Metro

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Wednesday decided to extend emergency relief assistance to all blocks in Ganjam, Gajapati and Kandhamal districts to support households affected by Cyclone Arnab. The decision follows the relief package announced by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, under which every affected family...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government Wednesday rejected the opposition's charge that the widespread flooding in Ganjam district following last month's Cyclone Arnab was 'manmade', pointing out that unprecedented rainfall over three consecutive days had caused the deluge. Asserting that there was no lapse in flood management and...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government and the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) have signed an MoU, aiming to strengthen nutrition security, women's empowerment and biodiversity conservation, officials said Wednesday. The agreement was signed Tuesday in the presence of Chief Secretary Anu Garg and Dr Soumya Swaminathan, Chairperson...

PRASANJIT SAHU, OP Bhubaneswar: Vehicles fitted with illegally tinted window glasses continue to ply freely on the streets of Bhubaneswar, raising questions over traffic enforcement in the state capital. Despite strict regulations and penalties for traffic violations, several luxury cars with heavily tinted windows are...

TRINATH MOHANTY, OP Bhubaneswar: Several police officers in the Bhubaneswar-Kataka Commissionerate Police have continued to serve in the same police jurisdiction for years, raising questions over the implementation of government transfer norms. Some officers have reportedly remained in the Commissionerate for more than nine years,...

RABINARAYAN JENA, OP Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is planning to introduce smart property cards to modernise the state’s land and property registration system, replacing the existing land pass book system that has been in operation since 2006. The proposed initiative aims to establish a transparent,...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Public Works, Law and Excise Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan Tuesday reviewed the progress of several major road, bridge and building projects across the state, directing departmental officials and engineers to ensure their timely completion while emphasising the adoption of modern technology and advanced construction...

Bhubaneswar: Governor Brajmohan Ram Tuesday urged people, particularly youth, students and government employees, to include Shree Anna (millets) in their daily diet, saying their promotion would benefit public health, farmers and the environment. “Every household should include Mandia, Bajra, Jowar and other millets in its...

Bhubaneswar: The draft electoral roll for Odisha under the Special Summary Revision (SSR) 2027 will be published November 30, while the final electoral roll will be released January 21, 2027, the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Odisha, announced Tuesday. The revision will be...

Kataka: Odisha cue stars Subrat Das and his student Asutosh Padhy will face each other in the final of the senior snooker event Wednesday, setting up another epic summit clash at the 32nd All Odisha Billiards and Snooker State Ranking Championship 2026 currently underway at...