New Odisha Age

Mega Loan Mela for Odisha MSMEs to Be Held in Bhubaneswar on July 10

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Assembly of Small and Medium Enterprises (OASME), in collaboration with the Government of Odisha, is organising a Mega Loan Mela for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Bhubaneswar on July 10. The event will be held at the Institute of Engineers Campus and aims to facilitate access to finance for entrepreneurs…

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Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital Restores Vision in 51-Year-Old Man After Decades of Poor Vision from a Rare Congenital Eye Defect

Hospital celebrates 10 years of advanced eye care in Kolkata with landmark vision restoration successes, with legendary singer Padma Shri Usha Uthup joining the celebration. Restores spectacle-free vision in 45-year-old woman with bilateral high myopia unsuitable for LASIK Bhubaneswar: : A 51-year-old patient, who had lived with poor vision in the left eye since childhood…

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Fortis Healthcare Enters Odisha, Signs O&M Deal with Dion Group for 300-Bed Greenfield Hospital in Cuttack

Bhubaneswar: Fortis Healthcare has announced its entry into Odisha through an asset-light expansion strategy by signing an Operations and Management (O&M) agreement with Bhubaneswar-based Dion Group to operate a 300-bed greenfield multi-speciality hospital in Cuttack. The hospital will be developed at Dion Riverside Township in Trishulia, strategically located along the Cuttack–Bhubaneswar corridor. Under the agreement,…

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Indian Railways to Operate 400+ Special Trains for Rath Yatra and Onam Festivals

Bhubaneswar: National Institute of Technology Rourkela researchers have developed an innovative smart wound dressing that aims to reduce infection, minimize pain during dressing changes, and accelerate the healing process. The advanced dressing combines chitosan-coated gauze with a nanofibrous layer infused with curcumin, the natural bioactive compound found in turmeric known for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory…

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Proposal for National Commission for Men Reaches Parliament Through Private Member’s Bill

Bhubaneswar: A proposal to establish a National Commission for Men has reached Parliament after Ashok Kumar Mittal introduced the National Commission for Men Bill in the Rajya Sabha. The proposal cites the recent Ketan Agarwal case as a reminder that men can also become victims of crime and may require dedicated institutional support. According to…

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Cooked Food Banned on Puri’s Bada Danda Ahead of Rath Yatra 2026; Only Dry Food Distribution Allowed

Bhubaneswar: Ahead of Rath Yatra 2026, the Housing and Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha has prohibited the distribution of cooked food along Bada Danda, permitting only dry and packaged food items to be served to devotees during the festival. The decision has been taken to maintain strict sanitation, hygiene, and public health standards as…

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Ragpicker Swept Away in Open Stormwater Drain Near Vani Vihar Amid Heavy Rain; Search Operation Underway

Bhubaneswar: A 35-year-old man was swept away in an open stormwater drain near Vani Vihar during heavy rainfall on Saturday, prompting an intensive search and rescue operation by the fire services and police. The missing man has been identified as Anil Singh, a ragpicker who lived in the nearby Patharabanda slum. According to eyewitnesses, Singh…

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Odisha Signs ₹67,000 Crore Green Energy Pact with Japan’s IHI Corporation and ACME Group

Bhubaneswar: The Industries Department, Government of Odisha has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with IHI Corporation and ACME Group to develop three major green energy projects in the state, attracting a combined investment of ₹67,000 crore. The agreement covers the establishment of: A 0.4 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) green ammonia plant at Gopalpur….

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Humble Shrine, Unwavering Faith: A Village in Mayurbhanj Keeps Lord Jagannath’s Traditions Alive

Bhubaneswar: In a time when grand temples and elaborate Rath Yatra celebrations draw thousands of devotees, a small village in Mayurbhanj district offers a powerful reminder that true devotion transcends grandeur. For the past 38 years, the deities of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra have been worshipped under a simple shelter made of…

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Giant Underwater Rock Formations Discovered Beneath the Mahanadi Near Cuttack

Bhubaneswar: Spectacular underwater visuals captured by divers beneath the Mahanadi River near Nandikeswari Path on the Cuttack–Choudwar stretch have revealed massive rocky formations resting quietly on the riverbed. Resembling submerged hills or cliffs, the formations have sparked curiosity about the geological history hidden beneath one of Odisha’s most important rivers. At first glance, the enormous…

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