Metro

By PRABHAT PANIGRAHI, OP Khordha: Despite clear instructions from the State Transport Authority (STA) to curb vehicles fitted with illegal DJ sound systems and hazardous lighting arrangements, they continue to operate openly in several districts of the state, raising concerns over enforcement. Highlighting the continued...

By AJIT KUMAR MOHANTY, OP Puri: In a major enforcement drive aimed at curbing crime and maintaining law and order, Puri Police conducted extensive night-time naka checking and vehicle inspections across various police station areas in the district. During the operation, police issued 138 traffic...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (OSCPCR) has launched its Online Safety of Children in Odisha guidelines (2026- 2030) to protect children from cyberbullying, online grooming, sexual exploitation and other digital threats. The guidelines were unveiled during the commission’s 16th foundation day...

RABINARAYAN JENA, OP Bhubaneswar: In a significant legal development for the real estate sector, the Odisha Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (OREAT) has imposed a penalty of Rs 50 lakh on Pratyaksh Estate, the promoter of the ‘Riverdale’ plotting project near Trishulia in Kataka. The project...

Puri: Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal Tuesday announced the development of an international cruise terminal in Puri at an estimated cost of Rs 1,500 crore. The Paradip Port Authority (PPA), in partnership with the Odisha government, will develop the proposed terminal, he said while chairing a...

Puri: The expansion of National Highway-316 connecting Puri with the state capital Bhubaneswar has begun, with the aim of making travel between the two cities faster, smoother and more convenient. As part of the initial phase, soil testing and technical surveys are currently underway to...

Bhubaneswar: Theatre lovers in Bhubaneswar are in for an entertaining evening as Last Over, an urban situational Hindi comedy play, will be staged at the Railway Auditorium here November 6. Organised by Zain Foundation Trust as a part of their annual fundraiser to support people...

Bhubaneswar: In a major push to boost electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, the Odisha government has submitted a proposal to the Centre for setting up 290 additional public EV charging stations across 13 cities and along key national and state highways. The initiative aims to promote...

Bhubaneswar: Dream big and explore new horizons. The government stands with you, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida told children at the inauguration of the state-level children’s festival ‘MAHAK-2026’ at Kalinga Stadium here Monday, urging them to pursue their aspirations with confidence and without limitations. Inaugurating...

Bhubaneswar: Training of master trainers for the second phase of Census-2027 began in Odisha Monday, with around 40 officers participating in the programme, officials said. National-level trainers had received training in New Delhi last month. They will now train 80 state-level master trainers, who will...