A low-pressure area developed over the southwest Bay of Bengal near the north Sri Lanka coast early Monday, raising attention among meteorologists and residents across coastal regions.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed that the system formed at 5.30 am on May 11 under the influence of an upper air cyclonic circulation over the Gulf of…
Bhubaneswar: At least three people, including a young woman, were killed and another critically injured after a speeding truck hit a bike and a scooter on National Highway-16 in Bhubaneswar on Saturday evening, police said.The accident occurred on the overbridge near the Fire Station square while the victims were travelling from the Rasulgarh side of…
Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News Over 80 Villagers Fall Ill After Wedding Feast in Bolangir Itishree Sethy by Itishree Sethy May 9, 2026 Reading Time: 1 min read AI Generated Image AI Generated Image More than 80 people fell ill after consuming food at a wedding feast in Bartia…
Tension prevailed in Odisha’s Dhenkanal town after a youth climbed a mobile tower near the Town Police Station and threatened to commit suicide while demanding reinstatement in service and medical assistance for his ailing mother.Dhenkanal: Tension prevailed in Odisha’s Dhenkanal town after a youth climbed a mobile tower near the Town Police Station and threatened…
On Saturday, the Puja Panda Sevayats performed the Chaka Akha Dera ritual at the Ratha Khala on the occasion of Srikhetra Bhaunri jatra.Puri: The construction of the holy chariots from the Famous Rath Yatra is ongoing in Puri. On Saturday, the Puja Panda Sevayats performed the Chaka Akha Dera ritual at the Ratha Khala on…
Bhubaneswar: The number of arrests in the sensational murder case of Government Railway Police (GRP) Constable Saumya Ranjan Swain due to mob lynching in Balianta has risen to seven and detained five more persons for questioning.According to reports, the brutal incident has triggered widespread fear in the surrounding villages, with most men fleeing their homes…
Puri: The first Rath Yatra Coordination Meeting will be held today to ensure proper management of Rath Yatra 2026.The meeting will be chaired by Revenue Divisional Commissioner, Central Division, Sudhanshu Mohan Samal.To be held at Puri Town Hall, the meeting will focus on the smooth conduct of the upcoming Rath Yatra.Discussions will cover the proper…
New Delhi/Cuttack: The Supreme Court has ordered the release on bail of a life convict from Odisha who has remained behind bars for more than 22 years, taking strong exception to an Orissa High Court order which had dismissed his criminal appeal on the ground of a nearly nine-year delay in filing it.Calling the impugned…
Police in Barpali arrested two accused on Thursday evening in connection with the fake food factory case that sparked widespread discussion across Bargarh district.The factory, located near the RMC weekly market, had been sealed earlier after officials discovered large-scale production and sale of adulterated food and beverages.The arrested individuals were identified as Abhilash Agrawal and…
The incident took place near Sector 7 of the beach, in front of Hotel Mahodadhi Palace, when the tourists were bathing in the sea.Three tourists from West Bengal were rescued from drowning at Puri sea beach on Friday by lifeguards. The incident took place near Sector 7 of the beach, in front of Hotel Mahodadhi…
