New Odisha Age

Category: Infrastructure

Ashwini Vaishnaw Highlights Cabinet Push For Coal Gasification To Strengthen India’s Energy Self-Reliance

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said the Union Cabinet has taken a “very important and timely decision” to promote coal gasification as part of India’s strategy to strengthen energy self-reliance amid rising gas demand and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. Addressing a Cabinet briefing, the minister said India possesses sufficient coal reserves to meet requirements…

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Air India Cuts Around 100 International Services Amid Rising Fuel Costs And Airspace Disruptions

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Air India has announced a reduction of nearly 100 international flight services through July 2026 amid mounting operational pressures caused by rising jet fuel prices and extended flight routes linked to the ongoing crisis in West Asia. Air India CEO Campbell Wilson said the airline has been compelled to rationalise several long-haul operations as…

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Government of India And International Fund for Agricultural Development Launch New Rural Development Strategy For 2026–2033

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Government of India and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have launched a new eight-year strategic partnership framework under the Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP) for the period 2026 to 2033. The new strategy is aimed at strengthening India’s rural economy by enhancing rural incomes, improving resilience and expanding sustainable livelihood opportunities…

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Odisha Approves Five PPP Projects Worth ₹1,130 Crore

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

BHUBANESWAR: The Empowered Committee on Infrastructure for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Projects of the Odisha government has approved five new PPP projects with a combined investment of ₹1,130 crore across sectors including healthcare, urban development and animal vaccine production. The committee meeting was chaired by Anu Garg, who emphasized the need for strict adherence to project…

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Vigyan TECH 2026 Showcases Major Advances In Food Processing Research And Innovation

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: Significant achievements in food processing research and innovation were showcased during Vigyan TECH 2026 held at BRIC-National Institute of Immunology and National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM-Kundli). During the event, three technologies developed by NIFTEM-K were successfully transferred to industry partners and start-ups, highlighting the institute’s focus on promoting industry-ready innovations…

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Competition Commission of India Approves Adani Power Ltd Acquisition Of GVK Energy Ltd

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the proposed acquisition of 100 per cent share capital and control of GVK Energy Ltd by Adani Power Ltd. According to the regulator, the proposed combination is being carried out under the corporate insolvency resolution process initiated against GVK Energy Ltd under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy…

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West Bengal To Roll Out Ayushman Bharat, Free Bus Travel Scheme For Women From June 1

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: The West Bengal government is set to introduce two major public welfare initiatives from June 1, including the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme in the state and a free government bus travel programme for women. The government stated that all existing welfare schemes for citizens would continue without interruption but would…

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Odisha to Operationalise 23 Truck Terminals for Safer Highways

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha is planning to operationalise 23 truck terminals by the end of May as part of efforts to improve highway safety and reduce accidents caused by unauthorised roadside parking of heavy vehicles. The terminals, strategically located near national highways, will provide dedicated parking spaces along with lodging and logistics support facilities…

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India Successfully Tests Advanced Agni Missile with MIRV Capability from Odisha

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Bhubaneswar: India successfully conducted a test of an advanced Agni missile equipped with Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island on May 8, 2026. According to officials, the missile was flight-tested with multiple payloads capable of striking different targets simultaneously across a wide geographical area in the Indian Ocean…

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1,000+ Attendees and 100+ CMOs Expected at the 8th Edition of Brand World Summit

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: ETBrandEquity.com, India’s leading platform for marketing and advertising news, is bringing back its flagship event — the Brand World Summit (BWS) 2026. The 8th edition will be held on July 3, 2026, in Mumbai, at Grand Hyatt bringing together the country’s top CMOs, brand leaders, and marketing decision-makers under one roof. India’s advertising market…

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