Metro

Bhubaneswar: Giving a push to the Mission Shakti-led Aahaar initiative in urban local bodies (ULBs), Housing and Urban Development Department has released Rs 11, 17, 25,821 to 34 District Aahaar Societies and City Aahaar Societies for the second quarter of financial year 2023-24. “The fund...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Saturday approved 21 road projects worth Rs 158 crore covering 172.53 km in Malkangiri district. According to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), these road projects will improve connectivity in Chitrakonda, Kalimela, Korukonda and Podia blocks of the tribal-dominated district. The...

Bhubaneswar: Former Odisha MLA Ramamurthy Gomango was convicted Saturday by a special court in the murder of his wife, which happened 27 years ago. The special MP/MLA court in Bhubaneswar held Gomango guilty under IPC section 302 (murder) on the basis of statements of 11...

Bhubaneswar: With the southwest monsoon covering the whole of Odisha, the India Meteorological Department Saturday issued a heavy-rainfall warning for several districts of the state till June 27. “The southwest monsoon has further advanced into remaining parts of Odisha and thus covered the entire Odisha...

Bhubaneswar: Nabarangpur Additional Sub-Collector Prasanta Kumar Rout (OAS officer) was arrested by Odisha Vigilance for possession of disproportionate assets worth over Rs five crore. Vigilance sources said Rout is being forwarded to the Court of Special Judge, Vigilance, Sundargarh. A case has been registered against...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik asked state government officials Saturday to review the preparedness at all levels to tackle possible floods and cyclones. Addressing the State Level Natural Calamity Committee here, Patnaik said, "We should remain prepared for any other kind of emergency." Adequate measures...

Berhampur: The Odisha government's Forest department has planted around 30,000 'phasi' saplings in Ganjam district as this specific variety of tree is in demand for construction of chariots for Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra. The wheels of the chariots of Jagannath Rath Yatra are made from...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha FC has signed Aphaoba Singh on a three-year deal from Roundglass Punjab FC, the Indian Super League club said Saturday. The promising attacker, known for his blistering speed and versatility, is a vital addition to the Kalinga Warriors. Aphaoba's ability to exploit wide...

Bhubaneswar: The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha slammed Friday the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over discontinuance of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and non-sanction of seven lakh Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) houses. This development came in the backdrop of BJP...

Bhubaneswar: The regional centre of IMD in Bhubaneswar in its weather alert of June 23 issued a Yellow Warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts of Odisha. Upto 8.30 AM of June 24: As per the Yellow Warning (be updated), heavy to...