Metro

Bhubaneswar: Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, the Odisha government has cancelled all leaves of district collectors and Revenue Divisional Commissioners (RDCs), instructing them to remain at their headquarters and resume duties immediately if already on leave. The Department of General Administration and Public...

Bhubaneswar/Sambalpur: Hirakud wetland has turned into an important breeding ground this summer, as thousands of migratory waders (commonly called shorebirds or water birds) — including Terns, Pratincoles, and other waders — laid eggs at approximately 26 islands, scattered across the region for nesting. More than...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday approved the proposal of providing pensions to 23 persons imprisoned under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA) and Defense and Internal Security of India Rules (DISIR) during the Emergency period. According to reports, 19 people under MISA...

Bhubaneswar: Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati Friday called upon members of Odisha State Bharat Scouts and Guides (OSBSG) to become torchbearers of a brighter future, stating that the nation needs their dedication, discipline, and values, now, more than ever. Speaking at the state-level award ceremony of...

Bhubaneswar: The Balianta police Friday arrested three miscreants for allegedly assaulting a motorcyclist and the pillion rider in a bid to rob them Thursday night. Balianta police station IIC Anil Kumar Parida identified the arrested trio as Jogeswar Bhoi, 27, Brundaban Bhoi, 25, and Balaram...

Bhubaneswar: AIIMS Bhubaneswar Friday cancelled the leaves of all staffers, including those on vacation, and asked them to report to duty immediately in view of the prevailing situation in the country, an official order said. "In view of the impending situation, no leave of any...

Bhubaneswar: As many as six places in Odisha Friday recorded maximum temperatures at or above 40 degree Celsius while hot and humid weather conditions prevailed in 11 districts, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Sambalpur was the hottest place in the state, recording a temperature...

Bhubaneswar: BJP, BJD and Congress organised different programmes in Bhubaneswar Friday to express their solidarity with the country's armed forces and boost their morale. The BJP and BJD organised mass lamp-lighting programmes before Ram Mandir and Shri Lingaraj temple here, respectively, this evening, to pray...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday said his government has prepared 36 flagship programmes to build a prosperous and 'Vikasit Odisha' by its centenary year in 2036. Majhi said this at a consultation workshop on preparation of Vision Odisha 2036 and 2047 documents....

Puri (Odisha): The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) Friday issued another show cause notice to senior servitor Ramakrushna Dasmohapatra, asking him to explain the reason behind his active participation in the consecration ceremony of the Jagannath temple at Digha in West Bengal. Dasmohapatra, the secretary...