Metro

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government had launched ‘Biju Gaon Gadi’ scheme in February 2014 to provide accessible and affordable public transport facilities to people living in rural parts of the state. Several of these vehicles, however, have stopped operating which raises fear that the scheme may soon wither...

Pipili: The voting percentage in the Pipili assembly by-poll in Odisha's Puri district has so far been peaceful with 45.32 per cent turnout till 1 pm Thursday, Chief Electoral Officer SK Lohani said. There was no report of any untoward incident from the assembly segment,...

Bhubaneswar: The Adani Renewable Energy (MH) Limited (AREMHL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), will acquire a 40MW operating solar project in Odisha. The AREMHL has signed definitive agreements with Essel Green Energy Pvt Ltd to acquire 100 per cent economic value...

Bhubaneswar: In the last 24 hours, Odisha has recorded 602 new Covid-19 cases, of which 96 are in the age group of newborn to 18 years, taking total tally in the state to 10,26,476. Active caseload in the state now stands at 5,642. Odisha also...

Bhubaneswar: The results of Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE – 2021) was published Wednesday. The candidates can download their rank cards from the OJEE website (www.ojee.nic.in). Minister for Skill Development and Technical Education Department Premananda Nayak declared the results of OJEE – 2021 and released...

Puri: Sub-Inspector Tapoi Nayak was suspended Wednesday over ‘negligence of duty’ in connection with the massive explosion which occurred two days ago on the premises of Balanga Police Station in Puri district. SP Kanwar Vishal Singh while issuing the suspension order stated that the woman...

Khurda: The district headquarters hospital (DHH) in this town has taken the appearance of a huge garbage dump with various types of throwaways including medical waste scattered at various places. This was brought to the notice of this correspondent by some hospital staff and relatives...

Bhubaneswar: With pan India festivals such as Dussehra, Duga Puja and Eid coming up in the month of October, it is important to note the days when banks will be closed. Well, according to various sources, most government and private banks may well remain shut...

Bhubaneswar: The State Forensic Science Lab (SFSL) submitted the polygraph test reports of three accused persons, before Odisha Crime Branch Wednesday, in connection with Paralakhemundi assistant conservator of forests (ACF) Soumya Ranjan Mohapatra’s death. According to an official, the probing-agency will scrutinise the test reports...

Cuttack: Commissionerate Police-Cuttack arrested two persons Tuesday evening for extorting donation from a businessman in Malgodown area of the city for the upcoming Dussehra celebrations. According to a Malgodown police official, the two members of College Square Puja Committee were identified as Sarat Kumar Behera...