Lucknow: On International Women’s Day, the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has announced initiatives to enhance facilities for women in the city. A special all-women House of LMC convened on Thursday, was presided over by mayor Sushma Kharkwal and attended by 44 present and former women corporators. The key proposal involved reserving dedicated parking spots for…
Noida: In a significant operation, the Noida police have busted a gang involved in the theft of high-value radio receiver units from mobile towers across the National Capital Region (NCR). Six individuals, including a former mobile tower employee, were arrested. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Noida) Vidya Sagar Mishra said the Crime Response Team (CRT) and…
Following their inauguration by prime minister Narendra Modi, the Paradeep-Keonjhargarh Passenger and Puri-Anand Vihar Express are set to commence regular services. Paradeep-Keonjhargarh MEMU Passenger Special: Starting March 8, 2024, the Paradeep-Kendujhargarh MEMU Passenger Special will depart from Paradeep at 0530hrs, reaching Kendujhargarh at 1125hrs. The return journey from Kendujhargarh will commence at 1630hrs, arriving at…
Bhubaneswar: The 23rd governing body meeting of the State Urban Development Agency (SUDA) chaired by Usha Devi, minister of Housing & Urban Development approved a budget of Rs 255.46 lakh for the fiscal year 2024-25, here on Thursday. The discussions underscored SUDA’s commitment to capacity building, particularly emphasising programmes across urban local bodies. Notably, 12…
Gurugram: In a significant drug bust, Gurugram Police confiscated 549 kg of ganja (cannabis) worth Rs 1 crore in Gurugram district, leading to the apprehension of two individuals, as revealed by police sources on Wednesday. Acting on a tip-off, the Crime Branch team of Gurugram Police intercepted a truck near Lakhuwas village, successfully apprehending the…
Mumbai: A 25-year-old man, held for theft, took a daring leap from the second floor of a suburban Mumbai police station during questioning, resulting in his hospitalisation with injuries, confirmed police on Wednesday. The incident unfolded late Tuesday night when the individual, identified as Samir Arif Siddique, was detained by the police on suspicion of…
Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has achieved a milestone in its mission to curb rabies transmission, completing the vaccination of 26,951 dogs. The pulse anti-rabies vaccination drive, aimed at preventing the spread of the disease to humans, saw dedicated efforts from the BMC, according to a recent statement. In a special campaign conducted from…
Bhubaneswar: The CSIR-IMMT Bhubaneswar marked International Women’s Day under the theme “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress.” Distinguished guests included chief guest Jagi Mangat Panda and guest of honour Dr Smita Mohanty, attended the event at Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar Hall here on Wednesday. Jagi Mangat Panda, MD of OTV, applauded the achievements of women in projects…
Bhubaneswar: CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR-IMMT) successfully organised a one-day skill development programme, “IP for ALL,” through its Innovative Technology Enabling Center (InTEC) on Wednesday. The event, aimed at sensitising the participants about the essentials of patents, featured lectures, practical hands-on sessions and interactive discussions. Attended by 400 participants, including students, faculty, researchers,…
Bhubaneswar: Mohes Kumar Behera, an officer of the Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE), has officially assumed the role of additional general manager of East Coast Railway (ECoR). Prior to his current appointment, Behera served as the chief planning & design engineer of ECoR at Bhubaneswar. He brings a wealth of experience to his new…
