Metro

Bhubaneswar: A Vigilance court here Friday sentenced former Sub-Collector (retired) of Jharsuguda Pradeep Kumar Barik to two years of Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) and slapped a fine of Rs 1 lakh after finding him guilty of possession of Disproportionate Assets (DA). Earlier, Barik was chargesheeted by...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) has asked the district social security officer (DSSO) of Khurda to ensure expeditious rescue and rehabilitation of mentally ill persons found wandering on roads. The rights body’s move came while hearing a plea filed by Salaam Jeevan co-founder...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha and Madhya Pradesh, with high renewable energy (RE) potential, backed by land banks and infrastructure to generate renewable power and manage seasonality, could emerge as key players in meeting India’s RE ambitions in the coming decades, according to a new study by the...

Bhubaneswar: The number of forest fire incidents increased by 208 per cent during the period from 2019 to 2021, though huge funds were pumped in for the management and protection of forests under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) scheme, according to...

Bhubaneswar: The Hotel Association of India (HAI) has launched its Odisha Chapter to focus on the state’s tourism and hospitality potential, highlighting its ability to generate jobs and contribute to the economy. The chapter was inaugurated at Hotel Swosti Premium here, Friday, under the chairmanship...

Bhubaneswar: A 23-year-old woman was found dead in a rented flat under Khandagiri police limits Friday. Police suspect the woman had been murdered. The deceased was identified as Jyotirekha Parida, a native Damanjodi in Koraput district. She was staying in a live-in relationship with a...

Astaranga: As chorus grows against the proposed port here in Puri district, people likely to be displaced by the mega project held a parallel hearing at Pir Jahania while the public hearing for them at the Block Ground remained largely unattended until, Friday. Environmentalists and...

Bhubaneswar: Volunteering makes one feel happier as it gives a sense of purpose and fulfilment, said ADGP (CID-CB) Arun Bothra. Giving his keynote address as the guest of honour at the Yuva Utsav 2024 at SOA auditorium here Friday, the senior IPS officer said, “When...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Crime Branch Friday arrested a person on charges of sexually and financially exploiting women in Odisha and outside the state under the pretext of a ‘second marriage’. The accused identified as Biranchi Narayan Nath is a resident of Chhendipada in Angul District of...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha FC will brace for a tough test when they face two-time champions Chennaiyin FC in their Indian Super League campaign opener in Bhubaneswar Saturday. Sergio Lobera's team will be looking for an ideal start in the season, but Chennaiyin have proven to be...