New Odisha Age

Category: Government

CLOUD KITCHEN BOOM IN BHUBANESWAR AND CUTTACK SPARKS DEBATE OVER RESIDENTIAL SAFETY, REGULATIONS AND URBAN GROWTH

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: The rapid expansion of cloud kitchens in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack has created new opportunities for food entrepreneurs while also raising concerns over safety, regulation and the commercial use of residential areas. Driven by the growing popularity of app-based food delivery platforms, an increasing number of home-based and commercial cloud kitchens are now operating from…

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Puri Declared No-Flying Zone During Rath Yatra; Drone Operations Banned from July 16 to 27

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Bhubaneswar: The Puri district administration has declared a 5-kilometre radius around Puri city as a No-Flying Zone from July 16 to July 27, 2026, in view of the annual Rath Yatra festival. The order prohibits the operation of all drones and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) within the designated area to ensure public safety, maintain law…

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Mega Loan Mela for Odisha MSMEs to Be Held in Bhubaneswar on July 10

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Assembly of Small and Medium Enterprises (OASME), in collaboration with the Government of Odisha, is organising a Mega Loan Mela for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Bhubaneswar on July 10. The event will be held at the Institute of Engineers Campus and aims to facilitate access to finance for entrepreneurs…

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Proposal for National Commission for Men Reaches Parliament Through Private Member’s Bill

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Bhubaneswar: A proposal to establish a National Commission for Men has reached Parliament after Ashok Kumar Mittal introduced the National Commission for Men Bill in the Rajya Sabha. The proposal cites the recent Ketan Agarwal case as a reminder that men can also become victims of crime and may require dedicated institutional support. According to…

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Ash-Laden Water from NTPC Ash Pond Enters Villages and Farmland After Breach in Angul

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Bhubaneswar: A breach in an ash pond operated by NTPC Limited at Derang in Kaniha led to ash slurry flowing into nearby villages, agricultural fields, and a playground after heavy rainfall on Thursday night. According to reports, a portion of the ash pond embankment gave way under the impact of continuous rain, allowing ash-laden water…

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Cooked Food Banned on Puri’s Bada Danda Ahead of Rath Yatra 2026; Only Dry Food Distribution Allowed

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Bhubaneswar: Ahead of Rath Yatra 2026, the Housing and Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha has prohibited the distribution of cooked food along Bada Danda, permitting only dry and packaged food items to be served to devotees during the festival. The decision has been taken to maintain strict sanitation, hygiene, and public health standards as…

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Odisha Mandates 500-Metre Drug-Free Zones Around Colleges

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Bhubaneswar: The Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha has directed all colleges across the state to establish a 500-metre drug-free zone around their campuses to promote a safe, healthy and conducive academic environment for students. Issued in accordance with the guidelines of the Narco Coordination Centre, the directive aims to shield students from the influence…

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Odisha Introduces New School Management Committees to Strengthen School Governance

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Bhubaneswar: Government of Odisha has directed all government and government-aided schools across the state to constitute new School Management Committees (SMCs) under the SMC Guidelines 2026, with 75% of members comprising parents or guardians of enrolled students. Under the revised framework, the earlier dual system of School Management Committees (SMCs) and School Management & Development…

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Bhubaneswar: National Institute of Technology Rourkela researchers have developed an innovative smart wound dressing that aims to reduce infection, minimize pain during dressing changes, and accelerate the healing process. The advanced dressing combines chitosan-coated gauze with a nanofibrous layer infused with curcumin, the natural bioactive compound found in turmeric known for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory…

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Odisha Extends Deadline for Teachers to Acquire TET Qualification Until August 2028

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha School and Mass Education Department has extended the deadline for in-service teachers to obtain the mandatory Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) qualification by one year, providing additional time for eligible educators to meet the required standards. Under the revised timeline, in-service teachers who are yet to acquire TET qualification must do so by…

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