New Odisha Age

Railways Proposes Strategic Underground Corridor in Siliguri Corridor for Logistics Security

Bhubaneswar: The Railway Ministry has proposed a 40-kilometre underground rail corridor between Tin Mile Haat and Rangapani stations to strengthen passenger, freight, and defence logistics in the strategically sensitive Siliguri Corridor, officials said. Under the proposal, railway tracks will be laid 22–24 metres underground, while existing surface infrastructure will be expanded to four lines, creating…

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Centre Rejects ₹133 Crore in Suspect Ayushman Bharat Claims; ₹272 Crore Under Review

Bhubaneswar: The Centre has intensified scrutiny of claims under the Ayushman Bharat–Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), rejecting ₹133 crore worth of suspicious claims and placing an additional ₹272 crore under investigation, officials said. As part of the exercise, around 4.63 lakh claims have been returned to states for re-verification, following the detection of irregularities…

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MeitY Pushes National AI Literacy Ahead of AI Impact Summit Bharat 2026 with ‘YUVA AI for All’

Bhubaneswar: As India prepares to host the AI Impact Summit Bharat 2026, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has stepped up efforts to promote nationwide artificial intelligence literacy through the “YUVA AI for All” programme. Launched under the IndiaAI Mission, the initiative aims to bridge the digital divide by equipping over one crore…

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India to Use Entire Solid Waste for Road Construction by 2027: Nitin Gadkari

Bhubaneswar: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said that India aims to utilise 100 per cent of its solid waste in road construction by 2027, marking a major push towards sustainable and environmentally responsible infrastructure development. Speaking about ongoing initiatives, Gadkari said that around 80 lakh tonnes of waste have…

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Union Budget Gives Major Push to Sports Infrastructure and Manufacturing

Bhubaneswar: Sports received a significant boost in the Union Budget, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening infrastructure, grassroots development, and domestic manufacturing in the sector. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman said India has the potential to emerge as a global hub for high-quality and affordable sports goods….

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Odisha Tourism Directs Regular Inspections of Wayside Amenities; All 68 Centres to Open by Next Month

Bhubaneswar: Tourism development officers in Odisha have been directed to carry out regular inspections of wayside amenity centres and report any deficiencies within two weeks to ensure timely corrective action and quality upkeep. The directive was issued during a recent review meeting in Bhubaneswar, where it was decided that all 68 wayside amenity centres currently…

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India Announces Rare Earth Corridors to Boost Self-Reliance in Critical Minerals

Bhubaneswar: India has announced the establishment of dedicated rare earth corridors across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh, marking a major step towards strengthening domestic capabilities in critical minerals. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made the announcement as part of the government’s broader push for Atmanirbhar Bharat, aimed at reducing India’s dependence on imports in…

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Mumbai Bids Farewell to Iconic Parle Products Factory in Vile Parle

Bhubaneswar: Mumbai is set to lose one of its most cherished industrial landmarks as the iconic Parle Products factory in Vile Parle prepares to shut down, bringing an end to nearly 90 years of history. The factory, synonymous with Parle-G biscuits and generations of childhood memories, will make way for commercial redevelopment. Established in the…

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Hindalco Announces ₹21,000-Crore Expansion at Sambalpur, Boosts Aluminium and EV Ecosystem

Bhubaneswar: Hindalco Industries Limited has announced a major ₹21,000-crore expansion of its aluminium smelter at the Aditya Aluminium Complex in Sambalpur, further cementing Odisha’s status as a critical industrial and manufacturing hub. The expansion will add 3.6 lakh tonnes per annum (LTPA) of aluminium smelting capacity. Alongside the smelter expansion, the company has commissioned a…

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CM Mohan Charan Majhi Inaugurates Silver Jubilee Enterprise Odisha 2026, Announces ₹52,026 Crore Investment Push

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday inaugurated the Silver Jubilee (25th edition) of Enterprise Odisha 2026, marking a major thrust towards accelerated industrialisation in Western Odisha, which he described as the “core engine” of the state’s economic growth. Emphasising balanced regional development, MSME expansion and large-scale job creation, the Chief Minister said…

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