Metro

Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Monday urged the Odisha Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) to reject two "illegal" votes cast by two BJP MLAs during the March 16 Rajya Sabha elections and declare united opposition candidate Datteswar Hota as the winner in the fourth seat from...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Monday said his government is focused on generating employment opportunities for local people through tourism development by promoting the “Orange Economy,” or a culture-based economy, in the state.​ CM Majhi was speaking at a special event at the...

Puri: A rare waterspout formed off Odisha’s Astaranga coast in Puri district Monday, drawing crowds of tourists and residents as a giant funnel-shaped vortex appeared between dark storm clouds and the sea. Videos of the phenomenon quickly went viral on social media, sparking widespread discussion...

Bhubaneswar: A low-pressure area formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal off north Sri Lanka coast Monday is likely to intensify during the next 48 hours and lead to light to moderate rainfall in parts of Odisha over the next six days, the IMD said....

Bhubaneswar: Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay’s announcement of providing 200 units of free electricity has triggered a wider political and economic debate across the nation, with Odisha’s electricity and welfare policies coming under increasing scrutiny. Vijay, immediately after taking office as CM, declared that...

Bhubaneswar: In a tragic incident, a 14-year-old boy drowned in the Kuakhai River, whose body was recovered in the wee hours of Sunday from the riverbank near Hanspal under Mancheswar police limits. The deceased has been identified as Ashutosh Swain (14), son of Linkan Swain,...

Bhubaneswar: India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast formation of a low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal within the next 48 hours and issued a Yellow Warning for several districts, forecasting thunderstorms with lightning and gusty surface winds during the afternoon and evening hours,...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Sunday extended warm greetings on the occasion of International Mother’s Day, describing mothers as the eternal source of strength, culture, and social values. In a heartfelt message, the CM paid respectful tributes to mothers across the world and said...

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as one of the top-performing states at the National Panchayat Awards 2025 announced by the Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj, securing honours in five categories. Along with Andhra Pradesh, Odisha is set to receive five awards, while Karnataka topped the...

Bhubaneswar: In a major relief for residents of Balakati and nearby areas, the long-pending road widening project aimed at easing traffic congestion in the market area has officially commenced. The foundation stone for the widening of Saradeipur–Nima Pada road at Balakati, under Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha...