New Odisha Age

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SMART Bazaar Exchange reinforces SMART Bazaar as India’s value destination for everyday needs

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: For Indian households, smart shopping has always meant making every rupee count. Strengthening this deeply rooted belief, SMART Bazaar, India’s trusted value retail destination, has launched its biggest-ever SMART Bazaar Exchange—a nationwide initiative designed to help families save more and shop smarter, all under one roof. Positioned as the go-to destination for consistent, everyday value,…

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Kendrapada’s Kusunpur Set to Become Odisha’s First Smart Village Under CSIR Initiative

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Kusunpur village in Kendrapada district of Odisha is set to be transformed into the state’s first smart village under an ambitious initiative led by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), functioning under the Ministry of Science and Technology. The project aims to convert the village—home to around 130 families and a population…

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Free Health Camp in Bhubaneswar Promotes Accessible Healthcare and Community Welfare

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: In a step towards promoting accessible healthcare, the Odisha Young Entrepreneurs Association (OYEA), in collaboration with the Rotary E-Club Coastal Bay and Manipal Hospitals, organized a comprehensive free community health camp at Netaji Club in Badagada Brit Colony, Bhubaneswar. The initiative focused on preventive healthcare, offering residents direct access to professional medical consultations, health…

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OSCPCR Directs District Authorities to Act Against Child Begging in Odisha

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (OSCPCR) has directed district administrations across Odisha to take immediate and coordinated action to eradicate the practice of child begging. In an official directive, the Commission instructed key officials—including police authorities, municipal commissioners and district child protection officers—to intensify efforts to identify, rescue and rehabilitate…

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FASTag Annual Pass to Become Costlier from April 1

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: The annual FASTag pass issued by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will become slightly more expensive starting April 1, following a revision in the annual fee. According to NHAI, the cost of the FASTag annual pass will increase from ₹3,000 to ₹3,075. The revised rate will come into effect from the beginning…

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Fire Breaks Out at Trauma Care ICU of SCB Medical in Cuttack; Patients Safely Evacuated

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: A fire broke out late at night in the Trauma Care Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the emergency department at SCB Medical College and Hospital, triggering panic within the hospital premises. The blaze reportedly started on the first floor of the Trauma Care ICU around 3 a.m., prompting an immediate response from the hospital’s…

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States Intensify Raids to Curb LPG Black Marketing and Hoarding

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: State governments across India have stepped up enforcement measures to curb black marketing and hoarding of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), with authorities carrying out continuous raids and surprise inspections at LPG distributorships and retail outlets. According to Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, state administrations are playing a…

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U.S. Strikes Iran’s Kharg Island, Escalating Tensions in the Persian Gulf

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: A major escalation unfolded in the Middle East after the United States, under President Donald Trump, carried out a powerful bombing raid on Kharg Island, a strategically crucial outpost in the northern Persian Gulf located about 25 kilometres off Iran’s coast. The U.S. operation targeted several military installations on the island, including air defence…

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

Sarmistha Kabi02 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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LPG Shortage in Bhubaneswar Pushes Firewood Prices to ₹1,700 per Quintal

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: A shortage of commercial LPG cylinders in Bhubaneswar has forced residents, caterers and restaurant owners to increasingly rely on firewood for cooking, triggering a sharp rise in prices. Traders say the price of Chira wood, commonly used as cooking fuel, has surged to ₹1,700 per quintal as demand has spiked in recent days. With…

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