New Odisha Age

Category: Digital

Kangana Ranaut Seeks Tax-Free Status for ‘Bharat Bhagya Vidhata’ During Bhubaneswar Visit

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Bollywood actress and BJP MP visited Bhubaneswar on Friday to attend the premiere screening of her latest film,, and appealed to the Odisha government to grant the movie tax-free status in the state. The film is based on the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks and aims to highlight the courage, sacrifice and resilience displayed by…

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WMO Warns of 80% Chance of El Niño Formation, Raising Concerns for Global Climate and Indian Monsoon

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Bhubaneswar: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that there is an 80 percent probability of an El Niño event developing between June and August, raising concerns about its potential impact on global weather patterns, temperatures, and rainfall distribution. El Niño is a naturally occurring climate phenomenon characterized by the periodic warming of sea surface…

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Odisha Records Over 56 Lakh Tourist Visits in First Five Months of 2026

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s tourism sector is witnessing remarkable growth, with more than 56 lakh tourists visiting the state between January and May 2026. The surge in arrivals reflects the state’s expanding appeal as it strengthens its position as one of India’s fastest-growing tourism destinations. Leading the growth is the temple town of Puri, which registered a…

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Odisha Introduces Plus II Science Education in Odia to Improve Accessibility

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Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards promoting inclusive education, the Odisha government has decided to introduce Plus II Science education in the Odia language from the current academic session. The initiative aims to make science learning more accessible to students from Odia-medium schools and encourage greater participation in science streams. Under the new policy, students…

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PM SVANidhi Drives Economic Empowerment and Improved Living Standards for Street Vendors

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Bhubaneswar: The Central government has highlighted the transformative impact of the PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme, describing it as a major initiative that has helped street vendors transition from survival to self-reliance through access to formal credit and financial inclusion. According to the government, the scheme has significantly strengthened business sustainability and…

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NTA Extends Deadline for NEET-UG 2026 Fee Refund Details Submission Till June 22

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Bhubaneswar: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the deadline for submission of bank account details for the refund of examination fees paid by candidates of NEET-UG 2026, which was cancelled following allegations of a paper leak. According to an official notice, candidates can now submit their bank account details through the NEET (UG)-2026 registration…

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IMD Revises Monsoon Forecast, Expects 90% of Long-Period Average Rainfall This Year

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Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has revised its forecast for the 2026 Southwest Monsoon season, predicting that India is likely to receive rainfall amounting to 90 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA). The forecast was issued as part of the weather agency’s second outlook for the Southwest Monsoon. The revised estimate is…

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Centre Launches NeSDA 2025 Portal to Strengthen Digital Governance Across India

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Bhubaneswar: The Government of India has launched the National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA) 2025 portal aimed at strengthening digital governance and improving the delivery of online public services across the country. The National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment framework evaluates the depth, effectiveness and quality of online service delivery platforms operated by States, Union Territories…

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Nirmala Sitharaman Dismisses ‘Fear-Mongering’ Over Indian Economy Amid West Asia Crisis

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Bhubaneswar: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday defended the resilience of the Indian economy amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, asserting that criticism surrounding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal to conserve foreign exchange was being misrepresented by critics. Responding to concerns over rising global crude oil prices and economic uncertainty linked to geopolitical…

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Odisha’s Jagannath Culture Enters Cinematic Universe With Nationwide Animated Film Release

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s rich Jagannath tradition is set to reach a wider national and global audience through an ambitious animated feature film titled Mahaprabhu Jagannath, which will release across more than 300 screens in India. The multilingual film, scheduled for release in Hindi, Odia, and Telugu, will mark the launch of the proposed “Sanatan Universe” —…

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