Metro

Bhubaneswar: In a push to the state's Blue Economy initiatives, the Odisha government Wednesday approved a proposal for the enactment of a new legislation to establish a robust, modern, and inclusive legal framework for the growth of the marine fisheries sector. The approval was made...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is reeling under intense heatwave conditions, with the mercury soaring to 46 degrees Celsius in the industrial town of Jharsuguda Wednesday, weather officials said. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning for several districts for the next four days. As...

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Italy drew reactions from leaders across the political spectrum Wednesday, with politicians highlighting the importance of strengthening bilateral ties, addressing global conflicts, and focusing on India's economic interests. Speaking to media, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP, Sasmit...

Bhubaneswar: As part of a Memorandum of Cooperation and to celebrate 100 years of India-New Zealand sporting ties, the national rugby federations of the two countries will collaborate for a two-day high-performance coaching program at the Kalinga Stadium here beginning Thursday. The joint initiative by...

Puri: Ferozepur district administration in Punjab Wednesday informed the authorities of the Jagannath Temple in Odisha's Puri that they have ensured the postponement of the Rath Yatra planned for May 23 after the shrine's officials protested against holding the festival on random dates. The authorities...

Bhubaneswar: Japan's Consul General in Kolkata, Ishikawa Yoshihisa, Wednesday met Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi here and discussed ways to strengthen partnership in trade, business, tourism, academic exchange and decided that Japanese Prefecture Tottori will partner with Odisha to function like 'sister states'. During the...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Higher Education department Wednesday asked all state-run and aided universities and colleges to ensure maximum student onboarding in the 'Shaktishree' app that aims to improve student safety, grievance redressal and counselling. The mobile application was launched by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi recently...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance Department arrested a government engineer Wednesday, a day after unearthing 97 land parcels, five buildings, two farmhouses, a market complex and other assets that were disproportionate to his known source of income, officials said. Bhubaneswar Sabar, the executive engineer of the roads...

Puri: The Jagannath Temple here will remain closed for devotees for four hours from Wednesday evening for a special ritual of the shrine's sibling deities, its administration said. In a public notice, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) said darshan will be suspended from 6...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha's Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) declared the results of its Class XII examinations Wednesday, with close to 86 per cent of the 3.98 lakh students who appeared for it clearing the exam. Announcing the results, the state's School and Mass Education Minister...