Metro

Bhubaneswar: A 26-year-old woman was beaten to death with a frying pan by her husband over unknown reasons at Gada Sahi under Nayapalli police limits here Wednesday evening. The deceased was identified as Banasmita Swain. Police detained her husband, Sarbeswar Pradhan, 31, for questioning. The...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Assembly was adjourned till 4 pm Thursday as Opposition BJD and Congress members created a ruckus demanding immediate repeal of the MMDR Amendment Act, which was passed in the Parliament last month. The pandemonium started as soon as the House assembled for...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Wednesday approved 27 industrial projects worth over Rs 2.47 lakh crore, which have the potential to generate employment for more than 50,000 people, officials said. The project proposals were approved at a High Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) meeting chaired by Chief...

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Thursday sought updated data on the pendency of commercial cases and infrastructure available to commercial courts from ten High Courts, including Orissa High Court. “Unfortunately the high courts of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Telangana and Tripura are still underrepresented... The...

SOUMYARANJAN ROUT, OP Bhubaneswar: Renowned for its grand thematic welcome gates and striking decorations, the Rasulgarh Durga Puja is entering its 34th year. This season, the mandap will feature a massive gate modelled after Vatican City in Europe, measuring 75 ft high and 140 ft...

ARINDAM GANGULY, OP New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Odisha is showcasing its integrated water resources management model at the 9th India International Water Week (IIWW)-2026, being held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from September 22 to 26. Themed ‘Climate Resilient Water Management,’ the international event brings together...

SUCHISMITA SAHU, OP Bhubaneswar: The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) has placed Odisha’s Higher Education Department in a challenging position over non-compliance with faculty appointment norms and qualification standards across state-run BEd institutions. The regulatory body has issued a second show-cause notice to 16...

Bhubaneswar: The state government has so far facilitated the construction of 37 new gaushalas to tackle the growing problem of abandoned bulls and stray cattle damaging crops, the Assembly was informed Wednesday. In a written reply, Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokulananda Mallik said,...

SUCHISMITA SAHU, OP Bhubaneswar: The state government is placing strong emphasis on addressing issues concerning children. To ensure quick resolution of child-related problems and strengthen child-centric services, the government will mandate regular and effective implementation of the ‘One Day for Children’ (Shishunka Paain Gotie Dina)...

ARINDAM GANGULY, OP Bhubaneswar: In order to promote public awareness about air quality and environmental parameters, an Air Quality Digital Display was inaugurated at the Regional Science Centre Wednesday. The display was set up by the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) as part of...