Metro

SUCHISMITA SAHU, OP Bhubaneswar: The State Selection Board (SSB), entrusted with the recruitment of teachers and lecturers in Odisha, is itself facing a prolonged administrative crisis, with more than half of its sanctioned posts lying vacant and no permanent board in place for over three-and-a-half...

MANAS SAMAL, OP Tangi-Jagatpur: A family in Kataka’s Choudwar area has alleged that their electricity bill increased sharply after a solar power system was installed at their house. Anuradha Samal of Sri Vihar area under Agrahat panchayat and Choudwar police station limits raised the issue...

Bhubaneswar: The Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has demanded that the Odisha government publish a white paper detailing the status of every Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed since June 2024, along with the actual investment made so far and the number of jobs generated by...

Bhubaneswar: The penultimate evening of the 32nd Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra (GKCM) Award Festival brought together the expressive world of Bharatanatyam and the melodic brilliance of flute music, offering audiences an evening of varied classical artistry Tuesday. The event is being organised by Srjan – Guru...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has launched a special handicrafts exhibition, ‘Utkalaa: Shri Ganesh’, at Ekamra Haat here, showcasing a wide range of traditional Ganesha artworks and handicrafts ahead of the upcoming Ganesh Puja. Organised by the Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts department, the six-day exhibition will continue...

Bhubaneswar: In a significant initiative to strengthen industrial safety and foster a culture of accident prevention across Odisha, the state government Tuesday released “Suraksha Setu: Industrial Safety & Risk Management Manual”, a comprehensive guide aimed at improving workplace safety practices in factories and industrial establishments....

Bhubaneswar: Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling Tuesday said Chief District Medical and Public Health Officers (CDM& PHOs) are the health leaders at the district level and their leadership, efficiency and commitment would be crucial to ensuring effective healthcare delivery at the grassroots. “Proper...

Kataka: Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Dipak Misra was conferred with the Kalinga Ratna Award by Sarala Sahitya Sansad here Tuesday. The award comprises a silver idol of Goddess Saraswati and a citation. Speaking on the occasion, Justice Mishra said a person may...

Bhubaneswar: In a major step aimed at strengthening the livelihood and income of dairy farmers, the Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd (Omfed) has announced a Rs 2 per litre hike in the milk procurement price, effective from September 11, 2026. The decision is...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) Binayatosh Mishra Tuesday directed police authorities to prepare comprehensive security plans well in advance to ensure peaceful, orderly and safe celebrations during the upcoming festive season. Chairing a high-level review meeting on law and order, crime control and...