Metro

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Wednesday said thunderstorms and rain are expected to prevail in several parts of Odisha during the next four days. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty surface winds would occur during the afternoon and evening hours in 22 districts Thursday,...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha's Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Minister Nityananda Gond  Wednesday said technical glitches in the SPARSH portal had affected the disbursement of pension under the centrally sponsored National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP). The minister said the beneficiaries would get the amount...

Bhubaneswar: BJD president Naveen Patnaik Wednesday congratulated D K Shivakumar on being sworn in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka. Patnaik, a former five-time chief minister of Odisha, said he was hopeful that Karnataka would reach new heights of development under Shivkumar's leadership. Congratulate Shri...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Wednesday said the approval of the Rs 8,300-crore coastal highway project will accelerate the transformation of the state's coastal economy, enhance regional connectivity and improve the quality of life of millions of people. Majhi's remarks came after the...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) R S Gopalan has suspended a Block Development Officer (BDO) of Mayurbhanj district for gross dereliction of duty related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voters' list, an official said Wednesday. Banaja Das, the BDO of Badasahi,...

Bhubaneswar: The NHRC has issued notices to the DGPs of Odisha and Uttar Pradesh, and the district magistrate of Dhenkanal, seeking a detailed report within two weeks in connection with the alleged trafficking, sale and sexual assault of a tribal girl from the eastern state...

Bhubaneswar: The Congress Wednesday demanded implementation of 50 per cent reservation of seats for female students in medical, engineering and other professional courses in Odisha. Senior Congress leader Niranjan Patnaik made this demand during a press conference here. The state government on Tuesday announced enhancement...

Bhubaneswar: In a major decision aimed at ensuring smooth and uninterrupted functioning of government operations, Odisha government has decided to make advance payments to petrol pumps for fuel (petrol/diesel) used by government vehicles. Finance Department has formally communicated the decision. According to department, government will...

Bhubaneswar: School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond said all school textbooks will reach students before summer vacation. The minister said 90 per cent of textbooks have already been printed and are being distributed to students. The remaining 10 per cent will be delivered before...

Puri: The second technical meeting of the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group began in Puri Wednesday to deliberate on issues relating to disaster mitigation in 11 member nations. The session will continue till June 5. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will join the...