New Odisha Age

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NMC Withdraws MBBS Admission Approval for SMVD Institute in Reasi Amid Faculty Shortages, Sparks Political Debate

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has withdrawn permission for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME), Reasi, to admit 50 MBBS students for the 2025–26 academic session, citing serious deficiencies flagged during an inspection conducted in January 2026. According to official sources, the inspection found significant shortfalls in key areas, including inadequate…

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Odisha Cabinet Approves ₹10,000 Crore Integrated Solar Manufacturing Project by TPREL

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Bhubaneswar: In a significant push towards strengthening Odisha’s renewable energy ecosystem, the State Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, has approved a ₹10,000 crore integrated solar manufacturing project proposed by Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL). The project will be established at the Tata Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and will mark Odisha’s first…

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‘Na Tala’ Building in Bhubaneswar to Be Demolished; New Lok Seva Bhavan Planned

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Bhubaneswar: The iconic nine-storey ‘Na Tala’ building in Bhubaneswar, which houses directorates of several state government departments, will be demolished after being declared structurally unsafe, Odisha Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan said on Tuesday. The Minister said that apart from the ‘Na Tala’ building, Sech Sadan and Rajiv Bhavan have also been identified as unsafe following…

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

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

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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Odisha Revises Ekamra Kshetra Project Plan to Fast-Track Execution Using Available Land

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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided to revise and fast-track the ambitious Ekamra Kshetra Amenities and Monuments Revival Action (Ekamra) project by adopting a component-wise execution strategy, following the foreclosure of the original ₹280-crore contract by the Odisha Bridge and Construction Corporation Limited (OBCC). The move comes after OBCC foreclosed the contract citing prolonged delays…

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Odisha Mandates Fire Safety Systems in Sleeper Buses to Enhance Passenger Safety

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to strengthen passenger safety, the Odisha government has made it mandatory for all sleeper coach buses operating in the state to be equipped with water tanks and functional sprinkler systems to tackle fire emergencies. The directive was issued by State Commerce and Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhushan Jena during a meeting…

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Odisha’s First Fully Solar-Powered Villages Inaugurated in Cuttack

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Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards clean energy adoption and sustainable rural development, Olab and Kandakela Devabhumi villages in Cuttack district have been inaugurated as Odisha’s first fully solar-powered villages under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. Implemented by TP Central Odisha Distribution Limited (TPCODL), the project involved the installation of rooftop solar power…

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India’s Past Decline Linked to Neglect of Security, Says NSA Ajit Doval at Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Saturday cautioned that India’s historical decline stemmed not from aggression but from a failure to adequately safeguard its security, urging young leaders to remain constantly vigilant to protect the nation’s sovereignty and future. Speaking at the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue at Bharat Mandapam, Doval addressed over 3,000…

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Passengers Safe as Ama Bus Gutted by Fire Near Kalinga Studio Square

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Bhubaneswar: A major tragedy was averted on Saturday morning after a state-run Ama Bus caught fire near Kalinga Studio Square in Bhubaneswar, prompting swift evacuation of passengers and a rapid response from fire services. The incident occurred at around 6:40 am when smoke was noticed emanating from the bus while it was on its regular…

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BJD Slams BJP Government’s Mismanagement of PUC Enforcement, Stands with People of Odisha

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Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) strongly condemns the BJP government’s grossly mismanaged handling of the Pollution Under Control (PUC) Certificate enforcement in Odisha, which has caused widespread hardship and inconvenience to ordinary citizens. The sudden announcement of the “No PUC, No Fuel” rule from January 1, 2026, without adequate preparation, led to chaos across…

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