Metro

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has released its official holiday list for the year 2026, declaring 29 days as government holidays for state offices and executive magistrate courts. The Revenue and Disaster Management Department (R&DM), through a detailed notification, outlined the complete holiday schedule for the upcoming...

Cuttack: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Wednesday announced the extension of Bali Jatra in Cuttack by one more day. The annual trade fair, which began on the occasion of 'Kartik Purnima' November 5 and was supposed to conclude Wednesday (November 12), will now end...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik Wednesday wished people on the occasion of 'Prathamastami', the celebration honouring the firstborns in a family. In a post on X, the governor said, "Heartfelt greetings and best...

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: CBI has arrested two alleged conmen — Ajit Kumar Patra, reportedly an Odisha native, and Minku Lal Jain — for running a “sophisticated impersonation and bribery racket” purportedly involving senior public servants and private individuals, officials said Wednesday. Patra, in connivance with Jain,...

Bhubaneswar: Five Odisha districts will receive the prestigious Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) Awards 2025 from President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi November 18, official sources said Tuesday. Ganjam, Kalahandi, Rayagada, Cuttack, and Mayurbhanj will receive awards under Category...

Bhubaneswar: The Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), Odisha Chapter is set to host its prestigious annual event Design Carnival & Build Expo 2025 in the Capital from November 14 to 16. The three-day event will explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and architectural design under...

Bhubaneswar: Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra Tuesday met Elisabeth Faure, Representative and Country Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), to discuss key priorities and strategies for strengthening food security and nutrition initiatives across the state. During the meeting,...

Bhubaneswar: Power, drinking water, and roads are the three fundamental amenities essential for citizens, whether in rural or urban areas. To address gaps in these sectors and enhance the overall quality of life, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed the launch of an integrated...

Bhubaneswar: A coldwave alert was issued for three districts of Odisha Tuesday. A 'yellow' alert, asking people to 'be aware', was issued for Jharsuguda, Kandhamal, and Sundargarh districts for November 12. Dry weather would prevail over the remaining districts of Odisha, the IMD said. The...

Bhubaneswar: The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has signed an MoU with the Odisha School Education Programme Authority (OSEPA) to bring the out-of-school children in the state back to classrooms, officials said Tuesday. The collaboration aims to provide a second opportunity for education to...