New Odisha Age

Odisha STA Allows Both Online and Offline Payment of E-Challans to Improve Accessibility

Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at improving accessibility and convenience for vehicle owners, the State Transport Authority (STA) of Odisha has announced that e-challans for traffic violations can now be paid both online and offline. The decision is expected to benefit people who face difficulties with digital-only payment systems. The STA has instructed all Regional…

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Making Science Come Alive: Bhubaneswar RSC’s Interactive Leap Forward

Bhubaneswar: The planned upgrade of Bhubaneswar’s Regional Science Centre (RSC) with 35 new interactive exhibits marks a timely and welcome shift in how science is communicated to the public—especially to young minds. At a moment when attention spans are shrinking and rote learning still dominates many classrooms, the RSC’s move towards play-based, experiential learning reflects…

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At 60, a Superstar Reaffirms His Star Power and Sense of Duty

Bhubaneswar: Turning 60 is often a moment of quiet reflection. For this Bollywood icon, it became a statement—of relevance, responsibility and reinvention. On December 27, amid an intimate celebration at his Bandra residence with close friends including MS Dhoni, Sakshi and young Ziva, and thousands of fans lining the streets outside, the actor once again…

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Odisha to Host State Youth Festival 2025 at Kalinga Stadium from December 24

Bhubaneswar: Nearly 1,000 youth from all 30 districts of Odisha will converge at Kalinga Stadium here for the State Youth Festival 2025, scheduled from December 24 to 26. The three-day festival will feature state-level competitions across seven categories, with winners earning the opportunity to represent Odisha at the National Youth Festival, also known as the…

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Dhurandhar: The Film You May Hate or Love—but Cannot Ignore

Bhubaneswar: Dhurandhar is no longer just a film; it has become a cultural and commercial phenomenon. As it races past the ₹900-crore mark and edges closer to the coveted ₹1,000-crore milestone, the question is no longer whether it is successful, but how decisively it has reshaped the Bollywood landscape in 2025. Dismissed by sections of…

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Bangladesh Sees Fresh Wave of Violence as Political Killings Spark Nationwide Unrest

Bhubaneswar: Bangladesh witnessed a renewed surge of political violence on Monday after Md. Motaleb Sikder (42), a central leader of the National Citizens Party (NCP) workers’ organisation, was shot at in Khulna, according to local media reports. Sikder serves as the Khulna divisional chief of the NCP and a central organiser of NCP Sramik Shakti….

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ICSI commemorates 25 years of ICSI National Awards for Excellence in Corporate Governance

The Indian Hotels Company Limited bags the 25th ICSI National Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance (Listed Segment- Large Category)  Mr. R. C. Bhargava, Chairman, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, receives the 25th ICSI Lifetime Achievement Award Bhubaneswar: Dr. Raj Bhushan Choudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Government of India, graced the 25th edition of the ICSI National Awards for Excellence in…

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Bangladesh Gripped by Unrest as Violence, Media Attacks Raise Alarm in India

Bhubaneswar: Bangladesh has once again descended into turmoil, with large-scale violence, arson attacks on media houses and rising political unrest pushing the country towards what observers describe as a state of near anarchy. The situation has triggered serious concern in New Delhi, prompting India to summon the Bangladeshi envoy and issue a strong protest over…

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Ministry of Defence, My Bharat Launch National Online Contests Ahead of Republic Day 2026

Bhubaneswar: As India prepares to commemorate its 77th Republic Day in 2026, the Ministry of Defence, in partnership with My Bharat, has invited citizens across the country to take part in a series of national online contests and creative activities aimed at celebrating India’s constitutional legacy and democratic spirit. The initiatives are designed to ignite…

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26th CABLE TV SHOW 2025 Kolkata takes off Celebrating 30 Years of CTMA Excellence

Bhubaneswar: The 26th CABLE TV SHOW 2025, one of India’s largest trade shows on digital cable television, broadband, and OTT in the SAARC region, was formally inaugurated by Chief Guest, Mr Subhas Agarwala, National Executive Chairman, Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) at the Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, Milan Mela, Kolkata, today. The event, on till…

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