New Odisha Age

Times Prime Takes ‘Born to Reward’ to Daalchini Vending Machines, with Golden Tickets Worth ₹20,000

1,00,000 limited-edition ₹10 reward envelopes across 5,000 machines, each carrying benefits worth over ₹5,000 Bhubaneswar: : For ₹10, consumers can now pick up more than a snack at their office vending machine. Times Prime is celebrating its birthday with Born to Reward and has partnered with Daalchini to place 1,00,000 limited-edition reward envelopes in vending…

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IEEMA Welcomes New Leadership

Siddharth Bhutoria, Whole-Time Director, RTS Power Corporation Ltd., takes over as President, IEEMA Hartek Singh, Director, Hartek India Private Limited, takes over as President-Elect, IEEMA Amit Kumar, Vice President & Head MPS, Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd., takes over as Vice President, IEEMA Bhubaneswar: The Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers’ Association (IEEMA), the apex association representing the…

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Sixteen Years, One Vision: iLEAD’s Innovision 2026 Lights Up Kolkata

Bhubaneswar: The Institute of Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Development (iLEAD), Kolkata, marked sixteen remarkable years of academic excellence, innovation and community impact with its Annual Day & Awards, themed “Innovision 2026 — Imagine. Innovate. Integrate,” on Thursday, 24 September 2026 at the prestigious Dhono Dhannyo Auditorium of Kolkata. The celebration unfolded across a full day of…

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Migratory Flamingos Arrive Early at Chilika Lake, Raise Hopes for Birdwatchers

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s famous Chilika Lake has welcomed its first migratory flamingos of the season earlier than usual, bringing excitement among bird lovers despite the prevailing hot and humid weather. The early arrival of the colourful visitors has raised hopes of a stronger migratory bird season at the lagoon, although the total number of birds expected…

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Sony AATH Brings ‘Raandhuni Na Kaanduni’ to Life with a Deliciously Chaotic Kitchen Takeover in Kolkata

Ankush Hazra and an ensemble cast come together for Sony AATH’s unscripted comedy cooking show, premiering 3rd October 2026 Bhubaneswar: : What began as a seemingly regular media lunch in Kolkata quickly turned into a kitchen full of surprises as Sony AATH unveiled their upcoming original ‘Raandhuni Na Kaanduni’. Hosted by Ankush Hazra, the immersive ‘Kitchen Takeover’ gave…

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Bhubaneswar Police Issue Guidelines for Ganesh Puja 2026

Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Commissionerate Police has issued detailed guidelines for Ganesh Puja 2026, urging organisers and devotees to ensure a safe and peaceful celebration. As per the guidelines, DJ music and crackers have been prohibited, while melody and cultural programmes will be permitted only until 10:00 pm. Idol immersion will be conducted on September 16,…

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Shree Jagannath Temple Secures IP Protection for More Names

Bhubaneswar: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has strengthened efforts to protect the shrine’s spiritual and cultural identity by securing intellectual property protection for three more names — ‘Shree Mandira’, ‘Ratna Bhandar’ and ‘Shree Nahar’. The applications have been accepted for publication by the Trade Marks Registry, marking the third phase of the temple’s trademark…

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Odisha Develops First Indigenous Hybrid Coconut Variety ‘Konark’

Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of World Coconut Day, the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) has developed ‘Konark’, the state’s first indigenous hybrid coconut variety after nearly 18 years of research. The hybrid has been developed by crossing the Sakhigopal and Gangabondam varieties. According to OUAT, ‘Konark’ is expected to produce more than 150…

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Four-Year-Old Elena Mishra Becomes Youngest Female Chess Player With Official FIDE Rating

Bhubaneswar: Four-year-old Elena Mishra has created a remarkable milestone in chess by becoming the youngest female player to hold an official FIDE rating at the age of 4 years, 6 months and 16 days. Elena achieved the feat with a Blitz rating of 1432 at the Odisha State Blitz FIDE Rating Open Chess Championship 2026,…

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Srimandir Nata Mandap Now Air-Conditioned for a More Comfortable Devotee Experience

Bhubaneswar: Devotees visiting the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri can now experience a more comfortable environment during darshan, with the historic Nata Mandap equipped with an air-conditioning facility. The system, installed by the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), became fully operational on Monday. The facility is expected to provide relief to devotees, particularly during periods…

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