New Odisha Age

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

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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Ganjam Village Emerges as Mushroom Hub, Produces Over Four Tonnes Daily and Creates Local Employment

Bhubaneswar: Once known for large-scale migration in search of employment, Radhamohanpur village in Odisha’s Ganjam district has transformed into a thriving centre of rural entrepreneurship through mushroom cultivation. Located in Chikiti block, the village has earned recognition as “India’s Mushroom Village” for its remarkable success in the sector. More than 60 families in the village…

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

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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Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital Restores Vision in 51-Year-Old Man After Decades of Poor Vision from a Rare Congenital Eye Defect

Hospital celebrates 10 years of advanced eye care in Kolkata with landmark vision restoration successes, with legendary singer Padma Shri Usha Uthup joining the celebration. Restores spectacle-free vision in 45-year-old woman with bilateral high myopia unsuitable for LASIK Bhubaneswar: : A 51-year-old patient, who had lived with poor vision in the left eye since childhood…

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Bhubaneswar DCP Jagmohan Meena Submits Resignation to Odisha Government

Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Jagmohan Meena has submitted his resignation to the Odisha Government, citing personal reasons. A 2013-batch IPS officer of the Odisha cadre, Meena’s resignation is yet to be accepted by the state government. According to sources, Meena is likely to join a private company owned by a close relative…

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Indian Railways to Operate 400+ Special Trains for Rath Yatra and Onam Festivals

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

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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Hirakud Dam to Release Season’s First Floodwater on July 9; Mahanadi Water Levels Expected to Rise

Bhubaneswar: Authorities at Hirakud Dam have announced that the season’s first floodwater release will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9, following a steady rise in the reservoir’s water level due to heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas of the Mahanadi River basin. The controlled release is part of the dam’s routine monsoon…

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

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 Signs ₹67,000 Crore Green Energy Pact with Japan’s IHI Corporation and ACME Group

Bhubaneswar: The Industries Department, Government of Odisha has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with IHI Corporation and ACME Group to develop three major green energy projects in the state, attracting a combined investment of ₹67,000 crore. The agreement covers the establishment of: A 0.4 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) green ammonia plant at Gopalpur….

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