New Odisha Age

Bhubaneswar to Host Season’s First ‘Patha Utsav’ on January 4, 2026

Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar is all set to welcome the first Patha Utsav of the season this Sunday, January 4, 2026, transforming select city streets into vibrant, vehicle-free public spaces for citizens to enjoy. The initiative, which has become a popular urban engagement programme in the capital, aims to promote healthy living, environmental awareness, and community bonding….

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Bharat Dignity Awards 2025: Grand Ceremony in Kolkata Honors Excellence and Social Contribution

Bhubaneswar: The prestigious Bharat Dignity Awards 2025 – 3rd Season took place on 27th December 2025 at The Park Hotel, Kolkata, celebrating excellence, integrity, creativity, leadership, and social contribution across diverse fields. Organized by News Mania, the Bharat Dignity Awards has steadily emerged as a respected national platform honoring individuals who have made significant contributions…

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Jaideep Ahlawat Replaces Akshaye Khanna in Drishyam Sequel, Producer Alleges Unprofessional Conduct

Bhubaneswar: Producer Kumar Mangat Pathak has confirmed that actor Jaideep Ahlawat will step into the role originally played by Akshaye Khanna in the upcoming Drishyam sequel, following a fallout over remuneration and creative disagreements. Speaking candidly about the casting change, Pathak alleged that Akshaye Khanna demanded a fee hike to ₹21 crore after initial negotiations…

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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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