New Odisha Age

Category: Family

Timeless Ritual, Now in a New Look: Aroma Magic Relaunches Its Signature Essential Oils and Introduces Peptide Potion & Vita Boost for Salon Professionals

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: Blossom Kochhar Aroma Magic, the premier aromatherapy company in India, proudly announced the relaunch of its iconic range of essential oils, now presented in an all-new, elegant avatar. Dr. Blossom Kochhar, Founder and Chairperson of Blossom Kochhar Group of Companies, while addressing a press conference in Guwahati, spoke about the essential oils and also…

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‘SUMMER DELIGHT’ WATERMELON FAIR BEGINS IN BHUBANESWAR

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: ORMAS has launched the “Summer Delight” watermelon fair in Bhubaneswar, bringing together farm-fresh watermelons and value-added products from 15 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) representing 10 districts of Odisha. The 11-day fair, being held from May 7 to May 17, is expected to facilitate the sale of nearly 150 tonnes of watermelon and generate business…

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Honeybee Decline in Odisha Raises Alarm; Experts Call for Sustainable Beekeeping

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: A recent study by wildlife researchers Rajkishore Swain, Sandesh Behera, and Subhani Rath has highlighted growing threats to honeybee diversity in Odisha due to habitat loss, climate change, and excessive pesticide use. The study notes that honeybees contribute to over 70% of pollination in certain crops and ornamental plants in Bhubaneswar, underlining their critical…

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OMFED Raises Milk Prices by ₹4/Litre Across Odisha; Half-Litre Pack Now ₹29

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers Federation (OMFED) has increased milk prices across Odisha by ₹4 per litre, with the revised rates coming into effect from May 5, 2026. Under the new pricing structure: Toned milk now costs ₹54 per litre (earlier ₹50) Premium milk has risen to ₹58 per litre (earlier ₹54) Gold…

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Health Ministry Releases RBSK 2.0 Guidelines with Expanded Child Healthcare Framework

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released the updated guidelines for Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) 2.0, introducing a strengthened and more comprehensive approach to child healthcare. The revised framework expands the existing “4Ds” model—Defects at Birth, Diseases, Deficiencies, and Developmental Delays—while adopting a lifecycle-based strategy that ensures continuous health monitoring and…

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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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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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PM Modi Attends Sikkim Statehood Golden Jubilee, Launches ₹4,000 Crore Projects

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi graced the closing ceremony of the 50th anniversary celebrations of Sikkim’s statehood at Paljor Stadium. On the occasion, the Prime Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth over ₹4,000 crore across the state. The initiatives are aimed at strengthening connectivity, infrastructure, and public service delivery….

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Government Offers Financial Incentives for Inter-Caste Marriages to Promote Social Equality

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: Several states across India are providing financial assistance ranging from ₹1 lakh to ₹3 lakh to couples entering inter-caste marriages, as part of efforts to promote social integration and reduce caste-based discrimination. At the national level, the Dr. Ambedkar Scheme for Social Integration through Inter-Caste Marriages supports such unions, particularly those involving a Scheduled…

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MoSPI to Host National Summit on Data Harmonisation in Bhubaneswar

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) will organise a National Deliberative Summit on “Harmonizing Administrative Data for Governance” from April 29 to 30 in Bhubaneswar. The summit is being held as a follow-up to the 5th National Conference of Chief Secretaries held in December last year, where the need for better integration…

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