Pragyan

A nearly 300 sq km area along the Hirakud reservoir shoreline has been transformed into a thriving natural meadow. This restoration, achieved by removing invasive weeds and planting native grasses, now supports a large population of prey animals, enhancing wildlife sightings for tourists and strengthening the local food chain.

Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary is implementing iron mesh fencing to deter poaching and reduce human-wildlife conflict along its 120-km border. This initiative aims to protect agricultural fields and livestock, paving the way for tiger translocation. Villagers have consented to the wire mesh fencing, with monitored access for firewood collection.

A 22-year-old man, Ayush Munda, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal 2024 murder of an unidentified beggar in Sambalpur. The court found Munda guilty of striking the sleeping victim on the head with a stone, leading to fatal injuries. The conviction followed testimonies from 14 witnesses and presented evidence.

Wildlife officials apprehended a couple in Odisha's Debrigarh forest for poaching a peahen using a snare. The pair was caught cooking the bird's meat and had collected its eggs and feathers. Authorities emphasized the need for vigilance against poaching of ground-nesting birds, including peacocks, francolins, and partridges, within the sanctuary.

Jofra Archer has made history for Rajasthan Royals, becoming their top wicket-taker. He joins an elite group of bowlers who have achieved significant milestones for their franchises. Sunil Narine is nearing a historic 200 wickets for Kolkata Knight Riders. Jasprit Bumrah also features prominently for Mumbai Indians. Yuzvendra Chahal and Bhuvneshwar Kumar lead the overall IPL wicket charts.

Former India pacer Zaheer Khan revealed his taunt to Ricky Ponting during their 2010 Mohali Test spat. Khan jokingly asked Ponting if he thought he was Usain Bolt after a failed quick single. This exchange occurred during a dramatic Test match where India secured a thrilling one-wicket victory.

Odia expatriates in Ireland marked Utkal Dibas and Pana Sankranti in Dublin, fostering cultural pride and togetherness. The event, attended by 90 Odias and notable guests, featured traditional performances, a historical narration on Odisha's formation, and the preparation of authentic Odia delicacies, aiming to connect younger generations with their heritage.

In a grand display of culture and empowerment, Kamala Nehru College unveiled Ullas 2026 under the banner 'Dharohar – The Heritage.' This two-day celebration spotlighted the remarkable strength of womanhood as a pillar of tradition

Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha witnessed a remarkable surge in ecotourism, raking in Rs 6.02 crore and welcoming over 1.4 lakh visitors in 2025-26. New attractions like forest homestays and a birding trail significantly boosted its appeal, drawing international and domestic tourists. This success story is empowering local communities, especially women, through employment opportunities.

A 53-year-old man in Kendrapada has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for repeatedly raping a 16-year-old girl, leading to her pregnancy. The court also levied a Rs 50,000 fine and ordered Rs 8 lakh compensation for the victim. The conviction followed the examination of 12 witnesses and medical evidence.

Food adulteration poses a significant public health threat. Harmful chemicals in everyday foods cause immediate illness and chronic diseases. Symptoms range from digestive issues to severe conditions like cancer and kidney damage. Children are particularly vulnerable due to increased consumption of street food. Vigilance is crucial to protect public health.

Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary hosted its second bison festival, drawing over 600 participants. This year's event featured night-camping, offering a unique wilderness experience. Experts discussed Indian bison conservation, and a gaur safari allowed attendees to observe the majestic animals. The sanctuary's growing bison population highlights its importance for wildlife preservation.

India's third fastest woman hurdler, pragyan Prasanti Sahu, is set to make her international and indoor debut at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships in China. She has been diligently working on reducing her strides before the first hurdle and improving her strength to achieve better speed and rhythm.

Ahead of the third Test between India and Australia, pragyan Ojha takes some time out to tell why his wife Karabee is his lucky charm.

In a milestone, pragyan, the Chandrayaan-3 rover has completed traversing more than 100 metres on the lunar surface and its instruments are continuing to send data. Just minutes after the Aditya-L1 mission was declared a success, Isro on Saturday said: “...pragyan 100! Meanwhile, over the Moon, pragyan rover has traversed over 100 metres and is continuing.”

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is preparing for the second phase of the Chandrayaan-3 mission. The Vikram Lander and pragyan rover, which successfully completed their initial mission objectives on the Moon, are now being reactivated for their journey back to Earth

Ahead of the touchdown of Chandrayaan-2's landing module on September 7, TOI brings you a freewheeling chat between robots Vikram and pragyan

Once the lander, named 'Vikram', successfully lands in the south pole region of Moon, the rover called 'pragyan', attached to Vikram's door will be exposed to the Sun. Soon after getting solar rays, the rover's battery will be activated. pragyan will then descend on the lunar surface and use navigation cameras to scan its surroundings and send data back to Isro.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) directed the Chandrayaan-3 lander (Vikram) and rover (pragyan) to enter sleep mode on September 3. ISRO now anticipates their reactivation as the Sun illuminates the Moon's surface once more. ISRO chairman S. Somanath expressed, "It would have been simpler if we could ascertain their awakening, but we must patiently observe how the systems respond post-Sunrise."

The National Institute of Technology-Trichy (NIT-T) is all set for the annual international techno-management festival pragyan'16 to be held from February 25 to 28.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has not received any signals from the Chandrayaan-3 lander and rover, Vikram and pragyan, as of Friday evening. Efforts to establish communication with them will continue. The team is still hopeful that the devices will wake up, but certain conditions need to be met for this to happen. The Chandrayaan-3 mission has already been successful in meeting all its objectives, including safe landing and scientific experiments.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) on Wednesday released images of Chandrayaan-3's Vikran lander clicked by pragyan rover on the lunar surface. The image was taken by the Navigation Camera onboard the rover, Isro said. "pragyan Rover clicked an image of Vikram Lander this morning," Isro said on X, formerly known as Twitter.

India's space agency, ISRO, has not received any communication from the Chandrayaan-3 lander Vikram and rover pragyan, despite efforts to revive their systems. The success of the mission has already been achieved, with all objectives met. The biggest challenge for the lander and rover to wake up again is the survival of electronic components in the extreme cold temperatures of the lunar night.

Karabee and pragyan entertained the guests from start to finish

The photos, taken by the rover pragyan at 7.35am Wednesday, show the ramp that allowed the rover to roll out, aside from two payloads descending on to the lunar surface for in-situ experiments. The two payloads seen descending from Vikram are Instrument for Lunar Seismic Activity (ILSA) and Chandra’s Surface Thermo Physical Experiment (ChaSTE). These navigation cameras on pragyan, the ones that guide the rover, were developed in a quiet lab called LEOS in Bengaluru.

3-year-old pragyan Ramesh wows viewers by accurately identifying car brands on the comedy show "Comedy Utsavam". His impressive talent has gone viral after a video of his segment surfaced on social media. pragyan's ability to recognize and pronounce car brand names has amazed anchor Mithun Ramesh and the show's judges. The judges even jokingly suggested that pragyan should be appointed as the Ernakulam Regional Transport Officer. pragyan's appearance on "Comedy Utsavam" has added to the show's legacy of showcasing diverse talents.

The Chandrayaan-3 rover pragyan has been unable to leave a clear imprint of the Indian national emblem and Isro logo on the lunar soil, which scientists say is a good sign as it provides new understanding of the properties of the soil. This new information could be critical for future missions involving lunar habitation.

India and world have witnessed the successful touchdown of lander Vikram which houses the rover pragyan on the Moon. A guide to how Isro achieved this historic feat over the past 41 days, the improvements that were made and what is expected in the days ahead