Bhubaneswar: A 70-year-old man was charred to death after a fire broke out in two air-conditioned coaches of the Tata Nagar–Ernakulam Express at Duvvada in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli district, triggering panic among passengers. The incident occurred when the train was passing through the Duvvada section, officials said. Flames and thick smoke rapidly spread inside two…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to take one of its toughest steps yet against vehicular pollution. From the first week of January 2026, fuel stations across the state will deny petrol and diesel to vehicles that do not carry a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC). The decision by the Odisha State Transport Authority (STA) marks…
Bhubaneswar: A 43-year-old Boeing 737 aircraft that had been lying abandoned at the Kolkata Airport for more than 13 years has finally been removed — but not before accumulating a parking bill of nearly ₹1 crore. The aircraft, registered as VT-EHH, belonged to Air India and was decommissioned in 2012. Since then, it had remained…
Bhubaneswar: The regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered a meeting with IndiGo’s top management — including CEO Pieter Elbers — for Thursday, December 11 at 3:00 pm, following a directive for a 10% curtailment in the airline’s flight schedule. The decision comes in the wake of a major operational disruption at India’s…
Bhubaneswar: In a major crackdown on illegal roadside parking, the Commissionerate Police of Bhubaneswar–Cuttack on Monday issued a sweeping new order prohibiting vehicle parking along several important stretches of the capital city. The directive aims to decongest busy corridors, improve traffic flow, and enhance commuter safety. The order, issued by Commissioner of Police S. Dev…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step toward improving inter-state rail connectivity in southern India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off the Ernakulam–KSR Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express, the first inter-state semi-high-speed train service linking Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, the Southern Railway announced. Officials said the new service is expected to strengthen business, educational, and…
Bhubaneswar: To handle the anticipated surge of passengers during the Kartik Purnima celebrations, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) has announced special train services between Berhampur (Brahmapur) and Puri, aimed at facilitating devotees travelling to the holy town for Boita Bandana and other rituals associated with the auspicious full moon day. According to an official release,…
Kolkata: BLive EZY, India’s leading e-mobility platform offering EV as a service for last-mile delivery catering to e-commerce and quick commerce companies like Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto, and BLinkit, has announced the launch of its operation in Kolkata. The company plans to deploy 5,000 electric 2W and 3W vehicles (EVs) over the next 36 months, marking a major step…
Kolkata: Tata Hitachi, a leading name in the construction and mining equipment industry, is participating in the International Mining, Equipment, and Minerals Exhibition (IME) 2025, currently being held at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, Kolkata from 30th October till 2nd November 2025. At IME 2025, Tata Hitachi’s participation underscores its commitment to driving sustainable mining practices within the sector….
Strap: A chance to reserve a Jawa or Yezdi motorcycle before stocks run out in the festive rush for just Rs 999; prices slashed to below Rs 2-lakh on most of the variants of the eight iconic Jawa and Yezdi motorbikes, after GST 2.0 Kolkata: Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles is going live with a compelling range of…