Metro

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided to celebrate 'Odia Pakhya' (fortnight) from Utkal Diwas April 1 till the Odia new year April 14, Culture minister Suryabanshi Suraj said. Odia Language, Literature and Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj Thursday said that a preparatory meeting was recently held...

Cuttack: Another bomb threat email Friday triggered panic at the Cuttack District Judge Court, forcing authorities to evacuate the premises and step up security. The incident is the latest in a string of similar threats targeting court complexes across Odisha. Following the email, court proceedings...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha IT Minister Mukesh Mahaling said the state is steadily emerging as a key hub for FinTech and InsurTech, aligned with India's broader digital and innovation-led growth agenda. MoUs were signed between Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) and the Startup Policy Forum, and...

Bhubaneswar: Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Minister Pradeep Bal Samanta Thursday flagged off a promotional chariot from Ekamra Haat as part of the 20th Grand Toshali Swadeshi Mela celebrations. The promotional chariot will tour major cities, including Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Puri, Sambalpur and Berhampur, to spread awareness...

Bhubaneswar: A large group of aspirants, under the banner of Students Against Corruption, staged a protest at Mahatma Gandhi Marg Thursday, demanding clarity and a transparent process for the Police SI examination. The protesters said the future of hundreds of Odisha Police Sub-Inspector aspirants remains...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Thursday appreciated the heroism shown by Indian Armed Forces during ‘Operation Sindoor’ in May last year. This was revealed during a meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan with trainee officers of National Defence College (NDC), New Delhi, who were accompanied...

Bhubaneswar: In a major crackdown on illegal narcotic contraband, Bhubaneswar Excise department’s mobile team, Thursday, through a special drive, arrested two persons including a woman while peddling brown sugar weighing 108 grams worth Rs 10,80,000 near Sai temple in Chakeisianai area. The accused have been...

Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Thursday strongly criticised the Odisha government for issuing a public notice proposing changes to the English spellings of certain place names in the state, alleging that the move is an attempt to divert public attention from the government’s failures...

Bhubaneswar: With the objective of strengthening sanitation management across all wards and lanes of the city ahead of Swachh Survekshan, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Thursday organised a review meeting along with a skill development training programme at its headquarters. The programme was held under...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Thursday, said his government will present 2026-27 annual Budget February 20 based on the opinions of the people from diverse fields. Majhi said this after chairing the Pre-Budget Consultation Meeting attended by more than 50 experts, including Deputy Chief...