Bhubaneswar: The Central government is reportedly exploring the possibility of using aircraft of the Indian Air Force to transport question papers for the upcoming NEET-UG retest, as part of efforts to prevent leaks and ensure maximum security during the examination process. The proposal comes in the aftermath of the NEET-UG paper leak controversy that led…
Bhubaneswar: The South East Central Railway has installed water misting systems at several major railway stations to provide relief to passengers during the ongoing heatwave conditions across central India. The cooling systems spray a fine mist of water across station platforms, helping reduce surrounding temperatures and improve comfort levels for passengers waiting for trains, particularly…
BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha government has decided to bring all bus stands currently managed by Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) under the jurisdiction of the Commerce and Transport Department as part of the newly approved “Atal Bus Stand” (ABS) scheme aimed at modernising and standardising public transport infrastructure across the state. According to a recent resolution issued…
Bhubaneswar: Maruti Suzuki India Limited is set to launch India’s first flex-fuel passenger vehicle capable of running entirely on 100 percent ethanol (E100) on June 5, marking a significant step in the country’s clean mobility and alternative fuel transition. The announcement was made by Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, who said the…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has made it mandatory for all state government departments to purchase only electric vehicles (EVs) from June 1, in a major push toward clean mobility, fuel conservation, and sustainable transportation. Under the new directive, all government offices and departments will be required to procure only electric two-wheelers and four-wheelers for official…
Bhubaneswar: Petrol and diesel prices have been increased once again across India, marking the fourth fuel price hike in the last two weeks as state-run oil marketing companies continue revising rates amid rising global crude oil prices and mounting financial pressure. With the latest revision, petrol prices have gone up by ₹2.61 per litre, while…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Forest department has launched caravan tourism facilities at several prominent eco-tourism destinations across the state in a move aimed at promoting sustainable travel while preserving ecological balance. Under the initiative, caravan tourism will be introduced at seven eco-tourism sites, including the Similipal Tiger Reserve and Bhitarkanika National Park, two of the state’s…
Bhubaneswar: Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast is preparing to launch its Green SM electric cab service in India, marking the company’s entry into the country’s rapidly expanding EV mobility sector. The service is expected to begin operations in the Delhi-NCR region with fares starting at around ₹8 per kilometre, significantly lower than the average pricing…
Bhubaneswar: The Embassy of Nepal in New Delhi has announced a new initiative offering fully sponsored familiarisation trips to Indian travel influencers and digital content creators to promote tourism in Nepal. Under the programme, five Indian influencers, vloggers, podcasters or social media creators will be selected to participate in a curated tourism experience across various…
Bhubaneswar: The Commerce and Transport Department Odisha is set to take over the management of bus stands from Urban Local Bodies across Odisha as part of the newly proposed ‘Atal Bus Stand’ Scheme. The initiative aims to bring the construction, renovation, operation and maintenance of bus terminals under a unified state-level framework to improve efficiency…