New Odisha Age

Category: Society

Odisha Mandates 24×7 Help Desks, Cashless Emergency Care Under PM-RAHAT for Empanelled Hospitals

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has directed all hospitals empanelled under the Ayushman Bharat–Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) and Gopabandhu Jana Arogya Yojana (GJAY) to establish 24×7 help desks to assist beneficiaries in accessing healthcare services. The directive is aimed at ensuring that eligible patients receive timely information and support while availing themselves of benefits…

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Bajaj Finance’s Financial Literacy Programme Empowers Rural Odisha

Sarmistha Kabi04 mins

Bhubaneswar : Bajaj Finance Limited, one of India’s leading non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and a subsidiary of Bajaj Finserv Ltd., has taken its financial literacy initiative ‘Arth Sutra Samvad’ to rural Odisha, with programmes organised at the Baliput and Sutan Gram Panchayat offices in Puri district. The initiative is part of Bajaj Finance’s pan-India financial…

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Cuttack Road Linking Press Chowk to Madhupatna Turns Hazardous, Commuters Seek Urgent Repairs

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: A key road connecting Press Chowk to Madhupatna alongside NH-16 has deteriorated significantly, with numerous potholes and deep craters making daily commuting difficult and raising safety concerns. The damaged stretch connects several important localities, including Khannagar, Khapuria, CNBT, Kalyan Nagar and Rajabagicha. It also provides access to major public institutions such as the Orissa…

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NDA MPs March Inside Parliament Over Police Action Against Jharkhand Student Protesters

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: NDA leaders held a march inside the Parliament premises during the Monsoon Session on Tuesday, protesting alleged police action against students demonstrating in Jharkhand. The protesting MPs raised concerns over the alleged treatment of student protesters and demanded answers from the Jharkhand government over the reported use of force during the demonstrations. BJP MP…

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Amazon India, Odisha Government Join Hands to Take State’s Handloom Products to Online Markets

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Amazon India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Directorate of Textiles, Odisha, to expand e-commerce opportunities for the state’s weavers and artisans. Under the partnership, more than 1.3 lakh weavers and artisans are expected to be onboarded onto Amazon Karigar, providing them with access to a wider national customer base and…

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‘Vande Mataram’ to Be Played at Red Fort During Independence Day Celebrations for First Time

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: India’s Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort are set to feature a special addition this year, with “Vande Mataram” scheduled to be played during the national celebrations for the first time. The inclusion of the iconic patriotic song is expected to add a distinctive patriotic touch to the August 15 celebrations at…

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CM Mohan Charan Majhi Says India’s Gen Z Has ‘Strong Desire’ to Serve Nation, Lead India’s Future

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has said that India’s Gen Z has a strong desire to contribute to the country’s development and that the nation must align its future with the aspirations of the younger generation. Addressing the role of young Indians in shaping the country’s future, Majhi said Gen Z possesses the…

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Lok Sabha Passes MSME Development Amendment Bill, 2026 to Strengthen Sector and Tackle Delayed Payments

Sarmistha Kabi04 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Lok Sabha on August 7, 2026, passed the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, after the legislation was approved by the Rajya Sabha on August 3. The amendment comes as the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006, completes two decades. The government said rapid technological changes, the…

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UPI to Remain Free for Citizens; Government Clarifies Future MDR Framework

Sarmistha Kabi04 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Government of India has clarified that UPI payments will remain free for ordinary users, amid growing debate over proposed amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 and the possibility of introducing a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on certain transactions. The government categorically stated that consumers making payments through UPI will not…

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BDS Legal Services Expands Eastern India Presence with New Kolkata Office; Announces Enhanced Legal and IP Support for Startups & MSMEs

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: BDS Legal Services, a leading Intellectual Property (IP), business compliance and regulatory advisory firm, today strengthened its presence in Eastern India with the formal inauguration of its new office in Kolkata. The company marked the occasion by hosting a press conference at its newly established office in Sector V, Salt Lake, where it unveiled…

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