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Tanvi Sharma Becomes Youngest Indian to Reach Australian Open Semifinals
6+ hour, 49+ min ago (181+ words) Tanvi Sharma continued her dream run at the Australian Open Super 500 in Sydney, becoming the youngest Indian to reach the semifinals. The 19yearold defeated fellow Indian Malvika Bansod 2113, 2115 in a commanding quarterfinal performance at the State Sports Centre. Tanvi showcased aggressive…...
Two Trains Face-to-Face on Same Track in Bhubaneswar
10+ hour, 38+ min ago (137+ words) Bhubaneswar witnessed a shocking incident when two trains came face-to-face on the same track near Jharpada Bridge. A passenger train collided with a train moving for cleaning operations late Wednesday night. One train was heading from Bhubaneswar to Mancheswar, while…...
Nandankanan Zoo to Stay Open on Raja Sankranti June 15
11+ hour, 13+ min ago (148+ words) Nandankanan Zoological Park in Odisha will remain open on Monday, June 15, for visitors celebrating Raja Sankranti. Authorities confirmed that both the zoological and botanical parks will operate on the festival day. The management revised the weekly closure schedule to accommodate…...
Big Relief for Ethanol Fuel! Centre Cuts Excise Duty on High-Ethanol Petrol Blends to Zero
13+ hour, 6+ min ago (408+ words) In a significant move to promote cleaner fuels and strengthen India's energy security, the Central Government has extended excise duty exemptions to petrol blended with higher percentages of ethanol. According to an official notification issued on June 10, petrol blended with…...
India's First Made-in-India Airbus C295 Successfully Completes Maiden Test Flight
12+ hour, 39+ min ago (475+ words) India achieved a major milestone in its defence and aerospace journey as the first Made-in-India Airbus C295 military transport aircraft successfully completed its maiden test flight from Vadodara, Gujarat. The achievement marks a significant step forward for India's growing defence manufacturing…...
Odisha Boosts Sports Ecosystem with 25 New Coaches Across 12 Disciplines
23+ hour, 6+ min ago (280+ words) In a significant push to strengthen grassroots sports and nurture future champions, the Odisha government has approved the appointment of 25 coaches across 12 sporting disciplines. The move, aimed at building a robust sports infrastructure and encouraging talented athletes, comes a decade…...
Chitrakonda MLA Mangu Khilla Narrowly Escapes as Tree Falls on Car
14+ hour, 51+ min ago (155+ words) Chitrakonda MLA Mangu Khilla narrowly escaped injury when a tree fell on his vehicle during a Kalbaisakhi storm on Wednesday. The incident occurred while he was returning from a cricket tournament. Strong winds uprooted a tree that crashed onto the…...
Cristiano Ronaldo Tops FIFA World Cup 2026 Earnings, Messi Second
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (460+ 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…...
Sindhu Advances, Tanvi Sharma Stuns Seeded Opponent at Australian Open
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (466+ 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…...
Ama Bus Crash Near Shreya Chhak Leaves Youth Critical, Fresh Road Safety Concerns Emerge in Bhubaneswar
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (248+ words) A young motorcyclist sustained critical injuries after an alleged collision with an Ama Bus near Shreya Chhak in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday. The incident has once again brought attention to road safety concerns involving public transport vehicles in the Odisha capital....