New Odisha Age

Category: Nature

PM Modi Lays Foundation for ₹6,950-Crore NH-715 Project with Elevated Corridor Across Kaziranga

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Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the ₹6,950-crore four-laning of the Kaliabor–Numaligarh section of National Highway-715, gifting a major infrastructure project to the people of Assam. The project includes a 35-kilometre elevated corridor across Kaziranga National Park, aimed at ensuring safer wildlife movement while significantly improving road connectivity in…

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NDRF Raising Day: Nation Salutes the Frontline Guardians of Disaster Response

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Bhubaneswar: India on Friday marked the Raising Day of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), honouring the courage, professionalism, and unwavering commitment of its personnel who stand at the forefront of the country’s disaster management efforts. Over the years, the NDRF has emerged as the backbone of India’s emergency response system, playing a crucial role…

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World’s Largest Shivling Installed at Viraat Ramayan Mandir in Bihar

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Bhubaneswar: Bihar has marked a historic spiritual and architectural milestone with the installation of the world’s largest Shivling at the Viraat Ramayan Mandir complex in Kesariya, East Champaran. Standing 33 feet tall and weighing an extraordinary 210 tonnes, the monumental Shivling has been carved from a single, continuous block of black granite, setting a new…

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Odisha Government Unveils Incentive Scheme to Promote Authentic Odia Cuisine Nationwide

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has introduced a dedicated support framework to promote authentic Odia cuisine restaurants within the state and across major Indian cities, aiming to strengthen the region’s culinary identity and expand its national footprint. Under the revised Odisha Tourism Policy–2026, restaurants serving traditional Odia food will be eligible for capital expenditure (CAPEX) support…

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BMC Plans Designated Feeding Zones, Permanent Shelters to Tackle Bhubaneswar’s Stray Dog Crisis

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Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has moved to introduce structured guidelines for feeding stray dogs and to earmark designated feeding zones across the city, as concerns over public safety and dog attacks continue to mount. The decision comes a day after the Supreme Court raised questions over accountability in incidents involving stray dogs, prompting…

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EKA Mobility Deploys 100 Electric Buses for CRUT in Odisha

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Bhubaneswar: EKA Mobility has begun deploying electric buses for the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) system in Odisha, marking another step in the state’s transition toward clean and sustainable public transport. The rollout features EKA’s 9-metre electric bus model and is being executed in partnership with Travel Time Mobility Pvt. Ltd. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan…

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Odisha Mandates Use of Odia Language for All Official Work

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Bhubaneswar: In a decisive move to promote linguistic pride and strengthen the use of the state’s official language, the Odisha government has mandated that all official work in government offices be carried out exclusively in Odia. The directive was issued on Wednesday by the General Administration Department, making strict compliance compulsory across all levels of…

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India Builds World’s Largest Solar Kitchen in Mount Abu, Sets Global Benchmark in Sustainable Cooking

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Bhubaneswar: Mount Abu, Rajasthan has emerged as a global symbol of clean energy innovation with the establishment of the world’s largest solar-powered kitchen at the Brahma Kumaris Spiritual Headquarters. The state-of-the-art facility is capable of cooking up to 50,000 meals a day without using gas, electricity, or conventional fuels, relying entirely on solar energy. The…

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IITTM Bhubaneswar to Prepare Odisha’s Eco-Tourism Vision Document 2036

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Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards strengthening sustainable tourism, the Odisha government has partnered with the Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), Bhubaneswar, to prepare a comprehensive long-term roadmap titled ‘Odisha Eco-Tourism Vision Document 2036’. The collaboration was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Forest, Environment and Climate Change…

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Bhubaneswar Transforms into a ‘Mini India’ as Sisir Saras 2026 Begins

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Bhubaneswar: The vibrant annual rural fair, Sisir Saras 2026, officially kicks off  in Bhubaneswar, turning the IDCO Exhibition Ground into a bustling hub of culture, commerce, and craftsmanship. Organized by ORMAS under the Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department, in collaboration with Mission Shakti, the event promises to be a grand celebration of rural entrepreneurship….

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