Bhubaneswar: With dense fog enveloping Odisha over the past few days, the state government has issued a crucial advisory to address the challenges faced by commuters. The Transport department, through a press release on Thursday, provided essential guidelines to ensure safety on the roads amid reduced visibility, minimizing the risk of accidents. The advisory urges…
Bhubaneswar: The Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) will run a special MoBus shuttle service for passengers to Barabati Stadium in Cuttack for the India – South Africa T20 match scheduled on June 12. “The match between India and South Africa at Cuttack’s Barabati Stadium is generating a lot of excitement among the cricket enthusiasts. Commuters…
New Delhi: In a major step towards enhancing disaster preparedness and telecom resilience, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), in collaboration with the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), released a comprehensive report on Disaster Risk and Resilience Assessment Framework (DRRAF). The framework, launched today, provides a roadmap for strengthening India’s telecom infrastructure against natural calamities,…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced a significant allocation of Rs 343.74 Crore for the expansion of the Mangalore-Mudigere-Tumkur section of National Highway 73 (NH-73) in Karnataka. The project aims to transform the existing road into a 2-lane road with paved shoulders, covering a stretch of 10.8 km. Gadkari…
New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has unveiled a robust framework known as the UGC (Fitness of Colleges for Receiving Grants) Rules, 2024, signaling a stringent approach to grant eligibility for colleges.
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government, in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), is set to host the 6th edition of the Odisha Travel Bazaar from February 24 to 27. The event aims to promote Odisha as a premier tourism destination by highlighting its cultural heritage, scenic landscapes, and diverse travel…
Greater Noida: Narayan Rane, Union Minister for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME), emphasized the pivotal role of MSMEs as the backbone of the Indian economy during the inauguration of four Technology Centres and two Extension Centres in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The minister assured that the Ministry of MSME is committed to providing unwavering…
Bengaluru: The Defence Bio-Engineering & Electromedical Laboratory of Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has spearheaded the first international workshop on ‘Emerging Technologies & Challenges for Exoskeleton’. Held on April 16-17, 2024, the workshop marks a significant milestone in advancing the frontier of exoskeleton technology. Inaugurated by Secretary, Department of Defence R&D & Chairman DRDO,…
Bhubaneswar: With a renewed thrust on accelerating grassroots development, Chief Secretary Anu Garg held an extensive review meeting with district Collectors to take stock of the implementation status of major government schemes and infrastructure projects across Odisha. The meeting, attended by Development Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary Deo Ranjan Kumar Singh along with Principal Secretaries…
Bhubaneswar: In a decisive move, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has declared its intention to contest all 147 Assembly constituencies and all 21 Lok Sabha constituencies in Odisha. This announcement was made by BJD General Secretary (Organisation) Pranab Prakash Das in a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) today. “BJD will contest in all 147…
