New Odisha Age

NDA MPs March Inside Parliament Over Police Action Against Jharkhand Student Protesters

Bhubaneswar: NDA leaders held a march inside the Parliament premises during the Monsoon Session on Tuesday, protesting alleged police action against students demonstrating in Jharkhand. The protesting MPs raised concerns over the alleged treatment of student protesters and demanded answers from the Jharkhand government over the reported use of force during the demonstrations. BJP MP…

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BDS Legal Services Expands Eastern India Presence with New Kolkata Office; Announces Enhanced Legal and IP Support for Startups & MSMEs

Bhubaneswar: BDS Legal Services, a leading Intellectual Property (IP), business compliance and regulatory advisory firm, today strengthened its presence in Eastern India with the formal inauguration of its new office in Kolkata. The company marked the occasion by hosting a press conference at its newly established office in Sector V, Salt Lake, where it unveiled…

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Odisha Directs ‘Vande Mataram’ to Be Sung Before National Anthem at Official Functions and Schools

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has directed that ‘Vande Mataram’ be sung before the National Anthem, ‘Jana Gana Mana,’ at all government functions and in government as well as government-aided schools across the state. The directive follows guidelines issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs on July 9. The School and Mass Education Department has…

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IIT Bhubaneswar Records Highest-Ever Placements, Over 500 Students Secure Job Offers

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 1: IIT Bhubaneswar has achieved its highest-ever campus placement performance, with more than 500 students securing job offers during the 2025–26 placement season, the institute announced on Saturday. The placement drive, which commenced in October 2025 and concluded in July 2026, witnessed participation from leading public and private sector organisations across software, information…

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Bhubaneswar’s Public Libraries Struggle to Meet Rising Demand from Students

Bhubaneswar: As Bhubaneswar strengthens its reputation as an education hub, the city’s public libraries are facing mounting pressure from a growing number of students and competitive examination aspirants seeking affordable and quiet study spaces. Major government-run libraries, including the Harekrushna Mahatab State Library, Santhakabi Bhima Bhoi Library, Jayadev Bhawan Library, and the Sahid Nagar Integrated…

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Kangana Ranaut Accuses Opposition of Disrupting Parliament, Blocking Examination Reforms Bill

Bhubaneswar: BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Monday accused the Opposition of deliberately disrupting Parliament and obstructing legislative business, alleging that it was unwilling to allow the House to function. Speaking to reporters on the Parliament premises, Ranaut claimed that Opposition parties continued to stall proceedings regardless of the significance of the issues being taken up…

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Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns as Union Education Minister Amid Paper Leak Row

Bhubaneswar: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from the Council of Ministers on July 25, 2026, marking a significant political development amid months of controversy surrounding alleged examination paper leaks and widespread student protests. The paper leak allegations, which initially sparked concern among students and parents, gradually evolved into a nationwide movement demanding greater accountability…

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Supreme Court Suggests Introducing Third Language from Class 6 to Ease Student Stress

Bhubaneswar: The Supreme Court has observed that introducing a third language from Class 6, instead of Class 9, could help reduce academic pressure on students as they approach board examinations. The remarks were made by a Bench comprising Justice B. V. Nagarathna and Justice R. Mahadevan while hearing a petition concerning the establishment of Jawahar…

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TECHNOLOGY KEY TO VIKSIT BHARAT, SAYS NITI AAYOG OFFICIAL AT SOA-INAE CONCLAVE

Bhubaneswar: Dr. Pravakar Sahoo, Programme Director (Economics and Finance) at NITI Aayog, highlighted the transformative role of technology in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat while addressing the INAE Technology Conclave 2026, jointly organised by SOA University and the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE). The two-day national conclave brought together leading researchers, academicians, policymakers…

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Think Your Child’s Screen Time Is the Only Problem? Think Again

Bhubaneswar: Experts say your smartphone habits could be shaping your child’s behaviour more than you realise. Here’s what every parent should know. A growing body of psychological research suggests that children’s behaviour is influenced not only by the amount of time they spend on screens but also by how often their parents use smartphones in…

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