New Odisha Age

Category: Gender

Times Prime Turns Valentine Season into a 10-Day Members Celebration with Daily Surprises and Exclusive Experiences

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: Times Prime, India’s premium lifestyle membership platform, is celebrating its members this Valentine season with the second edition of Love All Members Fest, a 10-day member-first celebration running from February 6 to February 15. The fest brings together exclusive offers, new brand partnerships, and curated experiences across gifting, entertainment, beauty, wellness, and lifestyle categories….

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Fit India Carnival 2026 to Be Held in Puri from March 15

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Fit India Carnival 2026 will be organised in Puri from March 15 to 17, bringing together sports enthusiasts, fitness advocates and families for a three-day celebration of health and active living. The event is being jointly organised by the Sports Authority of India and the Odisha Sports and Youth Services Department under the…

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NCW to Launch Nationwide ‘Mahila Jan Sunwai’ from March 8

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has announced that it will organise a nationwide Mahila Jan Sunwai starting March 8, 2026, aimed at hearing women’s grievances and ensuring prompt redressal. The initiative will be conducted as part of the Commission’s flagship outreach programme “Rashtriya Mahila Aayog Aapke Dwaar.” The programme is designed to bring…

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ORMAS Launches ‘Rangotsav-2026’ to Promote Safe Holi and Women’s Entrepreneurship

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) has launched ‘Rangotsav-2026’ in Bhubaneswar, a week-long fair aimed at encouraging safe, eco-friendly Holi celebrations while strengthening women-led rural enterprises. The event showcases herbal abir (colours) prepared by women Self Help Groups (SHGs), alongside a diverse range of rural products including handicrafts, handloom items, and traditional…

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Centre Suggests ‘Tithi Bhojan’ and Poshan Diwas to Strengthen Nutrition Drive in Odisha

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi has urged the Odisha government to introduce ‘Tithi Bhojan’ and observe Poshan Diwas across anganwadi centres to reinforce ongoing efforts to combat childhood malnutrition. The recommendation was made during a review meeting of schemes under the Women and Child Development Department, chaired by Odisha Deputy…

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Odisha Reviews PMFME Scheme Progress, Focus on SHG to MSME Transition

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg on Wednesday emphasised the need for effective implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme during a state-level approval committee meeting convened to review its progress. Presiding over the meeting, Garg directed the MSME department to ensure convergence of PMFME with other government programmes…

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Crime Against Women in Odisha: Beyond Numbers, Towards Structural Reform

Sarmistha Kabi05 mins

Bhubaneswar: The latest annual report of the Odisha State Commission for Women, revealing 2,064 cases of crimes and grievances against women in 2024–25, is both a statistical snapshot and a moral indictment. That Bhubaneswar alone accounts for 298 cases, followed by Cuttack and Khordha, should compel policymakers and society to confront an uncomfortable truth: urban…

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Publicity Chariot Launched Ahead of 20th Toshali Swadeshi Mela in Bhubaneswar

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: A publicity chariot was flagged off on Thursday to promote the 20th edition of the Toshali Swadeshi Mela, scheduled to be held from February 14 to 26 at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar. The mela aims to showcase indigenous handlooms, handicrafts and local products under the theme “Swadeshi and Atmanirbhar.” The promotional campaign was inaugurated at…

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Eco-Friendly Jute Enterprise Empowers Rural Women in Odisha’s Puri District

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: In Bisimatri village of Odisha’s Puri district, a group of nearly 50 rural women has transformed eco-friendly craftsmanship into a sustainable livelihood, building a successful jute-based enterprise that has brought financial independence and social empowerment to their community. The initiative began in 2015, when artisan mentor Amiya Poddar introduced local women—many of whom were…

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Odisha to Launch ‘Subhadra Bus’: Women-Only Electric Buses with Women Drivers in Bhubaneswar

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards safer urban mobility and women’s empowerment, the Odisha government is set to introduce a women-only bus service named ‘Subhadra Bus’ in Bhubaneswar. The initiative aims to enhance safety, comfort, and representation of women in public transport. The Subhadra Bus service will be exclusively for women passengers and will be…

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