New Odisha Age

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Odisha Police Intensify Night Crackdown on Drunk Driving, Illegal Activities in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police conducted a major night enforcement drive across Cuttack and Bhubaneswar on August 26, targeting drunk driving, illegal liquor, drug-related activities, modified silencers and other offences. In Cuttack, police detected 90 drunk-driving cases and seized 90 vehicles, including 21 four-wheelers and 69 two-wheelers. During the operation, police also detected two Excise cases and…

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BJD Opposes Biometric Attendance Proposal for Odisha College Students

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Bhubaneswar: The opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has criticised the Odisha government’s proposal to introduce a biometric attendance system for college students, describing it as an unnecessary and intimidating measure. BJD spokesperson Lenin Mohanty questioned the proposal, pointing out that biometric attendance has not yet been implemented for teachers and other college staff. He termed…

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Odisha Government Asks Colleges to Cut Down Oil Use in Hostel, Canteen Food

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has advised principals of government-run and aided colleges to reduce the use of cooking oil in hostel and canteen food as part of efforts to promote healthier and more sustainable food practices. In a directive issued by Deputy Secretary Ramesh Chandra Behera, colleges have been asked to remove high-oil breakfast items…

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Devotees Pray for Flash Flood Victims on Sawan Purnima and Raksha Bandhan

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Bhubaneswar: Devotees and relatives of those affected by the devastating flash floods offered prayers at the Mahakaal Shani Bhagwan Temple on the occasion of Sawan Purnima and Raksha Bandhan. The prayers were held amid grief following a devastating natural disaster in central Nepal. An ice-rock avalanche triggered by a glacial collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border…

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Timeless Ritual, Now in a New Look: Aroma Magic Relaunches Its Signature Essential Oils and Introduces Peptide Potion & Vita Boost for Salon Professionals

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Bhubaneswar: Blossom Kochhar Aroma Magic, the premier aromatherapy company in India, proudly announced the relaunch of its iconic range of essential oils, now presented in an all-new, elegant avatar. Dr. Blossom Kochhar, Founder and Chairperson of Blossom Kochhar Group of Companies, while addressing a press conference in Siliguri, spoke about the essential oils and also…

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Salman Khan-Nayanthara’s ‘Monster’ Adds Ronit Roy and Seema Biswas to Cast

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Bhubaneswar: Salman Khan and Nayanthara’s upcoming action entertainer ‘Monster’, directed by Vamshi Paidipally, is expanding its cast with actors Ronit Roy and Seema Biswas joining the project. Ronit Roy is reportedly set to portray a positive and larger-than-life character, while details about Seema Biswas’ role are being kept under wraps. The film is currently being…

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PM JAN DHAN YOJANA CROSSES 59 CRORE ACCOUNTS, DEPOSITS SURGE 20-FOLD

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Bhubaneswar: The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) has emerged as a cornerstone of India’s financial inclusion drive since its launch in 2014, significantly expanding access to formal banking and other financial services for underserved communities. According to the latest figures, the number of PMJDY accounts has increased from 14.72 crore in 2015 to 59.09…

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Odisha Health & Family Welfare Department Shifts to Kharavela Bhawan

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Health and Family Welfare Department has been shifted from Lok Seva Bhawan to Kharavela Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. According to an official directive issued by the department, all departmental operations will now be conducted from the first floor of Kharavela Bhawan in Unit-V, Bhubaneswar. Earlier, the Health and Family Welfare Department was functioning…

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MSME MINISTRY, RBIH JOIN HANDS TO MAKE CREDIT ACCESS FASTER AND EASIER FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

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Bhubaneswar: In a significant push towards digital and inclusive lending, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) to facilitate faster and data-driven access to credit for MSMEs through the Unified Lending Interface (ULI). The partnership will enable API-based data…

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OUAT Advances GI Tag Applications for Three Traditional Odisha Foods

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) has advanced the Geographical Indication (GI) tag applications for three traditional Odisha food products — Sambalpur Sarpotia, Manikpatna Dahi and Dhenkanal Pala Baurali — in an effort to promote the state’s distinctive culinary heritage on national and international platforms. OUAT Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Pravat Kumar Roul…

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