Metro

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is moving ahead with its ambitious plans to transform Hirakud into a world-class tourism destination. As part of this transformation, two major projects, the Water and Light Symphony and the Dam Museum, have been identified as key attractions within the Hirakud...

Bhubaneswar: A daylong workshop on tribal development was organised Thursday at the BJP state office here to deliberate on the planning, implementation, and long-term vision of initiatives aimed at ensuring holistic and inclusive development of tribal communities across the country. Prominent leaders, including Chief Minister...

Bhubaneswar: The state government will provide necessary funds from the allocations made in the Budget to strengthen fire safety infrastructure in public health institutions, said Health Secretary Aswathy S, stressing the importance of adhering to deadlines. Aswathy S chaired a high-level review meeting at Lok...

Bhubaneswar: BMC Supply Sub-Division raided the Chandrasekharpur area here Thursday, targeting the black marketing of domestic cooking gas. Several complaints about the illegal sale of domestic LPG cylinders at inflated prices were reported, based on which the raid was carried out. Under the supervision of...

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to promote agri-entrepreneurship and value addition in horticulture, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo announced plans to develop an Odisha-based Jackfruit brand, leveraging the state’s agro-climatic potential. The announcement came following...

Bhubaneswar: A Crime Branch (CB) team Thursday raided ‘Vanik’, a coaching institution near CRP Square of the City, in connection with its ongoing investigation into the police sub-inspector (SI) recruitment scam. Sources said CB sleuths questioned several employees of the institution and seized a number...

Bhubaneswar: Activists of the Congress' youth wing Thursday clashed with security personnel here during a march towards Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi's residence to highlight “vote theft by the BJP government in the state and at the Centre”. The rallyists, led by All India Youth...

Cuttack: The Orissa High Court Thursday directed the Cuttack district administration to decide on organising the Bali Jatra festival on two specific grounds beside the Mahanadi river, instead of one, clearing confusion over the venue. Bali Jatra festival, to be held from November 5 to...

Bhubaneswar: A day after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee blamed the BJP and Bajrang Dal for last week's violence in Cuttack, Odisha's ruling party Thursday said she should focus on her state instead of meddling in affairs beyond her territory. A total of 31...

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lay the foundation stones for a wholesale fish market in Odisha's Bhubaneswar and an integrated aqua park in Hirakud in the eastern state through video conference October 11, an official release said. Modi will address the nation...