Metro

Sambalpur: President Droupadi Murmu, Odisha Governor Raghubar Das, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Union Home Ministers Amit Shah Sunday greeted the people on the occasion of 'Nuakhai', an agrarian festival mostly celebrated in the western parts of Odisha. Nuakhai is an agrarian festival where...

Bhubaneswar: With two Rajya Sabha MPs of opposition Biju Janata Dal quitting the party within one month and joining the BJP, a leader of the regional outfit called for introspection in the party while others claimed that it will have no impact on the BJD....

Bhubaneswar: The well-marked low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal has turned into a depression, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Sunday said. As per an IMD bulletin, the depression was located at a distance of about 310 km east of Kalingapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), 260 km...

The sports culture in Odisha is as vibrant and diverse as its rich heritage. From traditional games to globally recognised sports, the state has produced athletes who have made significant contributions on both national and international stages. This article highlights key sports in Odisha, showcases...

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Saturday said Odisha has a “double engine” government which would help the state develop and prosper. Addressing a gathering for BJP membership at Barang under the Banki assembly segment in Cuttack district, he said the saffron camp has provided...

Bhubaneswar: Ganesh puja was celebrated in Odisha Saturday amid religious fervour and enthusiasm. Revellers took to pandal hopping in the city with vigour on Ganesh Chaturthi, while several educational institutions were decked up on the occasion. Around 50 dazzling puja marquees across the state's capital...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is bracing for a wet spell for the next four days as the low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal is set to intensify into a depression Sunday, the IMD said. The system now lies as a well-marked low-pressure area over northwest and...

Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has released guidelines for the immersion of Ganesh idols in the capital city, emphasising eco-friendly practices. To minimise environmental impact, two artificial ponds have been set up near Tankapani bridge and near Daya river. Citizens can also opt to...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Saturday flagged off Subhadra Yojana Awareness Rath (chariot) which will roam across Odisha creating awareness on the scheme. Accompanied by deputy CM Pravati Parida, who is also the Women and Child Development Minister, Majhi said that the Subhadra...

Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida Saturday said that the registration for the Subhadra Yojana will continue till the last beneficiary submits her form. "There is no deadline for submitting the Subhadra Yojana form. We will ensure that no beneficiary is left out and all...