New Odisha Age

iLEAD Kolkata Wraps Up Creator’s Workshop 2026 with Canon India

Bhubaneswar:  iLEAD Kolkata successfully concluded the three-day Creator’s Workshop 2026, powered by Canon India, bringing together students and industry experts for an immersive learning experience in photography and filmmaking. Day one introduced iLEAD students and visiting school students to street photography through a session conducted by Soumya Shankar Ghosal, an internationally recognized documentary photographer, Canon India Maestro,…

Read More

TOISA 2025 Brings India’s Biggest Sporting Names Under One Roof

Different seasons, different stages — now one evening in Lucknow, as TOISA 2025 gathers its nominees on March 21. Bhubaneswar: The eighth edition of the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) will be held on March 21, 2026, at The Centrum Hotel, Lucknow, bringing together some of the biggest names and standout performers from across…

Read More

Odisha Rebrands Tourism Identity with “Think India, Think Odisha” Tagline

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has unveiled a new tourism tagline—“Think India, Think Odisha”—signalling a strategic shift in how the state positions itself globally. Announced in April 2026, the rebranding aims to align Odisha more closely with the broader narrative of Indian tourism while asserting its unique identity. For years, Odisha was promoted under the tagline…

Read More

Odisha Takes Leap in Semiconductor Sector with 3D Glass Unit in Khordha

Bhubaneswar: Hon’ble Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, along with Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, laid the foundation stone for 3D Glass Solutions’ advanced Glass Substrate Packaging Unit at Info Valley in Khordha. The project, the first of its kind in India, marks a significant milestone in Odisha’s entry into the semiconductor and advanced electronics manufacturing ecosystem….

Read More

Young Athlete Runs 5,000 km Across India to Support Leprosy-Affected Children

Bhubaneswar: Twenty-three-year-old Indian-Australian athlete Om Satija will arrive in Kolkata this Saturday, having completed 2,500 km of an ambitious 5,000 km run across India — from Kanyakumari to Kashmir via Kolkata. His journey, The One India Run, aims to raise awareness and funds for leprosy-affected children supported by Udayan in Barrackpore. Now on Day 48 of a 100-day endurance challenge, Om is averaging 50 km a…

Read More

Kangana Ranaut Backs Deepika Padukone in 8-Hour Shift Debate

Bhubaneswar: Actor Kangana Ranaut has extended support to Deepika Padukone amid the ongoing debate over regulated working hours in the film industry. Commenting on the discussion around 8-hour shifts, Kangana said Deepika has “earned that place” after years of hard work and success, asserting that top actors have the right to define their working conditions….

Read More

Odisha Begins Door-to-Door Digital Census Survey with 90,000+ Officials Deployed

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has entered the next phase of its digital census exercise, with large-scale door-to-door data collection commencing across the state on Thursday. Over 90,200 officials, including enumerators and 15,140 supervisors, have been deployed for the survey. Each enumerator is tasked with covering around 800 individuals across 200 to 220 households, collecting detailed demographic information…

Read More

Odisha Girls Score Perfect 500 in CBSE Class 10 Exams

Bhubaneswar: Two students from Odisha have achieved a remarkable academic feat by securing a perfect score of 500 out of 500 in the Central Board of Secondary Education Class 10 examinations. Alisha Biswal from Bhubaneswar and Teenaa Rath from Puri credited their success to consistent hard work, discipline, and strong support from their families and…

Read More

Hridaynath Mangeshkar Announces Plan for Mega Hospital in Memory of Lata and Asha

Bhubaneswar: Legendary composer Hridaynath Mangeshkar has unveiled an ambitious plan to build what is envisioned as Asia’s largest hospital, dedicated to his iconic sisters Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle. The proposed project aims to deliver world-class healthcare with a strong emphasis on affordability and accessibility, ensuring that quality medical services reach people across all sections…

Read More

Caste Census Underway, Enumeration to Include Caste Data: Amit Shah

Bhubaneswar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday informed the Lok Sabha that the census process in the country has begun and will include caste-based data collection. Addressing the House, Shah said the government has decided to conduct a caste census alongside the general enumeration exercise. “I want to inform the entire country that the…

Read More