Metro

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government Saturday urged people not to panic over the possibility of El Nino conditions affecting the monsoon, asserting that the state was fully prepared with contingency plans to deal with any adverse situation. Discussion on the possible impact of El Nino gained momentum...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Raja festival has ushered in a festive treat for movie lovers, with three major Odia films, Shikar, Chhaki Suna and Diary releasing simultaneously across theatres in the state, bringing excitement and renewed energy to the box office. The crime-action thriller Shikar stars Amlan...

Bhubaneswar: Cabinet of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved eight proposals, including one pertaining to the change of English spellings of 64 places across 26 districts, Chief Secretary Anu Garg said. She said Friday the state government has approved 301 proposals during 42...

Cuttack: Police may seek the remand of Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) officer Bhimsen Tudu for further questioning in connection with the death of MBBS student Chandrika Hembram, Cuttack DCP Rishikesh Khilari said Saturday. According to DCP Rishikesh Khilari. Preliminary findings suggest that Chandrika's death "was...

Bhubaneswar: Days after the body of a third-year MBBS student was found floating in a river in Cuttack, police arrested her estranged lover and Odisha Administrative Service officer Bhimsen Prasad Tudu as the woman's kin alleged that she was killed. Chandrika Hembram's family said that...

Bhubaneswar: In a major relief for homebuyers, landowners and real estate promoters, the Odisha Government has introduced a Special Order to streamline the registration of apartment units in projects completed before the implementation of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) October 5, 2016....

Bhubaneswar: The third edition of the Bhubaneswar Film Festival (BFF) will be held from June 25 to 28 at Jayadev Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday formally unveiled the festival schedule at Lok Seva Bhawan. During an interaction with Festival Director Sanjay...

Bhubaneswar: Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati Friday urged aspiring Chartered Accountants (CAs) to uphold integrity and character alongside professional excellence. Addressing the inaugural session of the National Conference of CA Students at KIIT auditorium in Bhubaneswar, the Governor said success achieved without integrity is temporary, while...

Bhubaneswar: The Labour and Employees’ State Insurance department Friday observed World Day Against Child Labour by launching a 15-day statewide anti-child labour campaign and unveiling an awareness poster. Attending a programme held at the Directorate of Labour in Kharvela Nagar area in Bhubaneswar, department Additional...

Bhubaneswar: In a major monsoon preparedness measure, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has deployed Rapid Action Teams (RATs) to tackle urban flooding and ensure swift drainage of rainwater across the city. The specialised teams will function round the clock during the rainy season. They will...