New Odisha Age

BHOOTER RAJA DILO BOR REOPENS AT SECTOR V WITH NEW ‘JANTAR MANTOR’ EXPERIENCE

Bhubaneswar: Something exciting and a little magical came to Salt Lake! Bhooter Raja Dilo Bor, the popular themed restaurant known for its fun, fantasy-inspired dining experience, opens its new outlet at Omega Building in Sector V, right beside VLCC and Subway– on 30th March 2026, and it promises to be more than just a restaurant launch—it’s going to be a…

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FSSAI Proposes Plastic-Free Packaging Norms for Pan Masala and Gutka

Bhubaneswar: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed a major regulatory shift mandating plastic-free packaging for pan masala, gutka, and similar products. Under a draft amendment to the Food Safety and Standards Packaging Regulations 2018, these products would be allowed to be packed only in eco-friendly materials such as paper, paperboard,…

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Saudi Aramco Extends LPG Export Suspension, Tightening Global Supply

Bhubaneswar: Saudi Aramco is expected to continue its suspension of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) exports into the coming month following significant damage at a key export facility in late February, according to a report by Bloomberg. The disruption has tightened global LPG supply chains, increasing pressure on importing countries already facing reduced shipments from the…

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Safety Lapses Alleged at Subhadra Shakti Mela in Jharsuguda; Calls for Immediate Action

Bhubaneswar: Serious concerns have emerged over safety and management standards at the district-level Subhadra Shakti Mela in Jharsuguda, an event organised under the state’s Mission Shakti programme to promote women-led Self-Help Groups (SHGs). Major Safety Breach ReportedIn a significant lapse, a heavy transport vehicle was reportedly found parked inside a vendor stall area meant for…

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Indian Cuisine Wins Global Praise in TasteAtlas Rankings

Bhubaneswar: Indian cuisine has earned major international recognition in the latest rankings by TasteAtlas, highlighting the growing global appeal of its diverse flavours. Among the standout achievements, Butter Garlic Naan has been ranked as the world’s number one bread, while Butter Chicken secured the sixth position in the list of the top 100 foods globally….

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Odisha’s Kundhei Emerges as ‘Taiwanese Watermelon Village’, Farmers Earn ₹1 Crore in 3 Months

Bhubaneswar: A quiet agricultural village in Odisha is making headlines for an impressive farming transformation. Kundhei has earned the nickname “Taiwanese Watermelon Village” after local farmers shifted from traditional crops to cultivating a premium variety of Taiwanese watermelon. The results have been remarkable. Within just three months, the village has collectively generated around ₹1 crore…

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India Strengthening Hardware Edge Alongside IT Leadership: Vaishnaw at Google Cloud AI Hub Event

Bhubaneswar: At the groundbreaking ceremony of the Google Cloud India AI Hub in Visakhapatnam, Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted India’s evolution from a global IT services powerhouse to a nation increasingly focused on electronics manufacturing. He noted that the foundation laid in cities like Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, the NCR region, and Mumbai…

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SAIL May Shift ₹30,000 Crore Rourkela Expansion to Durgapur Amid Land Hurdles

Bhubaneswar: State-run steel major Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) is considering relocating the proposed expansion of Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) to the Durgapur Steel Plant (DSP) due to persistent land acquisition challenges in Odisha. The ₹30,000 crore expansion project is critical to SAIL’s long-term target of achieving 35.65 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) production…

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AIIMS Bhubaneswar and NAMS to Organise Regional CME on Organ Transplantation and Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

Over 300 doctors from four states to attend; renowned experts to speak on Organ Transplantation & AI in healthcare Bhubaneswar, 28/03/2026: Highlighting the demand of organ transplant, there is urgent need to enhance awareness, strengthen institutional readiness, and align with policy strategies to expand donor pools and improve transplant outcomes, the All India Institute of…

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Fertiliser Stocks Adequate, Availability Exceeds Demand: Government

Bhubaneswar: The Department of Fertilizers has reaffirmed that fertiliser availability in the country remains strong, stable, and well-managed, with supplies consistently exceeding current requirements. According to Additional Secretary Aparna Sharma, there is no shortage of major fertilisers, and availability continues to remain significantly higher than demand across the country. For the period from April 1…

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