Metro

Bhubaneswar: Ruling BJP legislator Bhabani Shankar Bhoi Tuesday filed the nomination papers for the post of Deputy Speaker in the Odisha Assembly. Accompanied by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Deputy Chief Ministers KV Singh Deo and Pravati Parida and others, the Talsara MLA filed his...

Bhubaneswar: At least 228 migrant labourers from Odisha have lost their lives while working outside the state since 2019, the state Assembly was informed Tuesday. Responding to a query by BJD MLA Sanatan Mhakud, Labour and Employees' State Insurance Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia said 197...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Assembly was adjourned twice Tuesday after witnessing ruckus for the second consecutive day over the demand of opposition BJD and Congress for action against Governor Raghubar Das's son for allegedly assaulting a government official earlier this month. As soon as the House...

Bhubaneswar: To set up mini tool rooms (MTRs) in the advanced manufacturing sector at the government-run polytechnic, Jajpur and ITI, Barkote, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Director of Technical Education and Training (DTET), Odisha and Central Tool Room & Training Centre...

Bhubaneswar: Plastic surgery has emerged as an essential factor in healthcare, providing life-changing solutions for various conditions, including burns, cancer, lymphedema, and cosmetic procedures, said experts during a special programme organised recently by the Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery at All India Institute of...

Bhubaneswar: As Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the first budget of the Narendra Modi government 3.0 Tuesday, the people in the Capital city are looking forward to some special grants that could significantly impact the state’s economic and infrastructure landscape. They are...

Bhubaneswar: Noted freedom fighter Maa Rama Devi’s sacrifices and contributions to the country’s freedom struggle have been a symbol of women empowerment for all, said eminent actor and director Nandita Das, Monday. Speaking as the chief guest at the inaugural function of a two-day national...

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Monday withdrew a notification that sought to rename the Biju Patnaik Sports Award, according to an official order. The fresh order was issued a day after Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi clarified that the state award would not be renamed. "The...

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan Monday said that swift action would be taken against those involved in the alleged assault of a government official at Raj Bhavan in Puri July 7. The incident, in which Governor Raghubar Das's son Lalit Kumar allegedly assaulted an...

Bhubaneswar: The regional centre of India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast heavy rainfall across many parts of Odisha over the next four days, owing to a persistent low-pressure area over north Chhattisgarh and adjoining areas. "The low-pressure area formed over north Chhattisgarh and neighbourhood, persisted over...