New Odisha Age

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Protean ‘Digital Disruptors 2026’ honours visionary leaders redefining India’s financial ecosystem

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

ETBrandEquity.com and Protean eGov Technologies recognise trailblazers driving digital public infrastructure (DPI), embedded finance, and regulatory innovation across India’s financial sector Bhubaneswar: : ETBrandEquity.com, in partnership with Protean eGov Technologies, has officially announced the winners of the inaugural Protean Digital Disruptors 2026. The initiative recognises the trailblazing leaders who are architecting India’s next-generation financial landscape…

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Odisha Cabinet Approves New Kathajodi Bridge to Boost Cuttack–Bhubaneswar Connectivity

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved the construction of a new high-level bridge over the Kathajodi River to establish a more direct link between Cuttack and Bhubaneswar. The project is aimed at easing traffic congestion on NH-16, a critical arterial route connecting the two cities. It is also expected to complement the proposed 8-laning of…

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

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

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…

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Odisha Cabinet Clears ₹124 Crore Yarn Unit in Bolangir to Boost Textile Sector

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet has approved a proposal for Shree Ambica Cotspin Pvt. Ltd. to set up a modern yarn manufacturing unit in Bolangir with an investment of ₹124 crore. The project is aimed at strengthening the textile value chain in western Odisha, particularly in the KBK region, by enabling the conversion of raw cotton…

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POSCO Returns to Odisha with JSW Partnership, ₹35,000 Crore Steel Project in Dhenkanal

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Nearly a decade after exiting Odisha amid land acquisition challenges, POSCO has re-entered the state with a revised strategy, partnering with JSW Steel in a 50:50 joint venture to set up a ₹35,000 crore integrated steel plant in Dhenkanal. The proposed facility will have a production capacity of 6 million tonnes per annum (MTPA)…

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

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

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…

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Odisha to Set Up Five New Medical Colleges to Boost Alternative Healthcare

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced plans to establish five new medical colleges, including three Ayurvedic and two Homoeopathic institutions, as part of its strategy to expand healthcare education and services across the state. Land identification for the proposed colleges is currently underway in Gajapati, Malkangiri, Rayagada, Nayagarh, and Nuapada. The initiative is aimed at…

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Fire at Rajasthan Refinery Delays PM Modi’s Inauguration; No Casualties Reported

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: A massive fire broke out at the refinery complex in Pachpadra, Balotra, just 24 hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi was scheduled to inaugurate the facility, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky. Following the incident, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announced that the planned dedication ceremony has been postponed. Officials…

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Hydrogen Stove Innovation Promises Clean Cooking Using Water as Fuel

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: A new hydrogen-powered cooking system is being developed that could transform everyday kitchens by using water as a primary energy source instead of conventional fuels like natural gas. The technology relies on Electrolysis, where water is split into hydrogen and oxygen using electricity. The hydrogen produced is then used as a clean-burning fuel, generating…

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ECI Announces Assembly Poll Schedule; Dry Days to Be Enforced Across Polling States

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for the 2026 General Elections to Legislative Assemblies in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, along with bye-elections in six states. The schedule was officially declared on March 15, 2026. Polling in Tamil Nadu and the first phase in West Bengal will…

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