New Odisha Age

Category: Health

Nuapada Sets Example with Massive Community-Led Drive Against Plastic Pollution

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Bhubaneswar: Nuapada district in Odisha witnessed an unprecedented community mobilisation as more than 1.42 lakh people participated in a large-scale cleanliness and plantation drive, turning the spotlight on grassroots-led environmental action. In a coordinated effort lasting just two hours, residents from across the district—including school students, shopkeepers, women self-help group members, volunteers, and non-governmental organisations—joined…

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GAIL Expands Clean Fuel Access in Bhubaneswar Under National PNG Drive 2.0

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Bhubaneswar: State-owned energy major GAIL India Limited has expanded the reach of clean cooking fuel in Bhubaneswar by commissioning Domestic Piped Natural Gas (DPNG) connections at two major residential societies under the National PNG Drive 2.0 initiative. The first phase of commissioning was carried out at Cosmopolis Residential Society in the Khandagiri area, where piped…

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Odisha to Establish ‘Sahaya Gruha’ Shelters for Differently-Abled Women and Girls

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced plans to set up dedicated shelter homes, to be called ‘Sahaya Gruha’, for differently-abled women and girls across the state under the existing SAHAYA scheme. The initiative aims to strengthen protection, care, and rehabilitation services for one of the most vulnerable sections of society. According to official sources, the…

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BMC and UNICEF Join Hands to Develop Child-Friendly Spaces in Bhubaneswar

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Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards creating a more inclusive and child-centric urban environment, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and UNICEF Odisha have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop child-friendly public spaces across the city. Under the initiative, 16 locations in different parts of Bhubaneswar will be transformed into safer, greener, and more…

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Odisha Sets Target of 90% Irrigation Coverage by 2036

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has set an ambitious target to bring more than 90 per cent of the state’s cultivable land under irrigation by 2036, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced on Tuesday. The move is aimed at strengthening agriculture, improving farmers’ incomes, and driving long-term economic growth. As part of the plan, the state…

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Bhubaneswar Launches Massive Plantation Drive as AQI Remains in ‘Poor’ Category

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Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar continues to face deteriorating air quality, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) consistently remaining in the ‘poor’ category, raising concerns over public health and environmental sustainability. In response, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a large-scale afforestation initiative aimed at improving the city’s air quality and green cover. Under the plan, BMC…

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Odisha to Host First Global Meet of Odia-Origin Doctors in Puri

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Bhubaneswar: Puri is set to host the first-ever global meeting of doctors of Odia origin from January 24 to 26, marking a significant milestone for the state’s medical fraternity. The three-day international conference, titled UDAAN 1.0, is being organised by the Odia Health Association–Global and will bring together medical professionals from India and across the…

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Odisha Imposes Restrictions on Pan Masala, Gutkha and Khaini

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Packaging, Production and Sale Curbed as per FSSAI Guidelines and Supreme Court Orders Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has imposed strict restrictions on the manufacture, packaging, supply and sale of pan masala, gutkha and khaini across the state, following guidelines issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and in compliance with Supreme…

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Odisha to Transition Ama Bus Service Fully to Electric Fleet

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced a complete transition of the Ama Bus service from diesel-powered vehicles to a fully electric fleet, marking a significant step towards clean and sustainable urban mobility in the state. Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra said all existing diesel buses will be phased out in a planned…

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Andhra Pradesh to Launch World’s First Long-Range Drone Ambulance for Emergency Healthcare

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Bhubaneswar: Andhra Pradesh is poised to revolutionize emergency medical care by partnering with the Dr. Kalam Advanced UAV Research Centre to develop the world’s first long-range, human-carrying drone ambulance. The initiative marks a significant leap toward achieving “zero-traffic” emergency response, especially in remote and hard-to-reach regions. The drone ambulance is designed to carry a patient…

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