Metro

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) has signed an MoU with Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd to accelerate rooftop solar adoption among residential customers under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana. The scheme will be implemented through four power distribution companies (DISCOMs), an...

Bhubaneswar: Optimistic of India emerging as a global hub of critical minerals, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy Monday said the Centre will soon launch the National Critical Mineral Mission (CMM) to enhance domestic production, reduce import dependence and encourage offshore mining auctions. Reddy made the...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Monday said that the mineral-rich state's contributions toward the economic prosperity of India are unparalleled. He also termed Odisha as ‘Ratna garbha’, a treasure trove of natural wealth. While speaking at the 3rd Mining Ministers’ Conference in Konark,...

Bhubaneswar: A large number of Youth Congress activists led by their national president Uday Bhanu Chib scuffled with the police while trying to gherao Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi's official residence in Bhubaneswar Monday. The Youth Congress members took out a protest march from...

Bhubaneswar: At least two women Maoists were killed in a gunfight between security forces and left-wing extremists at the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border Monday, DGP YB Khurania said. He said a large quantity of arms and ammunition were also seized. The DGP said Odisha police's Special Operation...

Bhubaneswar: Union minister G Kishan Reddy Monday said the Centre will soon launch the National Critical Mineral Mission to enhance domestic production, reduce import dependence, and encourage offshore mining auctions while urging states to cooperate for sustained mining activities. Reddy made the remark after inaugurating...

Bhubaneswar: Survey to identify beneficiaries for housing scheme PM Awas Yojana-Rural will start in Odisha January 24, Panchayati Raj Minister Rabi Narayan Naik said Monday. Speaking to reporters, Naik said the survey is likely to be completed in two months. "Eligible persons can also apply...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered the opening of 20 more cyber police stations and the recruitment of more traffic personnel in the state, an official said Monday. Majhi issued such directions while reviewing the prevailing law and order situation in the...

Kartik Sahu, OP Cuttack: The Mahanadi Riverfront project, envisioned in line with Sabarmati Riverfront project, is set to become a reality as the detailed project report (DPR) has been approved by the state government. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi had announced the project during the...

Bhubaneswar: Trouble mounted for fraudsters Hansita Abhilipsa and Anil Mohanty after the Infocity police in Bhubaneswar booked the duo for allegedly trafficking young women to induce businessmen and politicians into securing business deals. The duo has been booked under relevant Sections of Immoral Traffic (Prevention)...