New Odisha Age

Times Prime Takes ‘Born to Reward’ to Daalchini Vending Machines, with Golden Tickets Worth ₹20,000

1,00,000 limited-edition ₹10 reward envelopes across 5,000 machines, each carrying benefits worth over ₹5,000 Bhubaneswar: : For ₹10, consumers can now pick up more than a snack at their office vending machine. Times Prime is celebrating its birthday with Born to Reward and has partnered with Daalchini to place 1,00,000 limited-edition reward envelopes in vending…

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Migratory Flamingos Arrive Early at Chilika Lake, Raise Hopes for Birdwatchers

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s famous Chilika Lake has welcomed its first migratory flamingos of the season earlier than usual, bringing excitement among bird lovers despite the prevailing hot and humid weather. The early arrival of the colourful visitors has raised hopes of a stronger migratory bird season at the lagoon, although the total number of birds expected…

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Odisha to Launch Statewide Campaign to Bring Out-of-School Children Back to Education

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government will launch a statewide campaign from October 2 to November 14 to identify out-of-school children and help bring them back into the education system. The initiative aims to ensure that every child has access to education and the opportunity to learn, grow and build a better future. As part of the…

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Odisha Publishes Final Electoral Roll After SIR Exercise

Bhubaneswar, Odisha: Odisha has completed its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with the final voter list published after the revision process that began on May 30, 2026. Chief Electoral Officer R.S. Gopalan said the final roll contains 3,16,32,754 electors. According to the CEO, Odisha had 3,33,99,591 electors before the exercise. The draft roll…

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OMFED Raises Milk Procurement Price by ₹2 Per Litre

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED) will increase its milk procurement price by ₹2 per litre from September 11, providing relief to dairy farmers facing rising production costs. The decision was announced by Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokulananda Mallick following demands from farmers affected by increased cattle feed and transportation…

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UN Warns Kolkata, Mumbai Among Cities Facing Growing Risk From Rising Sea Levels

Bhubaneswar: Millions of people in Kolkata and Mumbai face an “immediate risk” of losing their homes due to rising sea levels and permanent inundation, according to a report by the United Nations. The UN Secretary-General’s report, titled “Challenges related to sea level rise and ways and approaches to address it,” warned that rising seas are…

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BHUBANESWAR REPORTS FIRST COVID-19 CASE OF THE YEAR; HEALTH OFFICIALS URGE CAUTION

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s capital has reported its first COVID-19 case of the year, with a 50-year-old man from the Baramunda area testing positive, according to reports. The patient is currently undergoing treatment in the isolation ward of a hospital. The development comes nearly a month after Odisha reported another COVID-19 case, when a 54-year-old woman from…

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Odisha Mandates 24×7 Help Desks, Cashless Emergency Care Under PM-RAHAT for Empanelled Hospitals

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has directed all hospitals empanelled under the Ayushman Bharat–Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) and Gopabandhu Jana Arogya Yojana (GJAY) to establish 24×7 help desks to assist beneficiaries in accessing healthcare services. The directive is aimed at ensuring that eligible patients receive timely information and support while availing themselves of benefits…

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UPL Introduces Ricebeaux, Smart Weed Management Solution for Rice Cultivation

Strengthening its rice crop protection portfolio, UPL’s Ricebeaux, a early post rice herbicide developed over 10 years of research and validated through multi-locational trials offers broad-spectrum control of grasses, sedges and broadleaf weeds in rice cultivation. Bhubaneswar: UPL Sustainable Agri Solutions, a global leader in crop protection and agri-business, today announced the launch of Ricebeaux, a smart…

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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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