Metro

By Manoj Kumar Jena, OP Bhubaneswar: The Palasuni square is considered one of the busiest junctions in Bhubaneswar as it witnesses huge footfall every day due to its market area, bus and auto stands. Despite effectively being the entry point to the capital city of...

Bhubaneswar: A 28-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death by his girlfriend’s live-in partner in Niladri Vihar under Chandrasekharpur police limits in Bhubaneswar late Sunday night, police said Monday. The deceased was identified as Satyabrata Pradhan of Hasinapur in Brahmagiri. Based on a complaint lodged...

Bhubaneswar: In a major push to improve child nutrition, curb anaemia and prevent intestinal worm infections, the state government will roll out National Deworming Day (NDD) February 10 alongside the Vitamin A Supplementation (VAS) programme across the state. The Health and Family Welfare department, with...

Puri: Once a magnet for backpackers, hippies and globe-trotters from across the Western world, Chakratirtha Road—popularly known as CT Road—came alive again Sunday as over 20 participants of the Puri Heritage Walks (PHW) revisited its rich yet fading legacy as an international tourism hotspot. The...

RISHABH PAREKH, OP Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Pickleball Open was held Sunday at the twin venues—Grand Awaas, Phulnakhara, and Lavanya Cosmos, Dhabaleswar. The sporting event drew strong participation across age groups and categories, underlining the rapid growth of pickleball in the state. The state open featured...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Finance Department Principal Secretary Sanjeeb Kumar Mishra Monday asked bankers to make efforts to increase financial literacy among the poor and rural people to protect them from financial fraudsters. Mishra made the remarks while speaking at an event organised by the Reserve Bank...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Monday said citizens' voices are paramount for his government and public hearings have become an integral part of governance in the state. Majhi made the remarks after holding the 17th session of the Chief Minister's Grievance Cell. "Nearly...

Puri: A 12-year-old girl from Odisha’s Puri district died while undergoing treatment for a prolonged scalp infection, reportedly caused by a lice infestation, family members said Monday. The incident was reported from Champagarh Sahi under Balanga police limits. The deceased was identified as Lakshmipriya Sahu,...

Cuttack: At least 18 children fell ill after consuming ice cream at a religious event in Cuttack district Monday, police said. The incident happened during a religious event at Kumusar village under Banki block, where children ate ice creams bought from a local vendor. Soon...

Bhubaneswar: Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, will conduct the Matriculation examinations from February 19 across 3,082 centres in the state, with extensive security and monitoring measures in place, officials said Monday. Briefing the media, BSE chairperson Shrikanta Tarai said 561,979 students have registered for...