Metro

Bhubaneswar: A woman studying at IIT-Bhubaneswar died after allegedly falling from the fifth floor of its administrative building, police said Wednesday. The body of the 23-year-old woman was recovered by police from the institute's campus Tuesday night. “We suspect it to be a case of...

Bhubaneswar: In an era dominated by digital platforms and social media, where recognition often hinges on one’s online presence, the story of Pupun Sahu, a 29-year-old carpenter from Bhadikila village in Nayagarh’s Odgaon block, stands as a testament to the silent dedication and persistent commitment...

Bhubaneswar: The Airfield Police Tuesday arrested a 55-year-old man for alleged sexual assault on a minor in the absence of her parents. The accused is identified as Dhadia Behera, a resident of Behera Sahi in the City. The complaint lodged by the nine-year-old victim’s parents...

Bhubaneswar: To ensure food and nutrition security for all, it is imperative that we move towards climate-resilient practices, Deputy Chief Minister of Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo said while inaugurating ‘Climate Resilience Cell’ (CRC) at Krushi Bhavan here Tuesday. “There is a critical need for adopting...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Tuesday appointed six IAS officers of the 2022 batch as sub-collectors of various subdivisions of the state after completion of their training. According to a notification issued by the General Administration and Public Grievance Department, Akshay Pillay has been appointed as...

Bhubaneswar: The state government will soon implement the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) (PESA) Act, 1996, Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Minister Rabi Narayan Naik told the Assembly, Tuesday. Replying to a question of Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Ram Chandra Kadam, Naik said the...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Tuesday said its flagship scheme “Subhadra” is a “commitment” to the women and not a “betrayal” as alleged by the Opposition BJD and the Congress. This was stated by Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, in charge of the Women and Child...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Tuesday claimed that the 4.5 crore people of the state are happy with the BJP government and they have a lot of expectations from the administration. The saffron party formed the government in the state in June, ousting...

Bhubaneswar: The Congress Tuesday demanded a statement from Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi neighbouring Andhra Pradesh's "efforts" to set up a hydropower project in Kotia, a disputed area along the border between the two states. Congress Legislature Party Leader Rama Chandra Kadam, during the...

Bhubaneswar: A capacity development program for implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) - 2020 organised by National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) in collaboration with Utkal University was held at the university campus Tuesday. The event brought together over 500 academic administrators...