Metro

Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards accelerating relief, rehabilitation and restoration efforts in cyclone-hit southern Odisha, the state government has deputed four IAS officers to three worst-affected districts - Gajapati, Ganjam and Kandhamal - to strengthen disaster response and ensure the speedy delivery of assistance...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government will provide Rs 30,000 laptop aid to meritorious students who passed the 2025 annual Plus II examinations under the Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana. The beneficiary list for one-time financial assistance has been published on the Odisha State Scholarship Portal. Eligible students whose...

Bhubaneswar: Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu, which was centred over south coastal Andhra Pradesh Tuesday morning, is likely to weaken into a cyclonic storm by noon and further into a deep depression by midnight, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. In its latest bulletin, the IMD...

Bhubaneswar: At least 10 students reportedly fell ill, with one hospitalised, following a suspected diarrhoea outbreak at Utkal University's women's hostels in Bhubaneswar, sources said Tuesday. The affected students are reportedly from Ladies' Hostels No. 6 and 7, sources added. However, the university has not...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik Tuesday mourned the death of the eminent neurosurgeon and Padma Shri awardee Dr Ashok Kumar Mahapatra. Mahapatra died Monday night at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. He was...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha's southern districts witnessed light rainfall as severe cyclonic storm Murasu made landfall on the neighbouring Andhra Pradesh coast early Tuesday, even as the state government asked all collectors in the region to remain prepared to handle any adverse weather conditions, a minister said....

Bhubaneswar/New Delhi: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi left for New Delhi Monday evening on a two-day visit to attend the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam Tuesday. The CM is expected to participate in the summit Tuesday along with Deputy...

Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has extended humanitarian assistance to people affected by Cyclone Arnab in Ganjam district by providing essential relief materials, including dry food, clothing and other necessities. While the state government has been undertaking measures to provide immediate assistance to cyclone-affected people,...

Bhubaneswar: Eminent neurosurgeon, Padma Shri awardee and former Director of AIIMS Bhubaneswar, Professor (Dr) Ashok Kumar Mahapatra, died at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, Monday evening. He was 74. He had been admitted to AIIMS, New Delhi, since October 2...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha minister Rabi Narayan Naik Monday triggered a controversy after a viral video showed him being carried on the back of his personal security officer (PSO) during a visit to a landslide-hit area in Kandhamal district. While opposition parties called his act "insensitive" and...