2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (205+ words) Home » Nandankanan Zoo Receives 14 Exotic Animal Species From Gujarat Trust Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar has received 58 animals belonging to 14 exotic species as a donation from the Radha Krishna Temple Elephant Welfare Trust (RKTEWT), Gujarat. The animals were received at…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (220+ words) Home » Odisha Launches ‘Surakshya Setu’ Manual to Boost Industrial Safety The Labour and Employees’ State Insurance Department, Government of Odisha, formally released a comprehensive guide titled “Surakshya Setu: Industrial Safety & Risk Management Manual” in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. The manual was…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago   (248+ words) Home » Anugola Soars to 2nd Rank in National Swachh Vayu Survekshan Among 130 Cities Anugola Municipality has secured the prestigious 2nd Prize in Category-III at the National Swachh Vayu Survekshan awards ceremony held in New Delhi. Competing against 130 participating cities from across the…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (128+ words) Home » Odisha Felicitates 108 Ambulance Frontliners for Exemplary Service The 108 Emergency Medical Ambulance Service (EMAS) is operated under the Integrated Patient Transport & Health Helpline Services (IPTHHS) programme of the National Health Mission, Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Odisha, free…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (245+ words) Home » Malaria Cases Surge in Malkangiri, 7239 Detected The rising incidence of malaria in Malkangiri district has triggered concern at the state level, with 7,239 positive cases detected in seven months and 2,816 cases reported in July alone, leading to three deaths this…...

3+ week, 1+ hour ago   (430+ words) Experts at the Odisha Urban Conclave 2026 have called for a major shift in the way cities manage wastewater, advocating a “treat, reuse and recover” approach instead of the conventional practice of treating and disposing of used water. The call was…...

3+ week, 19+ hour ago   (327+ 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…...

3+ week, 23+ hour ago   (318+ words) In a landmark decision for the state’s healthcare workforce, Odisha Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling on Sunday announced the long-awaited restructuring of the pharmacy cadre, fulfilling a demand pending for 39 years. Speaking at the general body meeting…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (196+ words) Despite awareness campaigns, laws, and administrative measures, child marriage continues in Nabarangpur district, leaving a direct impact on adolescent girls’ health and future. Government data shows that in the past three years, 4,241 minors became pregnant, underscoring the scale of the…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (259+ words) The Odisha government has directed District Social Security Officers (DSSOs) to step up outreach and mobilise persons affected by drug addiction to nine de‑addiction centres (DACs) across the state for treatment and rehabilitation. In an order issued on August…...