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Bhubaneswar · Bhubaneswar

Call for Urgent Reconstitution of Odisha Backward Classes Commission

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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has requested Odisha's Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to reconstitute the Odisha State Commission for Backwards Classes, emphasizing its importance for socially and educationally backward communities in accessing benefits and statutory representation.See the Story

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Odisha Enforces Strict Pollution Norms, Fuel to Be Denied without Valid PUCC at Petrol Pumps

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In a bid to curb vehicular pollution and enforce stricter compliance with emission norms, the State Transport Authority (STA) in Odisha has directed oil marketing companies to stop dispensing petrol and diesel to vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC).See the Story

Bhubaneswar · Bhubaneswar

139 villages in Odisha’s Malkangiri still without electricity, thousands live in darkness

Malkangiri: Even after repeated promises of rural electrification by the government, darkness continues to rule large parts of Odisha's Malkangiri district. According to information, electricity has not yet reached 139 villages in the district, forcing nearly 5,000 families to live without power supply. The situation has affected an estimated 30,000 to 40,000 people, who remain virtually cut off once night falls. With no electricity supply, vill…Malkangiri · Malkangiri Read Article

Include 108 SEBC communities from Odisha in Central OBC list, Dharmendra Pradhan urges Union Minister

Bhubaneswar: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has urged Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar to include 108 Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) communities from Odisha in the Central Other Backward Classes (OBC) list. In a letter addressed to Virendra Kumar, Pradhan highlighted the gap between the State SEBC list of Odisha and the Central OBC list. He pointed out that several communities alre…Bhubaneswar · Bhubaneswar Read Article

Odisha: Step-by-step guide to find your nearest vehicle pollution testing centre for obtaining PUC certificate

Bhubaneswar: With strict enforcement of emission norms set to begin soon, vehicle owners in Odisha are being urged to ensure that their Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates are up to date. From January 1, 2026, petrol and diesel will not be sold to vehicles that do not have a valid PUC certificate, as per the decision of the Odisha Transport Department. To help motorists comply with the rule, the government has provided an easy online meth…Bhubaneswar · Bhubaneswar Read Article

Odisha CM Flags Off 150 New '108' Ambulances to Strengthen Emergency Healthcare Services

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today flagged off 150 new '108' emergency ambulances to strengthen healthcare services in the state. The ambulances were inaugurated at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar. The launch marks a major step in upgrading the state’s emergency medical response system. The Health Department has planned to deploy a total of 428 new ambulances across Odisha at a cost of Rs 111 crore. In the first phase, 15…Bhubaneswar · Bhubaneswar Read Article

Man Gets 20-Yr RI for Raping Minor Girl in Gajapati

The Special Judge (POCSO), Paralakhemundi, delivered judgment in TR Case No. 13/2024, arising from Paralakhemundi PS Case No. 58 dated 27 February 2024. The court convicted Bamidi Balu @ Bala for kidnapping and raping a 14-year-old girl. He received 20 years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) for rape with a fine of Rs 10,000, and 3 […] The post Man Gets 20-Yr RI for Raping Minor Girl in Gajapati appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in …Gajapati · Gajapati Read Article

Odisha EOW Arrests Rama Narayan Bal in Rs 20 Crore Cheating Case

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Odisha arrested Rama Narayan Bal, son of Dhruba Charan Bal of Erada village, Bhadrak district, in a major case of cheating by impersonation involving more than Rs 20 crore. He was taken into custody on October 29, 2025, under EOW PS Case No.17 dated October 28, 2025, and produced […] The post Odisha EOW Arrests Rama Narayan Bal in Rs 20 Crore Cheating Case appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in …Odisha, Odisha · Odisha Read Article

Dhurandhar Box Office Day 18: Ranveer Singh Film Becomes Highest-Grossing Indian Movie of 2025

Ranveer Singh’s action thriller Dhurandhar has emerged as the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025, overtaking major releases such as Kantara: Chapter 1, Chhaava, and Stree 2 at the worldwide box office. Despite witnessing its first sub-₹20 crore domestic day on Monday, the film has maintained strong momentum globally, completing an impressive 18-day run at the […] The post Dhurandhar Box Office Day 18: Ranveer Singh Film Becomes Highest-Grossin…Odisha, India · Odisha Read Article

Odisha Govt Reshuffles Senior OAS Officers

The Government of Odisha issued fresh transfer orders on December 23, 2025, reshuffling senior officers in the General Administration and Public Grievance Department. First, the government transferred Manoj Kumar Behera, OAS Gr. A (SB). He served as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Women & Child Development, Mission […] The post Odisha Govt Reshuffles Senior OAS Officers appeared first on Pragativadi I …Bhubaneswar · Bhubaneswar Read Article

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Odisha’s Missing Children Crisis: 7,272 Still Untraced

22 Maoists surrender before Odisha Police, lay down arms

139 villages in Odisha’s Malkangiri still without electricity, thousands live in darkness

Include 108 SEBC communities from Odisha in Central OBC list, Dharmendra Pradhan urges Union Minister

Odisha: Step-by-step guide to find your nearest vehicle pollution testing centre for obtaining PUC certificate

Odisha CM Flags Off 150 New '108' Ambulances to Strengthen Emergency Healthcare Services

Man Gets 20-Yr RI for Raping Minor Girl in Gajapati

Odisha EOW Arrests Rama Narayan Bal in Rs 20 Crore Cheating Case

Dhurandhar Box Office Day 18: Ranveer Singh Film Becomes Highest-Grossing Indian Movie of 2025

Odisha Govt Reshuffles Senior OAS Officers

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Odisha Govt Reshuffles Senior OAS Officers

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