Metro

Bhubaneswar: World Bank Group President Ajay Banga Thursday said India should 'think less' about tariffs and focus more on opportunities, amid concerns over global trade due to geopolitical tensions. Elaborating on India's opportunities in trade deals, Banga said over 100 regional and bilateral pacts have...

Cuttack: Odisha Vigilance officials intercepted a doctor at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack Thursday while he was allegedly carrying Rs 2.63 lakh in unaccounted cash, officials said. The doctor, identified as Dr. Sanatana Behera, an associate professor in the Department of Hepatology, was...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Thursday said Odisha will establish a flying training organisation (FTO) and a drone training and testing centre to strengthen the state's aviation ecosystem. He said the FTO will be set up at Dandbose Airport in Mayurbhanj district to train...

Bhubaneswar: In a major push for transparency, efficiency and technology-driven governance, the Works Department Wednesday launched Contractor Database Management System (CDMS) 3.0, marking a key milestone in contractor management reforms in the state. The upgraded digital platform was launched by Law, Works and Excise Minister...

Bhubaneswar: The Mayurbhanj Cultural Association, Bhubaneswar, will organise the historic Mayurbhanj Utsav 2026 from January 30 to February 1 at the Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya Campus, the organisers said at a press meet Wednesday. The three-day festival will bring together people from Mayurbhanj living in and...

Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Wednesday presented its draft budget of Rs 1,050 crore for the financial year 2026–27 during the 38th General Council and Special Budget Meeting at BMC headquarters. Out of the total proposed outlay, Rs 300 crore is expected from BMC’s own...

Bhubaneswar: Marking a significant step towards digitising the booking process of Public Works department (PWD) Inspection Bungalows (IBs) located at Bhubaneswar, Puri and Konark, Law, Works and Excise Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan launched the e-IB portal here Wednesday. The newly introduced platform has been developed to...

Bhubaneswar: Australian food-tech platform Saveful was launched here Wednesday, marking its entry into the Indian market with an AI-driven app aimed at reducing household food waste and rising grocery costs. Launched in collaboration with Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM)—the national hub for Saveful’s...

Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Excise Department Wednesday conducted a raid at Vani Vihar Square, under Saheed Nagar police station, and arrested three youths with 360 litres of illegally distilled (ID) liquor. Acting on a reliable tip-off, the excise team intercepted the trio in front of the...

Bhubaneswar: Carrying profound devotion in his heart, Sanjay Janardan Kharat, a 57-year-old sage from Maharashtra’s Ahilya Nagar, pedals his bicycle through harsh weather and risky roads to complete the Char Dham Yatra and visit 12 Jyotirlingas. Kharat began his spiritual journey November 1, 2024, carrying...