New Odisha Age

Category: Diplomacy

Odisha Intensifies Border and Coastal Surveillance Amid Crackdown on Illegal Entrants in West Bengal

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BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Police have stepped up surveillance and verification measures in border districts and coastal areas following a major crackdown on suspected illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators in neighbouring West Bengal. Authorities have placed several districts on high alert amid concerns that individuals leaving West Bengal during the ongoing enforcement drive could attempt to enter and settle…

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Centre Waives Customs Duty on Cotton Imports Till October 31 to Support Textile Industry

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Bhubaneswar: The Central Government has announced a temporary exemption of all customs duties on cotton imports from June 1, 2026, to October 31, 2026, to augment the availability of cotton for the domestic textile industry. The decision is aimed at ensuring adequate raw material supply for textile and apparel manufacturers while addressing concerns over cotton…

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Cabinet Approves Continuation of SARTHAK PDS Scheme With ₹25,530 Crore Central Allocation

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Bhubaneswar: The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the “Scheme for Assistance in Ration Transport and Handling-Income with Automation in Public Distribution System” (SARTHAK PDS) as an umbrella scheme aimed at strengthening and modernising India’s public distribution network. The scheme focuses on improving food grain transportation, enhancing support for fair price shops and accelerating…

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Amit Shah Gifts Special Sandalwood to Pashupatinath Temple for Sacred Rituals

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Bhubaneswar: Amit Shah has gifted more than 40 kilograms of special sandalwood to the revered Pashupatinath Temple for use in sacred rituals and worship ceremonies associated with the Shree Yantra. The sandalwood was formally handed over to temple authorities in Kathmandu through officials linked to the Pashupati Area Development Trust. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the…

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‘One Nation, One Election’ Could Save ₹7 Lakh Crore, Boost GDP Growth: JPC

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Bhubaneswar: The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the proposed ‘One Nation, One Election’ framework has reportedly stated that simultaneous elections across India could potentially save nearly ₹7 lakh crore and increase the country’s GDP growth rate by around 1.6 percent. According to the JPC leadership, the proposal is aimed at reducing the enormous financial and…

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Lahore Revives Historic Pre-Partition Identity Through Heritage Restoration and Road Renaming

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Bhubaneswar: A quiet but significant cultural shift is underway in Lahore as authorities begin restoring historic names of roads and localities that had been altered during decades of Islamisation following Partition. Nearly 80 years after Partition, several old neighbourhood and landmark names associated with the city’s multicultural past are gradually reappearing in public usage and…

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Commissionerate Police Intensifies Patrolling and Drunk-Driving Enforcement Across Bhubaneswar

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Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police has stepped up security and traffic enforcement measures across Bhubaneswar through extensive foot patrolling, naka checking, blocking operations, convoy patrolling and drunken-driving enforcement drives. The intensified operations are aimed at strengthening public safety, improving road discipline and maintaining constant surveillance over suspicious activities across the city. Police teams have reportedly increased…

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Rising Fuel Prices Followed by Possible Electricity Bill Hike May Add to Consumer Burden

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Bhubaneswar: After the recent increase in petrol, diesel and CNG prices, consumers may soon face another financial burden as the Central Electricity Authority has proposed a significant hike in fixed monthly electricity charges. The proposed move could directly affect households across India, including consumers with very low electricity usage. Under the proposal, consumers may have…

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Cargo Vessel ‘Haji Ali’ Sinks Off Oman Coast After Suspected Drone Strike; All Indian Crew Rescued

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Bhubaneswar: Cargo vessel Haji Ali, registered at Salaya Port in Devbhoomi Dwarka, sank off the coast of Oman following a suspected drone strike, raising fresh concerns over maritime security amid escalating tensions linked to the Iran–US conflict in the Strait of Hormuz. According to officials, all 14 Indian crew members aboard the vessel were rescued…

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India Successfully Tests Advanced Agni Missile with MIRV Capability from Odisha

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Bhubaneswar: India successfully conducted a test of an advanced Agni missile equipped with Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island on May 8, 2026. According to officials, the missile was flight-tested with multiple payloads capable of striking different targets simultaneously across a wide geographical area in the Indian Ocean…

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