New Odisha Age

Category: Industries

GMU Develops IoT-Enabled Humidifier to Enable Year-Round Mushroom Cultivation

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Gangadhar Meher University (GMU) has developed a low-cost, IoT-enabled humidifier aimed at helping small and marginal farmers undertake year-round mushroom cultivation by effectively managing temperature and humidity conditions. The solar-powered, app-controlled device has been designed to address key challenges faced in cultivating button and oyster mushrooms, crops that require precise environmental conditions for optimal…

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JSW Group Deepens Odisha Footprint with Third Mega Steel Plant as HLCA Clears ₹55,783-Crore Investments

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s industrial landscape is set for a major expansion with the High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA), chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, approving seven large-scale projects involving a total investment of ₹55,783 crore. The approvals underscore the state’s growing appeal as a hub for capital-intensive manufacturing across metals, advanced materials, and high-technology sectors. Anchoring…

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Odisha to Get Six New Amrit Bharat Express Trains, Boosting Long-Distance Rail Connectivity

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Bhubaneswar: Indian Railways is set to significantly enhance long-distance rail connectivity through Odisha with the introduction of six new Amrit Bharat Express services, taking the total number of such trains operating through the state to seven. Currently, Odisha is served by a single Amrit Bharat Express running between Berhampur and Udhna in Gujarat. According to…

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Odisha Introduces Performance-Based Incentives for Ama Bus Staff to Enhance Safety and Service Quality

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved a performance-based incentive scheme for Ama Bus captains (drivers) and guides (conductors), aimed at strengthening road safety, improving passenger convenience, and upgrading workforce skills. The scheme will come into effect from January 26, with incentives disbursed on a quarterly basis based on evaluations of safe driving practices and overall…

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IndiQube Expands to Bhubaneswar, Strengthens Presence in East India

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Bhubaneswar: Bengaluru-based tech-enabled workspace solutions provider IndiQube has announced its entry into Bhubaneswar, Odisha, marking its 17th city of operations across India. With this launch, Bhubaneswar becomes IndiQube’s second market in East India after Kolkata, underscoring the company’s strategy to scale in emerging urban centres. The new IndiQube facility spans over 45,000 square feet and…

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India Builds World’s Largest Solar Kitchen in Mount Abu, Sets Global Benchmark in Sustainable Cooking

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Bhubaneswar: Mount Abu, Rajasthan has emerged as a global symbol of clean energy innovation with the establishment of the world’s largest solar-powered kitchen at the Brahma Kumaris Spiritual Headquarters. The state-of-the-art facility is capable of cooking up to 50,000 meals a day without using gas, electricity, or conventional fuels, relying entirely on solar energy. The…

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Odisha Cabinet Approves ₹10,000 Crore Integrated Solar Manufacturing Project by TPREL

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Bhubaneswar: In a significant push towards strengthening Odisha’s renewable energy ecosystem, the State Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, has approved a ₹10,000 crore integrated solar manufacturing project proposed by Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL). The project will be established at the Tata Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and will mark Odisha’s first…

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Odisha Revises Ekamra Kshetra Project Plan to Fast-Track Execution Using Available Land

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided to revise and fast-track the ambitious Ekamra Kshetra Amenities and Monuments Revival Action (Ekamra) project by adopting a component-wise execution strategy, following the foreclosure of the original ₹280-crore contract by the Odisha Bridge and Construction Corporation Limited (OBCC). The move comes after OBCC foreclosed the contract citing prolonged delays…

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Old LIC Bima Gold Policy Triggers Debate on Low Returns from Traditional Insurance Plans

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Bhubaneswar: A social media post by market commentator Piyush Trades has reignited a wider debate on the investment value of traditional life insurance policies sold in the early 2000s. The post shared details of a Bima Gold policy launched in 2006, highlighting modest returns that have drawn sharp reactions online. According to the post, the…

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Bhubaneswar Transforms into a ‘Mini India’ as Sisir Saras 2026 Begins

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Bhubaneswar: The vibrant annual rural fair, Sisir Saras 2026, officially kicks off  in Bhubaneswar, turning the IDCO Exhibition Ground into a bustling hub of culture, commerce, and craftsmanship. Organized by ORMAS under the Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department, in collaboration with Mission Shakti, the event promises to be a grand celebration of rural entrepreneurship….

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