Metro

Bhubaneswar: As part of the ongoing Odia Pakhya celebrations, the Sports and Youth Services department hosted a heritage marathon in Ekamra Kshetra Sunday morning, drawing enthusiastic participation from citizens. The marathon flagged off at 5:30 am from Mukteswar Temple. The route offered runners a glimpse...

Bhubaneswar: The Leader of Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik, Sunday participated in the self-enumeration process of the Digital Census commenced here April 1. He also urged the citizens to cooperate in the campaign of Census 2027 to ensure a bright future for the state. “Today, I...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) has strongly criticised the state government over the current condition of the education system, alleging mismanagement and lack of preparedness at the start of the new academic year. According to the party, several schools across the state are yet...

Bhubaneswar: A habitual offender was arrested in the City for allegedly duping and robbing commuters by offering them lifts on his motorcycle, police said Sunday. The accused has been identified as Sarat Maharana (46) of Itamati in Nayagarh district. Police said the complainant, Bilasini Behera...

MANOJ KUMAR JENA, OP Bhubaneswar: In a significant step aimed at curbing pollution and reducing dependence on imported crude oil, the Union govt has rolled out E20 fuel—a blend of 20% ethanol and 80% petrol—across the country from April 1, 2026. Meanwhile, unconfirmed reports suggest...

ARINDAM GANGULY, OP Bhubaneswar: In a sweeping move, the state government Sunday banned open sale and refilling of 5kg LPG cylinders, while making e-KYC mandatory for any LPG refills. The decision comes amid concerns over supply disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis and a...

Sambit Ranjan Sahoo is the Managing Director of Organic Maa, a specialised retail unit under Udayanath Retail Pvt Ltd. Since its establishment in 2021, he has led the organisation with a focus on providing high-quality FMCG products, including premium dry fruits, spices, and roasted snacks....

Bhubaneswar: The BJD and Congress Sunday demanded provision of reservation for Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) students on the basis of their population ratio in Odisha and not just 11.25 per cent as announced by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. The CM Saturday announced...

Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) Sunday said that its revenue generation will remain unaffected even after the transfer of the Palasa-Ichchapuram section to the South Coast Railway (SCoR). The ECoR issued this clarification after all opposition political parties in Odisha, including BJD and Congress,...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided to distribute nearly 80,000 smartphones to anganwadi workers for effective monitoring of the nutritional status of mothers and children, officials said Sunday. A total of 93 crore will be spent on the project, they said. These devices will enable...