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In a decisive demonstration of zero tolerance towards corruption, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has dismissed Dr. Patitapaban Barik from government service. The doctor, formerly the Medical Officer at Gurundia Community Health Centre (CHC) in Sundargarh district, was found guilty of corruption charges during his tenure there. Dr. Barik is currently posted at Gurandi [] The post Odisha CM Sacks Doctor for Corruption in Stark Zero-Tolerance Move appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Od

Odishas rural products are getting a national and international platform as the Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) participates in the Bharatiya Vyapar Mahotsav (BVM) 2026 in New Delhi for the first time. The four-day business event is being held from August 12 to 15 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan. ORMAS is showcasing products [] The post Odisha Rural Products Take Centre Stage at Bharatiya Vyapar Mahotsav 2026 in Delhi appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News i

In a significant move to accelerate development across multiple sectors, the 46th meeting of the Odisha State Cabinet was held today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at the Conference Hall of Lok Seva Bhawan. The high-level meeting saw detailed discussions and approval of ten important proposals spanning six key departments of [] The post Odisha Cabinet Clears 10 Proposals in Key Push for Tech, Power & Farmers appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Engli

Odisha Vigilance on Wednesday arrested Brahmapur Chief District Agriculture Officer (CDAO) Byomkesh Mishra for allegedly demanding and accepting a 15,000 bribe from a beneficiary to process a subsidy-related file under the Mukhya Mantri Krushi Udyog Yojana (MKUY). According to Odisha Vigilance, Mishra was apprehended while allegedly accepting the bribe from the complainant for processing a [] The post Brahmapur Agriculture Officer Held Taking Rs 15,000 Bribe Over MKUY Subsidy appeared first on P

A high-level review meeting on the comprehensive development, security and promotion of Sri Jagannath culture at Puri Gobardhan Peeth and the improvement of Swargadwar beach was held today at Lokaseva Bhavan under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. The Chief Minister held detailed discussions with representatives of the Peeth on enhancing the spiritual [] The post CM Majhi Reviews Development of Gobardhan Peeth and Swargadwar Beach; Stresses Permanent Solution to Land Issues

Odisha Development Commissioner Arabinda Padhee has written to the Jaipur Collector seeking intervention against a proposed Rath Yatra celebration in Jaipur on August 16. Padhee said the proposed celebration is contrary to the established traditions and scriptural prescriptions associated with Lord Jagannath. His communication comes amid concerns over maintaining the traditional practices followed during the [] The post Arabinda Padhee Urges Jajpur Collector to Stop Jaipur Rath Yatra Celebration

In a significant boost to medical education and specialist healthcare services in Odisha, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), New Delhi, has approved 11 post-diploma Diplomate of National Board (DNB) seats across three government medical colleges in the state. This is the first time such seats have been sanctioned in these institutions, [] The post Odisha Gets First-Ever Approval for 11 Post-Diploma DNB Seats in Three Govt Medical Colleges appeared first on Pragativad

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is preparing for another phase of mobilisation, with founder Abhijeet Dipke saying that Jantar Mantar Season 2 will begin soon. Dipke made the remarks on Wednesday while addressing the partys volunteers. The statement comes weeks after student-led protests at Delhis Jantar Mantar brought issues such as examination paper leaks, student [] The post Jantar Mantar Season 2 soon: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke announces fresh nationwide mobilisation appeared first on Praga

In a special ceremony held at PoliceBhawan,Bhubaneswar, DirectorGeneralofPoliceShriYogeshBahadurKhurania felicitated 55policeofficers and employees with DGPDiscs for their exemplary service, dedication, and outstanding performance. The medal recipients include Director(SCRB)AvinashKumar, DIAG(CrimeBranch)B.Gangadhar, BerhampurSPDr.ShravanVivekM, AngulSPRahulJain, NayagarhSPSubhenduKumarPatra, GanjamSPHarishB.C, JagatsinghpurSPAnkitKumarVerma, NabarangpurSPKashyapParthaJagadish, BoudhSPKuldeepMee

The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, has published the official result summary for the 2026 High School Certificate (HSC) and State Open School (SOS) examinations, revealing a pass rate of 63.64% for HSC and 62.65% for SOS. According to the report, 5,760 students appeared for the HSC exam, of whom 3,666 passed, while 8,698 [] The post BSE Odisha 2026 Results Declared: 63.64% Pass in Supplementary HSC, 62.65% in SOS appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaki

A midday meal incident at Naikula Tribal High School in Barkote block of Debagada district left four girl students seriously ill, prompting their admission to the district headquarters hospital on Wednesday. According to reports, the students began feeling unwell shortly after consuming the midday meal served at the school. Initially, one student was rushed to [] The post Four Students Hospitalised After Midday Meal in Debagada School appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English

A KTM RC bike was stolen near Badagada police station in Bhubaneswar after a buyer posing through OLX escaped with the vehicle during a test drive. According to reports, the victim had listed his KTM RC bike (registration number OD05Y0512) for sale on OLX. The alleged buyer met him near Badagada police station, inspected the [] The post KTM RC Bike Stolen in Bhubaneswar During OLX Test Drive appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

A clever theft at a sweet shop near Lingipur traffic square in Bhubaneswar has been caught on CCTV, showing a woman stealing cash from a drawer moments after buying sweets. According to reports, the woman arrived in a car, purchased sweets, and took advantage of the shopkeepers distraction while he was packing the items. The [] The post Woman Caught on CCTV Stealing Cash From Bhubaneswar Sweet Shop appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Scores of sanitation and security workers staged a sitin protest outside Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday, demanding payment of pending wages from the contractor agency. The protesters, many of them women, alleged that they have not received salaries for several months, leaving their families in financial distress. We work daily but havent been paid [] The post Capital Hospital Workers Stage Protest in Bhubaneswar Over Pending Wages appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News

The Odisha Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department has intensified its crackdown on the illegal stockpiling of LPG cylinders, seizing 8,208 cylinders in raids across 3,792 locations statewide. In an update shared on its official X account, officials confirmed that 46 FIRs have been registered, while 492 cases were booked under the Essential Commodities Act. [] The post Odisha Govt Seizes 8,208 LPG Cylinders in Statewide Raids appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I

The Odisha government has released Rs 136 crore to floodhit districts for relief and rehabilitation, while reports confirm that 5,044 houses have been damaged so far, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said on Wednesday. Pujari noted that Rs 110 crore was released in the first phase, with Balasore receiving Rs 22 crore, Jajpur [] The post Odisha Floods: Rs 136 Cr Relief Fund Released as 5,044 Houses Reported Damaged appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Englis

A massive fire broke out aboard the Putri Yasmin ferry early Wednesday while it was sailing from Padang Bai port in Bali to Lembar port in Lombok, leaving one person dead and prompting a largescale rescue operation. The blaze erupted at around 4:15am, with the ferry carrying 224 passengers and crew along with 44 vehicles [] The post One Dead, 172 Rescued After Indonesian Ferry Fire Near Bali appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

In a significant step towards empowering tribal students with advanced scientific exposure, five Class X students from Odishas Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) participated in a twoday Semiconductor Training Programme at the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE), IISc Bengaluru. Organised under the STEM Initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, the programme aimed [] The post Odisha EMRS Students Attend Semiconductor Training at IISc Bengaluru appeared first on Pragativadi

A heated exchange between Rhea Chakraborty and Mallika Sherawat in The Traitors Season 2 has triggered a strong reaction on social media ahead of the shows premiere. A preview clip shows Mallika referring to Rheas past jail experience during an argument, prompting some viewers to call the remark disrespectful while others praised Mallika for her [] The post The Traitors 2: Mallika Sherawat Slammed For Bringing Up Rhea Chakrabortys Jail Time appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in E

After two days of tension in MV104 village, residents finally breathed a sigh of relief as the Odisha Forest Departments Rapid Response Team successfully rescued a 5foot crocodile from a local pond. The reptile had been hiding inside a burrow within the pond, sparking fear among villagers who avoided the area for days. Following a [] The post Malkangiri Forest Team Rescues 5Foot Crocodile from Village Pond After TwoDay Effort appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaki

A massive fire broke out at a courier service centre in Jaydev Vihar early Wednesday, sparking panic in the area. According to reports, the blaze erupted in the morning hours, engulfing the premises of the courier hub. The cause of the fire remains unclear. On receiving information, the Odisha Fire Service deployed three teams to [] The post Massive Fire Breaks Out at Bhubaneswar Courier Service Centre; Blaze Controlled appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking New

A full emergency was declared at Chennai International Airport late Tuesday night after an IndiGo flight from Kolkata reported a technical snag in its left engine during final approach. Flight 6E723, carrying 224 passengers and crew, alerted Air Traffic Control (ATC) at around 11:30pm on August11. Emergency protocols were activated, with fire tenders, rescue vehicles, [] The post IndiGo Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Chennai Airport After Engine Failure; All 224 Safe appeared first on Pragati

The Odisha Vigilance on Wednesday arrested SaratKumarSethy, Revenue Inspector of Tudigadia under Khaira Tahasil, for allegedly taking a Rs 5,000 bribe to facilitate issuance of a Record of Rights (ROR) in a mutation case. According to officials, Sethy demanded the bribe from an applicant seeking a favourable field enquiry report for mutation of his ancestral [] The post RI Caught Taking Rs 5K Bribe in Baleshwar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The Odisha State Transport Authority (STA) has issued 7,890 echallans for various traffic violations across the state in a single day, marking one of the largest enforcement drives in recent months. According to STA officials, 2,237 echallans were issued for helmetless riding, while 1,185 were for speeding. The echallans were generated on Tuesday, and the [] The post Odisha STA Issues 7,890 eChallans in One Day; Helmetless Riding, Speeding Top Violations appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Od

A man was killed after his wife allegedly struck him on the head with a wooden plank during a domestic quarrel in Bankapatuli Munda Sahi under Dhenkikote outpost of Ghatagaon police station limits, police said. According to officials, Anand Munda had consumed alcohol on Tuesday night and got into an argument with his wife Jatri [] The post Kendujhar Woman Arrested for Killing Husband After Domestic Fight appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The Odisha Health and Family Welfare Department has issued a detailed postflood health advisory urging residents in affected areas to take strict precautions against waterborne diseases, especially diarrhoea, and the heightened risk of snakebites. To prevent diarrhoea, the advisory recommends drinking only boiled water cooled after 30minutes or treating one litre of water with a [] The post Odisha Health Dept Issues PostFlood Advisory on Diarrhoea Prevention and Snakebite Safety appeared first o

Quick-commerce platforms Zepto and Blinkit have come under scrutiny after food safety authorities took action against their facilities in Bengaluru and Mumbai over alleged hygiene and food-handling violations. A Zepto warehouse in Hoskote, Bengaluru, was sealed by Karnatakas Food Safety and Drug Administration following an inspection that found unhygienic conditions, improper labelling, misbranding and violations [] The post Zepto, Blinkit face food safety action in Bengaluru, Mumbai over hygien

The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha has announced that the Supplementary High School Certificate (SHSC) 2026 and State Open School Certificate Examination (SOSC) 2026 (2nd) results will be published today at 4:30PM. According to the official press release, students can access their results on the websites www.bseodisha.ac.in and www.bseodisha.nic.in from 5PM onwards. For those [] The post BSE Odisha to Declare Supplementary HSC and State Open School Results 2026 Today appeared first o

The Nandankanan Zoological Park celebrated World Elephant Day on Wednesday with a series of engaging awareness programmes aimed at promoting elephant conservation. The day began at 9.30 am with the zoos four female elephants Lisa (2), Asha (3), Hira (28), and Basanti (62) being bathed and decorated. Visitors offered fruits such as coconuts, [] The post World Elephant Day Observed at Nandankanan with Awareness Programmes appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking N

A 12hour bandh was observed across Odishas Anugola district on Wednesday after the district Congress unit called for a shutdown over problems linked to coal transportation and the alleged arrest of five agitators in false cases. The bandh, which began at 6 am and continued until 6 pm, saw shops and business establishments closed and [] The post Congress Observes 12Hour Bandh in Anugola Over Coal Transport, Arrests appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay is expected to move a resolution on delimitation and womens reservation, a day after the state Assembly passed resolutions seeking the abolition of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). According to reports, the proposed resolution urges the Centre to maintain the Lok Sabhas [] The post CM Vijay to Move Resolution on Lok Sabha Seats, Womens Reservation After NEET Bill appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odi

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the lowpressure area over the North Bay of Bengal off West BengalBangladesh coasts persisted at 0830 hrs IST today. According to the forecast, the system is likely to become a wellmarked low-pressure area within the next 12 hours. Thereafter, it is expected to concentrate into a depression and [] The post Low Pressure Persists Over Bay of Bengal, Depression Likely Soon appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking

Chitalagi Amavasya, also known as Chittau Amavasya, will be observed at Puri Srimandir on Wednesday, August 12, with special rituals planned for the occasion. The day falls during the holy month of Shravan. One of the key rituals will be the Chitalagi Niti, during which the deities are adorned with their traditional golden forehead ornaments. [] The post Chitalagi Amavasya 2026: Special Rituals at Puri Srimandir, Public Darshan Suspended From 2 pm to 7 pm appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest O

Chitalagi Amavasya 2026 coincides with the final solar eclipse of the year, creating interest among devotees and astronomy enthusiasts in Odisha. However, the eclipse will not be visible from Odisha or anywhere else in India. The solar eclipse will take place on Wednesday, August 12, with the total phase lasting about 2 minutes and 18 [] The post Chitalagi Amavasya 2026 Coincides With Solar Eclipse: Will Odisha Observe Rituals? appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Brea

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has married Georgina Rodriguez in a private ceremony in Cascais, Portugal, after almost a decade together. The couple chose to keep the wedding intimate before Ronaldo confirmed the marriage on social media. The ceremony came exactly one year after Rodriguez announced their engagement on Instagram on August 11, 2025. Ronaldo, 41, [] The post Cristiano Ronaldo Marries Georgina Rodriguez in Private Ceremony in Portugal After 10-Years Relationship appeared first

In a disturbing case from Brahmapur, Odisha, police have arrested four people in connection with the alleged rape of a Plus-Two college student and the subsequent theft of gold jewellery from her home. According to police, the main accused, Rajesh Kumar Panigrahi (26), also known as Rani Panda, of Laxmi Nagars 6th lane, had developed [] The post Four Arrested in Berhampur for Alleged Rape of College Student and Gold Robbery appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking

Air connectivity from Bhubaneswar is steadily shrinking. Biju Patnaik International Airport, once linked by direct flights to more than 30 Indian cities, has seen its network reduced to just 19 destinations in the current summer schedule. Adding to the concern, the airports only international service has also been discontinued. Since July 18, all international flight [] The post Bhubaneswar Airport Loses Its Only International Flight Connectivity Hits New Low appeared first on Pragativadi I Lat

In a significant push towards inclusive rural growth, Odishas Minister for Panchayati Raj, Drinking Water and Rural Development, Rabi Narayan Naik, held high-level talks with Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, in the national capital on Tuesday. The meeting, attended by Sambalpur MP and former Union Education Minister [] The post Odisha Set for First Phase of PMAY Houses in Sept After Speedy Verification appeared first on Pragativadi I

World Elephant Day is being observed today, August 12, to raise awareness about elephant conservation and the need to protect these majestic animals. Elephants are known not only for their enormous size but also for their intelligence, strong social bonds and complex emotional behaviour. At Nandankanan Zoological Park near Bhubaneswar, four female elephants Basanti, [] The post World Elephant Day: Nandankanans Asha and Lisa Become the Newest Darlings of the Zoo appeared first on Pragativadi I L

The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA), in coordination with the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), on Tuesday successfully completed a major demolition drive near Kanyashram under Chandrasekharpur Mouza as part of its ongoing efforts to clear government land of unauthorised occupation and facilitate planned urban development. During the enforcement operation, a total of 330 transit houses were [] The post BDA, BMC Raze 330 Transit Houses in Kanyashram Drive appeared first on Pragativ

In a significant crackdown on financial irregularities in cooperative institutions, Odisha Vigilance on Tuesday arrested Sarat Kumar Nayak, former Secretary of the Anandpur Service Co-operative Society (SCS), also known as PACS Banki in Kataka district. The accused is alleged to have misappropriated a total of 21,28,058 belonging to the society and, by extension, the government [] The post Vigilance Arrests Ex-Secy of Anandapur PACS for Pocketing Rs 21.28 Lakh appeared first on Pragativadi I Lat

Odisha Housing & Urban Development Department Additional Chief Secretary, Usha Padhee, IAS, chaired a review meeting on the functioning of CRUT at Kharavela Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. ACS Padhee directed officials to take concerted and time-bound measures to further improve the quality, safety, and reliability of Ama Bus services. MD, CRUT, Md. Sadique Alam, Additional Secretary-cum-GM; Sahadev [] The post CRUT Under Spotlight: Safety & Service Drive Public Trust appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest

The Supreme Court has agreed to urgently hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the Odisha governments process of appointing the next Director General of Police (DGP). The petition, argued by Senior Advocate P. Chidambaram before a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, alleges that the state government attempted to bypass the [] The post Supreme Court to Urgently Hear PIL on Odisha DGP Appointment appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking

Bengal cricketer and IPL player Abhishek Porel was arrested on Tuesday in connection with a case of rape, assault, and criminal intimidation filed by a medical student from Karnataka. According to police, Porel was taken into custody from Emami City under Dum Dum police station limits and later produced before the Chinsurah Court after undergoing [] The post IPL Cricketer Abhishek Porel Arrested Over Rape Allegations appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the autobiography of former President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, titled Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles, on August 12, 2026, at 9:30 AM at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. The release marks a significant occasion celebrating the life and contributions of one of Indias most [] The post PM Modi to Release Ram Nath Kovinds Autobiography on August 12 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

From the hills of Pottangi in Koraput, a young girls dream has risen higher than the horizon she once saw. Alisha Rani Pangi, daughter of Balaram Pangi, has been appointed as a Junior Engineer in the Housing & Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha, posted under the RWS&S Division in Malkangiri. Her journey from a [] The post From Tribal Hills to Govt Service, Alisha Pangis Success Story Inspires Youths Across Odisha appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Bre

West Singhbhum district has been declared Naxalfree after four Maoists, including Rs 10lakh rewardee Saluka Kayem, surrendered before senior police and CRPF officials under Operation NavjeevanIII. At a press briefing in Chaibasa, DIG Anuranjan Kispotta announced that the surrender marked a historic milestone in Jharkhands security history. The Maoists handed over sophisticated weapons and ammunition, [] The post Four Maoists, Including Rs 10Lakh Rewardee, Lay Down Arms in Jharkhand appeared firs

Syrian court has sentenced former president Bashar alAssad to death in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the countrys 14year conflict that claimed nearly half a million lives. The verdict also handed death sentences to Maher alAssad, Bashars younger brother and former military leader, and Atef Najib, Assads maternal cousin and [] The post Syria Court Sentences Bashar alAssad to Death for War Crimes appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday gave her assent to the Vande Mataram Bill, a landmark move that grants the National Song the same legal protection as the National Anthem, Jana Gana Mana. The legislation, passed by Parliament last month, amends the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, ensuring that any insult or obstruction [] The post President Murmu Gives Assent to Vande Mataram Bill appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The Supreme Court on Tuesday resumed hearing the Uddhav Thackeray factions challenge to the Election Commission of Indias decision recognising the Eknath Shindeled faction as the real Shiv Sena and allotting it the partys name and bow and arrow symbol. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice V. [] The post SC Resumes Hearing on Uddhav Thackeray Factions Challenge to ECIs Recognition of Shinde-led Shiv Sena appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest