New Odisha Age

OMFED Raises Milk Prices by ₹4/Litre Across Odisha; Half-Litre Pack Now ₹29

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers Federation (OMFED) has increased milk prices across Odisha by ₹4 per litre, with the revised rates coming into effect from May 5, 2026. Under the new pricing structure: Toned milk now costs ₹54 per litre (earlier ₹50) Premium milk has risen to ₹58 per litre (earlier ₹54) Gold…

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Puri Left Without a Single Cinema Hall as Historic Laxmi Talkies Lies Abandoned

Bhubaneswar: The temple city of Puri, once central to the origins of Odia cinema, today has no operational cinema halls—marking a striking cultural void. It was at Laxmi Talkies that Sita Bibaha premiered on April 28, 1936, a milestone in the history of regional cinema. Today, the same theatre stands damaged and abandoned, symbolising the…

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Health Ministry Releases RBSK 2.0 Guidelines with Expanded Child Healthcare Framework

Bhubaneswar: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released the updated guidelines for Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) 2.0, introducing a strengthened and more comprehensive approach to child healthcare. The revised framework expands the existing “4Ds” model—Defects at Birth, Diseases, Deficiencies, and Developmental Delays—while adopting a lifecycle-based strategy that ensures continuous health monitoring and…

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Railways Clears ₹895 Crore for Metro Power Upgrade, Bridge Infrastructure Boost

Bhubaneswar: Indian Railways has approved projects worth ₹895.30 crore aimed at strengthening power systems and critical bridge infrastructure to enhance capacity and efficiency. A major portion—₹671.72 crore—has been allocated for the upgrade of Kolkata Metro. The project includes installation of seven new traction substations and augmentation of the power system from 11 kV to 33…

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BHOOTER RAJA DILO BOR REOPENS AT SECTOR V WITH NEW ‘JANTAR MANTOR’ EXPERIENCE

Bhubaneswar: Something exciting and a little magical came to Salt Lake! Bhooter Raja Dilo Bor, the popular themed restaurant known for its fun, fantasy-inspired dining experience, opens its new outlet at Omega Building in Sector V, right beside VLCC and Subway– on 30th March 2026, and it promises to be more than just a restaurant launch—it’s going to be a…

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Odisha Notifies TUW Policy 2026 to Boost Water Reuse and Sustainability

Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has officially notified the Treated Used Water Policy 2026, marking a major step toward sustainable water management and circular economy practices. The policy sets ambitious targets, including achieving 100% treatment of used water across all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) by 2030. It also outlines a phased reuse roadmap, aiming for…

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Bhubaneswar Police Use Soothing Music to Reduce Traffic Stress

Bhubaneswar: In a unique initiative, the Bhubaneswar Commissionerate Police has started playing soft, soothing music at 32 major traffic intersections across Bhubaneswar to ease commuter stress, especially during long waits and ongoing heatwave conditions. The system operates through Public Address Systems integrated with CCTV networks and is centrally controlled. Along with music, authorities are also…

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PM Modi Attends Sikkim Statehood Golden Jubilee, Launches ₹4,000 Crore Projects

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi graced the closing ceremony of the 50th anniversary celebrations of Sikkim’s statehood at Paljor Stadium. On the occasion, the Prime Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth over ₹4,000 crore across the state. The initiatives are aimed at strengthening connectivity, infrastructure, and public service delivery….

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AIIMS Bhubaneswar and NAMS Organise Regional CME on Organ Transplantation and Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare AI could be a way forward for organ transplant

– Over 300 doctors from four states participated; renowned experts spoke on Organ Transplantation & AI in healthcare –         India is the 3rd best country in the world in terms of organ transplant –         AIIMS Bhubaneswar to establish a regional centre of excellence for organ transplantation and                artificial intelligence Bhubaneswar: A…

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NHRC Special Monitor visits AIIMS Bhubaneswar

Commends Initiatives on Human Rights Education and Equitable Healthcare Bhubaneswar: Special Monitor for Human Rights Advocacy (Human Rights Education and Gender Equality) from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Prof. Kanhaiya Tripathi, visited AIIMS Bhubaneswar on 25th March, 2026 (Wednesday). During the visit, Prof. Tripathi reviewed various initiatives undertaken by AIIMS Bhubaneswar in the areas…

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