49+ min ago  (228+ words) India has approved its first dengue vaccine, QDENGA, developed by Japanese drugmaker Takeda, marking a major milestone in the country’s fight against the mosquito‑borne disease. The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) granted approval under the New Drugs and…...

49+ min ago  (144+ words) With the nine‑day Rath Yatra celebrations underway, Odisha Police’s Cyber Safety and Response Team has stepped up its vigilance in Puri to protect pilgrims, tourists, and locals from online fraud. The team has already visited six major hotels, sensitising…...

49+ min ago  (184+ words) The Odisha Government has directed all district administrations to promote complex fertilisers as substitutes for DAP and Ammonium Sulphate as an alternative to Urea. The initiative seeks to ensure balanced nutrient management and reduce reliance on traditional fertilisers. In an…...

49+ min ago  (185+ words) Suspicion surrounds the death of 29‑year‑old Khageswar Parua of Cheliapada village, Jharsuguda district, who was found hanging from a tree near the village kirtan mandap late Sunday night. Police are investigating whether the incident was a suicide or if…...

49+ min ago  (384+ words) Pragativadi | Odisha’s Trusted News Source in English Pragativadi is a leading digital news organization committed to delivering timely, accurate, and culturally resonant coverage from Odisha and beyond. With a strong editorial focus on public interest journalism, Pragativadi bridges the gap…...

49+ min ago  (506+ words) The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest intensified on Monday as thousands of demonstrators marched towards Parliament under the banner of ‘Chalo Sansad’, leading to clashes with security personnel, tear gas shelling and baton charges at multiple locations in central Delhi....

49+ min ago  (173+ words) A young woman narrowly escaped an attempted rape in Odisha’s Khordha district after being lured by a man offering her a lift from the local bus stand. The accused took her to a secluded area inside the Ratanpur Reserve Forest,…...

49+ min ago  (523+ words) The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final delivered more than just football history. While Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to claim their second FIFA World Cup title, the tournament also introduced its first-ever halftime show, featuring an 11-minute musical spectacle with…...

2+ hour, 18+ min ago  (167+ words) Agartala witnessed a shocking development on Monday, July 20, as Tripura Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Dhankar was found dead inside his office chamber at the Police Headquarters (PHQ). Preliminary reports suggest it is a suspected case of suicide. Dhankar,…...

6+ hour, 44+ min ago  (161+ words) A shocking incident at Baragada Community Health Centre (CHC) left a doctor seriously injured after an alleged assault by a patient on Monday. The attack has reignited concerns over the safety of healthcare professionals in Odisha. Dr Sudipt Rout was…...