Metro

Bhubaneswar/Bhabanipatana: In a major crackdown against corruption, Odisha Vigilance Sunday arrested another senior clerk of the State Forest Department for “embezzling” government funds amounting to over Rs 2.60 crore. The accused was identified as Babulu Suna, Senior Assistant-cum-In-Charge, Establishment Section, Office of the Divisional Forest...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government Sunday stepped up preparations, mobilising personnel and equipment in vulnerable areas, as a severe cyclonic storm is likely to hit the neighbouring Andhra Pradesh coast October 28, officials said. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its latest bulletin, said a depression over...

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Odisha Sunday to inaugurate the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) data centre and cybersecurity training institute at Jatni in Khordha district. According to the scheduled programme, PM Modi will arrive at Bhubaneswar airport at 4.10 p.m. He will...

TRINATH MOHANTY, OP Bhubaneswar: Instead of concentrating on education and preparing for a brighter future, an increasing number of minors in Odisha are becoming involved in criminal activities. This disturbing trend is putting their future at risk and raising concerns among law enforcement agencies, parents...

BANDANA SETHI, OP Bhubaneswar: Giving greater priority to passenger safety, East Coast Railway (ECoR) has strengthened enforcement of railway rules in accordance with the Jan Vishwas Act. Between June 19 and October 20, East Coast Railway collected a total fine of Rs 1,00,68,125 from more...

Bhubaneswar: The state government has stepped up measures to safeguard farmers’ interests ahead of cyclone Arnab, which is likely to make landfall on the morning of October 28 along the coast between northern Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha, with Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh...

Puri: The 47th Kumar Utsav 2026, organised by the Shrikhetra Youth Cultural Association (SYCA), will be held October 25 and 26 at Golden Sea Beach in Puri, with the aim of promoting the region’s cultural heritage and fostering cultural exchange at the national level. The...

Bhubaneswar: Union Minister Manohar Lal Saturday said urban mobility must be integrated with city planning from the outset, calling transport infrastructure a key driver of economic growth. Addressing the valedictory session of the two-day Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference and Exhibition 2026 in Bhubaneswar, the...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s investment priorities must focus on meaningful employment, sustainable resource use and environmental protection—not merely corporate investments that primarily benefit corporations, said former Union minister Srikant Jena in a letter to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi seeking clarification over the proposed Rs 1.04 lakh...

Puri: Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) will introduce a special darshan facility for differently-abled devotees on a trial basis after the holy month of Kartik allowing 20 devotees daily through online slot booking. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Administrator...