Metro

Bhubaneswar: A dominant performance enabled Indian athletes to win a gold medal in the mixed 4x400m relay on the opening of the inaugural edition of Asian U23 Athletics Championships 2026 in the Chinese city of Ordos Thursday. Indian athletes also won medals in men's 5,000m,...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Secretary Anu Garg Thursday chaired the second meeting of Proactive Governance Action for Effective Resolution and Advancing Social Sector (PRAYAS), reviewing the performance of key departments to improve outcomes in health, education, nutrition and social welfare. Held at Lok Seva Bhawan, the meeting...

Bhubaneswar: State Election Commission (SEC) has intensified preparations for the 2027 Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) and Urban Local Body (ULB) elections by convening a high-level review meeting with all District Collectors July 21. According to an official communication, the meeting will be held via videoconference...

Bhubaneswar: Global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas has unveiled the trailer of The Cycle of Love, an inspiring documentary that chronicles the remarkable real-life love story of Odisha-born artist Pradyumna Kumar Mahanandia, who cycled nearly 6,000 miles from India to Sweden to reunite with the woman...

Bhubaneswar: The Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Thursday raised serious concerns over the alleged non-payment of financial assistance to more than 50,000 children orphaned during the COVID-19 pandemic since March this year. In a press statement, the regional party condemned the state government over the...

Bhubaneswar: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan Thursday said science must not only generate knowledge but also guide policy and ensure sustainability, with the world facing unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges in the present times. Addressing the 15th graduation ceremony of the National Institute of Science...

Kataka: A motorcycle rider was critically injured after being run over by an ‘Ama Bus’ at Malachandia Square under Badambadi police limits in Kataka Thursday. According to eyewitnesses, bus dragged the rider for nearly 15 metres before coming to a halt. Locals rushed the injured...

Bhubaneswar: Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan Thursday launched the Letter of Authorisation (LoA) for sustainable harnessing of fisheries in the high seas and the Odisha Deep Sea Fishing Mission document. Radhakrishnan, who arrived in the morning on a day-long visit, launched the two programmes in...

Cuttack: State Transport Authority (STA) has launched a special enforcement drive against vehicles operating without valid fitness certificates, insurance or permits, triggering intensive checks across Cuttack. As part of the drive, Cuttack RTO has seized 56 vehicles so far, including autos, tractors, motorcycles and goods...