Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Metro Rail project is currently under review by the Odisha government, Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra informed the state assembly on Tuesday. In a written reply to a question by Rourkela MLA Sarada Prasad Nayak, Minister Mahapatra stated that an Inter-Ministerial Committee has been constituted to examine the project….
‘The Sea And Seven Villages,’ which is produced by the Kadambini Media Pvt. Ltd, won the coveted award in the Non-Feature category (Special Mention) along with ‘Nekal Chronicle Of The Paddy Man,’ a Malayalam film produced and Directed by MK Ramadas. ‘The Sea And Seven Villages,’ a documentary film is based on climate change and…
Today i.e. on 23.09.2025, Sri Sudarsana Khatua, Ex-Secretary of Bamanbindha Service Co-operative Society under BBCC Bank Ltd., Tihidi, Dist-Bhadrak has been arrested by Odisha Vigilance for embezzling Govt. funds to the tune of Rs.13,32,260/- by manipulating official records under different heads, i.e.withdrawal of savings bank deposits of members of the Society, misappropriation of Society fund…
22.09.2025, a short while ago, Sri Biswaranjan Pradhan, Office Assistant-cum-Data Entry Operator, Welfare Section of Simulia Block, Dist-Balasore has been apprehended by Odisha Vigilance *while demanding and taking bribe Rs.5,000/-* of overall demand of bribe Rs.10,000/- from a complainant *for processing his application for grant of Govt. Assistance of Rs.2.5 lakhs under “Sumangal” scheme (for…
Indian Railways has been also known as the lifeline of the country. It accommodates more than 2.3 crore passengers a day and it is neither just a transport system but a socio-economic support system. The Amrit Bharat Express has become a game-changer in this large ecosystem – a low-cost, modern and inclusive venture that is…
On one hand, the government promotes the "Drug-Free India" slogan; on the other, it plans to reopen liquor shops. . Attempts to take credit for job appointments actually processed by the previous BJD government. . Total disappointment for youth in the sports sector. Bhubaneswar, 21/09/2025: Biju Yuva Janata Dal (BYJD) President Chinmaya Sahoo has strongly…
Bhubaneswar: In a vibrant show of community spirit, Bhubaneswar hosted a grand marathon on Sunday as part of the ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan’ (Drug-Free India Campaign), coinciding with the nationwide ‘Seva Pakhwada’ celebrating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday. Dubbed the ‘Namo Yuva Run’, the event kicked off at Kalinga Stadium and ended at Janata Maidan,…
Bhubaneswar, Sept 20: “There is no shortcut to success – hard work has no substitute,” said H.M. Bangur, Chairman of Shree Cement, while addressing the Marketing Conclave organised by KIIT School of Management on Saturday. Speaking to an audience of young management students, Bangur stressed that those who cultivate the discipline of consistent hard work are…
Bhubaneswar 20th Sept 2025: Vedanta Aluminium is rewriting the status quowithina domain that has long been seen as an exclusive bastion for male professionals: the fascinating yet complex world of modern manufacturing. In asector where heavy machinery, hot furnaces, and powerful engines are the norm, the company is opening new doors for women professionals to advance….
Bhubaneswar: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Odisha Police on Saturday arrested Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Dillip Kumar Nayak on charges of duping a Cuttack-based businessman of over ₹12.42 crore under the guise of investments in real estate projects and land deals in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. Nayak, a resident of Jhanjiri Mangala under Badambadi police…
