Puri: The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has named Jay Narayan Patnaik as their new candidate from the Puri parliamentary constituency in Odisha, replacing Sucharita Mohanty who returned her Lok Sabha ticket. The decision was made by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and announced by party general secretary KC Venugopal in a press statement released late [] The post Jay Narayan Patnaik Replaces Sucharita Mohanty as Congress Candidate for Puri LS Seat appeared first on Pragativadi | Odis

One soldier was killed and four were injured as terrorists ambushed an Indian Air Force (IAF) convoy in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district on Saturday. According to officials, five security personnel were injured, two of them critically, when four terrorists opened fire on IAF vehicles moving towards Sanai Top in Poonchs Surankot area in the [] The post One soldier killed, 4 injured in terror attack on IAF convoy in J&Ks Poonch appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, L

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won by four wickets against Gujarat Titans (GT) in their TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. A good bowling performance restricted GT to only 147 and a dominant start by the RCB openers set the platform for a win. Although there were a few nerves [] The post RCB vs GT, IPL 2024: Bengaluru beat Gujarat by four wickets appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .

Kolkata: Mumbai City FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant 3-1 at the Salt Lake Stadium to emerge as the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 Cup Winners at the final in Kolkata tonight. The Islanders came from behind after Jason Cummings handed the Mariners a lead late in the first half. Second-half strikes by Jorge Pereyra [] The post Mumbai City FC crowned ISL Cup Winners after remarkable 3-1 comeback win against Mohun Bagan Super Giant appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha

Max Temp remains below 40C in Twin City; Heatwave subsides in Coastal Odisha The post 25 Towns In Odisha Record Day Temp Above 40C, Boudh & Nuapada Sizzle At 44C appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .

New Delhi: India ranked 159 among 180 countries in the latest annual World Press Freedom Index released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF, short for Reporters sans frontires in French), an international non-profit organization. India had ranked 161 in the 2023 list. Meanwhile, Pakistan ranked seven spots above India at 152. It had ranked [] The post India ranks below Pakistan at 159 among 180 countries in World Press Freedom Index appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odis

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department on Saturday informed that light to moderate rainfall is likely to occur across several districts of Odisha in the next 7 days. Heat Wave conditions prevailed at one or two places over the districts of MAYURBHANJ, KORAPUT, MALKANGIRI, GAJAPATI, BOUDH, JAGATSINGHPUR & GANJAM of Odisha. Dry weather prevailed over the [] The post Rainfall, Thundershower Likely In Some Parts Of Odisha In Next 7 Days appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking

Taapsee Pannu is gearing up for an exciting year with not one but two diverse projects lined up for release. After the success and critical acclaim of Haseen Dilruba, audiences eagerly await her upcoming ventures, Phir Aayi Haseen Dilruba and Khel Khel Mein, each promising a unique cinematic experience. In Phir Aayi Haseen Dilruba, Taapsee [] The post After Dunki Taapsee Pannu to have 2 releases in 2024 appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .

Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunts much-anticipated action-comedy flick, The Fall Guy, hit theatres worldwide on Friday, May 3rd. While its domestic debut was relatively modest, earning around $8.7 million from international markets and preview shows, industry experts remain optimistic about its long-term prospects. Early estimates suggest the film raked in approximately $50 lakh (around $61,000) [] The post The Fall Guy : Moderate Start Hints at Bigger Box Office Potential Global Debut and Initial E

New York: May 3, 2024, marked a momentous occasion as the powerful voices of women representatives resonated within the hallowed halls of the United Nations Headquarters. Elected women representatives (EWRs) from Indias Panchayati Raj Institutions took centre-stage at the CPD57 Side Event titled Localizing the SDGs: Women in Local Governance in India Lead the Way, [] The post Elected Women Representatives Of Panchayati Raj Institutions Participated In CPD57 Side Event appeared first on Pragativa

New Delhi: As a beacon of electoral integrity and transparency, the Election Commission of India exemplifies its commitment to conduct general elections of the highest standards, offering a golden bridge for global Election Management Bodies (EMBs) to witness democratic excellence first-hand. The Election Commission of India continues fostering international cooperation by organising the Election Visitors [] The post 75 International Visitors Arrive To Watch Worlds Largest Elections Unfold appea

The globally-awaited Pushpa 2: The Rule starring Allu Arjun, and Rashmika Mandanna is the highly anticipated film coming this year. If one has to define Pushpa 2: The Rule in a single word, then Tsunami fits the right term because the response to the teaser, poster, and songs promises a gigantic opening at the ticket [] The post Is Baar Hargiz Jhukega Nahi Saala says Pushpa Raj AKA Allu Arjun appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has written a letter to Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah over JD(S) leader Prajwal Revannas sex scandal, requesting him to extend all possible support to the victims and take strict action against those who committed such a heinous crime. I request you to kindly extend all possible support to [] The post Rahul Gandhi writes letter to Karnataka CM over Prajwal Revanna case appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odish

The fever of Pushpa 2: The Rule has always been at its peak ever since its announcement and the makers have also kept the excitement intact with interesting announcements from the film. With time, the film has become a worldwide phenomenon that has been eagerly looked up to by the masses. While the teaser of [] The post Pushpa 2: The Rule becomes the fastest song to reach 50M+ views across 6 languages! appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .

New Delhi: A money laundering case has been filed against popular YouTuber Siddharth Yadav alias Elvish Yadav, who is accused of using snake venom as a recreational drug in his parties. The Enforcement Directorate has filed the case against some other individuals as well. The Enforcement Directorate has filed the case under the Prevention [] The post Elvish Yadav to face money laundering probe appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .

Bhubaneswar: BJD supremo and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik kicked off political campaign for the party in Koraput on Saturday. He attended a public meeting at the OMP Ground in Koraput where thousands of people welcomed him. Naveen thanked the people for coming and attending the meeting in huge numbers despite the scorching heat. [] The post Oppositions are lying, says CM Naveen Patnaik while addressing public in Koraput appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha,

Bhubaneswar: Former Bari MLA and Odisha BJP leader Debasis Nayak joined the Congress party after being denied ticket from BJP. The senior political leader joined the Indian National Congress in the presence of Odisha Congress in-charge Ajoy Kumar and other leaders including former OPCC president Niranjan Patnaik at a programme in Bhubaneswar. Nayak won from [] The post Debasis Nayak Joins Congress In Odisha After Being Denied Ticket By BJP appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking Ne

Kusumjore: Police seized Rs 90,000 from a person in Kusumjore village under Sinapali panchayat at the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border. The person has been identified as Anand Yadav of Chhattisgarh. Based on intelligence, the Sinapali police intercepted a bike bearing registration number CG 23 H 5518 in which the money was being transferred from Chhattisgarh to Odisha. [] The post Rs 90K Seized At Odisha-Chhattisgarh Border, One Detained appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odish

Bengaluru: Karnataka home minister Gangadharaiah Parameshwara said on Saturday that the states law enforcement authorities have served a second lookout notice against JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna and his father HD Revanna. The home minister said the notice was issued yesterday and the duo will have to reply to it by evening. Prajwal Revanna, who [] The post Second lookout circular issued against Prajwal Revanna appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha New

Bhubaneswar: In a shock to Congress, Lok Sabha candidate Sucharita Mohanty from Puri returned her party ticket after being denied fund for campaigning. Her campaign in the parliamentary constituency has been hit hard due to non-allotment of funds and this promoted her to take this decision, sources said. In a letter to AICC general [] The post Congress Lok Sabha Candidate From Puri Sucharita Mohanty Returns Ticket appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha

Bhubaneswar: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar reaches Bhubaneswar for his 2-day visit to Odisha. Jaishankar will address a press conference in the evening. He will attend a party workers meeting in Cuttack the next day. He is scheduled to attend various programmes in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Sambalpur. Jaishankar met intellectuals and editors of [] The post External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar Reaches Bhubaneswar For His 2-Day Visit To Odisha appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal Supremo Naveen Patnaik will go for a marathon campaign in four southern districts of the state today. As per the schedule, Naveen is set to visit Nabarangpur, Koraput, Rayagada and Gajapati districts. He will seek votes for the partys Lok Sabha and Assembly candidates from these [] The post CM Naveens Marathon Campaign In Four Southern Districts From Today appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News

New Delhi: The Delhi police on Friday responded to viral videos showing a vada pav seller being detained by police officials in Outer Delhi, saying that the seller was not arrested and no case has been registered against her. Chandrika Dixit, popularly known as Vada Pav Girl, has been running a food stall in [] The post Delhi Police Reacts On Viral Video Of Vada Pav Girl appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .

Bhubaneswar: A woman was found hanging inside her rented house in a basti under Bharatpur police station in Bhubaneswar on Saturday. Her family members alleged that she might have been murdered. The post Woman Found Hanging Inside House In Bhubaneswar appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad police filed the case on a complaint by Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) vice- president Niranjan Reddy, in which the latter claimed that in the BJP rally from Laldawaza to Sudha Talkies on May 1 in which several BJP leaders, including Shah participated, a few children were seen on the dais [] The post Case filed against Amit Shah for poll code violation in Hyderabad appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .

Bolangir: Police seized 1850 bottles of illegal cough syrup from Sudapada bypass road in Bolangir district and arrested four persons in this connection. The accused persons have been identified as Mohammed Ibran of Chandrasekharnagar, Pancha Meher of Laxminagarpada, Sudarshan Naik of Chudapali, and Daitari Shay of Belbahali village. Acting on a tip-off, a team of [] The post Police Seizes Over 1800 Illegal Cough Syrup Bottles In Bolangir, Four Held appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Br

Toronto: The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) on Saturday released photographs of all three persons arrested for their alleged connection with the killing of India-designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead in Canadas Surrey last year. Canada accuses the Indian government of involvement in the killing a charge [] The post Hardeep Nijjar killing: Canada police release pictures of 3 Indian suspects appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News

Hyderabad: Darshanam Mogulaiah, the Padma Shri recipient renowned for revitalising the rare musical instrument Kinnera, was seen labouring at a construction site near Hyderabad to make ends meet. According to a report by Time of India, the 73-year-old artist, Kinnera Mogulaiah, spent the 1 crore in cash he received from the Telangana government on [] The post Darshanam Mogulaiah, an artist awarded Padma Shri in 2022 now turns labourer appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News O

Baripada: A sand smuggler was held by the crime branch officials from Betanti in Mayurbhanj district on Saturday. The accused has been identified as Khageswar Behera. As per reports, Khageswar has been involved in illegal sand smuggling in that area. Based on intelligence, the crime branch team conducted a raid in Betanti and arrested the [] The post Mayurbhanj: Sand Smuggler In Crime Branch Net appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .

Balasore: At least four persons sustained critical injuries after they were attacked by a swarm of honey bees in Demuria village under Jaleswar block in Balasore district on Saturday. As per reports, some people had gone to the village crematorium for cremation rituals. There, a swarm of honey bees attacked them. As a result, four [] The post Four Critical In Honey Bee Attack In Balasore, Hospitalised appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .

Bhubaneswar: The External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived at Bhubaneswar airport for 2 day Odisha visit. Jaishankar will address a press conference in the evening. He will attend a party workers meeting in Cuttack the next day. He is scheduled to attend various programmes in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Sambalpur. The post EAM S Jaishankar Arrives In Bhubaneswar For 2-Day Odisha Visit appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .

Balasore: A passenger bus carrying about 50 people crashed into a divider on NH-16 near Indira chhak under Basta police station in Balasore district on Saturday. As per reports, the mishap occurred while the bus was on its way to Kolkata from Balasore. The bus driver lost control of the wheels of the vehicle and [] The post Bus Dashes Into Divider In Balasore, Narrow Escape For Passengers appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .

New Delhi:Congress has changed its generation in Uttar Pradeshs Raebareli Lok Sabha constituency. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi filed his nomination papers from Raebareli on Friday, a seat that has been represented by his family for generations. The Raebareli seat, where his grandfather, grandmother and mother had fought and won elections, for the first time Rahul [] The post Rahul Gandhi becomes 3rd Generation of Gandhi family to Contest from Raebareli appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Br

In a dramatic game where the pendulum swung from one end to the other, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) sealed a 24-run victory over the Mumbai Indians (MI). The margin of victory doesnt reveal how close the match was, but both sides had their moments, however, KKR held their nerve and clinched a victory at the [] The post MI vs KKR, IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders beat Mumbai Indians after 12 years at Wankhede appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .

Studies say that women tend to gain weight more easily than men, welcoming a lot of health risks. However, the weight loss journey for all women is unique and many factors affect it. Some factors like metabolism, ageing, and hormones can make your fitness journey even more challenging. If you want to lose fat and [] The post Shredding Secrets for Women You Must Know appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .

Imagine that you want to be free from the outside world. Filter out all the noise in the world and immerse yourself in the music of your choice and whats better than using earphones? The benefit of Practicality and the importance of having earphones throughout our lives at work. And relaxation is easy. Earphones have [] The post Enjoy Your Music in Earphones with Some Benefits appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .

Iran has released all crew members of the Portuguese-flagged cargo ship MSC Aries, which was seized near the Strait of Hormuz on 13 April. The ship had 25 crew members onboard, including 17 Indian nationals. The release was confirmed by Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian during a telephone conversation with his Estonian counterpart, Margus Tsahkna. [] The post Iran Releases Seized Ship MSC Aries, Including 16 Indian Crew Members appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking

Bhubaneswar: After the transfer of Secretary of Mission Shakti department, IAS Sujata R. Karthikeyan, wife of 5T Chairman VK Pandian, the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has criticised Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who is BJP MP candidate from Sambalpur. BJDs Organisational Secretary Pranab Prakash Das, in an X post, said that Dharmendra Pradhan dreamed of [] The post Pranab Criticizes Dharmendra Over Sujata Karthikeyans Transfer appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odish

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad police have presented a closure report to a local court regarding the 2016 suicide of Rohith Vemula, a student of University of Hyderabad. The report revealed that Vemula was not a Dalit and suggests that fear of his real identity being revealed may have led to his suicide. According to the police [] The post Rohit Vemula Not a Dalit, No Case of Suicide Abetment: Police in Closure Report appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha New

Bhubaneswar: The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) announced its candidate list for the upcoming Odisha general elections on Friday. The list includes candidates for five assembly seats. Anjani Soren, the daughter of JMM leader Shibu Soren and the sister of ex-CM Hemant Soren is set to run for the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha seat as well as [] The post JMMs Odisha Candidate List: Shibu Sorens Daughter to Fight for Both MP, MLA Seats appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest O

Bhubaneswar: Ending all speculations, Khandapada MLA Soumya Ranjan Patnaik confirmed on Friday that he will run as an Independent candidate in the upcoming elections from the Ghasipura Assembly constituency in Odisha. Patnaik made this declaration following a public meeting in Ghasipura, Keonjhar district. The MLS stated that he took the decision respecting the wishes of [] The post Soumya Ranjan Patnaik to Fight from Ghasipura Seat as Independent Candidate appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha

Bhubaneswar: About 26 towns in Odisha recorded maximum day temperatures above 40C, while Boudh became the hottest city in the state with 44.6 C on Friday, the IMD regional centre here said. The mercury soared to 43C in seven towns in the state. Following Boudh, Titlagarh recorded 44C, Nuapada 43.9 C, Balangir 43.4 C, Malkangiri [] The post Seven Towns In Odisha Record Max Temp Above 43C; Boudh Sizzles At 44.6C appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News

On Friday, China made a significant stride in lunar exploration by launching its Change-6 probe to the moons far side. The probe, propelled by a Long March-5 YB rocket, took off from the Wenchang launch center in Hainan province. The missions objective is to retrieve samples that could shed light on the disparities between the [] The post China Launches Change-6 Lunar Probe to Explore Moons Far Side, Takes Pakistans 1st Satellite appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha,

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Friday effected a minor reshuffle in the IAS cadres by transferring two senior bureaucrats from their posts and handing them new tasks. Accordingly, the General Administration and Public Grievance Department has issued a notification to this effect Friday evening. As per the order, 2000-batch IAS officer, Sujata Rout Karthikeyan, Commissioner-cum-Secretary to [] The post Sujata Karthikeyan Transferred As Special Secy To Odisha Finance Dept appeared first on Pra

France has started forcefully removing students staging peaceful pro-Gaza protests from universities. On Friday, the French police entered the Sciences Po University and removed students as peaceful protests ignited political debate about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. One student told reporters around 50 students were still inside the rue Saint-Guillaume site when police entered. Bastien (22), a [] The post France Forcefully Removes Protesting Pro-Gaza Students from University Premises appea

Bhubaneswar: Tata Steel Special Economic Zone Limited (TSSEZL) and HHP Five Private Limited (Hygenco) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a green hydrogen and green ammonia project at TSSEZLs Gopalpur Industrial Park (GIP), in Odisha. Under this definitive agreement, Hygenco will acquire land in GIP, located in Odishas Ganjam district, to set [] The post TSSEZL, HYGENCO to set up a green hydrogen & green ammonia plant in Odishas Gopalpur appeared first on Pragativadi | O

Seoul: BTS leader and rapper, RM aka Kim Namjoon, recently shared brand-new concept photos from his second solo album, Right Place Wrong Person. The pictures showcase a lighter, more natural side of RM, who is otherwise known for his bombastic rapping and dancing skills. The aesthetic of the images feels familiar to snaps [] The post BTS RM shares new concept pics from second solo album, Right Place Wrong Person appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha N

Khurda: A former Village Level Worker in Khurda district has been dismissed from govt service after his conviction in a bribery case, the Odisha Vigilance said on Friday. The convict, Ashok Kumar Patasahani, ex-VLW of Bolagarh Block, is presently posted as PEO in Khurda Block. Patasahani was charge-sheeted by Odisha Vigilance in Bhubaneswar Vigilance PS [] The post Ex-VLW Dismissed From Govt Service After Conviction In Bribery Case appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odish

New Delhi: Refusing to entertain a plea seeking Election Commission to take urgent steps for an effective mechanism to solve the issue of namesake candidates contesting polls, the Supreme Court on Friday said, If parents have given similar names to candidates, how can they be prevented from contesting polls? If somebody is born as [] The post Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea on namesake candidates in polls appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha N

Bhubaneswar:Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, one of the leading private general insurers in India, today announced the launch ofPriv,an exclusive customer experience program offering access to elevated and unmatched customer service excellence. Traditionally, in India, the strive to increase insurance penetration over the last few years has largely been focused on tapping the customer base across [] The post Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Unveils Prive- A One-of-a-Kind Program that Provides Unp