New Delhi : To streamline traffic movement at toll plazas across India, the Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL), a subsidiary of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), has developed a GIS-based software for real-time monitoring of waiting times at toll booths. The initiative aims to enhance the overall tolling experience and reduce congestion…
Bhubaneswar: In a high-level review meeting held under the chairmanship of Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment (A&FE), Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, the progress of corporations and agencies under the department was thoroughly assessed. The meeting, held to enhance the efficiency and outreach of agricultural services in the state, was attended by…
Bhubaneswar: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports concerning a disturbing incident at an engineering college in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, where over 300 photos and videos were allegedly captured from the girls’ hostel washroom using a hidden camera. The situation came to light when a group of…
Bhubaneswar: To strengthen Odisha’s healthcare infrastructure, Health Minister Mukesh Mahalinga outlined a comprehensive plan during the Assembly session on Monday. The announcement reflects the government’s commitment to improving healthcare accessibility, ensuring safety for medical professionals, and enhancing emergency services across the state. Key among the announcements was the proposal to open a second All India…
Bhubaneswar: In anticipation of the formal launch of the Odisha government’s flagship women empowerment programme, the ‘Subhadra Yojana,’ Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, who also oversees the Women & Child Development Department, unveiled a dedicated web portal for the scheme on Monday. The newly launched portal — www.subhadra.odisha.gov.in — will serve as the official platform for…
Kolhapur, Maharashtra: President Droupadi Murmu today graced the golden jubilee celebration of the Shri Warana Women Cooperative Group at Warananagar, Kolhapur. In her address, the President lauded the cooperative movement for its significant role in India’s economic development and stressed the need for cooperatives to adapt to modern challenges. Speaking to an audience predominantly comprised of…
New Delhi: At the inaugural session of the India Bio-Energy & Tech Expo 2024 (IBETE), Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri highlighted India’s remarkable strides in the bioenergy sector. Addressing a distinguished audience, Minister Puri underscored bioenergy’s growing role in reducing dependence on fossil fuels, promoting rural economic opportunities, and advancing the…
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given the green light to a major railway infrastructure project with the approval of a new railway line between Indore and Manmad. The project, to be undertaken by the Ministry of Railways at an estimated cost of Rs 18,036…
New Delhi: To strengthen India’s semiconductor industry, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a proposal by Kaynes Semicon Pvt Ltd to establish a semiconductor unit in Sanand, Gujarat. This unit, to be developed with an investment of Rs 3,300 crore, will have a capacity of producing 60 lakh chips per…
New Delhi: The Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance (DGAQA) marked its 71st Raising Day at DRDO Bhawan, with Secretary of Defence Production, Shri Sanjeev Kumar, serving as the chief guest. The event celebrated the organization’s long-standing contributions to military aviation and emphasized the importance of modernizing quality assurance (QA) techniques in line with global…
