New Odisha Age

Category: Development

Odisha Approves Modern Commercial Complex to Revitalise Koraput’s Historic Market Areas

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards urban renewal and economic revitalisation, the Odisha government has approved the construction of a state-of-the-art multi-purpose commercial complex in Koraput to replace the city’s ageing market infrastructure. Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra cleared the proposal following an on-ground inspection of key trading zones, including Chandan Pokhari…

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Odisha Exports Garlic, French Beans to Dubai in First-Ever International Shipment

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has marked a significant breakthrough in agricultural exports with its first-ever international shipment of garlic and French beans to Dubai, signalling a new chapter in the state’s efforts to link farmers directly with global markets and enhance rural incomes. The historic consignment, comprising 1,000 kg of fresh produce, was exported from Biju Patnaik…

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Odisha Mining and Infrastructure International Expo 2026 to Showcase Global Innovations in Mining Sector

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar is set to host the Odisha Mining and Infrastructure International Expo 2026, a premier international B2B trade exhibition dedicated to the global mining and allied industries, from January 8 to 11, 2026, at Baramunda Ground. The four-day event is expected to position Odisha firmly at the centre of global mining dialogue, innovation and…

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Union Cabinet Clears NH-326 Upgrade in Odisha to Boost Connectivity and Tribal Development

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the widening and strengthening of National Highway-326 (NH-326) in Odisha, a major infrastructure project aimed at improving road connectivity and accelerating development in the state’s southern districts. The project will upgrade the existing stretch of NH-326 across Gajapati, Rayagada and Koraput districts, making travel faster, safer and more…

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HUD Department Reviews Sanitation Drive, Commends Workers in Bhubaneswar

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Principal Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department, Government of Odisha, along with the Commissioner of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), conducted an on-ground inspection of sanitation activities at various locations across Bhubaneswar on Monday. During the inspection, the senior officials reviewed cleanliness levels, waste collection operations and overall sanitation management…

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Odisha to Introduce Green Stickers for Vehicles with Valid Pollution Certificates

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Bhubaneswar: In a fresh move to curb vehicular pollution and strengthen enforcement of emission norms, Odisha Transport Minister Bibhuti Jena on Tuesday announced that vehicles with valid Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC) will soon be required to display a green sticker. The initiative is set to be rolled out in conjunction with the upcoming Road…

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Making Science Come Alive: Bhubaneswar RSC’s Interactive Leap Forward

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: The planned upgrade of Bhubaneswar’s Regional Science Centre (RSC) with 35 new interactive exhibits marks a timely and welcome shift in how science is communicated to the public—especially to young minds. At a moment when attention spans are shrinking and rote learning still dominates many classrooms, the RSC’s move towards play-based, experiential learning reflects…

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Congress to Launch ‘MGNREGA Bachao Abhiyan’ Against New VB-G RAM G Bill

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Monday resolved to launch a nationwide ‘MGNREGA Bachao Abhiyan’ from January 5, 2026, in protest against the Union government’s decision to repeal the nearly two-decade-old Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and replace it with the newly introduced VB-G RAM G Bill. Meeting in New Delhi,…

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Delhi Launches 45 Atal Canteens Offering ₹5 Meals for Workers and Urban Poor

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: The BJP-led Delhi government on Tuesday opened 45 Atal Canteens across the national capital, providing nutritious breakfast and dinner at a nominal cost of ₹5 per meal for daily wage workers, delivery personnel, construction labourers and residents of urban slums. Each meal served at the canteens includes dal, rice, chapati, vegetables and pickle. To…

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Odisha Plans Mega Economic Region Linking Bhubaneswar–Cuttack–Puri–Paradip

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has unveiled an ambitious plan to develop a large-scale Economic Region covering Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Puri and Paradip, with the aim of transforming the entire corridor into a network of integrated “growth hubs.” The roadmap was discussed at a high-level meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan on Wednesday under the chairmanship of…

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