New Odisha Age

Category: Society

Empowering India’s Annadatas: A Decade of Transformation Reshapes Agriculture

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: India’s agricultural sector has undergone a significant transformation over the past 12 years, with government policies increasingly focused on empowering farmers through higher productivity, improved income security, stronger market access, and enhanced resilience against climate and economic challenges. The shift marks a move beyond traditional welfare measures toward a comprehensive approach aimed at building…

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Paradip Port Tops India’s Logistics Port Performance Index, Strengthening Odisha’s Maritime Leadership

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Paradip Port has emerged as the best-performing major port in the country, securing the top overall position in the newly introduced Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI). The achievement highlights the port’s growing role in India’s maritime and logistics ecosystem. The rankings were announced by Sarbananda Sonowal during a major maritime industry conclave. The…

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Odisha Enhances Nutrition Support for Underweight Children and Pre-Schoolers

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards improving child nutrition and early childhood development, the Odisha government has increased financial support for supplementary nutrition provided to severely underweight children and pre-schoolers under its Anganwadi services. Under the revised provisions, the daily nutrition support for severely underweight children aged 6 months to 6 years has been increased…

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Odisha Records Over 56 Lakh Tourist Visits in First Five Months of 2026

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s tourism sector is witnessing remarkable growth, with more than 56 lakh tourists visiting the state between January and May 2026. The surge in arrivals reflects the state’s expanding appeal as it strengthens its position as one of India’s fastest-growing tourism destinations. Leading the growth is the temple town of Puri, which registered a…

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Southwest Monsoon Likely to Reach Kerala Within 2–3 Days; Centre Activates Drought Preparedness Measures

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that the southwest monsoon is likely to make its onset over Kerala within the next two to three days, signaling the beginning of the country’s crucial four-month rainy season. The latest forecast comes after the IMD had earlier projected the monsoon’s arrival around May 26, ahead of…

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BSE, ICSI & AIBI Host SME Fund Raising Conclave in Guwahati, Assam

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Focus on Enhancing Capital Market Access and Ease of Capital Formation for SMEs Bhubaneswar: BSE, in collaboration with the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and the Association of Investment Banker of India (AIBI), successfully hosted the SME Fund Raising Conclave – Key Growth Opportunity in Guwahati. The conclave, initiated by the Securities and Exchange…

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Odisha Introduces Plus II Science Education in Odia to Improve Accessibility

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards promoting inclusive education, the Odisha government has decided to introduce Plus II Science education in the Odia language from the current academic session. The initiative aims to make science learning more accessible to students from Odia-medium schools and encourage greater participation in science streams. Under the new policy, students…

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OSDMA Issues Orange and Yellow Alerts Across Odisha as Kalbaisakhi Storm Activity Intensifies

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha State Disaster Management Authority has activated enhanced emergency preparedness measures and issued Orange and Yellow weather alerts across multiple districts of Odisha amid forecasts of intense Kalbaisakhi thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rainfall and strong winds. The alerts will remain in effect from May 30 to June 5, 2026, as a strengthened trough line…

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IMD Warns of Below-Normal Monsoon Rainfall and Higher Temperatures in Odisha

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

BHUBANESWAR: Odisha may face a challenging monsoon season this year, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicating the possibility of below-normal rainfall across parts of the state during the June–September southwest monsoon period. According to IMD’s seasonal outlook, the Monsoon Core Zone (MCZ), which includes large parts of Odisha, is expected to receive below-normal rainfall….

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Massive Fire Guts Cuttack Fish Market, Causes Heavy Losses and Damages Bank

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Bhubaneswar: A massive fire broke out at the fish market near Press Chhak in Cuttack during the early hours of Monday, completely destroying the market and causing extensive damage to nearby establishments, including a branch of Bank of India. According to reports, the blaze erupted around 2:30 a.m. and rapidly spread through the fish market,…

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