Alcohol Tests Mandatory for AMA Bus Drivers; Minister Reviews Service Performance and Safety Measures

Bhubaneswar: Housing and Urban Development Minister Dr. Krishna Chandra Mohapatra on Tuesday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the performance, safety standards and operational framework of the AMA Bus Service, with a focus on strengthening public transport systems across Odisha. The meeting was attended by Managing Director, Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT), Sanjay Biswal,…

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Centre Hosts First-Ever National Consultation on Gender Budgeting, Launches Digital Knowledge Hub

New Delhi: In a significant move toward inclusive governance and in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047, the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, today hosted the first-ever National Consultation on Gender Budgeting at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The landmark event brought together senior officials from 40 central ministries and departments,…

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New Railway Overbridge Connects Cuttack and Jagatsinghpur, Boosting Connectivity

Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards enhancing connectivity and reducing traffic congestion, Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan on Monday inaugurated a new railway overbridge linking Cuttack and Jagatsinghpur districts. Constructed at a cost of ₹60.965 crore, the 511-meter-long bridge aims to streamline transportation between the two districts, benefiting approximately 100,000 people daily. The bridge connects…

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Online Examination of UG and PG Final Semester Students In Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The final semester examinations of Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) students in Odisha will be conducted online by July-August this year. The students can appear in the exams from their homes or at their nearest degree colleges. Higher education minister Arun Kumar Sahoo announced this on Friday after a virtual meeting with vice-chancellors. “In…

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North-East Conclave on Climate Change Highlights Urgent Need for Adaptive Strategies

Bhubaneswar: The North-East Conclave on Climate Change: Adaptation and Resilience (NCCCAR-2024) concluded with a call for urgent action to address the detrimental effects of climate change on the unique ecosystem of Northeast India. The two-day event, hosted by DST’s Centre of Excellence at the Department of Environmental Science at Tezpur University, brought together a diverse…

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PM Modi Congratulates Graduates at Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh 2024, Emphasizes Skilled Workforce for Aatmanirbhar Bharat

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the top graduates of the Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS) and Craft Instructor Training Scheme (CITS) from ITIs and NSTIs across India, as part of the annual Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh 2024. The Prime Minister conveyed his message through a written statement shared at the event, which celebrated the achievements of…

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Odisha’s 60-Day Fishing Ban Begins April 15 to Safeguard Marine Ecosystems

Kendrapada: In a bid to protect marine biodiversity during the critical breeding season, the Odisha government will enforce a 60-day fishing ban along the state’s coastline starting Tuesday, April 15. The restriction, which lasts till June 15, aims to conserve marine life by preventing large-scale fishing activities during spawning. Under the ban, all mechanised fishing…

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