New Odisha Age

NISER, TMC to Set Up Odisha’s First Medical Cyclotron Facility for Advanced Cancer Care

Bhubaneswar: The National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), in collaboration with the Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), is establishing a state-of-the-art 30 MeV Medical Cyclotron Facility at its Jatni campus in Odisha. The project is being jointly funded by the Department of Atomic Energy and the state government, and forms part of a broader…

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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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BJP Sweeps Gujarat Civic Polls, Wins All 15 Municipal Corporations

Bhubaneswar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a decisive victory in Gujarat’s civic elections, winning control of all 15 municipal corporations across Gujarat. The outcome reinforces the party’s strong urban base and organisational dominance in one of its key political bastions. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which had earlier made inroads in urban centres…

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NIT Rourkela Secures Top Spot Among NITs in THE Asia Rankings 2026

Bhubaneswar: National Institute of Technology Rourkela has achieved a significant milestone by securing the 186th position among 929 universities in the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2026. The institute has improved its standing compared to the previous year and emerged as the 8th highest-ranked Indian institution in the list. Notably, it is the top-ranked…

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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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OMC Tower to Redefine Bhubaneswar Skyline with AI-Driven Design and 400m SkyDeck

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) is set to reshape the skyline of Bhubaneswar with its upcoming futuristic headquarters and commercial complex near Kalinga Stadium. Spread across six acres with a built-up area of nearly 12 lakh square feet, the OMC Tower will feature a three-tower integrated design combining corporate offices, commercial spaces, and public infrastructure….

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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 Law Commission Proposes Dress Code for Jagannath Temple

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Law Commission has recommended amendments to the Shri Jagannath Temple Act, 1955 to introduce a formal dress code for devotees visiting the Jagannath Temple. As per the proposal, women may be restricted from wearing jeans or trousers inside the temple premises, while traditional attire has been suggested for male devotees. Male…

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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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