Metro

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced a new excise policy for the period from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2029. A key feature of the policy is the introduction of a 0.5% de-addiction cess on excise duty. It also recognises liquor as a harmful...

Bhubaneswar:  Thousands of devotees participated in the 'Rukuna Rath Yatra', the annual car festival of Lord Lingaraj, Thursday amid tight security. The festival, held on the occasion of Ashokashtami, takes place every year in front of the Lord Lingaraj temple in the Old Town area....

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Wednesday asserted that the Maoist menace would be a history after this month and said 27 red rebels have been killed in the state since the beginning of 2025. During a discussion in the assembly on the 2026-27...

Bhubaneswar: Former minister Raghunath Mohanty and ex-MLA Jiban Pradeep Dash Wednesday returned to the BJD after delinking their membership with the ruling BJP. BJD president Naveen Patnaik welcomed the two leaders at his residence after they formally joined the regional outfit at ‘Sankha Bhawan’, the...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) has created direct market linkages to support farmers by eliminating middlemen. Under the initiative, tomatoes are being procured through self-help groups (SHGs) and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) from Ganjam, Cuttack, Angul, Jharsuguda and Jagatsinghpur districts. As...

MANOJ KUMAR JENA, OP Bhubaneswar: A 55-year-old auto driver from Apuja village in Cuttack’s Niali area is no ordinary man. His dedication and selfless service stand as a shining example of how one individual can bring hope to people in times of need. Pravat Kumar...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is among the leading states in mushroom production, contributing nearly 11 per cent to the country’s total output, Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo said while addressing the Mushroom Conclave 2026 here Wednesday. “Mushrooms are called super food as...

Bhubaneswar: The Common PG Entrance Test (CPET) 2026 is set to commence from May 5, as per the notification issued by the Higher Education department Wednesday. The entrance examination will continue till May 18. For the academic session 2026–27, a total of 58,708 candidates have...

Bhubaneswar: The Civil Supplies Enforcement Squad, in coordination with Laxmisagar police, Wednesday evening busted an illegal LPG storage unit during a raid at Ganesh Bazar in the Jharpada area under Jharpada police limits and seized 108 cylinders. The enforcement drive was led by Khurda Civil...

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to strengthen fire safety systems in healthcare institutions, Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling Wednesday held a high-level review meeting with all district Collectors via virtual mode at Lok Seva Bhavan here. During the meeting, the minister stressed the urgent...