Metro

Bhubaneswar: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy is likely to meet Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik in Bhubaneswar later Tuesday to discuss several disputes affecting interstate ties. According to sources in the government, talks over several disputes including the construction of Neradi barrage...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha reported 296 new Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours from 21 districts taking the total tally in the state to 10,44,041. The daily Covid load in Odisha which remained below the 500 mark for the last 13 days since October 27 last...

Bhubaneswar: Gold price in India stands at Rs 48,050 for 24 carat and Rs 44,010 for 22 carat after the increase in price by Rs 350 November 9. The price has increased by Rs 350 for 24 carat (10 grams) and 22 carat (10 grams)...

Bhubaneswar:  A cyclonic storm may form over southwest Bay of Bengal and several parts of Odisha witness light to moderate rain for the next three days, The India Meteorological Department (IMD) informed. The cyclonic storm may form around November 10. According to the weather department,...

Bhubaneswar: With the United Nations predicting that urban population across the globe is likely to touch 68 per cent of the total population by 2050, up from the present 56.2 per cent, urban areas are facing enhanced stress. Further, pollution from various sources, heavy traffic,...

New Delhi: The 22 BJD MLAs who were appointed as chairpersons of various district planning committees and special development councils some years ago do not attract disqualification for holding office of profit, the Election Commission (EC) has opined. In an opinion rendered to the Odisha...

Bhubaneswar: The final voters' list for Panchayat elections in Odisha will be published December 14, State Election Commissioner (SEC) Aditya Prasad Padhi said Monday. Addressing a press conference here, Padhi said: "The tenure of the three-tier Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI) in the state will end...

Bhubaneswar: Students always play a pivotal role in the development of a country and loss of students’ lives adversely affects the growth of the country or a state. However, Odisha losing 1,469 precious lives of the youngsters has emerged as a cause for concern. It’s...

Bhubaneswar: Over 500 competitors will take part in the first Physical National Yogasana Championships to be held here from November 11 to 13. The event will be organised by the National Yogasana Sports Federation (NYSF) in association with the Odisha government. “Yoga has become increasingly...

Khurda: With winter fast setting in Odisha, the number of migratory birds in Chilika lake is increasing. Some rare species also can be seen among the migratory birds. However, many have alleged that protection for the birds is on the wane. They alleged Monday that...