New Odisha Age

Category: Infrastructure

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

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

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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Odisha boosts water-based adventure tourism across five districts

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has initiated plans to expand water-based adventure tourism by identifying suitable locations across five districts — Puri, Ganjam, Jagatsinghpur, Sambalpur, and Sundargarh. As part of the initiative, a joint technical team will carry out physical verification of proposed tourism sites between May 4 and May 20. The exercise will cover beaches,…

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OMCs ASSURE ADEQUATE PETROL, DIESEL SUPPLY ACROSS ODISHA

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have assured consumers that there is no shortage of petrol or diesel in Odisha, stating that fuel supplies across the state remain stable despite temporary disruptions reported in some districts. According to officials, a sudden spike in fuel demand in border areas during the beginning of May led to short-term…

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CENTRE TO LAUNCH FREE ANNUAL HEALTH CHECK-UP DRIVE FOR WORKERS UNDER NEW LABOUR CODES

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Union Government will launch an Annual Free Health Check-up Camp for workers aged 40 years and above under the framework of the new labour codes on May 7, aimed at strengthening preventive healthcare and worker welfare across the country. The initiative will be launched by Mansukh Mandaviya from ESIC Hospital Basaidarapur under the…

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Honeybee Decline in Odisha Raises Alarm; Experts Call for Sustainable Beekeeping

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: A recent study by wildlife researchers Rajkishore Swain, Sandesh Behera, and Subhani Rath has highlighted growing threats to honeybee diversity in Odisha due to habitat loss, climate change, and excessive pesticide use. The study notes that honeybees contribute to over 70% of pollination in certain crops and ornamental plants in Bhubaneswar, underlining their critical…

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