New Odisha Age

Category: Infrastructure

iLEAD and Alliance Française du Bengale Join Hands to Promote French Language Learning and Cultural Exchange

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Bhubaneswar: The Institute of Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Development (iLEAD) and Alliance Française du Bengale have entered into a strategic collaboration aimed at promoting French language learning and cultural education among students and facilitating greater cultural exchange and opportunities. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at the iLEAD campus in Topsia, Kolkata, marking an important…

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Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme: Building India’s Electronics Backbone

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Bhubaneswar: Electronics have become an essential part of modern economies, powering sectors ranging from communication and healthcare to transport, finance, manufacturing and digital infrastructure. From smartphones and automobiles to telecom networks and industrial systems, electronics are driving technological advancement and economic competitiveness. Strengthening domestic component manufacturing is therefore a key step towards improving technological resilience,…

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DRAT & DRTs in Kolkata are brought under one roof strengthening frameworks for adjudication & building better co-ordination

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Bhubaneswar: From now onwards there would be a paradigm shift in ease of adjudication by way of greater co-ordination as the Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal and Debt Recovery Tribunals under its jurisdiction are brought under a single roof. Dignitaries of banks and financial institutions attended the inaugural ceremony. The Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal hosted its…

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Bhubaneswar Police Issue Guidelines for Ganesh Puja 2026

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Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Commissionerate Police has issued detailed guidelines for Ganesh Puja 2026, urging organisers and devotees to ensure a safe and peaceful celebration. As per the guidelines, DJ music and crackers have been prohibited, while melody and cultural programmes will be permitted only until 10:00 pm. Idol immersion will be conducted on September 16,…

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Shree Jagannath Temple Secures IP Protection for More Names

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Bhubaneswar: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has strengthened efforts to protect the shrine’s spiritual and cultural identity by securing intellectual property protection for three more names — ‘Shree Mandira’, ‘Ratna Bhandar’ and ‘Shree Nahar’. The applications have been accepted for publication by the Trade Marks Registry, marking the third phase of the temple’s trademark…

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Odisha Strengthens Skill Development and Digital Learning

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government’s Higher Education Department has signed MoUs with CSRBOX, Naandi Foundation, and Odisha Knowledge Corporation Ltd (OKCL) to expand skill development and digital learning opportunities for students across the state. The initiatives will provide training in Artificial Intelligence, digital literacy, financial literacy, and communication skills to more than 1.25 lakh students, with…

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Odisha Launches India’s First State-Owned Safety App, Odisha Yatri

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has launched the Odisha Yatri Safety App, described as India’s first state-owned safety application aimed at strengthening security and emergency support in urban mobility. The app has been designed to provide passengers with quick access to emergency assistance while travelling. One of its key features is the ‘Shake…

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Odisha Enhances Financial Aid for HIV-Affected Students Pursuing Higher Education

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Bhubaneswar: Students living with HIV or belonging to HIV-affected families in Odisha will receive improved support for higher education through strengthened coordination between the Odisha State AIDS Control Society (OSACS) and the Higher Education Department. The issue was discussed during a meeting between OSACS Project Director Dr Akshay Kumar Satpathy and Higher Education Director Kaliprasanna…

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Sikkim Steps Up Monitoring of 16 High-Risk Glacial Lakes Amid GLOF Concerns

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Bhubaneswar: Sikkim is intensifying its surveillance of 16 high-risk glacial lakes by deploying sensors, automated weather stations and early warning systems to detect changes in water levels and assess the risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs). The measures have gained added significance following the recent glacier-related disaster in neighbouring Nepal, highlighting the risks posed…

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Odisha’s Aadvika Utkal Wins 5 Gold, 2 Silver Medals, Sets 3 Championship Records in Thailand

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s young swimming talent Aadvika Utkal has brought laurels to the state and the country with an outstanding performance at the 3rd Asian Open School Aquatic Championship 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand. The eight-year-old student of DN Wisdom Tree Global School, Bhubaneswar, represented India at the international championship held at the Assumption University Aquatic Center…

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