Metro

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has deployed special enforcement teams in various districts to curb the illegal inflow of paddy from neighbouring states during the procurement season, the state government said Friday. So far, 84 enforcement teams have been deployed in various districts, including 10 in...

Bhubaneswar: Several areas of Odisha recorded light rainfall Friday due to the formation of a deep depression over southwest Bay of Bengal. State capital Bhubaneswar, which is gearing up to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi later in the day, experienced drizzle this morning with a...

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are scheduled to visit Odisha for three days from Friday, during which they will attend the All India DGP/IGP Conference starting in Bhubaneswar later in the day. Ahead of his tour, the Prime Minister...

Odisha: Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik crafted Friday a sand sculpture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Puri Beach to welcome him ahead of his Odisha visit. The intricate sand art features a detailed image of Prime Minister Modi, the state's cultural heritage and the...

ARINDAM GANGULY, OP Bhubaneswar: The School and Mass Education Department of Odisha has constituted a committee to examine the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman Yojana (PM POSHAN), aiming to improve its implementation and address students’ nutritional needs. The notification, issued Thursday, named the state nodal...

ARINDAM GANGULY, OP Bhubaneswar: Barabati-Cuttack MLA Sofia Firdous met with Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, here Thursday to advocate for the development of tourism infrastructure in Cuttack. In her meeting, Firdous emphasised the Silver City’s potential to become a significant tourist destination, highlighting its rich...

Bhubaneswar: To bolster the fisheries sector in Odisha, the Department of Fisheries (DoF), under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAH&D), has approved a substantial project under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), amounting to Rs 1,265.42 crore, with a Central share...

Bhubaneswar: The annual all-India conference of directors general of police and inspectors general of police will begin in Bhubaneswar Friday where issues related to internal security, Jammu and Kashmir, and pro-Khalistan elements, among others are likely to be discussed, officials said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi,...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Thursday approved 20 investment projects worth Rs 1.36 lakh crore, an official statement said. The High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) headed by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved the projects, poised to generate employment for over 74,350 individuals and significantly bolster...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Thursday said four fast-track courts and a National Forensic University would be set up in the state to expedite conviction of women-related cases and other crimes. This was stated by Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan in the Assembly while replying to a...