New Odisha Age

Category: Health

Odisha Government Cracks Down on Doctors’ Strike, Orders Salary Withholding and Warns of Contract Terminations

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha has initiated stringent disciplinary action against medical professionals participating in the ongoing statewide health services boycott. In an official directive issued on July 2, 2026, the department ordered authorities to withhold the salaries of striking government medical officers and warned that contractual doctors who continue to…

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Venezuela Reels After Devastating Twin Earthquakes; Thousands Feared Affected

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: The scale of destruction emerging from Venezuela is heartbreaking. Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, struck less than a minute apart west of the capital, Caracas, causing widespread damage, collapsing buildings and triggering frantic rescue efforts across affected regions. Families have been left searching through rubble for loved ones, while emergency…

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From Sprinting Tracks to Steering Wheels: Pallabi Deuri’s Inspiring Journey of Resilience

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Some journeys are not measured in medals. They are measured in courage, perseverance and the lives we touch along the way. At just 25 years old, Pallabi Deuri has already lived a story that embodies determination and resilience. Once a promising sprinter from Assam, she earned recognition on the athletics track with an impressive…

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FSSAI Issues Notices to Eight Food Companies Over Allegedly Misleading ‘Healthy’ and Product Claims

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to eight food business operators for allegedly using misleading brand names, trade names and product claims that may violate provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and related regulations. The regulator announced the action through its official social media platforms,…

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Odisha Government Releases Guidelines for Incentives to Promote Odia Cuisine Restaurants

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to promote Odisha’s culinary heritage and strengthen food-based tourism, the state government has issued detailed guidelines for Odia cuisine restaurants seeking incentives under the Odisha Tourism (Amendment) Policy, 2026. The new framework outlines eight key eligibility criteria that restaurants must fulfill to qualify for financial assistance and support from the…

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India Ends Over-the-Counter Sale of Syrup-Based Medicines; Doctor’s Prescription Now Mandatory

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move aimed at strengthening drug safety and curbing self-medication, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has made it mandatory for consumers to obtain a doctor’s prescription before purchasing syrup-based medicines, including commonly used cough syrups. The decision follows an amendment to the Drugs Rules, 1945, through the Drugs (Fifth…

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Bhubaneswar’s New Charcoal Plant to Turn 18,000 Tonnes of Green Waste into Valuable Resources Every Year

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards sustainable urban waste management, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to establish a 50-tonne-per-day (TPD) charcoal production facility that will convert green waste into smokeless charcoal and other value-added products. The initiative addresses a growing challenge faced by the city. Every day, Bhubaneswar generates hundreds of tonnes of…

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Odisha Among States with Lowest Out-of-Pocket Hospital Expenses, NSS Survey Finds

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as one of the most affordable states in India for hospital treatment, with patients incurring significantly lower out-of-pocket medical expenses compared to the national average, according to findings from the latest National Sample Survey (NSS). The survey, conducted under the 80th round of the National Sample Survey, covered 5,288 households across…

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Will Odisha Face a Water Crisis? Shrinking Rivers and Falling Groundwater Raise Concerns

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: A few weeks of monsoon rain can transform Odisha’s landscape, turning parched fields green and replenishing reservoirs across the state. But an important question is beginning to emerge: what happens when rivers, ponds and groundwater reserves start disappearing even before the monsoon arrives? While Odisha has recently received relief from intense summer heat, concerns…

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Raja: A Timeless Celebration of Womanhood, Renewal and Respect

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Raja is much more than a festival. It is a profound cultural tradition that carries a message society still struggles to embrace openly—that menstruation is natural, periods are not a taboo, and the power to create life deserves respect rather than stigma. Long before conversations about menstrual health, gender equality and bodily autonomy entered…

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