Metro

Bhubaneswar: The 12th edition of Adivasi Mahotsav (Parichaya: The National Tribal Carnival) organised at IDCO Exhibition Ground in Bhubaneswar concluded Sunday. The event, which began October 11 and was organised by Saa Parichaya Foundation, saw a huge gathering of people and eminent figures from various...

Bhubaneswar: The ‘Save Sainik School, Remove Dump Yard’ outfit has announced an indefinite hunger strike in front of the Regional Office of the State Pollution Control Board October 29, demanding the immediate closure of the illegal Alia Gada dumping yard. The outfit claims that for...

Bhubaneswar: Thousands of State Selection Board (SSB) lecturers serving in aided colleges across the state held a peaceful protest at Lower PMG in Bhubaneswar Sunday, demanding parity in pay with government colleges. Organised under the banner of the Odisha State Lecturers’ Association (OSLA), over 1,000...

Cuttack: Odisha government has started discussions with High Court officials to set up fast-track courts across the state to speed up trials in cases related to crimes against women. Speaking at the valedictory session of the Odisha Police Duty Meet in Cuttack Sunday, state Law...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Sunday distributed the first installment of Rs 40,000 each to 48,693 beneficiaries of Antyodaya Gruha Yojana (AGY). Majhi said his government launched the AGY March 30 to provide pucca houses to the poor. A total of Rs 194.77...

Bhubaneswar: Women receiving annual financial assistance or scholarships of Rs 18,000 or more from any state or central government scheme will reportedly no longer be eligible for benefits under the Odisha government’s 'Subhadra Yojana'. To carry out this directive, the Women and Child Development Department...

Bhubaneswar: A goods train derailed Sunday after a boulder rolled onto the railway tracks between Tyada and Chimidipalli railway stations of the Kothavalasa-Kirandul (KK) line in Andhra Pradesh, East Coast Railway (ECoR) officials said. The incident took place around 4 am when the Visakhapatnam-bound goods...

Bhubaneswar: Five people were arrested with brown sugar in Odisha's Khurda district, police said Sunday. The arrests were made in raids in different parts of the district Saturday, they said. A total of 55 gram of brown sugar and Rs 36,000 in cash were seized...

Bhubaneswar: Revenue officers should focus on making revenue services simpler, more citizen-centric, and accessible within a specified timeframe. It has become essential to introduce necessary amendments and reforms to the Revenue laws, said Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari while addressing officers at the...

Bhubaneswar: Marking 25 glorious years of excellence, Loyola School hosted a marathon here Saturday. The event began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by popular actress and chief guest Varsha Priyadarshini, along with Rector Father Augustine Ezhakunnel SJ, Principal Father A Amaladoss SJ, Vice...