New Odisha Age

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Free Health Camp in Bhubaneswar Promotes Accessible Healthcare and Community Welfare

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: In a step towards promoting accessible healthcare, the Odisha Young Entrepreneurs Association (OYEA), in collaboration with the Rotary E-Club Coastal Bay and Manipal Hospitals, organized a comprehensive free community health camp at Netaji Club in Badagada Brit Colony, Bhubaneswar. The initiative focused on preventive healthcare, offering residents direct access to professional medical consultations, health…

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OSCPCR Directs District Authorities to Act Against Child Begging in Odisha

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (OSCPCR) has directed district administrations across Odisha to take immediate and coordinated action to eradicate the practice of child begging. In an official directive, the Commission instructed key officials—including police authorities, municipal commissioners and district child protection officers—to intensify efforts to identify, rescue and rehabilitate…

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Rajnath Singh Calls for Stronger Public-Private Partnership to Boost India’s Sports Economy

Sarmistha Kabi04 mins

Bhubaneswar: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday called for greater collaboration between the government and private sector to strengthen India’s sports ecosystem and enhance the country’s presence on the global sporting stage. Addressing a gathering during the Aditya Birla Memorial Polo Cup Final in New Delhi on March 15, the minister said the government is…

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Fire Breaks Out at Trauma Care ICU of SCB Medical in Cuttack; Patients Safely Evacuated

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: A fire broke out late at night in the Trauma Care Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the emergency department at SCB Medical College and Hospital, triggering panic within the hospital premises. The blaze reportedly started on the first floor of the Trauma Care ICU around 3 a.m., prompting an immediate response from the hospital’s…

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States Intensify Raids to Curb LPG Black Marketing and Hoarding

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: State governments across India have stepped up enforcement measures to curb black marketing and hoarding of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), with authorities carrying out continuous raids and surprise inspections at LPG distributorships and retail outlets. According to Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, state administrations are playing a…

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Indian LPG Tankers Safely Cross Strait of Hormuz Amid Regional Tensions

Sarmistha Kabi04 mins

Bhubaneswar: Two India-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tankers operated by the Shipping Corporation of India have successfully crossed the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz and are now heading towards India, officials said on Sunday. The vessels — Shivalik and Nanda Devi — navigated the narrow sea lane amid heightened tensions in the Gulf region following…

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U.S. Strikes Iran’s Kharg Island, Escalating Tensions in the Persian Gulf

Sarmistha Kabi04 mins

Bhubaneswar: A major escalation unfolded in the Middle East after the United States, under President Donald Trump, carried out a powerful bombing raid on Kharg Island, a strategically crucial outpost in the northern Persian Gulf located about 25 kilometres off Iran’s coast. The U.S. operation targeted several military installations on the island, including air defence…

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Times Prime Turns Valentine Season into a 10-Day Members Celebration with Daily Surprises and Exclusive Experiences

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: Times Prime, India’s premium lifestyle membership platform, is celebrating its members this Valentine season with the second edition of Love All Members Fest, a 10-day member-first celebration running from February 6 to February 15. The fest brings together exclusive offers, new brand partnerships, and curated experiences across gifting, entertainment, beauty, wellness, and lifestyle categories….

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Centre Considers Namo Bharat Rapid Rail for Bhubaneswar–Cuttack Connectivity

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: The proposed metro rail project between Bhubaneswar and Cuttack may face further delays as the Centre is now exploring the possibility of introducing Namo Bharat Rapid Rail services to strengthen connectivity between the twin cities. Responding to a query in the Rajya Sabha, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the government is examining a…

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Odisha Plans Rice ATM Expansion After Successful Pilot in Bhubaneswar

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided to expand its Rice ATM initiative to four more districts following the success of its pilot project in Bhubaneswar. The move is aimed at strengthening the Public Distribution System (PDS) and making the distribution of subsidised food grains more convenient for beneficiaries. Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna…

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