New Odisha Age

Category: Economy

AI models developed under IndiaAI Mission represent important progress in building India’s own AI capabilities tailored to local languages and use-cases

Sarmistha Kabi04 mins

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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Fuel Price Hike Likely; Petrol, Diesel May Rise by ₹4–5 per Litre

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: Petrol and diesel prices across India are expected to increase by ₹4–5 per litre, a move that could have wide-ranging economic implications. A rise in fuel prices typically leads to higher transportation costs, which in turn affects the pricing of essential goods and services. Experts warn that this could add to inflationary pressures, impacting…

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Odisha CM Announces Wage Hike, New Welfare Schemes on May Day

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of International Workers Day, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi unveiled a series of labour welfare measures in Odisha, including a hike in daily wages and new social security initiatives. The government announced a ₹10 per day increase in variable dearness allowance, effective April 1, leading to revised wage rates across different…

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

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

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

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

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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FSSAI Proposes Plastic-Free Packaging Norms for Pan Masala and Gutka

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed a major regulatory shift mandating plastic-free packaging for pan masala, gutka, and similar products. Under a draft amendment to the Food Safety and Standards Packaging Regulations 2018, these products would be allowed to be packed only in eco-friendly materials such as paper, paperboard,…

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Saudi Aramco Extends LPG Export Suspension, Tightening Global Supply

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

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

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

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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Odisha Hikes Salaries for AYUSH Faculty to Strengthen Medical Education

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

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’s Kundhei Emerges as ‘Taiwanese Watermelon Village’, Farmers Earn ₹1 Crore in 3 Months

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

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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