Metro

Bhubaneswar: Showing a strong displeasure over the growing number of unauthorised visits by field officials to the government offices in the Capital, the state government has directed all District Collectors to issue warnings to Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) and Odisha Revenue Service (ORS) officers, instructing...

Khandapada: Once known for its intricate craftsmanship and cultural significance, the traditional brass and bronze utensil-making industry at Kantilo in Nayagarh district is now on the verge of collapse. Artisans put the blame on government administration for continuous neglect, lack of availability of raw materials,...

Bhubaneswar: Five persons, including two women, were arrested in Bhubaneswar Sunday as an inter-state cyber fraud racket was busted, police said. A fallout among the members of the gang over the share of crime proceeds led to a kidnapping, unravelling the entire case, they said....

Bhubaneswar: In its draft parking policy, Odisha government has proposed demand-based charges and promotion of sustainable mobility options such as walking, cycling and the use of public transport, according to a statement issued Sunday. Unregulated parking has emerged as one of the most pressing concerns...

Puri: Odisha is gearing up to host the national-level T-10 Tennis Ball Cricket Championship in Puri at the Shri Jagannath Stadium from September 11 to 14. The tournament is being organised by Sri Jagannath Darshan Charitable Trust in collaboration with T-10 Tennis Ball Cricket Association...

Bhubaneswar: A day after hearing the views of senior party leaders about BJD's possible stand in the vice-presidential elections September 9, party president and Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly Naveen Patnaik Sunday embarked on a four-day tour of New Delhi. Patnaik may undergo a...

Bhubaneswar: Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan, Saturday announced that a dedicated policy on road maintenance and durability will soon be introduced, making agencies and departments accountable for damage caused by repeated utility works. Chairing a review meeting at Nirman Soudha, the minister assessed the condition of...

Bhubaneswar: The State Transport Authority (STA) has intensified its crackdown on road safety violations, cancelling as many as 401 vehicle fitness certificates during a three-day special enforcement drive against overloading and unfit vehicles. The drive, conducted under the direction of Commerce and Transport Minister Bibhuti...

Bhubaneswar: The state government has said around 5.5 lakh cusec of flood water is likely to flow into the Mahanadi river at Mundali near Cuttack Sunday, following heavy rainfall in the last few days. The low-pressure induced torrential rainfall for four consecutive days in the...

Cuttack: Stewart School in Cuttack marked a historic occasion Friday with the inauguration of the Netaji Museum, honouring alumnus Subhas Chandra Bose, one of India’s most prominent freedom fighters. The ceremony opened with a hymn, followed by an invocation led by Rtn Rev SK Nanda...