Metro

Bhubaneswar: The launch of India’s first Vande Bharat sleeper train between Howrah and Guwahati marks a significant milestone in the modernisation journey of Indian Railways, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said Saturday. Talking to X, the CM stated, “The state-of-the-art sleeper service, flagged off by...

Bhubaneswar: The state government Saturday launched ‘Nari Adalat’ pilot project to provide amicable resolution of civil, family and dowry-related disputes, aiming to significantly reduce pending litigation and strengthen access to justice at the grassroots level. The initiative was jointly launched by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Election Commission Saturday indicated that the next panchayat elections in the state are likely to be held in January–February next year, as the tenure of the existing panchayat bodies is nearing completion. Addressing the media, State Election Commissioner Madhusudhan Padhi said...

Puri: The Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee (SJTMC) Saturday approved revised guidelines for opening the Ratna Bhandar of the 12th-century shrine and conducting a detailed inventory of valuables stored within. The SJTMC has formulated an 11-page Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), which will be submitted to...

Bhubaneswar: Hyderabad Toofans registered a dominating 6-0 win over Shrachi Bengal Tigers to kick off the Bhubaneswar leg of the men's Hockey India League (HIL) on a resounding note here Saturday. Zachary Wallace (2nd, 17th, 30th minutes) and Tim Brand (12th, 39th, 46th) scored a...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Saturday said it has garnered investment worth Rs one lakh crore through its investors meet and roadshow at Kolkata. During the two-day investors meet and roadshow at the eastern metropolis attended by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Industries minister Sampad Chandra...

Bhubaneswar: Doctors at Capital Hospital wore black badges while providing outpatient services Saturday to protest a recent assault on an on-duty doctor, officials said. The silent protest was organised by the Junior Doctors’ Association, which demanded stronger security arrangements for government doctors. The demonstration followed...

Bhubaneswar/Keonjhar: Odisha Police Saturday launched raids at 46 locations in Bhadrak, Jajpur, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj and Khurda districts in connection with alleged cattle smuggling, a senior officer said Saturday. The operation against illegal cattle traders was launched in the early morning by multiple police teams comprising...

Bhubaneswar: The state government’s directive to identify non-performing teachers for compulsory premature retirement has sparked concern among educationists and academics, who warn that the move could worsen the situation as there is aan cute shortage of qualified faculty in state-run universities and colleges. The Higher...

Bhubaneswar: National Informatics Centre (NIC) of Odisha has been honoured with the Digital Initiative for Ensuring Rural Connectivity and Digital Services Award for the Directorate of Export Promotion and Marketing Online Services (DEPMOS) project. The award was presented Friday at the 6th Digital Transformation Summit...