Metro

Bhubaneswar: The BJD Saturday demanded the dismissal of Odisha's Health minister Mukesh Mahaling and arrest of BJP's Titlagarh MLA Nabin Jain for allegedly violating laws during Ram Navami processions in separate places. The Opposition party, in a statement, alleged that Health Minister Mahaling was seen...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has taken a major decision regarding the Subhadra scheme. Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida said fresh registrations will be open from April 1 to April 30 to include more eligible beneficiaries. Women aged between 21 and 60 years as of April 1,...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Saturday urged the people of the state to refrain from panic buying to keep the supply chain functioning smoothly amid the West Asia conflict. He also lauded the Central government's move to cut excise duty on petroleum, terming...

New Delhi: BJD MP Sasmit Patra Saturday said that the recent reduction in excise duty on petrol and diesel could result in a revenue loss of Rs 3-4 lakh crore for the Government of India, while also warning of broader economic challenges stemming from the...

Puri: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi Saturday offered prayers at the Jagannath temple in Puri. Talking to reporters later, General Dwivedi said he prayed for the well-being of the Indian Army, its personnel and their families. I feel very fortunate to have received the blessings...

Baripada/Puri: At least three persons died, and three others were injured as Nor'westers wreaked havoc in Odisha's Mayurbhanj and Puri districts, police said Saturday. Strong winds followed by thunderstorms lashed the Mayurbhanj district headquarters, Baripada, around 11 pm Friday, an officer said. Two people were...

Bodhisattwa Sanghapriya, Founder and CEO of IG Defence, is among India’s most inspiring young innovators and is widely recognised as the ‘Drone Boy of Bharat’. Hailing from humble beginnings in Odisha, his journey has been driven by a strong sense of purpose to develop technology...

Bhubaneswar: Bar Association elections are being held across Odisha Saturday in 155 affiliated associations, with polling scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The final electoral roll, prepared and published by the Odisha State Bar Council, has been circulated to all bar associations. Authorities have...

Bhubaneswar: The state-level Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament (VBYP) 2026 concluded here at Kalinga Stadium Friday, bringing together 150 exceptional youth representatives from 30 districts of Odisha. Organised by ‘MY Bharat’, Odisha, in collaboration with the National Service Scheme (NSS), Odisha, and the Department of Youth...

Bhubaneswar: The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) Bhubaneswar Chapter, in association with the institute’s Tax Research Department (TRD), successfully organised an outreach programme on the New Income Tax Act, 2025, at CMA Bhawan Thursday. The programme was part of a nationwide initiative spearheaded...