New Odisha Age

Category: Awareness

National Award for ‘Ramnami’ documentary puts spotlight on the community at the heart of Chaltabagan’s 2026 Durga Puja theme ‘Nishan’

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Manicktala Chaltabagan Lohapatty Durga Puja Committee today welcomed the National Film Award for Ramnami, which was named Best Hindi Documentary at the 72nd National Film Awards. The film, made by Bharatbala Ganapathy, tells the story of the Ramnami Samaj of Chhattisgarh. The same community inspires Chaltabagan’s 84th Durga Puja theme, ‘Nishan — The…

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Odisha Steps Up Efforts to Promote Nutrient-Rich, Biofortified Rice Varieties

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is exploring new market opportunities for its nutrient-rich and biofortified rice varieties, with the state government focusing on stronger market linkages for farmers and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs). Odisha Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo said representatives from Iran and other parts of India participated in discussions on promoting…

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Rajdhani Book Fair to Be Held in Bhubaneswar from November 15 to 22

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Rajdhani Book Fair is scheduled to be held at the Exhibition Ground in Bhubaneswar from November 15 to 22, bringing together readers, publishers, authors and book enthusiasts. The dates were confirmed at a meeting of the fair committee chaired by its President Upendra Kumar Jena. The organisers also announced plans to present awards…

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Jaishankar Warns of Major Food Crisis as Ukraine, Iran Conflicts Disrupt Global Supply Chains

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has warned of a possible “major food crisis” in the coming months, saying the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, along with disruptions to energy and fertiliser supplies, are placing severe pressure on economies across the Global South. Speaking during a conversation hosted by the Asia Society, Jaishankar said…

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PM Modi Calls for Faster, Citizen-Centric Public Services Ahead of 2047

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: Addressing an event marking the centenary celebrations of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India in 2047 would be significantly different from the country of today, with greater urbanisation, a narrower rural-urban divide and higher expectations among citizens, particularly the youth. Modi said these changes were already underway and…

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Trufrost & Butler Opens Culinary Lab & Experience Centre in Kolkata, Strengthening Presence in East India

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: Trufrost & Butler is launching its new 1,800 sq. ft. Culinary Lab & Experience Centre in Kolkata on September 21, 2026, giving hospitality professionals across East India a dedicated space to test commercial kitchen, refrigeration, bakery, coffee and bar equipment before investing. The centre is built as a working environment, not a conventional showroom. Chefs, consultants, entrepreneurs and…

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Bhajanlal Commercial Pvt. Ltd. welcomes the new iPhone 18 Pro & iPhone 18 Pro Max with an Exclusive Late-Night Experience

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubanswar:  Bhajanlal Commercial Pvt. Ltd. has announced the arrival of Apple’s latest iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, with the launch celebrations beginning across its stores. Adding to the excitement, Bhajanlal Commercial Pvt. Ltd., Elgin Road store, Kolkata, will remain open until 2:00 AM midnight during this festival season, giving gadget enthusiasts an extended…

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CAG Flags Irregularities, Planning Gaps in Odisha’s DMF Fund Management

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has flagged financial irregularities and systemic planning gaps in the management and utilisation of District Mineral Foundation (DMF) funds in Odisha. Principal Accountant General Subu R, IAAS, said the audit found shortcomings in the transfer of funds to local bodies. He said funds released by the…

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From Ghumakkad Shastra to NEP 2020

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: From time immemorial, travel was considered to be one of the most scholarly exercises. Long before classrooms and degrees, knowledge was gained by walking the earth. Great travellers like Hiuen Tsang and Fa-Hien from China, Ibn Batuta from Morocco, and Nicolo Conti from Venice travelled across continents and wrote detailed memoirs. Those memoirs did…

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Odisha Publishes Final Electoral Roll After SIR Exercise

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar, Odisha: Odisha has completed its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with the final voter list published after the revision process that began on May 30, 2026. Chief Electoral Officer R.S. Gopalan said the final roll contains 3,16,32,754 electors. According to the CEO, Odisha had 3,33,99,591 electors before the exercise. The draft roll…

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