New Odisha Age

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Fortis Healthcare Enters Odisha, Signs O&M Deal with Dion Group for 300-Bed Greenfield Hospital in Cuttack

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Bhubaneswar: Fortis Healthcare has announced its entry into Odisha through an asset-light expansion strategy by signing an Operations and Management (O&M) agreement with Bhubaneswar-based Dion Group to operate a 300-bed greenfield multi-speciality hospital in Cuttack. The hospital will be developed at Dion Riverside Township in Trishulia, strategically located along the Cuttack–Bhubaneswar corridor. Under the agreement,…

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Indian Railways to Operate 400+ Special Trains for Rath Yatra and Onam Festivals

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Bhubaneswar: National Institute of Technology Rourkela researchers have developed an innovative smart wound dressing that aims to reduce infection, minimize pain during dressing changes, and accelerate the healing process. The advanced dressing combines chitosan-coated gauze with a nanofibrous layer infused with curcumin, the natural bioactive compound found in turmeric known for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory…

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Ash-Laden Water from NTPC Ash Pond Enters Villages and Farmland After Breach in Angul

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Bhubaneswar: A breach in an ash pond operated by NTPC Limited at Derang in Kaniha led to ash slurry flowing into nearby villages, agricultural fields, and a playground after heavy rainfall on Thursday night. According to reports, a portion of the ash pond embankment gave way under the impact of continuous rain, allowing ash-laden water…

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Cooked Food Banned on Puri’s Bada Danda Ahead of Rath Yatra 2026; Only Dry Food Distribution Allowed

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Bhubaneswar: Ahead of Rath Yatra 2026, the Housing and Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha has prohibited the distribution of cooked food along Bada Danda, permitting only dry and packaged food items to be served to devotees during the festival. The decision has been taken to maintain strict sanitation, hygiene, and public health standards as…

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Odisha to Distribute 1 Crore Copies of Lakshmi Purana, Announces ₹28 Crore Cultural Corridor

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Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has announced a major cultural initiative to promote the timeless values of the Lakshmi Purana by distributing around one crore copies of the classic text across the state. The initiative is intended to spread its enduring message of women’s empowerment, social equality, and cleanliness while preserving and promoting Odisha’s rich…

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Family Backs Title of Shraddha Kapoor’s Eetha Amid Ongoing Controversy

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Bhubaneswar: A significant development has emerged in the title controversy surrounding Eetha, starring Shraddha Kapoor. Mangala Bansode Karavadikar, the eldest daughter of legendary Lavani artiste Vithabai Narayangaonkar, has publicly stated that their family has no objection to the film’s title. Explaining her position, Mangala said that “Eetha” was an affectionate name by which villagers lovingly…

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Humble Shrine, Unwavering Faith: A Village in Mayurbhanj Keeps Lord Jagannath’s Traditions Alive

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Bhubaneswar: In a time when grand temples and elaborate Rath Yatra celebrations draw thousands of devotees, a small village in Mayurbhanj district offers a powerful reminder that true devotion transcends grandeur. For the past 38 years, the deities of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra have been worshipped under a simple shelter made of…

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Giant Underwater Rock Formations Discovered Beneath the Mahanadi Near Cuttack

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Bhubaneswar: Spectacular underwater visuals captured by divers beneath the Mahanadi River near Nandikeswari Path on the Cuttack–Choudwar stretch have revealed massive rocky formations resting quietly on the riverbed. Resembling submerged hills or cliffs, the formations have sparked curiosity about the geological history hidden beneath one of Odisha’s most important rivers. At first glance, the enormous…

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First Low Pressure Area of the Season Brings Heavy Rain to Odisha; Koraput and Malkangiri on Red Alert

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Bhubaneswar: The first low pressure area (LoPAR) of the 2026 southwest monsoon season has triggered widespread rainfall across Odisha, prompting the India Meteorological Department to issue a Red Warning for Koraput district and Malkangiri district, where extremely heavy rainfall is expected over the next two days. According to the IMD, the weather system remains active…

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Kapadaganda and Linga Motifs of Niyamgiri Earn Global Recognition, Preserving Dongria Kondh Heritage

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Bhubaneswar: The traditional Kapadaganda textile and Linga wall motifs of the Dongria Kondh from the Niyamgiri Hills have gained widespread recognition for preserving one of Odisha’s oldest living tribal artistic traditions. The recognition of Kapadaganda with a Geographical Indication (GI) Tag has helped showcase this indigenous craft on national and international platforms while strengthening efforts…

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