New Odisha Age

Category: Welfare

iLEAD Kolkata Wraps Up Creator’s Workshop 2026 with Canon India

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar:  iLEAD Kolkata successfully concluded the three-day Creator’s Workshop 2026, powered by Canon India, bringing together students and industry experts for an immersive learning experience in photography and filmmaking. Day one introduced iLEAD students and visiting school students to street photography through a session conducted by Soumya Shankar Ghosal, an internationally recognized documentary photographer, Canon India Maestro,…

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TOISA 2025 Brings India’s Biggest Sporting Names Under One Roof

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Different seasons, different stages — now one evening in Lucknow, as TOISA 2025 gathers its nominees on March 21. Bhubaneswar: The eighth edition of the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) will be held on March 21, 2026, at The Centrum Hotel, Lucknow, bringing together some of the biggest names and standout performers from across…

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Odisha Cabinet Clears ₹124 Crore Yarn Unit in Bolangir to Boost Textile Sector

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet has approved a proposal for Shree Ambica Cotspin Pvt. Ltd. to set up a modern yarn manufacturing unit in Bolangir with an investment of ₹124 crore. The project is aimed at strengthening the textile value chain in western Odisha, particularly in the KBK region, by enabling the conversion of raw cotton…

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POSCO Returns to Odisha with JSW Partnership, ₹35,000 Crore Steel Project in Dhenkanal

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Nearly a decade after exiting Odisha amid land acquisition challenges, POSCO has re-entered the state with a revised strategy, partnering with JSW Steel in a 50:50 joint venture to set up a ₹35,000 crore integrated steel plant in Dhenkanal. The proposed facility will have a production capacity of 6 million tonnes per annum (MTPA)…

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Odisha Rebrands Tourism Identity with “Think India, Think Odisha” Tagline

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has unveiled a new tourism tagline—“Think India, Think Odisha”—signalling a strategic shift in how the state positions itself globally. Announced in April 2026, the rebranding aims to align Odisha more closely with the broader narrative of Indian tourism while asserting its unique identity. For years, Odisha was promoted under the tagline…

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Odisha to Set Up Five New Medical Colleges to Boost Alternative Healthcare

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced plans to establish five new medical colleges, including three Ayurvedic and two Homoeopathic institutions, as part of its strategy to expand healthcare education and services across the state. Land identification for the proposed colleges is currently underway in Gajapati, Malkangiri, Rayagada, Nayagarh, and Nuapada. The initiative is aimed at…

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Hydrogen Stove Innovation Promises Clean Cooking Using Water as Fuel

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

Bhubaneswar: A new hydrogen-powered cooking system is being developed that could transform everyday kitchens by using water as a primary energy source instead of conventional fuels like natural gas. The technology relies on Electrolysis, where water is split into hydrogen and oxygen using electricity. The hydrogen produced is then used as a clean-burning fuel, generating…

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Odisha Plans T-Bridge, Road Upgrade to Decongest Key Bhubaneswar Corridor

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has unveiled plans to construct a T-bridge in Bhubaneswar while upgrading a crucial road stretch between Jaydev Vihar and CRP Square, aiming to ease growing traffic congestion in the city. The road connecting Jaydev Vihar to CRP Square via Ekamra Kanan Botanical Gardens is being revamped, with a new parallel road…

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

Sarmistha Kabi01 mins

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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Odisha Takes Leap in Semiconductor Sector with 3D Glass Unit in Khordha

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Bhubaneswar: Hon’ble Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, along with Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, laid the foundation stone for 3D Glass Solutions’ advanced Glass Substrate Packaging Unit at Info Valley in Khordha. The project, the first of its kind in India, marks a significant milestone in Odisha’s entry into the semiconductor and advanced electronics manufacturing ecosystem….

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