Metro

New York/Bhubaneswar: Celebrity chef and author Vikas Khanna has shared a heartwarming post on Instagram about presenting a Sambalpuri handloom from Odisha to Hollywood actress Demi Moore, calling it “a gift from Odisha to the world.” Khanna wrote that the handwoven fabric represents the centuries-old...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari Monday urged people not to panic over the impending cyclonic storm ‘Montha’, assuring that all necessary preparations to tackle its possible impact have been completed. Speaking to media persons after a high-level meeting of various departments...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has declared three-day holiday from October 28 to 30 for schools in eight southern districts as a precautionary measure against the possible impact of cyclone 'Montha' and the heavy rainfall expected to follow. All government, government-aided, and private schools in Ganjam, Gajapati,...

Bhubaneswar: A police inspector in Odisha's Cuttack district has been suspended for "gross misconduct" and "illegal detention" of a person, officials said Monday. Director General of Police (DGP) YB Khurania has suspended Siba Prasad Bhadra, inspector in-charge (IIC) of Tangi police station in Cuttack district,...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government was evacuating people from vulnerable places amid light rains in eight southern districts where a "red alert" has been issued as the deep depression in the Bay of Bengal Monday intensified into cyclonic storm 'Montha'. Revenue and Disaster Management minister Suresh Pujari...

Bhubaneswar: In a major step to promote public awareness on cyber security, Odisha Police has deployed 16 Cyber Raths (awareness vans) across urban and rural areas of the state. These specially designed vans, equipped with LED panels, display informative videos on cyber safety—drawing keen interest,...

Bhubaneswar: Members of ‘Sainik School Banchao Alia Gada Hatao Abhiyan’, Sunday resolved to stage indefinite hunger strike in front of Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) from October 29. The decision was taken during an emergency meeting by the outfit, reaffirming its long-standing demand to...

Bhubaneswar: The 46th Sarala Puraskar, instituted by Indian Metals Public Charitable Trust (IMPaCT), offered annually for the best literary achievement, was conferred upon notable poet and writer Devdas Chhotray here Saturday. Hindi poet Savita Singh presented the award to Chhotray, which comprises of a copper...

Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Sunday filed a complaint with Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), alleging violation of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its candidate Jay Dholakia, in the upcoming Nuapada Assembly bye-election. A delegation of senior BJD leaders,...

Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has introduced a new mechanism to enhance door-to-door waste collection and road sweeping services across the City. The initiative aims to ensure faster grievance redressal and improve the efficiency of waste management operations. As per reports, BMC has partnered...