Metro

Bhubaneswar: Odisha BJP claimed that the demonetisation exercise carried out by Prime Minister Narendra Modi 10 years ago needed to be duly recognised, as it paved the way to end terrorism and Naxalism and also boost the economy, claimed state BJP spokesperson Satyabrata Panda. Panda...

Bhubaneswar: The state Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Monday approved 13 proposals from 10 departments, including removal of restrictions on the number of attempts in the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) examination, free Wi-Fi facilities at 601 government and aided colleges, and a...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Bigyan Academy honoured 18 scientists, researchers and science writers for their outstanding contributions to scientific research, innovation and science communication at its Award Investiture Ceremony for 2024, held at Jayadev Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. Dr Surendra Kumar Biswal received the prestigious Biju Patnaik Award...

Bhubaneswar: The fifth edition of Millets Day will be celebrated in Bhubaneswar November 10 and 11, with a two-day conference on the theme ‘Strengthening Shree Anna and Landrace Seed Systems’, official sources said. Organised by the Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment (A&FE) department, the event will...

Kataka: Four persons were arrested Monday for allegedly manhandling Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Ananya Awasthi during a confrontation over bursting of firecrackers in Kataka on Diwali night. The arrests were made by Lalbag police in connection with the incident at Nayasadak, where an altercation...

London/Bhubaneswar: A major celebration of Odisha’s culture, heritage and community spirit will be held at South London this November, as Bali Jatra UK 2026 prepares to return for its third annual edition. The festival is organised by Odisha Society of UK CIC, a UK community...

Bhubaneswar: IIT Bhubaneswar has entered into a strategic partnership with three energy-sector institutions from Odisha and Madhya Pradesh to strengthen research, innovation and technological cooperation in renewable energy and accelerate India’s transition towards clean energy. An MoU to this effect was signed during the Odisha...

Bhubaneswar: Sports and Youth Services Minister Suryabanshi Suraj Monday reviewed the preparations for hosting the Asia Rugby Emirates U20 Sevens Championship 2026, scheduled to be held at Kalinga Stadium here November 14 and 15. The championship is being jointly organised by Rugby India; Sports and...

Puri: The sacred coastal city of Puri is preparing to welcome running enthusiasts and elite athletes from across the country and beyond for the Puri Coastal Marathon, India's first-ever road-plus-sand marathon, scheduled to take place December 13. The event promises to redefine the marathon experience...

Bhubaneswar: In a major push towards sustainable water management and long-term water security, the Odisha Government has stepped up the implementation of its In-Stream Storage Structure (ISS) Scheme under ISS 2.0, adopting a mission-mode approach to conserve monsoon water and ensure its availability throughout the...