Metro

Bhubaneswar: Normal life was affected in several parts of Odisha Monday as the mercury dipped below the 10 degrees Celsius mark at nine places, weather officials said. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), Koraput in south Odisha recorded the coldest temperature at 5.5 degrees Celsius,...

Bhubaneswar: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has written to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, urging his personal intervention for the early reconstitution of the Odisha State Commission for Backward Classes (OSCBC), which has remained non-functional after the completion of its tenure January 3, 2024....

Bhubaneswar: Air pollution has emerged as a major concern and is steadily increasing in Bhubaneswar and several other cities across Odisha, much like in Delhi. Officials say the rapid registration of thousands of vehicles every day is a major contributor, as vehicle emissions are polluting...

Bhubaneswar: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) to submit its response within one month regarding establishment and operation of a Micro-Composting Centre (MCC) at B1-Bharatpur, GA Colony here. NGT issued the direction while hearing a petition filed by Jana Kalyan...

Bhubaneswar: Capital Police arrested two youths in connection with an assault and abuse of a couple reported at IG Park here Saturday. The arrests were made based on a written complaint filed by the victim, police said Sunday. The accused have been identified as Asish...

Bhubaneswar: Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Sambit Routray Sunday emphasised that the party is anchored in the ideology of Biju Patnaik, pushing back against ongoing debates over former bureaucrat-turned-politician V K Pandian’s influence within the party. Responding to repeated references to Pandian in recent political...

Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at boosting land revenue and bringing uniformity to property valuation, the state government has rolled out a comprehensive framework for the fixation of market value of immovable properties, with a special focus on urban areas, roadside plots, land abutting national...

Bhubaneswar: Late Odia playback singer Humane Sagar’s mother, Sephali Suna, has filed complaint at Markat Nagar police station in Cuttack, alleging conspiracy, pressure, financial motive or involvement of his close associates in the artiste’s untimely demise. In her complaint, Suna mentioned names of Sagar’s wife...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Vigilance Sunday arrested a forest range officer for possession of assets disproportionate to his known source of income. The arrested officer has been identified by the vigilance as Rajendra Kumar Samantray, forest range officer, Rahama forest range in Jagatsinghpur district, an officer...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) Sunday said its workers will stage dharnas and protests across all districts Monday, demanding withdrawal of the Centre's decision to rename MGNREGA as VB-G Ram G. President Droupadi Murmu Sunday gave her assent to the Viksit Bharat Guarantee...