27+ min ago  (217+ words) Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant won the toss and opted to bowl first in the 15th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 against Kolkata Knight Riders at the iconic Eden Gardens on Thursday evening. The decision comes as no surprise,…...

1+ hour, 27+ min ago  (173+ words) The English novel "The Year She Disappeared," written by Sangram Keshari Senapati, was formally launched at a literary event in Azimabad, Balasore. The book was unveiled during the "Abhilasha Open Mic" program organised at the Mission Success Institute. Prominent guests,…...

2+ hour, 24+ min ago  (194+ words) A nor'wester storm swept through Bhubaneswar on Thursday afternoon, bringing relief from the scorching heat that had gripped the city since morning. Around 3 pm, dark clouds gathered over the capital, followed by thunder and lightning. By 4 pm, heavy rain accompanied…...

3+ hour ago  (582+ 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…...

2+ hour, 36+ min ago  (354+ 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…...

2+ hour, 49+ min ago  (220+ words) Odisha's Rural Development Department held a key review meeting in Bhubaneswar on April 9, chaired by Minister Rabi Narayan Naik. The session assessed achievements of 202526 and set new goals for 202627. Commissioner and Secretary Yamini Sarangi reported that the department utilised 89. 45 per…...

3+ hour, 5+ min ago  (142+ words) Three minor girls drowned in a pond at Kurshi Uparpara village under Umerkote block in Nabarangpur district on Thursday afternoon. The victims, identified as Bhumika (5), daughter of Balsai Gand; Sandhya (6) and Sanjita (5), daughters of Rajman Gand, had gone to wash…...

3+ hour, 56+ min ago  (249+ words) Iran's ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, deleted a social media post announcing Tehran's delegation's arrival in Islamabad for April 10 talks with the United States. The deleted post had confirmed the visit at Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's invitation and referenced…...

3+ hour, 47+ min ago  (234+ words) Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri will visit Qatar on April 9 and 10 to discuss liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply disruptions caused by Iranian strikes. The attacks damaged infrastructure responsible for nearly 17% of Qatar's LNG export capacity, creating…...

3+ hour, 37+ min ago  (201+ words) Congress withdrew its candidate, Akash More, from the Baramati bypoll, clearing the path for NCP president and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar to secure an unopposed victory. The decision followed repeated requests from NCP leaders and appeals for consensus…...