New Odisha Age

Historic Baliyatra Begins in Cuttack, Showcasing Odisha’s Maritime Heritage

Bhubaneswar: The historic Baliyatra, one of Odisha’s grandest and most celebrated fairs, commenced in Cuttack on Tuesday with cultural splendor, festive lights, and the participation of thousands of visitors, traders, and artisans. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Governor Raghubar Das extended their greetings to the people of Odisha, describing Baliyatra as a proud celebration…

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Subhadra Shakti Mela 2025 Showcases India’s Women Entrepreneurs in a Vibrant Celebration of Craft and Culture Bhubaneswar, October 29:

Bhubaneswar: The “Subhadra Shakti Mela 2025”, Odisha’s flagship exhibition celebrating women’s entrepreneurship, has expanded into a truly national event this year. The fair, known for empowering women artisans and small-scale entrepreneurs, is witnessing participation from nine other states — Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab, West Bengal, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Assam. The event grounds…

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Kolkata Goes Electric — BLive EZY Launches 5,000 EV Drive to Power the City’s Deliveries

Kolkata: BLive EZY, India’s leading e-mobility platform offering EV as a service for last-mile delivery catering to e-commerce and quick commerce companies like Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto, and BLinkit, has announced the launch of its operation in Kolkata. The company plans to deploy 5,000 electric 2W and 3W vehicles (EVs) over the next 36 months, marking a major step…

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Tata Hitachi to Showcase Innovation at the IME 2025 in Kolkata

Kolkata: Tata Hitachi, a leading name in the construction and mining equipment industry, is participating in the International Mining, Equipment, and Minerals Exhibition (IME) 2025, currently being held at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, Kolkata from 30th October till 2nd November 2025. At IME 2025, Tata Hitachi’s participation underscores its commitment to driving sustainable mining practices within the sector….

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VRDL at AIIMS Bhubaneswar Receives Silver Award from Govt. of India for Excellence in Viral Diagnostics and Research

–         It has provided free diagnostic services to more than 20,000 patients, covering over 50 types of viral infections –         Played a pivotal role in offering timely diagnostic support for both patient care and public health management during outbreaks, epidemics, and pandemics Bhubaneswar: The Viral Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (VRDL) of AIIMS Bhubaneswar has been conferred with…

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India Set to Recalibrate Russian Oil Imports as US Imposes Sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil

Bhubaneswar, India: India is preparing to scale back imports of Russian crude oil following fresh US sanctions on Moscow-backed producers Rosneft and Lukoil, a move that could reshape global energy trade and ease a key hurdle in the long-pending India–US trade deal, sources told Reuters. The sanctions, announced by US President Donald Trump and enforced…

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US Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Russia’s Top Oil Giants to Pressure Moscow Over Ukraine War

Bhubaneswar, India: US President Donald Trump has announced a fresh wave of “tremendous” sanctions targeting Russia’s two largest oil companies — Rosneft and Lukoil — in what officials described as one of the most aggressive economic measures yet to pressure President Vladimir Putin into ending the war in Ukraine. The sanctions, unveiled by the US…

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India to Cut Russian Oil Imports in Line With New US Sanctions: Report

Bhubaneswar: India is preparing to curtail imports of Russian crude oil in compliance with new US sanctions imposed on two major Moscow-backed producers, according to a Reuters report published Thursday. The move, which marks a significant shift in India’s energy trade policy, could help remove a key roadblock to the long-pending India–US trade deal, officials…

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Gold Prices See Sharpest Fall in 12 Years After Record Rally; Analysts Call It a Market Correction

Bhubaneswar: After weeks of record-breaking gains, gold prices have witnessed their steepest fall in over a decade, marking a sharp correction in the global bullion market. International gold rates tumbled more than 5%, slipping below $4,100 per ounce, while in India, domestic prices dropped by nearly ₹4,000 per 10 grams ahead of Diwali. Market experts…

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India Shines Bright This Diwali as Festive Sales Hit Record ₹6.05 Lakh Crore

Bhubaneswar: This Diwali, India is not just glowing with lights and festivity — the economy, too, is dazzling. According to data released by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), Diwali 2025 sales have touched a record ₹6.05 lakh crore, marking one of the strongest festive seasons in the country’s trading history. The report highlights…

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