New Odisha Age

Trufrost & Butler Opens Culinary Lab & Experience Centre in Kolkata, Strengthening Presence in East India

Bhubaneswar: Trufrost & Butler is launching its new 1,800 sq. ft. Culinary Lab & Experience Centre in Kolkata on September 21, 2026, giving hospitality professionals across East India a dedicated space to test commercial kitchen, refrigeration, bakery, coffee and bar equipment before investing. The centre is built as a working environment, not a conventional showroom. Chefs, consultants, entrepreneurs and…

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Bhajanlal Commercial Pvt. Ltd. welcomes the new iPhone 18 Pro & iPhone 18 Pro Max with an Exclusive Late-Night Experience

Bhubanswar:  Bhajanlal Commercial Pvt. Ltd. has announced the arrival of Apple’s latest iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, with the launch celebrations beginning across its stores. Adding to the excitement, Bhajanlal Commercial Pvt. Ltd., Elgin Road store, Kolkata, will remain open until 2:00 AM midnight during this festival season, giving gadget enthusiasts an extended…

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ONGC Strikes Gas in Mahanadi Deepwater Basin Off Odisha Coast

Bhubaneswar, Odisha: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has struck gas in the Mahanadi Deepwater Basin, around 43 km off the Konark coast, marking a significant development for Odisha’s offshore energy prospects. The exploration well was drilled to a target depth of 1,623 metres and has reportedly been flowing gas with encouraging flow rates and…

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Tata Hitachi Inaugurates New Warehouse at Kharagpur Plant, Strengthening Supply Chain and Customer Support

Bhubaneswar: Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Company Private Limited, one of India’s leading construction equipment manufacturers, has inaugurated a new warehouse at its Kharagpur manufacturing facility in West Bengal, further strengthening its supply chain capabilities and commitment to delivering faster, more reliable support to customers across the country. The new warehouse was inaugurated in presence of…

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OMFED Raises Milk Procurement Price by ₹2 Per Litre

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (OMFED) will increase its milk procurement price by ₹2 per litre from September 11, providing relief to dairy farmers facing rising production costs. The decision was announced by Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokulananda Mallick following demands from farmers affected by increased cattle feed and transportation…

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Odisha Launches India’s First State-Owned Safety App, Odisha Yatri

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has launched the Odisha Yatri Safety App, described as India’s first state-owned safety application aimed at strengthening security and emergency support in urban mobility. The app has been designed to provide passengers with quick access to emergency assistance while travelling. One of its key features is the ‘Shake…

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Odisha Develops First Indigenous Hybrid Coconut Variety ‘Konark’

Bhubaneswar: On the occasion of World Coconut Day, the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) has developed ‘Konark’, the state’s first indigenous hybrid coconut variety after nearly 18 years of research. The hybrid has been developed by crossing the Sakhigopal and Gangabondam varieties. According to OUAT, ‘Konark’ is expected to produce more than 150…

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L&T Partners with France’s FAYAT Road Equipment to Market BOMAG’s Specialised Road Construction Equipment in India

Bhubaneswar: Larsen & Toubro’s Construction & Mining Machinery business has entered into a partnership with FAYAT Road Equipment Division (FRED) India to market BOMAG’s road milling machines, soil stabilisers and cement spreaders in India. The partnership encompasses marketing, sales, after-sales support and supply of spares. FAYAT is France’s largest independent construction group and a global…

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Sone River Water-Sharing Dispute Resolved After 26 Years: C.R. Paatil

Bhubaneswar: Union Minister for Jal Shakti C.R. Paatil said a long-pending interstate dispute over the sharing of Sone River water between Bihar and Jharkhand has been resolved through sustained dialogue, cooperation and technical coordination. Speaking on the resolution, Paatil said the issue had remained pending since 2000, following the formation of Jharkhand. He credited the…

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PM JAN DHAN YOJANA CROSSES 59 CRORE ACCOUNTS, DEPOSITS SURGE 20-FOLD

Bhubaneswar: The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) has emerged as a cornerstone of India’s financial inclusion drive since its launch in 2014, significantly expanding access to formal banking and other financial services for underserved communities. According to the latest figures, the number of PMJDY accounts has increased from 14.72 crore in 2015 to 59.09…

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