Metro

New Delhi/Puri: BJD MP Subhasish Khuntia Friday urged the Centre to ensure a hassle-free 'darshan' mechanism exclusively for permanent residents of Puri at the Jagannath Temple, saying they are struggling to access the shrine amid overwhelming tourist congestion. Raising the issue during Zero Hour in...

Bhubaneswar: The report of a high-level committee constituted by the Odisha government to inquire into the death of a Nepalese student at KIIT University in February is under examination, Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj informed the Assembly Friday. A 20-year-old student from Nepal was found...

Cuttack: The Odisha Police has put in place elaborate security arrangements for the India–South Africa T20 International cricket match scheduled at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack December 9. To ensure the safety of players and spectators, over 70 platoons of police force will be deployed as...

Bhubaneswar: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti Thursday said that India has achieved the fastest rollout of 5G services globally, supported by over 1.23 billion telecom subscribers and nearly 99 per cent 4G coverage. He said this while addressing the inaugural...

Bhubaneswar: A meeting on preparation, distribution and procurement of millets under Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment Shree Anna Abhiyan was held under the chairmanship of the department’s Principal Secretary Arabinda Kumar Padhee here recently. The state government is committed to promoting grains like millet...

Konark: The fourth evening at the 36th Konark Festival, organised by department of Tourism, in collaboration with Sangeet Natak Akademi and Odisha Tourism Development Corporation, unfolded Thursday with captivating classical dance traditions. Set against the backdrop of UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Konark Sun Temple,...

Bhubaneswar: A swift police response foiled a late-night robbery attempt near Patia Baradei Temple, resulting in the arrest of four armed suspects and the seizure of weapons and other materials intended for the crime, police said Thursday. The accused have been identified as Budhadeb Barik...

Bhubaneswar: The State Disaster Management Executive Committee held its first meeting for FY 2025-26 under Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, approving several departmental proposals. Key projects sanctioned include revised allocations for fire safety by the Housing and Urban Development department, financial aid for district-wide lightning protection...

Bhubaneswar: With dense fog conditions reported in several sections under its jurisdiction, East Coast Railway initiated a comprehensive preparedness drive to ensure safe and smooth train operations during the winter months. As per a press release, it has strengthened round-the-clock monitoring and deployed additional manpower...

Bhubaneswar: Asserting that Odisha's BJP government never accorded political protection to any criminal during its 18 months of rule in the state, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Thursday said he is equally worried over any crime against women. Majhi said this while replying to a...