New Odisha Age

Category: lifestyle

Country Club Hosts High-Impact Annual Marketing Meet in Mumbai; Signals Expansion & Career Opportunities

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: Country Club Hospitality & Holidays Ltd., one of India’s leading leisure and lifestyle brands, successfully hosted its Annual Marketing Meet in Mumbai, bringing together a large and dynamic marketing force from across the country. The meet served as a strategic platform to review performance, align future growth plans, and energize the organization’s expanding sales and marketing…

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Koraput Pepper Finds Growing National and Global Markets

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Koraput district, long recognised for its coffee plantations, is fast emerging as a notable centre for high-quality pepper cultivation, with the spice witnessing rising demand in both national and international markets. Pepper is currently grown across nearly 1,550 hectares in the district, where the unique agro-climatic conditions—marked by moderate temperatures, adequate rainfall, and rich soil—have…

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Sisir Saras Mela 2026 Records ₹30 Crore Turnover, Draws Over Five Lakh Visitors

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Sisir Saras Mela-2026 concluded on a high note, registering a record business turnover of ₹30 crore and reaffirming its status as one of Odisha’s most significant platforms for rural and artisanal entrepreneurship. The fair attracted more than five lakh visitors over its duration, with around 400 stalls showcasing a wide range of handicrafts,…

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BMC Ties Up with Centre for Green Mobility to Revive Cycling in Bhubaneswar

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: In a renewed push towards sustainable urban transport, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Green Mobility (CGM) to revive the city’s public bicycle sharing (PBS) system and strengthen cycling infrastructure. Under the partnership, CGM will support BMC by engaging expert consultants for non-motorised transport…

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Bhubaneswar’s Air Quality Improves, but Questions Remain Over Sustainability

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar has recorded a noticeable improvement in air quality over the past three days, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) returning to the ‘moderate’ category after remaining in the hazardous zone for much of December. Data from the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) show the city’s three-day average AQI at 133, with daily readings…

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Assam Showcases Cultural Grandeur as 10,000 Artistes Perform Bagurumba at ‘Bagurumba Dwhou 2026’

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Assam witnessed a landmark cultural moment with the grand staging of Bagurumba Dwhou 2026, a historic celebration of the Bodo community’s iconic Bagurumba, or butterfly dance. Held at Guwahati’s Sarusajai Stadium, the event brought together more than 10,000 Bodo artistes from all 81 Assembly constituencies across 23 districts, creating one of the largest synchronised…

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GMU Develops IoT-Enabled Humidifier to Enable Year-Round Mushroom Cultivation

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Gangadhar Meher University (GMU) has developed a low-cost, IoT-enabled humidifier aimed at helping small and marginal farmers undertake year-round mushroom cultivation by effectively managing temperature and humidity conditions. The solar-powered, app-controlled device has been designed to address key challenges faced in cultivating button and oyster mushrooms, crops that require precise environmental conditions for optimal…

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DGCA Slaps ₹22.2 Crore Fine on IndiGo Over December Disruptions

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a penalty of ₹22.2 crore on IndiGo Airlines for large-scale operational disruptions reported in December, the aviation regulator said in a statement on Saturday. According to the DGCA, the fine includes a penalty of ₹3 lakh per day for 68 days, amounting to ₹20.4 crore,…

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Odisha Government Unveils Incentive Scheme to Promote Authentic Odia Cuisine Nationwide

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has introduced a dedicated support framework to promote authentic Odia cuisine restaurants within the state and across major Indian cities, aiming to strengthen the region’s culinary identity and expand its national footprint. Under the revised Odisha Tourism Policy–2026, restaurants serving traditional Odia food will be eligible for capital expenditure (CAPEX) support…

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EKA Mobility Deploys 100 Electric Buses for CRUT in Odisha

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: EKA Mobility has begun deploying electric buses for the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) system in Odisha, marking another step in the state’s transition toward clean and sustainable public transport. The rollout features EKA’s 9-metre electric bus model and is being executed in partnership with Travel Time Mobility Pvt. Ltd. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan…

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