle Test; Take 10 Series Lead appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Devdutt Padikkal has opened up about the competition with Sai Sudharsan for Indias No. 3 spot in Test cricket after strengthening his case with a maiden century against Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle. Padikkal produced an impressive performance in the opening Test of the two-match series, following scores of 167 and 44 [] The post Devdutt Padikkal Breaks Silence on Sai Sudharsan Battle for Indias Test No. 3 Spot appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News

India and Pakistan will renew one of hockeys most celebrated rivalries on Wednesday as they face each other in a crucial Pool D clash at the 2026 FIH Mens Hockey World Cup in Amstelveen, Netherlands. The match at the sold-out 10,000-capacity Wagener Stadium carries huge significance for both sides. India need at least a draw [] The post India vs Pakistan Hockey World Cup 2026: Head-to-Head, Records and Key Numbers appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Swedish pole vault sensation Mondo Duplantis delivered another recordbreaking performance at the European Athletics Championships, clearing 6.15 metres to set a new championship record and secure his fourth consecutive European title. The 27yearold world record holder first equalled the previous mark of 6.10m before soaring past it with ease. His victory continued a remarkable streak, [] The post Mondo Duplantis Breaks European Championship Record With 6.15m Vault appeared first on Pragativadi I

In a strongly worded letter that underscores deepening Centre-State tensions, Odisha Leader of Opposition and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik has written to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, expressing grave concern over the recent passage of The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 by Parliament. Patnaik, who heads the principal [] The post Naveen Patnaik Sounds Alarm Over MMDR Bill, Urges CM Majhi to Defend Odishas Mineral Rights appeared first o

Odisha is doubling down on its horticulture potential to deliver higher earnings and better nutrition for farmers across the state. At a high-level conference held today at Krushi Bhawan, Deputy Chief Minister (Agriculture & Farmers Empowerment and Energy) Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo issued clear marching orders to horticulture officers: leave the office, step into the [] The post Odisha Pushes Horticulture Revolution to Lift Farmer Incomes | Field Visits & Climate-Resilient Push appeared first on P

Khadial NAC Chairman Ujjwal Gupta, along with six councillors, resigned from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday. The induction ceremony was held at the BJP state headquarters in Bhubaneswar, presided over by state president Manmohan Samal. District president Kamalesh Dixit and several local leaders from Nuapada [] The post Khadial NAC Chairman, Six Councillors Join BJP After Quitting BJD appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in E

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday dedicated 10 development projects worth Rs 4,700 crore to the public in Chandigarh, stressing that the Union Territorys infrastructure growth acts as a force multiplier for Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh. In a notable political moment, Congress MP Manish Tewari shared the stage with the Prime Minister during the [] The post PM Modi Inaugurates Rs 4,700-Cr Development Projects in Chandigarh, Flags Off Hydrogen Train appeared first on Pragativadi I Lat

A shocking incident has surfaced in the Phiringia area of Kandhamala district, where an Anganwadi worker has accused a local man of rape under the pretext of marriage. According to police, the accused, identified as a Krushak Sathi (farmer associate), allegedly established a relationship with the victim by promising marriage. When the victim lodged a [] The post Man Arrested for Rape Allegation Against Anganwadi Worker in Kandhamala appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I

The Odisha High Court on Friday rejected the bail petitions of 14 accused, including prime suspects Shankar Prusty and Suresh Nayak, in the Assistant Section Officer (ASO) examination scam. The decision means all accused will remain in judicial custody as the investigation continues. The courts ruling marks a major development in one of Odishas biggest [] The post Orissa High Court Rejects Bail Pleas of 14 Accused in ASO Exam Scam appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I B

Odisha has recorded 17% excess rainfall in July compared to the normal average, according to Water Resources Department Chief Engineer Dillip Rout. The heavy downpour has triggered floodlike conditions in several districts, notably Balangir and Baleshwar. In Balangir, the Sapua river overflowed, inundating villages such as Madhusudanpatan and Kakudia, disrupting daily life. Similarly, in Baleshwars [] The post Odisha Records 17% Excess Rainfall in July, Flood Alert in Balangir and Baleshwar appe

A tragic accident struck West Bengals Murshidabad district on Friday morning when a train collided with a school van at the Karnasubarna railway crossing in Berhampore, killing three students and injuring several others. The incident occurred around 7 AM as the van attempted to cross the tracks. Witnesses said the crossing was open at the [] The post Train Hits School Van in Murshidabad, 3 Students Dead appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has expressed deep grief over the deaths of two devotees who fell ill during the Puri Rath Yatra 2026 on Thursday. The Chief Minister directed officials to ensure the best possible medical care for devotees undergoing treatment and announced that financial assistance would be extended to the families of [] The post Odisha CM Mohan Majhi Mourns Death of Two Devotees During Puri Rath Yatra, Financial Aid To Follow appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odis

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued multiple warnings for Odisha as a wellmarked low-pressure area persists over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining north OdishaWest Bengal coasts. The system, active since July 16, is expected to move northwestwards across north Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal over the next two days. The associated cyclonic [] The post Odisha Lashed by Heavy Rain, IMD Issues Red Warning to Five Districts appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News i

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has sanctioned Indias leftarm pacer Gurnoor Brar following an onfield incident during the opening ODI against England. Brar was found guilty of breaching Article 2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct after throwing the ball towards England batter Ben Duckett in the eighth over of Englands innings. The act was [] The post ICC Sanctions India Pacer Gurnoor Brar for ODI Incident Against England appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking

US President Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind a bipartisan sanctions bill that could impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries purchasing Russian oil and natural gas, including India and China, describing the proposal as a tribute to late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who had long championed tougher measures against Moscow. Speaking at [] The post Trump Backs Bill Proposing 100% Tariffs on India, China Over Russian Oil Imports, Calls It A Tribute to Lindsey Graham appeared first on

In a major boost to the public healthcare ecosystem of Odisha and Eastern India, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar, has achieved a historic milestone by completing 100 advanced robotic-assisted surgeries successfully. This landmark achievement establishes AIIMS Bhubaneswar as the first government-funded healthcare institution in Odisha to operate a fully functional, multi-disciplinary [] The post AIIMS Bhubaneswar Achieves Historic Milestone: Completes 100 Successf

The Government of Odisha has notified a new fare structure for the Super Premium Fully Sleeper A.C. Coach category of stage carriage buses operating within the state. The Commerce and Transport Department issued the notification on July 9, 2026, prescribing a maximum fare of Rs 3.50 per kilometre per passenger or berth. The Technical Committee [] The post Odisha Notifies Fare for Super Premium Fully Sleeper A.C. Coach appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News