New Odisha Age

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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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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OMFED Raises Milk Prices by ₹4/Litre Across Odisha; Half-Litre Pack Now ₹29

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers Federation (OMFED) has increased milk prices across Odisha by ₹4 per litre, with the revised rates coming into effect from May 5, 2026. Under the new pricing structure: Toned milk now costs ₹54 per litre (earlier ₹50) Premium milk has risen to ₹58 per litre (earlier ₹54) Gold…

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Abound Launches AI Financial Autopilot for NRIs in Partnership with NEAR AI

The super-app for global Indians now lets an AI agent handle remittances, bill payments, and everyday money tasks, automatically Bhubaneswar: Abound, the financial super-app for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) backed by The Times of India Group, today announced the launch of its AI Financial Autopilot. Built in partnership with NEAR AI, this new product uses an…

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Health Ministry Releases RBSK 2.0 Guidelines with Expanded Child Healthcare Framework

Bhubaneswar: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released the updated guidelines for Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) 2.0, introducing a strengthened and more comprehensive approach to child healthcare. The revised framework expands the existing “4Ds” model—Defects at Birth, Diseases, Deficiencies, and Developmental Delays—while adopting a lifecycle-based strategy that ensures continuous health monitoring and…

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Andaman & Nicobar Sets Guinness Record with Largest Underwater National Flag

Bhubaneswar: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration has set a new Guinness World Records milestone by unfurling the world’s largest underwater national flag at Radhanagar Beach. The massive Tricolour, measuring approximately 60 by 40 metres, was deployed beneath the sea in a highly coordinated operation at Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island). The effort involved over 200…

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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 Revives Metro Plan to Connect Puri–Bhubaneswar–Cuttack

Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has revived its metro rail project, proposing a revised plan to link Puri, Bhubaneswar, and Cuttack in a single urban transit corridor. Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra stated that the metro system will be introduced in a new format, indicating a redesign of the earlier proposal. He clarified that…

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Railways Clears ₹895 Crore for Metro Power Upgrade, Bridge Infrastructure Boost

Bhubaneswar: Indian Railways has approved projects worth ₹895.30 crore aimed at strengthening power systems and critical bridge infrastructure to enhance capacity and efficiency. A major portion—₹671.72 crore—has been allocated for the upgrade of Kolkata Metro. The project includes installation of seven new traction substations and augmentation of the power system from 11 kV to 33…

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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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