Metro

Bhubaneswar: BJD president Naveen Patnaik Monday lauded the performance of the previous BJD government headed by him for Odisha being recognised as the third-highest revenue surplus state in India during 2022-23 fiscal. As per a report prepared by Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), analysing 10-year...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy Monday rejected the Opposition Congress's notice seeking to move a ‘no-confidence motion' against the 15-month-old BJP government in the state. While rejecting the notice, Padhy said it could not be moved in the House due to continuous disruption of...

Bhubaneswar: The BJP Odisha president Manmohan Samal Monday welcomed the rollout of the Centre’s 'Next Generation GST Reform', describing the step as a gift for the new generation and for the architects of a developed India. Addressing a press conference at the state party office,...

Bhubaneswar: Unveiling the findings into the death of a minor girl in Odisha's Puri district, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Monday said the Balanga incident was a "case of self-immolation" and not an attack by miscreants as initially reported. Replying in writing to a question...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Monday informed the Assembly that 37,611 cases of crime against women were registered in the state between June 2024 and July 2025. In reply to a query of Congress MLA Sofia Firdous, the Chief Minister said 2,933 cases...

Bhubaneswar: Tension gripped Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar Monday following the death of a one-year-old child, which locals alleged was caused by medical negligence and wrong medication. The incident triggered a road blockade on the stretch leading to the airport, causing severe inconvenience to commuters. According...

Puri: Jagannath temple in Odisha's Puri will be closed for devotees from 10am Tuesday till the completion of the shifting of jewellery and other valuables to the 'Ratna Bhandar' or treasury, a statement said. The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), which oversees the functioning of...

Bhubaneswar: A low-pressure area formed over the Bay of Bengal Monday, which is likely to trigger heavy rain in several parts of Odisha, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Under the influence of an upper air cyclonic circulation, a low-pressure area formed over northeast Bay...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Assembly Monday witnessed chaos and was adjourned till 4pm as Opposition BJD and Congress members raised slogans and displayed banners and placards over various issues. As soon as the House assembled for Question Hour at 10.30am, BJD members trooped into the well holding...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Monday said the GST reforms will boost consumption of ‘swadeshi' goods and services, resulting in a resilient and stronger economy. The GST Council, comprising the Centre and states, had decided to reduce tax rates on goods and services...