New Odisha Age

Category: Nature

HUD Department Reviews Sanitation Drive, Commends Workers in Bhubaneswar

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Principal Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department, Government of Odisha, along with the Commissioner of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), conducted an on-ground inspection of sanitation activities at various locations across Bhubaneswar on Monday. During the inspection, the senior officials reviewed cleanliness levels, waste collection operations and overall sanitation management…

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Over 200 Garbage Pickup Bookings Recorded via Safa Bhubaneswar App in 10 Days

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Safa Bhubaneswar mobile application has witnessed encouraging public response, with more than 200 garbage pickup bookings recorded within just 10 days of its rollout. The initiative, led by the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), marks a significant step towards strengthening urban sanitation through citizen participation and digital governance. Officials said the app enables residents…

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Strayed Tuskers Return to Bharatpur Forest, Shikharchandi Reopens to Public

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Bhubaneswar: Normalcy returned to the Shikharchandi hill range on Monday after two adult tusker elephants that had strayed into the area safely returned to the Bharatpur forest following a coordinated overnight operation by the Forest Department. The elephants, whose presence had led to the temporary closure of the popular hilltop shrine and picnic spot, were…

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

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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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Konark Comes Alive: A Celebration of Odisha’s Cultural Soul

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Bhubaneswar: As the sun sets over the timeless stones of the Konark Sun Temple, Odisha once again steps into the global cultural spotlight. The 36th Konark Festival and the 15th International Sand Art Festival, commencing at the scenic Chandrabhaga Beach, are more than annual events—they are living expressions of the state’s artistic legacy, community spirit,…

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New Aravalli Definition Triggers Alarm as Experts Warn of Ecological Fallout

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Supreme Court’s acceptance of a revised government definition of the Aravalli hills on November 20 has triggered widespread concern among environmental experts and citizen groups, who warn that the move could strip protection from nearly 90 per cent of the ancient hill range. Under the new definition, only landforms rising above 100 metres…

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Ethiopian Volcanic Ash Reaches India; Flights Disrupted Across Region as DGCA Issues Emergency Advisory

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Bhubaneswar: Air travel across India and parts of West Asia faced major disruptions on Monday and Tuesday after a massive ash cloud from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano drifted across the Red Sea and entered the Indian airspace, particularly over the Himalayan region. The volcano—dormant for nearly 12,000 years—erupted suddenly, sending a towering plume of ash…

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Winter Cyclone Likely Over Bay of Bengal, Odisha on Alert

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Bhubaneswar: Two simultaneous weather systems forming over the Bay of Bengal have intensified the possibility of a rare winter cyclone, with meteorologists closely monitoring the evolving disturbance expected to influence parts of southern Odisha later this week. According to Manorama Mohanty, Director of the Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre,“The system is likely to intensify into a depression…

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Sonam Kapoor Announces Second Pregnancy, Shares Heartwarming Photos on Instagram

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor has announced that she is expecting her second child. The actress shared the happy news on Instagram on Tuesday, posting a series of elegant photographs proudly flaunting her baby bump. Sonam captioned the post simply and powerfully: “MOTHER.” In the pictures, the Neerja star appears radiant as she embraces this…

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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

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Lucknow, November 15, 2025 – 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 Lucknow, spoke about the essential…

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