Move to ensure safety of coal truck drivers during heatwave | Bhubaneswar News
Jharsuguda: An inter-state meeting was convened at MCL guesthouse at Bandhbahal on Friday to address the challenges posed by the heatwave on coal transport drivers. The meeting, jointly organised by the Jharsuguda More...
Odisha startup’s tracking tool to enhance safety at IAF airbases | Bhubaneswar News
Bhubaneswar: An Odisha-based startup, IG Defence and Aerospace, has developed an advanced tracking tool that will be used by Indian Air Force (IAF) to enhance security and efficiency at airbases. More...
Govt eases fire safety certification for pre-2017 buildings | Bhubaneswar News
Bhubaneswar: In a significant policy reform by the state govt, fire safety certificates can now be obtained without prior building plan approval for structures constructed before 2017.“Buildings established More...
Plan to install CCTVs in crime ‘hotspots’, mobile app for women’s safety: CM
Bhubaneswar: State govt has decided to enhance women’s security by deploying sophisticated CCTV surveillance systems at “hotspot zones” prone to criminal activities. The govt is also working More...
NHRC seeks report on safety of dams | Bhubaneswar News
Bhubaneswar: National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought an action taken report from the Ministry of Jal Shakti within 15 days regarding the safety of dams across India, including Hirakud, Hadgad and More...
Schools asked to implement heat safety measures for students | Bhubaneswar News
Bhubaneswar: Amid rising mercury levels across the state, the school and mass education department has issued directives to protect students from heatwave-like conditions, with district education officers and More...
Persistent malfunctions in smart traffic signals raise safety concerns at key intersections
Bhubaneswar: The smart adaptive traffic signalling system, installed by Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (BSCL), continues to malfunction at multiple key intersections, raising concerns about commuter and pedestrian More...
S’garh police, UNICEF organise women’s safety awareness event | Bhubaneswar News
Rourkela: In an initiative to empower women and combat crimes against girls and women, the Sundargarh police, led by SP Pratyush Diwaker and supported by UNICEF, organised a sensitisation programme More...
No. of accident deaths fell during road safety month in Jan: Transport dept
Bhubaneswar: Deaths by road accidents declined during Jan’s road safety month compared to the same period in the previous year. The transport department credited this reduction to heightened enforcement More...
HC seeks report on fire safety in all hosps within 4 months | Bhubaneswar News
Cuttack: Orissa high court on Wednesday directed the director general of fire services, home guards and civil defence to file a detailed affidavit within four months regarding the fire safety conditions in both More...