Metro

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati Sunday suggested that Odisha can strengthen its historical ties with Southeast Asian countries by enhancing port infrastructure, adopting green shipping, and promoting digital and cultural connectivity. During his address at the valedictory ceremony of the 3rd International Conference on...

Berhampur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday praised a 16-year-old weightlifter from Odisha, who set two new national records in weightlifting in the recently concluded Khelo India Youth Games-2025 in Bihar. "The brilliant performances of Asmita Dhone of Maharashtra, Harshvardhan Sahu of Odisha, and Tushar Chaudhary...

Bhubaneswar: A 34-year-old man was arrested in Odisha's Balasore district Sunday for allegedly duping an investor by promising him a regular return on his investment, but failing to pay it, police said. Pramod Kumar Mahinti was arrested on the basis of a complaint lodged at...

Bhubaneswar: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in Puri and the Archaeological Survey of India have agreed to undertake collaborative initiatives to preserve the 12th-century shrine's architectural heritage and structural integrity, officials said. SJTA chief administrator Arabinda Padhee and ASI Director General Yaduvendra Singh Rawat...

Bhubaneswar: A fire broke out at a mattress factory in Bhubaneswar in the early hours of Sunday, officials said. No one was injured in the blaze, though damage to property and equipment was reported, they said. The fire erupted around 1 am in the factory...

Bhubaneswar: Two persons were killed and two others injured after the car in which they were travelling crashed into a road divider and then hit a truck on the opposite side of the road in Odisha's Sambalpur district, police said Sunday. A police officer said...

Bhubaneswar: The Crafts Council of Odisha inaugurated the “Master Crafters” exhibition at Bhubaneswar Club, Saturday, showcasing the artistry of 20 master craftspeople, including national and state award winners. The two-day event showcases Odisha’s rich craft heritage, featuring traditional art forms such as Pattachitra, Palmleaf Engraving,...

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to tackle urban flooding and promote sustainable water body management in the Capital region, Housing and Urban Development Department principal secretary Usha Padhee conducted an early morning visit to the Ganguanala and Daya West Canal areas here Saturday. Padhee was accompanied...

Bhubaneswar: The Cyber Police Saturday arrested a 34-year-old man from Balasore for allegedly duping a city-based investor of Rs 12 lakh by promising high returns through a fake trading application. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Jagmohan Meena, the accused had been operating the...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha will launch a comprehensive programme in coordination with various departments to curb illegal drug trafficking and marijuana cultivation across the state, Excise Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan announced. Harichandan stated that public awareness would be raised through traditional folk performances such as Pala, Daskathia, Goti...