New Odisha Age

Category: Technology

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…

Read More

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…

Read More

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…

Read More

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…

Read More

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…

Read More

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…

Read More

Odisha Intensifies Border and Coastal Surveillance Amid Crackdown on Illegal Entrants in West Bengal

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Police have stepped up surveillance and verification measures in border districts and coastal areas following a major crackdown on suspected illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators in neighbouring West Bengal. Authorities have placed several districts on high alert amid concerns that individuals leaving West Bengal during the ongoing enforcement drive could attempt to enter and settle…

Read More

Odisha Plans AI-Driven Examination System, State Ranking Framework for Higher Education Institutions

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha government is set to introduce an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-integrated examination system and develop its own institutional ranking framework as part of a broader strategy to modernise the state’s higher education ecosystem. The proposed AI-enabled examination system is aimed at enhancing transparency, security and efficiency in the conduct of examinations. The initiative comes…

Read More

Orissa High Court Rules Against Dual Educational Privileges in MBBS Admission Case

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Orissa High Court has held that NEET candidates cannot claim “dual educational privileges” by combining academic qualifications from different educational boards to obtain eligibility benefits for MBBS admissions under reserved categories. The court dismissed a petition filed by a candidate who sought to combine marks obtained from the Odisha State Board and the…

Read More

PM SVANidhi Drives Economic Empowerment and Improved Living Standards for Street Vendors

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Central government has highlighted the transformative impact of the PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme, describing it as a major initiative that has helped street vendors transition from survival to self-reliance through access to formal credit and financial inclusion. According to the government, the scheme has significantly strengthened business sustainability and…

Read More