Metro

Puri: The Jagannath temple in Odisha's Puri will remain closed for devotees for four hours Wednesday evening during a special ritual ceremony, an official said. The shrine will be shut from 6 pm to 10 pm when the 'Banakalagi Niti' will be performed, the Shree...

Bhubaneswar: Temperatures across Odisha are set to rise further, with the weather department forecasting intensified heatwave conditions over the next few days. The ongoing summer spell is expected to continue for at least six days, with maximum temperatures likely to increase by 2 to 4...

Bhubaneswar: In order to manage the sharp rise in passenger traffic during the summer season, Indian Railways has announced a series of special trains aimed at ensuring smoother travel and better connectivity across major routes. These additional services are designed to reduce the burden on...

Bhubaneswar: The Directorate of Census Operations, Odisha, under the Ministry of Home Affairs, in collaboration with the Revenue and Disaster Management (R&DM) department, will commence the first phase of the Census and house-listing operations across all 30 districts from April 16. Addressing a press meet...

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Bhubaneswar: Heatwave conditions scorched Odisha Tuesday, with Titlagarh recording the highest temperature in the state at 41.7 degrees Celsius. At least eight places in the state recorded maximum temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius or above, according to the Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre. Sambalpur and Hirakud recorded...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida Tuesday formally launched the innovative ‘Arohan’ initiative, a landmark programme by the Department of Women and Child Development aimed at strengthening the foundation of early childhood education across the state. According to an official statement, the primary objective...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati led the state in paying tributes to B R Ambedkar on his birth anniversary Tuesday, saying the principal architect of the Constitution has had a lasting impact on India's democratic structure. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who is on...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, among several other dignitaries, greeted people on the occasion of ‘Maha Bishuba Sankranti’ or Odia New Year and Lord Hanuman Jayanti Tuesday. Extending wishes on the occasion, Kambhampati wrote on X, “Heartfelt greetings...

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday greeted the people of Odisha on the sacred occasion of 'Maha Bishuba Pana Sankranti'. He said this special occasion reflects the values of devotion, harmony and seasonal renewal. He said it reflects the rich traditions of Odisha. "I...