Metro

Bhubaneswar: Manam Foundation, a non-profit organisation working in the field of mental health and wellness, recently hosted an event to mark World Suicide Prevention Day at Bhaja Kala Mandap here. Police Commissioner Sanjeeb Panda, who was the chief guest on the occasion, stressed holding frequent...

Bhubaneswar: In a major push towards cleanliness and public hygiene, a joint review meeting on the preparedness of the ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ (SHS) campaign across all districts and urban local bodies (ULBs) in the state, was held under the chairmanship of Housing and Urban Development...

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar: Odisha, with its rich biodiversity and vast resources, coupled with an enabling industry ecosystem is set to contribute efficiently to the Indian Bioeconomy, said Science and Technology Minister Krushna Chandra Patra at Global BioIndia (GBI) 2024. The three-day flagship event by the Department...

Bhubaneswar: The state Excise department Thursday dismissed from service an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) who was under suspension following his prosecution by the Vigilance in a disproportionate assets (DA) case. The dismissal was effected on an order of Excise Commissioner Narasingha Bhol. The Vigilance sleuths had...

Bhubaneswar: In a step aimed at giving more power to women, the state Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Thursday approved amendment to OCS (RA) Rules, 2020 paving way for appointment of married daughters and stepdaughters of government employees on compassionate grounds. Addressing...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Thursday urged 476 newly recruited government officers and employees to prioritise public grievance hearings. Speaking at the 'Nijukti Mela' programme, Majhi emphasised that the government symbolises people's faith and trust, and addressing public grievances is a fundamental duty...

Bhubaneswar/Malkangiri: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Thursday undertook an aerial survey of the flash flood-affected Malkangiri district and asked officials to submit a damage assessment report within seven days. He also directed the district officials to ensure that not a single affected person is...

Debadurllav Harichandan, OP  Bhubaneswar: Flagging serious irregularities in the procurement of polythene films (used in packaging milk for sale) by the Odisha State Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation Limited (Omfed), a recent report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) stated the state-owned dairy farm incurred...

Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Commissionerate Police Thursday held a security-related high-level review meeting here in view of the one-day visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Odisha capital September 17. Speaking to mediapersons, Commissioner Sanjeeb Panda Thursday said that the police would ensure the smooth...

Bhubaneswar: Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh Thursday launched 'Amrit Catla', a genetically improved variety of Catla fish, at the Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA) in Bhubaneswar Thursday. Speaking at the event, Singh emphasised the ministry's dedication to advancing research initiatives in the fisheries sector,...