Metro

Bhubaneswar: The results of the annual High School Certificate (HSC) examinations conducted by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, are likely to be declared by the first or second week of May, BSE President Srikanta Tarai said Monday. Notably, the examinations concluded smoothly March...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha's Advocate General (AG) Pitambar Acharya said the state's BJP government was taking measures to rectify the historical blunder made by the previous BJD regime, which led to the Mahanadi water dispute with neighbouring Chhattisgarh. Acharya made the statement while speaking to reporters in...

Bhubaneswar: The true strength of any nation lies in the potential of its youth. By strengthening our skilling ecosystem, we are not just preparing youth for livelihoods. We are empowering them to innovate, lead, and contribute to a stronger Odisha and a Viksit Bharat, said...

Cuttack: A nationwide protest against the military aggression on Iran by the imperialist powers— the United States and Israel was organised at the Ravenshaw University Square here Sunday. The protest was part of a broader demonstration organised by Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) against...

Bhubaneswar: In a late-night crackdown, Commissionerate Police arrested two youths from Bharatpur area and seized 20.7 kg of contraband ganja from their possession, the police said Sunday. Acting on a tip-off about illegal storage and sale of ganja behind Malima Temple at G A Colony...

Cuttack: The 1,000-year-old Silver City witnessed grand celebration of ‘Dahibara Aloodum Dibasa’ Sunday, honoring one of the city’s most beloved traditional dishes. More than just a food item, Dahibara Aloodum represents the cultural identity and culinary heritage of the people of Cuttack. March 1 every...

Bhubaneswar: The ruling BJP in Odisha Sunday claimed the understanding between the opposition BJD and Congress for the Rajya Sabha polls would ultimately benefit it. Speaking to reporters, state BJP president Manmohan Samal said the BJD and the Congress had aligned in the past as...

Bhubaneswar/Bolangir: Odisha Police Sunday declared Bolangir and Bargarh districts as 'Naxal-free' after 15 Maoists operating in the two areas surrendered before security personnel in neighbouring Chhattisgarh, officials said. DGP YB Khurania said the force has achieved a significant milestone in its sustained anti-Naxal operations across...

Puri: The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Odisha Sunday urged the state and central governments to develop large-scale theme parks and integrated entertainment destinations, along with a Greenfield airport at Puri, to boost the hospitality and tourism sectors. The proposals were made at the association's...

Bhubaneswar: A 32-year-old YouTuber was allegedly stabbed to death following a minor altercation in Bhubaneswar, and three persons -- including an Army jawan and his two nephews -- were arrested, police said Sunday. The incident took place in GGP Colony under the jurisdiction of Mancheswar...