New Odisha Age

Timeless Ritual, Now in a New Look: Aroma Magic Relaunches Its Signature Essential Oils and Introduces Peptide Potion & Vita Boost for Salon Professionals

Bhubaneswar: Blossom Kochhar Aroma Magic, the premier aromatherapy company in India, proudly announced the relaunch of its iconic range of essential oils, now presented in an all-new, elegant avatar. Dr. Blossom Kochhar, Founder and Chairperson of Blossom Kochhar Group of Companies, while addressing a press conference in Bhopal, spoke about the essential oils and also…

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NEP 2020 TO DRIVE ODISHA, INDIA’S DEVELOPMENT: GOVERNOR

Bhubaneswar: Hari Babu Kambhampati on Wednesday said the National Education Policy 2020 will play a transformative role in shaping the future of Odisha and the country by aligning education with modern skills and global demands. Addressing a national-level workshop in Bhubaneswar, the Governor described education as the cornerstone of long-term development and said the policy…

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Cabinet Approves ECLGS 5.0 to Support MSMEs, Airlines Amid West Asia Crisi

Bhubaneswar: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the rollout of Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0 (ECLGS 5.0) to provide crucial liquidity support to businesses affected by the ongoing West Asia crisis. The scheme will offer credit guarantee coverage through the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC), enabling banks…

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AI models developed under IndiaAI Mission represent important progress in building India’s own AI capabilities tailored to local languages and use-cases

iGOT initiative strengthening AI awareness and capacity building among government officials and other stakeholders Bhubaneswar: Government of India launched the IndiaAI Mission in March 2024 with the objective of building a robust ecosystem of AI in the country. The Mission seeks to expand access to AI technologies, support innovation and promote the development of AI…

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Odisha Plans Recruitment of 1,400+ Faculty to Address Higher Education Gaps

Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha is set to recruit over 1,400 professors and assistant professors to tackle faculty shortages in higher education institutions. The move comes as a contingency measure amid delays in the recruitment process handled by the State Selection Board Odisha, which is currently stalled due to an ongoing court case affecting nearly…

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Odisha CM Announces Wage Hike, New Welfare Schemes on May Day

Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of International Workers Day, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi unveiled a series of labour welfare measures in Odisha, including a hike in daily wages and new social security initiatives. The government announced a ₹10 per day increase in variable dearness allowance, effective April 1, leading to revised wage rates across different…

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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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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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Odisha Hikes Salaries for AYUSH Faculty to Strengthen Medical Education

Bhubaneswar: The Health and Family Welfare Department Odisha has revised and increased salaries for contractual faculty members in government Ayurvedic and Homoeopathic medical colleges across Odisha. Under the new structure, lecturers will receive ₹70,000 per month, while readers’ salaries have been doubled from ₹40,000 to ₹80,000. Professors will now be paid ₹1 lakh per month,…

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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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