New Odisha Age

Category: Awareness

NITI Aayog Holds Stakeholder Consultation on Transforming Vocational Education in Schools

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: NITI Aayog organised a stakeholder consultation on “Transforming Vocational Education in India: Vocational Education in Schools”, bringing together policymakers, educators, industry representatives and other stakeholders to discuss ways to strengthen vocational learning across the school education system. The consultation was chaired by Dr. Joram Aniya, Member, NITI Aayog. Representatives from the Department of School…

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Teenage Pregnancy in Odisha Raises Concerns Over Health, Education and Safety of Adolescent Girls

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Teenage pregnancy is emerging as an important social and public-health concern in Odisha, drawing attention to the health, education and safety of adolescent girls. The issue extends beyond pregnancy itself. Girls who become mothers during adolescence can face greater health challenges, disruption to their education and fewer opportunities for higher education and employment later…

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Bajaj Finance’s Financial Literacy Programme Empowers Rural Odisha

Sarmistha Kabi04 mins

Bhubaneswar : Bajaj Finance Limited, one of India’s leading non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and a subsidiary of Bajaj Finserv Ltd., has taken its financial literacy initiative ‘Arth Sutra Samvad’ to rural Odisha, with programmes organised at the Baliput and Sutan Gram Panchayat offices in Puri district. The initiative is part of Bajaj Finance’s pan-India financial…

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Vidyasiddhi Institute Launches VSAT 2026, Bengal’s Largest Scholarship-cum-Aptitude Examination

Sarmistha Kabi07 mins

Scholarships of up to 100%, a structured five-tier rewards programme, and a rigorous, ALL BOARDS-aligned aptitude assessment open to students across all 23 districts of West Bengal, from Class VII through Class XII and 12 passed Bhubaneswar: : Vidyasiddhi Institute, one of Eastern India’s premier coaching institutes for NEET, JEE and Foundation programmes, today announced…

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Cuttack Road Linking Press Chowk to Madhupatna Turns Hazardous, Commuters Seek Urgent Repairs

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: A key road connecting Press Chowk to Madhupatna alongside NH-16 has deteriorated significantly, with numerous potholes and deep craters making daily commuting difficult and raising safety concerns. The damaged stretch connects several important localities, including Khannagar, Khapuria, CNBT, Kalyan Nagar and Rajabagicha. It also provides access to major public institutions such as the Orissa…

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Odisha CM Launches ‘Ghare Ghare Tiranga’ Campaign, Urges Gen-Z to Stay Alert Against Digital Threats

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday launched the ‘Ghare Ghare Tiranga’ campaign in Bhubaneswar, calling upon people across the state to hoist the national flag at their homes from August 9 to 17 as part of the Independence Day celebrations. Launching the campaign, Majhi described the Tiranga as a symbol of India’s…

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‘Vande Mataram’ to Be Played at Red Fort During Independence Day Celebrations for First Time

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: India’s Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort are set to feature a special addition this year, with “Vande Mataram” scheduled to be played during the national celebrations for the first time. The inclusion of the iconic patriotic song is expected to add a distinctive patriotic touch to the August 15 celebrations at…

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Lok Sabha Passes MSME Development Amendment Bill, 2026 to Strengthen Sector and Tackle Delayed Payments

Sarmistha Kabi04 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Lok Sabha on August 7, 2026, passed the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, after the legislation was approved by the Rajya Sabha on August 3. The amendment comes as the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006, completes two decades. The government said rapid technological changes, the…

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UPI to Remain Free for Citizens; Government Clarifies Future MDR Framework

Sarmistha Kabi04 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Government of India has clarified that UPI payments will remain free for ordinary users, amid growing debate over proposed amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 and the possibility of introducing a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on certain transactions. The government categorically stated that consumers making payments through UPI will not…

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BDS Legal Services Expands Eastern India Presence with New Kolkata Office; Announces Enhanced Legal and IP Support for Startups & MSMEs

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: BDS Legal Services, a leading Intellectual Property (IP), business compliance and regulatory advisory firm, today strengthened its presence in Eastern India with the formal inauguration of its new office in Kolkata. The company marked the occasion by hosting a press conference at its newly established office in Sector V, Salt Lake, where it unveiled…

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