New Odisha Age

OYEA Celebrates Foundation Day, Unveils Vision for National Trade Fair ‘Sankalp Odisha 2026’

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Young Entrepreneurs Association (OYEA), Khordha Chapter, celebrated its Foundation Day with great enthusiasm at Gita Govinda Sadan in Bhubaneswar, bringing together entrepreneurs, industry leaders, MSME stakeholders, government officials and members of the business community. The event was attended by several distinguished dignitaries, including Odisha’s Minister of State for MSME, Gokula Nanda Mallik….

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Minister Dilip Ghosh, Jain Acharya Lokesh, and Swami Govinddev Giri Address National Seminar on Peace, Harmony, and Development

Minister Dilip Ghosh inaugurates the West Bengal branch of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti will work for peace, harmony, and development in Bengal – Vinod Dugar Comprehensive development is possible only through peace and harmony – Acharya Lokesh The principles of Indian culture are a source of inspiration for peace and harmony – Swami…

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Odisha to Launch Skill Training Program for Subhadra Beneficiaries to Boost Economic Empowerment

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government is set to launch a comprehensive skill development initiative for women beneficiaries of the Subhadra scheme, with the aim of enhancing employability, promoting entrepreneurship, and fostering long-term economic independence. Announcing the initiative, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida said the program will target women aged between 21 and 35 years who are…

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Kangana Ranaut Seeks Tax-Free Status for ‘Bharat Bhagya Vidhata’ During Bhubaneswar Visit

Bhubaneswar: Bollywood actress and BJP MP visited Bhubaneswar on Friday to attend the premiere screening of her latest film,, and appealed to the Odisha government to grant the movie tax-free status in the state. The film is based on the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks and aims to highlight the courage, sacrifice and resilience displayed by…

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Rekha Mody-Led Stree Shakti – “The Parallel Force” & Women Lead Welcome West Bengal Government’s Free Bus Travel Initiative for Women

Bhubaneswar: Stree Shakti – “The Parallel Force” along with Women Lead organised a press conference on Monday, 1 June 2026 at 4:00 PM at Press Club, Kolkata, to welcome and celebrate the implementation of free bus services for women across West Bengal beginning 1 June 2026. The initiative, was given a go-ahead by BJP-led Government…

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RBI Considers Polymer Banknotes to Enhance Durability, Security and Cost Efficiency

Bhubaneswar: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is exploring the possibility of introducing polymer banknotes, potentially beginning with ₹10 and ₹20 denominations, in a move aimed at reducing currency replacement costs and improving the durability of notes in circulation. Polymer banknotes are made from a specialized plastic substrate rather than traditional cotton-based paper. These notes…

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Empowering India’s Annadatas: A Decade of Transformation Reshapes Agriculture

Bhubaneswar: India’s agricultural sector has undergone a significant transformation over the past 12 years, with government policies increasingly focused on empowering farmers through higher productivity, improved income security, stronger market access, and enhanced resilience against climate and economic challenges. The shift marks a move beyond traditional welfare measures toward a comprehensive approach aimed at building…

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Odisha Enhances Nutrition Support for Underweight Children and Pre-Schoolers

Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards improving child nutrition and early childhood development, the Odisha government has increased financial support for supplementary nutrition provided to severely underweight children and pre-schoolers under its Anganwadi services. Under the revised provisions, the daily nutrition support for severely underweight children aged 6 months to 6 years has been increased…

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BSE, ICSI & AIBI Host SME Fund Raising Conclave in Guwahati, Assam

Focus on Enhancing Capital Market Access and Ease of Capital Formation for SMEs Bhubaneswar: BSE, in collaboration with the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and the Association of Investment Banker of India (AIBI), successfully hosted the SME Fund Raising Conclave – Key Growth Opportunity in Guwahati. The conclave, initiated by the Securities and Exchange…

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PM SVANidhi Drives Economic Empowerment and Improved Living Standards for Street Vendors

Bhubaneswar: The Central government has highlighted the transformative impact of the PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme, describing it as a major initiative that has helped street vendors transition from survival to self-reliance through access to formal credit and financial inclusion. According to the government, the scheme has significantly strengthened business sustainability and…

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