Bhubaneswar/Dubai: IndiGo Airlines is reportedly planning to discontinue its direct Dubai–Bhubaneswar flight from March 30, a move that has sparked concern among the Odia community living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other stakeholders. The thrice-weekly service, launched in May 2023, was introduced with viability gap funding support from the Odisha government to strengthen…
Bhubaneswar: India has taken a significant step towards aviation self-reliance with the launch of its first indigenously developed runway cleaning vehicles, reinforcing the Centre’s Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. The advanced machines have been developed by Bengaluru-based Anlon Technology Solutions in collaboration with Switzerland’s Bucher Municipal, combining global expertise with domestic manufacturing. The…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced a complete transition of the Ama Bus service from diesel-powered vehicles to a fully electric fleet, marking a significant step towards clean and sustainable urban mobility in the state. Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra said all existing diesel buses will be phased out in a planned…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards gender inclusion in public transport, women drivers will soon operate the ‘Ama Bus’ service in Odisha. The decision was taken during a review meeting of the Ama Bus service chaired by Urban Development Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra. As part of the initiative, 20 women will be sent to…
Bhubaneswar: Andhra Pradesh is poised to revolutionize emergency medical care by partnering with the Dr. Kalam Advanced UAV Research Centre to develop the world’s first long-range, human-carrying drone ambulance. The initiative marks a significant leap toward achieving “zero-traffic” emergency response, especially in remote and hard-to-reach regions. The drone ambulance is designed to carry a patient…
Bhubaneswar: In a surprising setback to Uttar Pradesh’s ambitious electric mobility plan, six out of eight newly launched AC double-decker electric buses remain unused at the Barabanki bus depot, months after being flagged off by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The buses, procured at a cost of nearly ₹12 crore, were intended to enhance intercity connectivity,…
Bhubaneswar: In a renewed push towards sustainable urban transport, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Green Mobility (CGM) to revive the city’s public bicycle sharing (PBS) system and strengthen cycling infrastructure. Under the partnership, CGM will support BMC by engaging expert consultants for non-motorised transport…
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the ₹6,950-crore four-laning of the Kaliabor–Numaligarh section of National Highway-715, gifting a major infrastructure project to the people of Assam. The project includes a 35-kilometre elevated corridor across Kaziranga National Park, aimed at ensuring safer wildlife movement while significantly improving road connectivity in…
Bhubaneswar: Indian Railways is set to significantly enhance long-distance rail connectivity through Odisha with the introduction of six new Amrit Bharat Express services, taking the total number of such trains operating through the state to seven. Currently, Odisha is served by a single Amrit Bharat Express running between Berhampur and Udhna in Gujarat. According to…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved a performance-based incentive scheme for Ama Bus captains (drivers) and guides (conductors), aimed at strengthening road safety, improving passenger convenience, and upgrading workforce skills. The scheme will come into effect from January 26, with incentives disbursed on a quarterly basis based on evaluations of safe driving practices and overall…