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In a significant step towards womens empowerment in higher education, the Odisha Department of Higher Education has directed district-level nodal colleges to identify and nominate distinguished women professionals as Shakti Apas. The official letter, issued by Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Aravind Agrawal, IAS, calls on principals of District Level Degree Nodal Colleges across the state (except a few [] The post Odisha Appoints Shakti Apas as Mentors for Girl Students Under Shaktishree Initiative

In a landmark moment for sustainable governance, Odisha Lok Bhavan in Bhubaneswar has been certified as Indias first Platinum-rated green campus under the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Green Campus Rating System. The sprawling official residence of the Governor scored an impressive 88 out of 100 points, placing it in the highest category of the [] The post Odisha Lok Bhavan Makes History as Indias First Platinum-Rated Green Campus appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Engl

Odisha Deputy Chief Minister, Pravati Parida, today inaugurated the Shakti Summit in Bhubaneswar, bringing together senior officials from 22 States and Union Territories to strengthen collective action on womens safety, protection and empowerment. Addressing the inaugural session as the Chief Guest, Dy CM Parida said that womens safety and empowerment must be pursued together through [] The post Shakti Summit Brings 22 States Together for Womens Safety and Empowerment appeared first on Pragativa

In a fresh strike against leakage of farm subsidies, Odisha Vigilance on Tuesday arrested Sripati Pradhan, former secretary of the Kalla Primary Agricultural Co-operative Society (PACS) in Debagada district, for allegedly embezzling government funds amounting to 16,72,567. He was produced before the Special Judge, Vigilance, Sambalpur, after arrest. The alleged offence took place in the [] The post Odisha Vigilance Arrests Ex-PACS Secretary in Rs 16.72 Lakh Fertilizer Scam appeared first on Prag

The Kataka Development Authority (KDA) today celebrated its 44th Foundation Day at a grand function held at Windsor Place, Sector-6, Kataka. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, KDA Vice-Chairperson, Kirandeep Kaur Sahota, IAS, said that the 44-year journey of KDA is not merely a measure of time, but also reflects the transformation and development of [] The post KDA Celebrates 44th Foundation Day with Focus on Sustainable and People-Centric Urban Development appeared first on Pragativadi I

The road outside Brahmapur Circle Jail did not look like a prison gate this evening. It looked like a campaign square. Garlands, slogans and a crush of supporters waited as former Brahmapur MLA and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Ganjam district president Bikram Kumar Panda walked out after the Orissa High Court granted him conditional bail [] The post Bikram Panda Walks Out of Brahmapur Jail After HC Bail in Pitabas Panda Murder Case appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breakin

The Government of Odisha Home Department on Tuesday notified the promotion of 15 Odisha Police Service (OPS) officers from Additional Superintendent of Police [OPS (SB)] to Superintendent of Police in the Super Time Scale [OPS (S)]. The order places the officers in the pay scale of Rs 78,8002,09,200 per month (Level-14 of the Pay Matrix [] The post Odisha Promotes 15 Additional Superintendents of Police to Super Time Scale appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking

In the shocking case where a woman was allegedly murdered and her body concealed under cement plaster in the Kumbharpada area of Puri, police have identified the victim after seven days. The deceased has been confirmed as Annapurna Dalei (elderly resident of Kharada village, Kashinagar police limits, Gajapati district). Puri police circulated CCTV images across [] The post Puri CementPlaster Murder Victim Identified After 7 Days, Son Absconding appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News

The Shree Jagannath Temple will remain closed to devotees for four and a half hours tomorrow, September 2 (Wednesday), as the sacred Rahu Rekha Lagi ritual will be performed. According to the temple administration, darshan will be suspended from 2:30 PM to 7:00 PM. The ritual, observed on Bhadra Krushna Panchami (Rekhapanchami), is one of [] The post Darshan Suspended at Puri Srimandir for 4.5 Hours Tomorrow appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Senior Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) officer Bijaya Kumar Mishra has assumed charge as the Additional General Manager (AGM) of East Coast Railway (ECoR). A 1991batch IRAS officer, Mishra brings over 35 years of experience in railway finance, project management, train operations and administration. He will continue to serve as the Principal Financial Adviser (PFA) [] The post Bijaya Kumar Mishra Assumes Charge as ECoR Additional GM appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in En

With the festive season approaching, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Kataka Rishikesh Khilari, has issued a stern warning against forced collection of donations (chanda) in the city. The DCP made it clear that any form of coercion or extortion in the name of festival contributions is strictly prohibited. Citizens have been advised to immediately [] The post Kataka DCP Issues Warning Against Forced Festival Donations appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breakin

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has strongly criticised the MMDR Amendment Act 2026, alleging that it strips Odisha of its rightful authority over mines and mineralbearing land, thereby undermining the federal structure. At a press conference in Shankha Bhavan, Rajya Sabha MP Dr Santrupt Mishra said the Act has permanently taken away the states rights [] The post BJD Slams BJP Over MMDR Amendment Act, Claims Odisha Loses Rs 1 Lakh Crore appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I B

Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that he will step down as the Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras, bringing his parliamentary career to an end after years representing the London constituency. Starmer made the announcement on Tuesday, saying he would now turn his attention to issues including international affairs, [] The post Keir Starmer to step down as MP after resigning as UK PM: I will now focus on appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha New

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the deadline for fresh admissions and reregistration for the July 2026 academic session till September 15, 2026. Students can apply for Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PG Diploma and Certificate programmes through the official portals. For reregistration, a late fee of Rs 200 will be applicable. Special concessions have [] The post IGNOU Extends July 2026 Admission Deadline to Sept 15 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News

In a significant development in the Police SubInspector recruitment exam scam, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has written to the Odisha Government seeking permission to interrogate Susanta Kumar Nath, IPS (RR1993), currently serving as DG Prisons. Nath was the Chairman of the Odisha Police Recruitment Board (OPRB) when the controversial exam was conducted on [] The post CBI Seeks Nod to Quiz Odisha DG Prisons in SI Exam Scam appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Englis

Meteorologists have indicated that another lowpressure area is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal by September 1214, raising the possibility of widespread rainfall across Odisha. Currently, the state is experiencing cloudy weather with light to moderate showers in isolated places. No major cyclonic circulation is expected until September 10, but after that, a [] The post Fresh Low-Pressure Area Likely Over Bay of Bengal by Sept 1214 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Englis

A tragic accident occurred in Chanabeda village under Khariar block, Nuapada district, where a concrete staircase slab of an underconstruction house suddenly collapsed, crushing a daily wage worker to death. The deceased has been identified as Rishike Shabar (45), a resident of Ward11 under Khariar NAC. He was working at the site of a house [] The post Nuapada Worker Dies in Construction Slab Collapse, Compensation Demanded appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking

The Supreme Court on Tuesday quashed and closed FIRs registered across India in connection with the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)-led protests over alleged irregularities and paper leaks in the 2026 NEET examination. Invoking its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, a bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi [] The post Supreme Court quashes NEET protest FIRs across India appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I

Odisha Vigilance has registered another case against two former officials of Mayurbhanj Central Cooperative Bank (MCCB), Bahalda Branch, for misappropriation of Rs 21.44 lakh. The accused, Dichen Kumar Mishra (ExBranch Manager) and Gourab Kumar Das (ExAssistant Manager), allegedly diverted funds earmarked for repayment of loans of Tiring Large Sized Adivasi Multipurpose Cooperative Society (LAMPCS). Instead [] The post Odisha Vigilance Books Two Ex-MCCB Officials in Rs 21.44 Lakh Fraud appeared

In a bid to build a drugfree society and safeguard the future of youth, the Commissionerate Police Special Crime Unit carried out a special crackdown in Kalpana, Laxmisagar and Tankapani Road areas of Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. The operation targeted shops near educational institutions suspected of selling ganja, gutkha and pan masala. Police teams inspected pan [] The post Bhubaneswar Police Launch Special Drive Against Banned Substances appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Englis

The flood situation in Odisha remains under control, with relief, rescue, response and restoration measures continuing across affected areas. While conditions have improved in several districts, fresh heavy rainfall in Mayurbhanj has caused localised impacts, prompting continued vigilance by the State Government and district administrations. In Jajpur district, Dasarathpur block remains affected, with 62 villages [] The post Odisha Flood Situation Under Control; Relief & Response Continue appear

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has intervened in the case of 30yearold tribal woman Lachhanti Majhis death at the Nuapada District Headquarters Hospital, directing the Collector and CDMO to submit an Action Taken Report within two weeks. The intervention follows a complaint filed on August31 by Human Rights Front India president Manoj Jena, alleging [] The post NHRC Orders Probe into Lachhanti Majhis Death in Nuapada appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Br

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has withdrawn its call for a September 5 march from India Gate to Delhi Police Headquarters after the Centre gave assurances before the Supreme Court regarding its pending commitments. CJP spokesperson and co-convener Saurav Das told the Supreme Court on Tuesday that the organisation had decided to withdraw the protest [] The post CJP withdraws September 5 India Gate march after Centres assurances in Supreme Court appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News

The Special Crime Unit (SCU) of BhubaneswarKataka Police Commissionerate seized 305grams of brown sugar and arrested one accused during a targeted operation near BhotapadaVillage under MancheswarPoliceStation limits. The arrested individual has been identified as SkKefajudin@KalaBabu(55), son of SekhHemarudin, a resident of Rajpurvillage,Jaleswar,Baleshwardistrict. Police recovered 300grams of brown sugar, an OPPOA6x5Gmobile phone, and Rs 520incash from [] The post SCU Seizes 305 Grams Brown Sug

The Government of Odishas Higher Education Department has extended the last date for submission of online applications for the BideshSikhyabrutiScheme from September1toSeptember18,2026. The scheme, launched to empower ScheduledCaste (SC) and ScheduledTribe (ST) students aspiring to pursue Postgraduate and Ph.D. courses in the top200QSranked foreign universities, offers financial assistance to eligible candidates. Students from SC/ST categories [] The post Odisha Extends Deadline for Bidesh Sikhy

The Odisha government has clarified that the Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana will not be merged with the Ayushman Bharat scheme. The scheme, which provides medical coverage for journalists, will continue as a separate initiative. Officials confirmed that journalists already enrolled will remain covered under the existing framework. Those wishing to join afresh may apply [] The post Gopabandhu Health Insurance to Stay Independent of Ayushman Bharat appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest

The death toll from the catastrophic flash floods in Nepal and China has surged past 1,000, with 987 deaths reported in Nepal and 16 in China. Authorities said 3,916 people remain missing, including 583 foreigners, while 11,814 individuals have been rescued so far. The disaster was triggered on August26 when a glacial collapse in the [] The post Nepal Flash Floods: Death Toll Crosses 1K, Thousands Missing appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Authorities at the Hirakud Dam closed two more sluice gates on Tuesday, reducing the number of operational gates to just two one on the left and one on the right. Earlier in the morning, four gates were open (three on the left and one on the right), but fresh orders were issued to shut [] The post Hirakud Dam Closes Two More Gates appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) celebrated its 44th Foundation Day at Jaydev Bhavan today, highlighting its journey of transforming the capital city through planned urban development. The event was graced by Dr Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, Minister of Housing & Urban Development and Chairman of BDA, as the Chief Guest. The programme showcased BDAs contributions to [] The post BDA Celebrates 44th Foundation Day in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif were seen together at the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Tuesday. The four leaders appeared in the same frame as heads of state gathered for the summits official group photograph at the [] The post Modi, Xi, Putin, Shehbaz Sharif share stage at SCO Summit in Bishkek appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha New

Bus services across the capital came to a halt today after conductors of the AmaBusService launched a protest at the AmaBusDepot, alleging exploitation, nonpayment of wages, and excessive duty hours. The agitation, which began early in the morning, disrupted operations on nearly 50 city routes, leaving thousands of commuters stranded. Protesters claimed they have not [] The post Ama Bus Conductors Stage Protest in Bhubaneswar over Unpaid Wages and Long Working Hours appeared first on Pragativadi

A highlevel Odisha delegation will visit the UnitedArabEmirates (UAE) from September8to11 as part of the state governments renewed push to attract global investors and strengthen foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows. IndustriesMinister SampadChandraSwain announced that ChiefMinisterMohanCharanMajhi will lead the delegation during a fourday visit to Dubai, where he will participate in a series of investorfocused programmes. [] The post Odisha Delegation to Visit UAE to Boost Foreign Investment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve wars and conflicts, saying there is no solution on the battlefield as he addressed the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Speaking at the summit in the presence of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Pakistan Prime [] The post PM Modi at SCO Summit: No solution on battlefield, calls for united fight against terrorism appeared first on Pragativadi

Senior IPS officer JNPankaj today took over as Inspector General of Police (IG), Southern Range, from outgoing IG NitiShekhar in a formal handover ceremony held at the Range Headquarters. The transition took place on Tuesday morning in the presence of senior police officials and staff. ShriPankaj expressed gratitude to the Odisha Government for entrusting him [] The post J N Pankaj Assumes Charge as IG Southern Range Odisha appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking

Water levels in several rivers across north Odisha have started rising again following two days of intense rainfall under the influence of a low-pressure system, putting the Water Resources Department on alert once more. Brahmani, Baitarani, Budhabalanga and Subarnarekha showed an upward trend, though officials said there is no immediate threat of a major flood. [] The post Water Levels Rise Again in Odisha Rivers; Water Resources Dept on High Alert appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged Indians to avoid unnecessary foreign travel, overseas weddings and gold purchases as he renewed his call for greater emphasis on swadeshi and self-reliance. Speaking in a selfie-style video message, Modi congratulated the country after India recorded 7.8% economic growth in the first quarter of financial year 2026-27. He [] The post PM Modi urges Indians to avoid unnecessary foreign travel, overseas weddings and gold purchases appeared first on Praga

Odisha has recorded 25 per cent excess rainfall during the ongoing southwest monsoon season, receiving 1,154.3 mm of rain as of August 31, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The state has already achieved its normal seasonal rainfall quota nearly a month ahead of schedule. However, rainfall activity is likely to continue through September, [] The post Odisha Rain Alert: State records 25% excess rainfall; IMD warns of more rain in September appeared first on Pragativadi I Lat

Heavy rain continued to lash several parts of Odisha on Tuesday as a well-marked low-pressure area remained active over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining areas of north coastal Odisha and the northwest Bay of Bengal. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the system persisted over the same region at 5:30 am on September 1 [] The post Rain Continues To Batter Odisha; Red Warning For 2 Districts, Orange Alert in 6 Districts appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in En

Rapper Badshah and Punjabi actress Isha Rikhi have confirmed their divorce, months after reports and wedding pictures of their private ceremony surfaced online. The couple announced their separation through identical statements shared on Instagram on August 31. They said the decision was mutual and urged fans and the media to respect their privacy while refraining [] The post Badshah and Isha Rikhi Confirm Divorce Months After Secret Wedding: Respect Our Privacy appeared first on Pragativadi I L

Four days after police lifted him from his Nuasahi home in Nayapalli, the son of a former Odisha transport minister is in custody, and a Rajya Sabha MP has now put a price, a date and a political sting on the dispute. Ajit Kumar Sahu, son of former BJD minister and three-time Parjang MLA Nrusingha [] The post The Rs 2-crore story is a lie: BJP MP after arrest of ex-ministers son appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The monsoon has already given Odisha more than it usually receives in four months. The clouds, however, are not done with the north. By August 31, the state had recorded 1,154.3 mm of southwest monsoon rainfall against a JuneSeptember normal of 1,150.2 mm. The seasonal quota was filled a full month early. IMD Director General [] The post South dries, North soaks: IMDs split forecast for Odisha in September appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will leave for New Delhi on Tuesday evening to take part in a high-stakes national conference on water security a gathering the Centre has framed as a Team India exercise toward a water-secure nation and Viksit Bharat 2047. The first departmental conference of the Union Ministry of Jal [] The post Odisha CM to Attend National Water Conference in Delhi on Sept 12 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The 16th day of counting and weighing at Srimandirs Ratna Bhandar ended on Monday after a long, tightly supervised session that ran from 11:30 a.m. after the morning dhupa until 6:55 p.m. The team worked for 7 hours and 25 minutes. Chief Administrator Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee said the sacred Jhoba Kanthi, the [] The post One Ornament, One Hour: Puris Sacred Treasury Count Enters Day 16 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

Lionel Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, has announced his retirement from international football, closing a glorious chapter in Argentinas sporting history. The decision came just two days after Argentinas defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, a loss that left millions of fans heartbroken. [] The post Lionel Messi Retires from International Football After World Cup Defeat and Fathers Death appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in En

The Nasha Mukt Abhiyan has reached around 300 government schools across seven districts under Odishas Central Range, with authorities intensifying efforts to raise awareness among students about the dangers of drug and substance abuse. As part of the campaign, Dr Satyajit Naik, IPS, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Central Range, Cuttack, participated in an anti-drug [] The post Nasha Mukt Abhiyan reaches 300 Odisha government schools across Central Range appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest

The Odisha School and Mass Education Department conducted an additional round of online student allotment through the RTE Paradarshi Portal for the academic year 2026-27 on Monday, August 31. The additional centralised admission process was conducted to give greater emphasis to children belonging to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and Disadvantaged Group (DG) under Rule [] The post Odisha RTE Paradarshi: 501 students allotted seats in additional online lottery round appeared first on Praga

The Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) will sign two key Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and CivicDataLab on September 2, 2026, to strengthen disaster risk assessment, data management, digital infrastructure and data-driven decision-making in the state. The proposed partnerships are aimed at building a more data-driven, coordinated and [] The post OSDMA to sign MoUs with UNDP, CivicDataLab for disaster risk management appeare

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday delivered a fresh message of peace during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. As the Russia-Ukraine war continues into its fifth year, Modi said the world must move away from prolonged conflict and work towards [] The post PM Modi urges Putin to move from endless war to peace amid Russia-Ukraine conflict appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

Bhubaneswar is set to host a rare national gathering of womens welfare leadership this week, as the National Commission for Women and the Government of Odisha open the first Shakti Summit State WCD Leadership Conclave from 1 to 3 September 2026. The inaugural ceremony will be led by Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, [] The post NCW First Shakti Summit in Bhubaneswar: 25 States Join Odisha for Womens Safety Conclave appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Break

A 7-year-old girl who vanished from Kataka Railway Station on Saturday afternoon has been safely identified and reunited after a swift, multi-agency operation by Bhubaneswar-Kataka Commissionerate Police. The accused, who tried to disappear by changing clothes and shaving his beard and moustache, was arrested at Balikuda Railway Station. On 29 August 2026 at about 2:30 [] The post Kataka Police Rescue 7-Year-Old Girl; Kidnapper Arrested appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Engli