Metro

Bhubaneswar/Sambalpur: With the onset of winter, the Hirakud Wetland, a Ramsar site since 2021, has become a vibrant hub for migratory birds. Spanning 700 square kilometers, the wetland hosts an impressive array of avian species, including Eurasian Wigeons, Gadwalls, Mallards, Grebes, Northern Shovelers, Gulls, Terns,...

Jajpur/Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Mineral Bearing Areas Development Corporation (OMBADC) has emerged as a transformative force in the state’s higher education landscape, driving the development of modern infrastructure to enhance learning opportunities. One such initiative has revitalised the Science department at the prestigious Narasingh Choudhury (NC)...

Bhubaneswar: The state government announced Saturday that beneficiaries under the food security scheme will now receive monthly rations under the Public Distribution System (PDS) starting January 2025. The state has instructed district collectors across all districts to make necessary arrangements for the timely distribution of...

DEBADURLLAV HARICHANDAN, OP Bhubaneswar: Parab signifies festival or celebration, but more than that, it’s a part of culture and heritage in Odisha, the southern part of the state in particular, where this tribal festival is organised as a gala event to showcase the splendour of...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Saturday said the proposed yarn project in Bhadrak district will significantly boost the state's economy and create substantial employment opportunities. The proposed project will be a joint venture between state-owned Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) and MCPI Private...

Bhubaneswar: The fourth-phase disbursement of Subhadra Yojana’s first instalment will be made in January 2025, Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida informed Saturday. The verification and e-KYC process for all eligible beneficiaries will be completed by December 30, 2024, she added, noting that the funds...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha added 559 sq km of combined forest and tree cover between 2021 and 2023, according to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023. The report, which was released Saturday, also noted that Odisha’s forest cover alone rose by 152 sq km. Across...

Bhubaneswar: Rain lashed most parts of Odisha Saturday as the low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a depression, the IMD said. Of the 30 districts of Odisha, 26 districts have experienced rainfall in the last 24 hours till 8.30am Saturday. The highest...

Kolkata/Bhubaneswar: Three-year-old tigress ‘Zeenat’, which had escaped from Similipal Tiger Reserve some days ago and entered the Jharkhand border, is now believed to be roaming in West Bengal forests, sources said Friday. Forest personnel of West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha are closely monitoring the movement...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha BJP supporters on Friday staged a protest near Raj Bhavan, holding Congress leader Rahul Gandhi responsible for the injury of MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi during a scuffle on the Parliament premises. The protest, led by BJP state president Manmohan Samal, saw youth wing...