Metro

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...

Cuttack: The Cuttack District Chess Association Saturday inaugurated the Cuttack District Senior and State School Chess Competition at Harshagate, Barabati Stadium. The event began with the ceremonial first move by senior mentor Chaudhary Pradyumna Kumar Mishra. The two-day tournament has attracted a record 246 participants,...

Bhubaneswar: Under its Affordable Housing Project (AHP), Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) allotted housing units to 44 families through a transparent lottery system, selected from a total of 274 families currently residing along the left parallel road of Salia Sahi in Ward No. 21. BMC has...

Bhubaneswar: The book Mrs Happily Single, authored by Shubha Sarma and published by Niyogi Books, was released at Gita Govinda Sadan Saturday. The book, focusing on self-discovery, challenging societal norms, and finding happiness, has resonated with readers for its realistic portrayal of a woman’s inner...