Metro

Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Leader of Opposition in Odisha assembly Naveen Patnaik Sunday took part in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise being conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in the state. Patnaik signed the enumeration form for the special...

Bhubaneswar: Strong coordination between educational institutions and industry is crucial for establishing India as a global leader in innovation and a knowledge-based economy, ABVP general secretary Virendra Singh Solanki said Sunday. Addressing the concluding session of the ABVP's three-day National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati Sunday called upon universities in the state to evolve into globally competitive, socially responsible and technologically advanced institutions while remaining deeply rooted in Indian values. Addressing the Conference of Vice-Chancellors of state public universities and private universities, Kambhampati said...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati has appointed IPS officer Ananya Awasthi as the Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the Governor, making her the first woman officer to serve in the prestigious position. According to an official statement, a formal induction ceremony was held at Lok...

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: The enumeration phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim, and Manipur has started, the Election Commission said Sunday. The poll authority had launched phase 3 of SIR in 16 states and three Union territories May 14...

Bhubaneswar: Light to moderate rain and thunderstorms are likely to continue across several parts of Odisha over the next five days, with the regional centre of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a red warning for Kandhamal and Gajapati districts for Sunday. According to the...

Guwahati/Puri: Another accused in the alleged financial irregularities in Assam Fisheries Development Corporation Ltd has been apprehended in Odisha’s Puri, marking the ninth arrest in the case, officials said Sunday. They said Padma Kanta Hazarika was apprehended in Puri Saturday and will be brought to...

Puri: A man wanted in multiple cases of highway robbery was arrested after being injured in an exchange of fire with police in Puri, officials said Sunday. The incident happened Saturday night, and the accused, Bishnu Jena, was injured in the leg. Police said that...

Bhubaneswar: Baranga police station IIC Niranjan Behera was transferred to the Cuttack DCP office following allegations that a youth was subjected to "torture" in custody, sources said Sunday. The move comes amid mounting scrutiny over the alleged incident, which has triggered an official inquiry. Allegations...

BY ARINDAM GANGULY, OP Bhubaneswar: Ahead of World No Tobacco Day, observed annually May 31, experts have raised serious concerns over rising tobacco use in Odisha, particularly among youth. This year’s theme, ‘Unmasking the Appeal: Countering Nicotine and Tobacco Addiction’, highlights the tactics used by...