Metro

Bhubaneswar: Odisha's opposition BJD and Congress Saturday described the scheduled special session of the assembly April 30 to discuss 'Participation of women in Indian Democracy' as a "drama" and politically motivated. The state's ruling BJP, on the other hand, claimed that the opposition parties are...

Bhubaneswar: If things go well, Odisha will soon get 219 new veterinary hospitals and diagnostic laboratories, as pacts were inked with six public sector undertakings (PSUs) in this regard, on the occasion of World Veterinary Day, Saturday. Attending the state-level programme for World Veterinary Day...

Bhubaneswar: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to Odisha Chief Secretary and the SP of Mayurbhanj district, seeking a detailed report within two weeks over the death of a girl student and 100 other pupils falling ill after eating stale food at...

Cuttack: Cuttack Police sealed an illegal gas storage unit at Brahmanjharilo under Barang block Saturday and detained two persons in connection with the case. More than 100 LPG cylinders, three four-wheelers and equipment used for gas refilling were seized, officials said. The unit was operating...

Bhubaneswar: A severe heatwave continued to grip Odisha, with residents reeling under oppressive heat and humidity as temperatures hovered near 45 degrees Celsius. Jharsuguda remained hottest place in the state for the third consecutive day, recording a high of 44.8 degrees Celsius Friday, according to...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Gymnastics Association (OGA) hosted an official press conference Friday, announcing the Junior & Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championships 2026–27, scheduled to be held at Kalinga Stadium from April 25 to May 3, 2026. The championships are being organised by Odisha Gymnastics Association...

Bhubaneswar/Bolangir: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday announced that a sugar mill and a textile park will soon be set up in Bolangir. While attending the state-level National Panchayati Raj Day celebration in Bolangir, Majhi said that the state government is committed to realising the...

Bhubaneswar/Baripada: A cutting-edge innovation in forest conservation has emerged from Odisha, as Deb Prasanna Mohanty of Mayurbhanj has developed “Deep Ear,” an advanced sound-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) system designed to protect forests and curb poaching. Described as a highly efficient “digital ear,” the device uses...

Bhubaneswar/Rengali: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday graced the joint venture and initiation of partnership between JSW Steel Limited and JFE Steel Corporation, Japan, a pivotal step in Odisha’s move from an iron-ore producer to a high-value steel manufacturing hub. This is Odisha’s first single...

Bhubaneswar: State government has directed all District Collectors to identify suitable land on a priority basis for the construction of schools under Godabarish Mishra Adarsha Primary Vidyalaya (GMAPV) scheme. In a letter to all collectors, Revenue and Disaster Management department Additional Chief Secretary Arabinda Kumar...