New Odisha Age

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Transporters Announce Three-Day Strike Across Delhi-NCR Over Increased Environment Compensation Cess

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: Major transporters’ associations have announced a three-day strike across the Delhi-NCR beginning May 21 in protest against the Government of Delhi’s decision to increase the environment compensation cess on commercial vehicles. The strike is expected to affect sections of freight movement, goods transportation and public transport operations across the National Capital Region. Visuals from…

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India Relaxes Tea Inspection Rules for Imports from Nepal

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: India has eased mandatory inspection requirements for tea imports from Nepal following requests from Nepali authorities, offering significant relief to tea exporters and cross-border traders. Under the revised arrangement, trucks carrying Nepali tea meant for India’s domestic market will no longer be routinely stopped at border points for inspection and testing. The Tea Board…

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Capital Region Urban Transport Renamed as Comprehensive Region Urban Transport Amid Expansion of Electric Bus Network

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Capital Region Urban Transport has been renamed as Comprehensive Region Urban Transport as part of Odisha’s broader plan to modernise and expand public transportation services across the state. Officials stated that the renaming reflects an expanded vision aimed at developing integrated and sustainable urban mobility systems beyond the capital region. Under the initiative,…

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Vintage Ambassador Campaign by Keshav Jewellers Sparks Nostalgia Across Bhubaneswar

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: In a city constantly moving toward the “new,” a vintage Hindustan Ambassador is unexpectedly making people across Bhubaneswar pause, reflect and reconnect with old memories. The moving campaign by Keshav Jewellers has drawn public attention not merely because of the classic car itself, but because of the nostalgia and emotional connection it evokes among…

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Lahore Revives Historic Pre-Partition Identity Through Heritage Restoration and Road Renaming

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: A quiet but significant cultural shift is underway in Lahore as authorities begin restoring historic names of roads and localities that had been altered during decades of Islamisation following Partition. Nearly 80 years after Partition, several old neighbourhood and landmark names associated with the city’s multicultural past are gradually reappearing in public usage and…

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Severe Heatwave Grips Large Parts of India as Temperatures Soar Beyond Seasonal Norms

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Large parts of India continued to reel under intense heatwave conditions on Tuesday, with temperatures rising sharply above seasonal averages across several major cities and regions. In Delhi, temperatures ranged between 42°C and 46°C, while Ahmedabad and Nagpur recorded highs between 43°C and 45°C. Similar conditions prevailed in Jaipur and Lucknow, where temperatures hovered…

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Council of Higher Secondary Education Odisha Announces Improved Plus II Results, Girls Outperform Boys Across Streams

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Council of Higher Secondary Education Odisha has announced the Plus II examination results for 2026, recording an overall pass percentage of 85.85%, marking an improvement over the previous year. Girls outperformed boys in all major streams, continuing the trend of stronger academic performance among female students across Odisha. In the Science stream, girls…

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Timeless Ritual, Now in a New Look: Aroma Magic Relaunches Its Signature Essential Oils and Introduces Peptide Potion & Vita Boost for Salon Professionals

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: Blossom Kochhar Aroma Magic, the premier aromatherapy company in India, proudly announced the relaunch of its iconic range of essential oils, now presented in an all-new, elegant avatar. Dr. Blossom Kochhar, Founder and Chairperson of Blossom Kochhar Group of Companies, while addressing a press conference in Guwahati, spoke about the essential oils and also…

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Supreme Court of India Upholds Measures on Stray Dog Management, Cites Public Safety Concerns

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Supreme Court of India has upheld its earlier directions on stray dog management, stating that the right to life with dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution includes the right of citizens to move freely in public spaces without fear of dog attacks. A bench headed by Justice Vikram Nath refused to recall…

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Securities and Exchange Board of India to Open Branch Office in Bhubaneswar, Push Municipal Bonds for Urban Development

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Securities and Exchange Board of India will soon establish a branch office in Bhubaneswar, with plans to later develop a permanent facility in the city, according to SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey. The announcement is being viewed as a significant step towards strengthening capital market presence and financial sector outreach in Odisha. During…

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