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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

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The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has withdrawn its call for a September 5 march from India Gate to Delhi Police Headquarters after the Centre gave assurances before the Supreme Court regarding its pending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 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 .

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

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

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 .

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

A hush settled over Police Bhawan on Monday afternoon as Odisha Police gathered to remember one of its own. Senior IPS officer Shefeen Ahamed K, Inspector General of Police (Crime Branch), died untimely, leaving the force and the state IPS Association in deep mourning. Ahamed, a 2003-batch officer of the Odisha cadre, was 50. Born [] The post Odisha Police Condoles Demise of IGP Shefeen Ahamed K, Holds Memorial Meet in Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I B

A controversy has erupted in Malkangiri districts Mathili office of the Women and Child Development Department, after allegations surfaced that an Anganwadi worker was humiliated and asked to apologise by folding her hands during a training programme. According to reports, Anganwadi worker Radhamani Nayak from Kaliaguda sector attended a training session on August29. When health [] The post Malkangiri Anganwadi Worker Alleges Humiliation, Probe Demanded appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odi

Zydus today announced positive topline results from its completed EVIDENCES-X Phase II(b), prospective, multicentre, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of Saroglitazar Magnesium in patients with Metabolic dysfunction Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) and fibrosis. The liver biopsy-driven EVIDENCES-X study enrolled 189 subjects who were randomized in a 1:1:1 ratio to receive Saroglitazar [] The post Zydus Announces Positive Topline Resul

As many as seven people are feared dead and around 24 injured after a massive explosion ripped through a firecracker factory in Mahmoodpur under Pipri police station limits of Uttar Pradeshs Kaushambi district. The blast caused widespread damage, with three houses reportedly catching fire. Rescue teams rushed to the scene, and several injured victims were [] The post Several Dead, Dozens Injured in Kaushambi Firecracker Factory Explosion in UP appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News i

In a landmark move to expand Indias digital payments footprint, NPCI International Payments Ltd. (NIPL) has signed a commercial agreement with Uzbekistans National Interbank Processing Centre JSC (NIPC), operator of the national payment system HUMO. The partnership, announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modis bilateral visit to Uzbekistan, enables Indian tourists, business travellers, and students to [] The post NPCI International, Uzbekistans NIPC Partner to Enable UPI Payments via UZQR appe

Bhubaneswar is about to sit closer to Hyderabad on the aviation map. Star Air, the aviation arm of the Sanjay Ghodawat Group, will introduce 24 new weekly flights to Odisha from 4 September 2026, including a direct HyderabadBhubaneswar service and the return of flights between Bhubaneswar and Jharsuguda. The expansion is aimed at travellers who [] The post Star Air Launches 24 Weekly Flights to Odisha, Direct HyderabadBhubaneswar from 4 Sept appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek on Monday, using a sideline conversation at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit to send a clear message: India wants stronger ties with Tehran, but it also wants the guns to fall silent and the sea lanes to stay open. The talks, confirmed by the [] The post Modi Invites Irans President to Indias BRICS Summit appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

In a shocking incident, two Malayali women living in California were killed in separate but connected events on August28, with their common friend arrested in connection with the deaths. The victims have been identified as Anjana Hari (35), a native of Thrissur, and Ann Mary Mathew (40), from Thiruvananthapuram. Their friend Anila (32), originally from [] The post Two Kerala Women Killed in US, Friend Arrested appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

The Congress and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government in Tamil Nadu is facing fresh speculation of a rift after Congress Legislature Party leader and MLA Tharahai Cuthbert was shifted to the front row of the Opposition benches in the state Assembly. Cuthbert was previously seated alongside TVK MLAs. Her change of seat on Monday came [] The post Congress vs TVK in Tamil Nadu Assembly? Seat shift fuels rift over Vijay as PM pitch appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, graced the combined convocation ceremony of 18 National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) campuses in New Delhi today. Addressing the gathering, the President highlighted the textile and apparel sectors role as both cultural heritage and livelihood backbone for millions. She emphasised that supporting traditional artisans would encourage future [] The post President Murmu Inspires NIFT Graduates with Call for Global Vision and Cultural Roots appea

The Orissa High Court has granted conditional bail to former Brahmapur MLA Bikram Panda in connection with the murder of lawyer Pitabas Panda. Earlier, the Additional District and Sessions Judge, Brahmapur, had rejected Pandas bail plea. Following this, he approached the High Court, which allowed his petition. Pitabas Panda was shot dead on October6,2025, near [] The post Orissa High Court Grants Bail to Former MLA Bikram Panda in Pitabas Panda Murder Case appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest

Panic gripped parts of the Sunabeda forest area in Nuapada district after a youth from GadabhataPada was critically injured in a wild bear attack while grazing cattle. The victim, identified as HarendraMajhi, was attacked suddenly by a bear, sustaining deep injuries to his head and eyes. Locals rushed him to the Sunabeda health centre, where [] The post Nuapada Youth Critically Injured in Bear Attack While Grazing Cattle appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking Ne

Star India batter VaibhavSooryavanshi delivered a recordbreaking performance in the DuleepTrophy semifinal, scoring a magnificent 92runs against CentralZone and shattering a 57yearold record. At just 15yearsand157days, Sooryavanshi became the youngest player in DuleepTrophy history to score a halfcentury, surpassing LaxmanSinghs 1969record of 16yearsand23days. Opening the innings for EastZone alongside AbhimanyuEaswaran, the teenager dominated the bowlers [] The post Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Breaks

A Rice ATM has been inaugurated in Dhenkanal district, becoming the latest addition to Odishas innovative food security initiative. The facility was formally opened by the Supply Minister, Krushna Chandra Patra, marking the states second such installation after Bhubaneswar and Jharsuguda. The Rice ATM will provide 24hour service to beneficiaries, who can withdraw their entitled [] The post Odisha Opens Rice ATM in Dhenkanal With 247 Service appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in E

Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are set to hold their first ministerial-level meeting of a newly formed regional defence grouping in Istanbul on Monday, following the signing of a landmark defence agreement in Mecca earlier this month. The meeting comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and is expected to bring together senior [] The post Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Hold First Mecca Pact Meet: 10 Things To Know appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Eng

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has highlighted Indias long-standing tradition of offering refuge to people fleeing persecution, saying the country has welcomed communities from different faiths and allowed them to preserve their identities. Speaking at the Hindu Vishwa Bandhu Embrace the World in Friendship event in Canada, Bhagwat said Indias approach to diversity was rooted [] The post Came As Aggressors, But Still Thrive: Mohan Bhagwat Praises Indias Asylum Tradition In Canada appeared first on Pra

Bangladesh Cricket Board president Tamim Iqbal has said the proposed white-ball series against India has not been cancelled, revealing that the BCB and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are still discussing possible dates for the tour. The development comes amid strained relations between the two neighbouring countries and uncertainty surrounding the [] The post Tamim Iqbal says India series still on, admits Bangladesh should have definitely played T20 World Cup appeared first on

A 16-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by the driver and conductor of a sleeper bus in Greater Noida earlier this month, police said on Monday. The two accused have been arrested and the bus has been seized for forensic examination. According to police, the alleged incident took place near Pari Chowk on August 4. [] The post 16-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Gang-Raped Inside Sleeper Bus In Greater Noida; Driver, Conductor Arrested appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in Engl

Shefeen Ahamed K, a 2003-batch IPS officer of the Odisha cadre and Inspector General of Police in the Crime Branch, died on Monday while undergoing treatment for cancer at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram. He was 50. A native of Kerala and an engineering graduate from the College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET), Ahamed had been [] The post Odisha Cadre IPS Shefeen Ahamed K Loses Fight with Cancer in Thiruvananthapuram appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaki

Shefeen Ahamed K, IPS, a 2003batch Odishacadre officer serving as Inspector General of Police, CIDCB, Odisha, passed away today while undergoing treatment at a private hospital. The news of his untimely demise has cast a pall of gloom over the Odisha Police fraternity. Known for his dedication and professional integrity, Shefeen Ahamed K held several [] The post Odisha IPS Officer Shefeen Ahamed K Dies During Treatment; CM Majhi Expresses Condolences appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

The Odisha Vigilance department has unearthed 7.29 lakh in cash and recovered around 300 grams of gold jewellery during searches at the premises of Akash Bisoi, District Labour Officer (DLO), Kendujhar. Bisoi, an Odisha Labour Service (OLS-I) officer, was allegedly caught by Odisha Vigilance while accepting a 20,000 bribe from an electrical contractor. The bribe [] The post Odisha Vigilance Seizes Rs 7.29 Lakh Cash, Recovers 300g Gold From Kendujhar Labour Officers Residence appeared first on Pr

The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested Debabrata Dutta, a key accused who had been on the run for years in a major chit-fund fraud case. Dutta, then proprietor of M/s DNB Food Processing Pvt. Ltd., is alleged to have conspired with others to collect money from unsuspecting depositors and misappropriate 17,22,39,453. The agency registered [] The post 17.22 Crore Chit-Fund Scam: Accused Arrested in Siliguri, Headed to Bhubaneswar Court appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News i

The citys most watched heritage revival the Ekamra project around Lingaraj Temple has ground to a halt. Open pits, unfinished stretches and blocked lanes have left residents, shopkeepers and devotees exhausted, even as ministers, the local MLA and senior officials keep issuing the same instructions. Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan had told the media [] The post Ekamra Project Stalls as Deadlines Pass and Digging Turns Old Town into a Maze appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha New

Two industrial estates on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar are being asked to grow up fast. On Sunday, Additional Chief Secretary (Housing & Urban Development) and IDCO Chairperson, Usha Padhee, IAS, walked the ground at Kalibeti and Mudamba in Khordha district and left officials with a simple instruction: stop treating master plans as drawings. Turn them [] The post Usha Padhee Reviews Kalibeti and Mudamba Industrial Estates | Time-Bound Infra, Water Recycling, Ama Bus appeared first on Pragativadi

Odishas political temperature rose again on Saturday after state BJP president Manmohan Samal said the party is fully aware of Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Orams charges against some party colleagues and will examine both his comments and his written complaint at the organisational level. Samals intervention came after Oram, the six-time Sundargarh MP, alleged [] The post Party Will Probe Jual Orams Complaint Internally, Says Odisha BJP Chief Manmohan Samal appeared first on Pragativadi I

Odisha has emerged as one of the biggest state-level beneficiaries of the latest Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) disbursement by the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA). The state has received 59,01,641 about 59.02 lakh ranking fourth among all States and Union Territories in a nationwide release of 5.68 crore. The money comes from commercial utilisation [] The post Odisha Receives Rs 59.02 Lakh ABS Funds from NBA for Biodiversity Conservation appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha N

A well-marked low-pressure area that formed Sunday morning is set to dump very heavy rain across Odisha for the next two days, the Regional Meteorological Centre said, issuing a red warning for Baragada and advising fishermen to stay off the sea. Regional Met Centre Director Manoroma Mohanty said the system evolved from a cyclonic circulation [] The post Odisha Faces 2 Days of Very Heavy Rain as Low Pressure Strengthens; Baragada Under Red Alert appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News

Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB) wrapped the eighth Business Excellence Summit (BES) 2026 with a clear brief for students and industry alike: resilience is no longer a crisis slogan. It is a design principle. The two-day summit, themed Building Resilient Businesses Navigating Risk to Shape A Sustainable Future, brought faculty, alumni, students and [] The post XIM Bhubaneswar Hosts 8th Business Excellence Summit 2026 on Resilient Businesses appeared first on Pragativadi I Late

Indias railways, built to move people and goods, are now a preferred corridor for ganja traffickers. In just five days, officers at Bhubaneswar railway station have seized more than 85 kilograms of cannabis and arrested four people, exposing an inter-state network that is swapping crowded highways for packed trains. The latest raid came after a [] The post Trains Turn Smuggling Corridor: 85+ kg Ganja Seized in 5 Days at Bhubaneswar Railway Station appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha Ne

Law, Works and Excise Minister Prithviraj Harichandan on Sunday chaired a review meeting at the conference hall of Chilika Block to strengthen quality education in all high schools of the Chilika Assembly constituency. The meeting focused on improving academic standards and ensuring a 100 percent pass rate among students. Officials and school heads discussed classroom [] The post Minister Harichandan Reviews Quality Education Drive in Chilika High Schools appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest O

The capitals largest wholesale and retail hub, Unit-1 Market locally called 1 Number Haat looks less like a planned marketplace and more like a tinderbox waiting for the next short circuit. On Saturday, August 22, two shops one grocery store and one puja-samagri outlet were reduced to ash in the early [] The post Repeated Fires Ravage Unit1 Market, Fix Eludes Authorities appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .

A senior labour official in Keonjhar was trapped by Odisha Vigilance on Sunday evening after allegedly demanding and accepting 20,000 from an electrical contractor to issue a labour licence a document the contractor needed only to put workers on a power utility job. Akash Bisoi, OLS-1, District Labour Officer (DLO), Kendujhar, was apprehended while [] The post Kendujhar District Labour Officer Caught Red-Handed Taking Rs 20K Bribe appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev used a two-day state visit to recast IndiaUzbekistan relations as a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, pairing civilisational warmth with a hard agenda on trade, minerals, connectivity and security. The talks at the Kuksaroy Presidential Palace on 30 August 2026 marked Modis fourth visit to Uzbekistan and came as [] The post India and Uzbekistan Upgrade Ties, Aim for $5 Billion Trade by 2030 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Od