Metro

Bhubaneswar: A local organisation sprinkled cow dung water at Bhajan Mandap near Lord Lingaraj temple here as a symbolic protest after a women's bodybuilding championship was held at that place. The 12th East Zone Men's & Women's Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship 2026 was conducted...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Tuesday launched an education scheme for children in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, and a 100-day campaign against child marriage under the Women and Child Development (WCD) department. The initiatives were inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida,...

Bhubaneswar: The BJD Tuesday termed the paddy procurement situation in Odisha as "alarming" as the state government was yet to "open" mandis in eight districts. Addressing a press conference here, BJD vice president Sanjay Das Burma, spokesperson Lenin Mohanty, and media Coordinator Priyabrata Majhi criticised...

Bhubaneswar: Financial assistance under the 'Subhadra Yojana' will be credited to beneficiaries’ bank accounts by January 18, with over 4.57 lakh women set to receive support in the latest phase, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida said Tuesday. The state government will transfer around Rs 250...

Bhubaneswar: A PhD scholar was killed and another critically injured after their scooter hit a median on the IIT-Bhubaneswar campus, a statement said Tuesday. The accident took place around 11.20 pm Monday, it said. The two scholars were rushed to the hospital, but one of...

Bhubaneswar: BJD president Naveen Patnaik has urged legislators to strengthen the organisation at the grassroots level and maintain direct contact with people, a party leader said. Patnaik, the Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly, had Monday evening held a meeting at Naveen Niwas with...

Bhubaneswar: Expelled Congress leader Mohammed Moquim called upon youths to join hands to provide an alternative to the people of Odisha. Moquim, who has announced that he will float a new political party by the end of March, hosted a convention on the occasion of...

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: All the 14 Indian Super League (ISL) clubs, including Odisha FC, have written to the All India Football Federation (AIFF), formally confirming participation in the delayed 2025-26 season, clearing the decks for the start of the top-tier domestic competition February 14. On January...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Monday called for immediate action and a coordinated approach to protect and develop Chilika Lake, a vital biodiversity hotspot that holds immense potential for eco-tourism. At a high-level meeting held in Bhubaneswar, the CM instructed the officials concerned to...

ARINDAM GANGULY, OP Bhubaneswar: With a steadily rising demand for handicraft items, many locally crafted handmade products have found a prominent place at this year’s Sisir Saras Fair being held at Exhibition Ground in Bhubaneswar. While visitors are showing keen interest in purchasing traditional products,...