New Odisha Age

Odisha to Host 48th All India Public Relations Conference for First Time

Bhubaneswar, August 20: Odisha will host the prestigious 48th All India Public Relations Conference (AIPRC-2026) for the first time in the nearly five-decade history of the national event. Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati on Thursday unveiled the official poster and brochure of the conference at a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan in Bhubaneswar. Organised…

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Odisha Launches ‘Bidesh Sikhyabruti’ Scholarship for SC/ST Students

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has launched the ‘Bidesh Sikhyabruti’ scholarship under the Mukhyamantri Medhabi Chhatra Protsahan Yojana (MMCPY) to support Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students pursuing postgraduate and PhD studies at foreign universities. Under the scheme, selected students can receive financial assistance of up to ₹50 lakh per student. The support will…

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Aakash Educational Services Limited Announces ANTHE 2026: Empowering Students with Scholarships and Personalised Academic Insights

Over 80 lakh+ students have appeared for ANTHE over the past 16 years, with more than 18 lakh+ registrations in ANTHE 2025 Students can avail scholarships of up to 100% in Classroom, Invictus and Aakash Digital programmes ANTHE 2026 introduces a personalised ANTHE Intelligence Report Card with National Benchmarking, Academic Insights, Competitive Exam Success Potential…

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Journalists from 11 Odisha Districts Attend Digital Media Training Camp in Bargarh

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Digital Media Federation organised a one-day Digital Media Training Camp at Milan Mandap in Bargarh, bringing together digital media representatives and journalists from 11 districts across Odisha to strengthen professional skills and promote responsible journalism in the digital age. The programme was attended by Bargarh MLA Ashwini Sarangi and Bargarh Superintendent of…

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NITI Aayog Member Prof. Gobardhan Das Attends Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Convocation

Bhubaneswar: Prof. Gobardhan Das, Member, NITI Aayog, attended the 30th Convocation Ceremony of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus, as the Chief Guest on August 8, 2026, celebrating the achievements of graduating students as they prepare to begin a new phase of their lives. Addressing the graduates, Prof. Das emphasised that a strong sense of responsibility…

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NITI Aayog Holds Stakeholder Consultation on Transforming Vocational Education in Schools

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

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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NDA MPs March Inside Parliament Over Police Action Against Jharkhand Student Protesters

Bhubaneswar: NDA leaders held a march inside the Parliament premises during the Monsoon Session on Tuesday, protesting alleged police action against students demonstrating in Jharkhand. The protesting MPs raised concerns over the alleged treatment of student protesters and demanded answers from the Jharkhand government over the reported use of force during the demonstrations. BJP MP…

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Amazon India, Odisha Government Join Hands to Take State’s Handloom Products to Online Markets

Bhubaneswar: Amazon India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Directorate of Textiles, Odisha, to expand e-commerce opportunities for the state’s weavers and artisans. Under the partnership, more than 1.3 lakh weavers and artisans are expected to be onboarded onto Amazon Karigar, providing them with access to a wider national customer base and…

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Ranbir Kapoor-Yash Starrer ‘Ramayana’ Gets Different Release Dates for India and Overseas

Bhubaneswar: The much-awaited ‘Ramayana’, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi, will have different release dates for Indian and international audiences, producer Namit Malhotra has confirmed. Speaking to NDTV, Malhotra said the film will release in India during Diwali 2026, while its international release has been scheduled for November 6, 2026. “It’s releasing in India…

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