Metro

Bhubaneswar: With the north-south trough roughly along Longitude 90°E and to the north of Latitude 22°N persisting and now seen at 1.5 Km above mean sea level, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) regional centre Friday issued Yellow Warning for next few days. In its mid-day...

Bhubaneswar: An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 on the Richter scale was felt in Ganjam district Friday, Met department officials said. The earthquake with epicentre in Ganjam district struck at 11.19 am. The jolt was also felt in some areas of neighbouring Nayagarh district, Bhubaneswar Meteorological...

Nischintakoili: On second day of remand Friday, accused Siba Sahu was taken to the spot where he recreated crime scene in connection with the sensational quintuple murder case that had taken place at Kusupur village under Mahanga police limits of Cuttack. A police official said...

Bhubaneswar: Many of the underway irrigation projects have failed to cater to water requirements of farmers while local industries have allegedly been taking benefits and using water from the projects, a report said Friday. The industries are illegally procuring water sans any valid permission from...

Bhubaneswar: In the last 24 hours, Odisha recorded 17 new Covid-19 cases, of which three are in the age group of newborn to 18 years, taking tally in the state to 12,87,902. Active caseload in the state now stands at 121. Out of the total...

New Delhi: An expenditure of Rs 39.3 crore was incurred till December 2021 by the Vamsadhara Water Dispute Tribunal constituted to adjudicate the Vamsadhara river dispute between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. The Union government had constituted the tribunal in February 2010 following the direction of...

Bhubaneswar: Parts of Odisha wilted under the scorching sun Thursday as at least 16 places recorded maximum temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius, the meteorological department said. Subarnapur town registered 44.2 degrees Celsius, the highest temperature of the season so far. Bolangir sizzled at 42.8 degrees,...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Thursday unveiled the logo of 2023 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup, to be held in the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Rourkela. The prestigious quadrennial tournament is scheduled from January 13 to 29. Hockey India and its official partner Odisha...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee president Niranjan Patnaik Thursday said a change is needed in the OPCC. Patnaik said this in the backdrop of wide speculation on change of guard in the OPCC after the party's dismal performance in the recently concluded panchayat and urban...

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday greeted the people on the occasion of Odia New Year and Maha Bishuba Sankranti. In a tweet, the prime minister said that may the spirit of brotherhood in the society be furthered, and may everyone be in best health....