Metro

Bhubaneswar: Following reports of attacks on officials engaged in census work, the Odisha government Thursday issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the safety and security of the on-duty functionaries. At least four officials, including two women, were physically assaulted and their vehicle vandalised when...

Bhubaneswar: The political slugfest between the ruling BJP and Opposition BJD over the safety of Puri Jagannath temple's Ratna Bhandar intensified Thursday, with Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan alleging that the previous government had forged the treasury's keys after misplacing the original one. Harichandan's remarks...

Bhubaneswar: Business Eminence Awards 2026, jointly organised by Dharitri and Orissa POST, honoured 18 entrepreneurs from diverse sectors at Bhubaneswar's Hotel Swosti Premium Thursday, celebrating Odisha’s growing entrepreneurial excellence. Chief Minister of Odisha Mohan Charan Majhi and Minister of Industries, Skill Development and Technical Education...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Thursday said the state is at the cusp of a new phase of growth, as it expands beyond its traditional strengths in culture, heritage and natural resources into emerging sectors such as industry, investment, education, technology and finance....

Bhubaneswar: Chief Speaker Sampad Chandra Swain, Minister of Industries, Skill Development and Technical Education, Thursday said Odisha is emerging as a major investment destination, backed by an industry-friendly environment and progressive policies. Addressing the Business Eminence Awards 2026, Swain thanked Dharitri and Orissa POST Editor...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha remained in the grip of  severe heatwave as temperatures surged across coastal and western regions, with the India Meteorological Department warning that the conditions are likely to persist for at least five more days. Heatwave conditions were reported in Jharsuguda, Sambalpur and Bolangir...

Bhubaneswar: The State witnessed an exciting finish to the BSAO All Odisha Open 10- Red Snooker Championship 2026 as Asutosh Padhy, fondly called the “Prince of Odisha,” clinched the title with a commanding 4–2 victory over Aakash Mohapatra here Wednesday. The final, held at 6...

Bhubaneswar: The Business Eminence Awards 2026, jointly organised by English daily Orissa POST and Odia daily Dharitri, was held Thursday at Hotel Swosti Premium in Bhubaneswar, spotlighting entrepreneurial excellence across industries and celebrating stories of resilience, adaptation and success. Chief Minister of Odisha Mohan Charan...

ARINDAM GANGULY, OP Bhubaneswar: From libraries to independent bookstores, Bhubaneswar’s vibrant book culture continues to thrive, nurturing inclusive spaces that keep the love for reading alive and accessible across generations. At the heart of this culture stands Modern Book Depot (MBD), an iconic bookstore that...

Bhubaneswar: Non-submission of crucial data on water availability in the Mahanadi River to the Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal, despite eight years of proceedings, has raised serious concerns with Mahanadi Bachao Andolan (MBA), terming the situation ‘deeply unfortunate’. The MBA has questioned both Odisha and Chhattisgarh...