New Odisha Age

OMC Tower to Redefine Bhubaneswar Skyline with AI-Driven Design and 400m SkyDeck

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) is set to reshape the skyline of Bhubaneswar with its upcoming futuristic headquarters and commercial complex near Kalinga Stadium. Spread across six acres with a built-up area of nearly 12 lakh square feet, the OMC Tower will feature a three-tower integrated design combining corporate offices, commercial spaces, and public infrastructure….

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Odisha’s Kundhei Emerges as ‘Taiwanese Watermelon Village’, Farmers Earn ₹1 Crore in 3 Months

Bhubaneswar: A quiet agricultural village in Odisha is making headlines for an impressive farming transformation. Kundhei has earned the nickname “Taiwanese Watermelon Village” after local farmers shifted from traditional crops to cultivating a premium variety of Taiwanese watermelon. The results have been remarkable. Within just three months, the village has collectively generated around ₹1 crore…

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India Strengthening Hardware Edge Alongside IT Leadership: Vaishnaw at Google Cloud AI Hub Event

Bhubaneswar: At the groundbreaking ceremony of the Google Cloud India AI Hub in Visakhapatnam, Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted India’s evolution from a global IT services powerhouse to a nation increasingly focused on electronics manufacturing. He noted that the foundation laid in cities like Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, the NCR region, and Mumbai…

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AIIMS Bhubaneswar and NAMS Organise Regional CME on Organ Transplantation and Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare AI could be a way forward for organ transplant

– Over 300 doctors from four states participated; renowned experts spoke on Organ Transplantation & AI in healthcare –         India is the 3rd best country in the world in terms of organ transplant –         AIIMS Bhubaneswar to establish a regional centre of excellence for organ transplantation and                artificial intelligence Bhubaneswar: A…

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SAIL May Shift ₹30,000 Crore Rourkela Expansion to Durgapur Amid Land Hurdles

Bhubaneswar: State-run steel major Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) is considering relocating the proposed expansion of Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) to the Durgapur Steel Plant (DSP) due to persistent land acquisition challenges in Odisha. The ₹30,000 crore expansion project is critical to SAIL’s long-term target of achieving 35.65 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) production…

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Fuel Sales Capped in Odisha to Curb Bulk Purchases by Industries

Bhubaneswar: Oil companies have introduced temporary limits on fuel sales across Odisha, directing petrol pump dealers to restrict petrol supply to 50 litres and high-speed diesel (HSD) to 500 litres per customer. The move is aimed at preventing industries from purchasing diesel in bulk from retail outlets, which could disrupt availability for regular consumers. Officials…

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India–New Zealand FTA Gains Momentum as Ministers Lead Industry Outreach in Agra

Bhubaneswar: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand’s Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay led an industry engagement session in Agra ahead of the signing of the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Officials highlighted that the agreement is being positioned as a comprehensive partnership extending beyond tariff reductions. It will cover…

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India–New Zealand Trade Deal Set for Signing; Major Boost for MSMEs

Bhubaneswar: India and New Zealand are set to sign a bilateral trade agreement today, with nearly 70% of Indian goods expected to receive duty-free access to the New Zealand market. The agreement is poised to open significant export opportunities, particularly for MSME-driven sectors. Industries such as leather, handloom, and handicrafts—especially from Agra and across Uttar…

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India’s AI & Semiconductor Push Positioned as Global Public Good, Says PM Modi

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised that India’s growing focus on artificial intelligence and semiconductor development will have benefits beyond national boundaries, contributing to global technological advancement. Highlighting India’s development trajectory, the Prime Minister noted that the Gujarat Model continues to be widely acknowledged for balancing welfare initiatives with large-scale infrastructure growth. He underscored that…

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₹10,000 Crore Startup India FoF 2.0 Guidelines Issued to Boost Funding Ecosystem

Bhubaneswar: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has issued operational guidelines for the ₹10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds (FoF) 2.0, aimed at streamlining capital deployment and strengthening India’s startup ecosystem. The fund will be deployed through SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), ensuring a structured and market-driven approach to financing…

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