New Odisha Age

Trufrost & Butler Opens Culinary Lab & Experience Centre in Kolkata, Strengthening Presence in East India

Bhubaneswar: Trufrost & Butler is launching its new 1,800 sq. ft. Culinary Lab & Experience Centre in Kolkata on September 21, 2026, giving hospitality professionals across East India a dedicated space to test commercial kitchen, refrigeration, bakery, coffee and bar equipment before investing. The centre is built as a working environment, not a conventional showroom. Chefs, consultants, entrepreneurs and…

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Bhajanlal Commercial Pvt. Ltd. welcomes the new iPhone 18 Pro & iPhone 18 Pro Max with an Exclusive Late-Night Experience

Bhubanswar:  Bhajanlal Commercial Pvt. Ltd. has announced the arrival of Apple’s latest iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, with the launch celebrations beginning across its stores. Adding to the excitement, Bhajanlal Commercial Pvt. Ltd., Elgin Road store, Kolkata, will remain open until 2:00 AM midnight during this festival season, giving gadget enthusiasts an extended…

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CAG Flags Irregularities, Planning Gaps in Odisha’s DMF Fund Management

Bhubaneswar: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has flagged financial irregularities and systemic planning gaps in the management and utilisation of District Mineral Foundation (DMF) funds in Odisha. Principal Accountant General Subu R, IAAS, said the audit found shortcomings in the transfer of funds to local bodies. He said funds released by the…

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ONGC Strikes Gas in Mahanadi Deepwater Basin Off Odisha Coast

Bhubaneswar, Odisha: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has struck gas in the Mahanadi Deepwater Basin, around 43 km off the Konark coast, marking a significant development for Odisha’s offshore energy prospects. The exploration well was drilled to a target depth of 1,623 metres and has reportedly been flowing gas with encouraging flow rates and…

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DRAT & DRTs in Kolkata are brought under one roof strengthening frameworks for adjudication & building better co-ordination

Bhubaneswar: From now onwards there would be a paradigm shift in ease of adjudication by way of greater co-ordination as the Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal and Debt Recovery Tribunals under its jurisdiction are brought under a single roof. Dignitaries of banks and financial institutions attended the inaugural ceremony. The Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal hosted its…

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Shree Jagannath Temple Secures IP Protection for More Names

Bhubaneswar: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has strengthened efforts to protect the shrine’s spiritual and cultural identity by securing intellectual property protection for three more names — ‘Shree Mandira’, ‘Ratna Bhandar’ and ‘Shree Nahar’. The applications have been accepted for publication by the Trade Marks Registry, marking the third phase of the temple’s trademark…

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Odisha Develops First Indigenous Hybrid Coconut Variety ‘Konark’

Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of World Coconut Day, the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) has developed ‘Konark’, the state’s first indigenous hybrid coconut variety after nearly 18 years of research. The hybrid has been developed by crossing the Sakhigopal and Gangabondam varieties. According to OUAT, ‘Konark’ is expected to produce more than 150…

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Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra Appointed First Full-Time CEO of Ram Temple Trust

Bhubaneswar: In a significant administrative move, retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra has been appointed as the first full-time Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya. The appointment is aimed at strengthening the professional and administrative framework for managing the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple and its expanding operations. Mishra…

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L&T Partners with France’s FAYAT Road Equipment to Market BOMAG’s Specialised Road Construction Equipment in India

Bhubaneswar: Larsen & Toubro’s Construction & Mining Machinery business has entered into a partnership with FAYAT Road Equipment Division (FRED) India to market BOMAG’s road milling machines, soil stabilisers and cement spreaders in India. The partnership encompasses marketing, sales, after-sales support and supply of spares. FAYAT is France’s largest independent construction group and a global…

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Odisha Govt to Directly Deduct Maintenance Amounts from Salaries of Employees

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has introduced a new mechanism to ensure timely payment of court-ordered maintenance and alimony to wives and children. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed that maintenance amounts owed by State Government employees who fail to comply with court orders will now be deducted directly from their monthly salaries. According to…

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