New Odisha Age

Category: Infrastructure

OYEA Celebrates Foundation Day, Unveils Vision for National Trade Fair ‘Sankalp Odisha 2026’

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Young Entrepreneurs Association (OYEA), Khordha Chapter, celebrated its Foundation Day with great enthusiasm at Gita Govinda Sadan in Bhubaneswar, bringing together entrepreneurs, industry leaders, MSME stakeholders, government officials and members of the business community. The event was attended by several distinguished dignitaries, including Odisha’s Minister of State for MSME, Gokula Nanda Mallik….

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Odisha Police Deploys 72 Platoons for Debasnana Purnima Security in Puri

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police has put in place an extensive security and crowd-management plan for the upcoming Debasnana Purnima celebrations in Puri, with 72 platoons of police personnel set to be deployed to ensure the smooth conduct of the annual ritual on June 29. Director General of Police Yogesh Bahadur Khurania recently reviewed the security, traffic,…

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Odisha Launches ‘Pitha on Wheels’ to Celebrate Raja Festival and Boost Women-Led Enterprises

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Bhubaneswar: In a unique blend of cultural celebration and economic empowerment, the Odisha Government’s Mission Shakti Department has launched ‘Pitha on Wheels’, a mobile food initiative aimed at promoting traditional Odia cuisine while creating greater market opportunities for women entrepreneurs during the Raja Festival. The initiative features specially designed vehicles that travel to different locations,…

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Three Indian Seafarers Killed in US Strike on Commercial Vessel Off Oman; India Lodges Strong Protest

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Bhubaneswar: Three Indian seafarers have been confirmed dead following a US military strike on the Palau-flagged commercial vessel MT Settebello off the coast of Oman, prompting a strong diplomatic protest from India and renewed concerns over the safety of civilian shipping in the region. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal described the…

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Puri Retains Unique Identity as Jagannath Dham After Digha Project Renaming

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Bhubaneswar: The decision to remove the word “Dham” from the Jagannath project in Digha and rename it as the Digha Jagannath Cultural Centre has been welcomed by many devotees and stakeholders who had expressed concerns over preserving the unique spiritual identity of Puri. For centuries, Jagannath Temple in Puri has been revered as Jagannath Dham,…

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Odisha Schools to Introduce 10 ‘Bagless Days’ Annually Under NEP 2020

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Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Odisha Government has decided to introduce 10 ‘bagless days’ every academic year for students of Classes VI to VIII in schools across the state. The initiative is aimed at reducing academic pressure on students while encouraging experiential, activity-based, and skill-oriented learning….

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Centre Approves National Gallery of Modern Art Branch in Bhubaneswar with ₹630 Crore Investment

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Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to Odisha’s cultural and artistic landscape, the Centre has approved the establishment of a branch of the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) in Bhubaneswar with a proposed investment of ₹630 crore. The Ministry of Culture formally communicated its intention to set up the prestigious institution in the Odisha capital…

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NFHS-6 Flags Rising Obesity and Diabetes Risk in Odisha, Urban Areas Most Affected

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha is witnessing a significant rise in obesity and diabetes risk, with the latest findings of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-6 (2023-24) revealing a growing public health challenge across the state. According to the survey, nearly three out of every ten women aged 15-49 years in Odisha are now classified as overweight or…

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Hyderabad’s leading design college is now in Warangal SR University collaborates with Hamstech College to launch Bachelor of Design programs

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Bhubaneswar: In a significant move set to redefine creative education in India, Hamstech College of Creative Education has partnered with SR University to establish the SRU School of Design powered by Hamstech. The collaboration brings together Hamstech’s three decades of expertise in design training with SR University’s 150-acre integrated campus, known for its strong academic…

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Warm Welcome for Indian U-18 Hockey Teams at Delhi Airport After Asia Cup Success

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Bhubaneswar: Members of India’s Men’s and Women’s U-18 Hockey teams received a grand welcome at Delhi airport upon their return from Japan following their impressive performances at the U-18 Asia Cup 2026. Players, coaches, officials, and supporters gathered to celebrate the teams’ achievements, with the young athletes being greeted with flowers, applause, and enthusiastic cheers…

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