New Odisha Age

Category: violence

Ashwini Vaishnaw Highlights Cabinet Push For Coal Gasification To Strengthen India’s Energy Self-Reliance

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Bhubaneswar: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said the Union Cabinet has taken a “very important and timely decision” to promote coal gasification as part of India’s strategy to strengthen energy self-reliance amid rising gas demand and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. Addressing a Cabinet briefing, the minister said India possesses sufficient coal reserves to meet requirements…

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Narendra Modi Urges Citizens To Save Fuel, Avoid Gold Purchases Amid Global Uncertainty

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Bhubaneswar: Amid rising global uncertainty linked to the ongoing tensions involving the United States and Iran in West Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to adopt fuel-saving measures and help conserve India’s foreign exchange reserves. Addressing a public rally in Hyderabad, the Prime Minister said India does not possess large oil reserves and…

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BJP Leader Backs Heavy Observer Deployment in West Bengal, Calls Polls ‘War-like’

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Bhubaneswar: In Kolkata, BJP leader Keya Ghosh welcomed the deployment of additional observers by the Election Commission of India (EC) for vote counting in West Bengal. The EC has deployed 165 additional counting observers and 77 police observers in the state to ensure smooth and transparent counting of votes. Reacting to the move, Ghosh described…

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Fuel Sales Capped in Odisha to Curb Bulk Purchases by Industries

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Bhubaneswar: Oil companies have introduced temporary limits on fuel sales across Odisha, directing petrol pump dealers to restrict petrol supply to 50 litres and high-speed diesel (HSD) to 500 litres per customer. The move is aimed at preventing industries from purchasing diesel in bulk from retail outlets, which could disrupt availability for regular consumers. Officials…

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Smoke Scare Delays Swiss Flight at Delhi Airport; 4 Injured in Evacuation

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Bhubaneswar: A potential aviation emergency was averted early today after takeoff of Swiss International Air Lines Flight LX147 from Delhi to Zurich was aborted due to smoke detected from the left-side wheel. The incident occurred around 2 a.m., prompting the crew to declare an emergency and halt departure procedures. There were 232 passengers on board…

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Nationwide Security Alert Issed Over Possible Militant Threats

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Bhubaneswar: Security agencies across India have issued a nationwide alert following intelligence inputs about potential militant attacks on key installations, including the Parliament House. According to officials, the alert has been marked as urgent and confidential. A communication from Police Headquarters (PHQ) has warned of possible coordinated attacks targeting high-value and sensitive locations such as…

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SIM Fraud Racket in Bhubaneswar Exposes Cross-Border Security Breach

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Bhubaneswar: What initially appeared to be a small-scale SIM fraud operation has escalated into a serious national security concern, with links traced to Pakistan-based handlers. A local court in Bhubaneswar has convicted seven individuals involved in creating fake SIM cards and sharing OTP access with operatives allegedly connected to Inter-Services Intelligence. Investigations led by the…

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Fire at Rajasthan Refinery Delays PM Modi’s Inauguration; No Casualties Reported

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Bhubaneswar: A massive fire broke out at the refinery complex in Pachpadra, Balotra, just 24 hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi was scheduled to inaugurate the facility, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky. Following the incident, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announced that the planned dedication ceremony has been postponed. Officials…

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ECI Announces Assembly Poll Schedule; Dry Days to Be Enforced Across Polling States

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Bhubaneswar: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the schedule for the 2026 General Elections to Legislative Assemblies in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, along with bye-elections in six states. The schedule was officially declared on March 15, 2026. Polling in Tamil Nadu and the first phase in West Bengal will…

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