Metro

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Friday laid the foundation stone for a steel project of JSW Group to be set up at an estimated investment of Rs 65,000 crore. The proposed project would have an annual steel manufacturing capacity of 13.2 million tonne (MT)...

Bhubaneswar: In Odisha, particularly in Bhubaneswar, the impact of Bharat bandh called by several trade unions in solidarity with protesting farmers was minimal. Normal movement of vehicles was observed throughout the city and trains were operating as per their schedules. As part of the bandh,...

Bhubaneswar:The annual Plus-II examinations, conducted by the Odisha Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), commenced across the state on Friday, an official said. The exams are being held in 1,160 centres, most of which are under CCTV surveillance, said CHSE examination controller Ashok Nayak. Nayak...

Bhubaneswar: The state government Thursday announced a special allowance of Rs 5,000 per month for ambulance drivers and emergency medical technicians, along with Rs 3,000 per month for helpers, starting this month. The 108 ambulance crew members will receive the monthly special allowance in addition...

Bhubaneswar: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 28 national highway (NH) projects worth Rs 6,600 crore in Odisha. Though his visit to Odisha was cancelled at the last minute, Gadkari launched these projects virtually. Among the...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Thursday attended a series of events in Odisha's Khurda district, including groundbreaking ceremonies, foundation stone laying, and inauguration of several industrial units. He inaugurated the New Food Park set up by the state-owned IDCO in Khurda and laid the foundation...

Bhubaneswar: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Thursday announced introduction of a train service from Puri which is the abode of Lord Jagannath, to Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram. Making this announcement at a public function at Puri, he said the train service will be rolled...

Cuttack: Odia actor and Kendrapara MP Anubhav Mohanty's father Abhay Mohanty passed away Thursday at his residence in Cuttack. Anubhav's father breathed his last at the age of 74. Abhay had been suffering from kidney-related ailments and was undergoing dialysis for a long time. On...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Vigilance officials Thursday launched raids on the properties and office of a regional transport officer (RTO) of the state on the allegation of possession of disproportionate assets. On the strength of search warrants issued by special judge, vigilance, Bhubaneswar, the anti-corruption officials are...

Bhubaneswar: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Thursday filed his nomination papers as a BJP candidate for the third Rajya Sabha seat from Odisha. Accompanied by Odisha BJP president Manmohan Samal and 13 party MLAs, Vaishnaw submitted his papers to Rajya Sabha Election Returning Officer Abanikanta Patnaik...