Metro

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...

Hyderabad/Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is making a strong, aspirational presence at Wings India 2026, Asia’s largest civil aviation event, with its dedicated pavilion themed “Odisha Takes Flight”, showcasing the state’s growing role in India’s aviation sector. At the Odisha Pavilion, visitors are experiencing how the...

Bhubaneswar: A day after a bomb explosion in the Sundarpada area under the Airfield police station here, which rendered four persons critically injured, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Wednesday began a probe into the matter, suspecting a larger conspiracy. According to sources, the NIA team...

Cuttack: In a bid to ensure smooth traffic movement and enhance commuter safety, the twin city Commissionerate Police Wednesday prohibited parking of vehicles on the box drain road from Daitari Sahoo Allu Godown to Barapathar via Bajarakabati Traffic Chhak, a key road in the Silver...

Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway (ECoR) has achieved a major milestone by surpassing Rs 2,000 crore in passenger revenue within a record 299 days during the current financial year 2025–26, reflecting steady growth in passenger traffic and continuous improvement in rail services across the zone. The...

Bhubaneswar: The sixth State Finance Commission (SFC) of Odisha Wednesday submitted its final report to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, recommending the formation of a strong financial foundation in the grassroots level in the state. The commission, headed by retired IAS officer, Dr Arun Kumar...