A recent analysis by the independent research organisation Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) has uncovered significant gaps in India’s National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). The study found that one in five cities enrolled in the programme lacks a continuous ambient air quality monitoring station (CAAQMS). Delhi, in particular, emerged as the…
Bhubaneswar: Experts in the field of Ambient Intelligence discussed futuristic deployment of technology in the healthcare sector at a two-day international conference held at Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) on April 15 and 16. Newly emerging ideas and innovations associated with Machine Learning and Intelligent Computing and their application in different areas with particular reference to…
Veteran offspinner Ravichandran Ashwin has replaced Axar Patel in India’s 15-member squad for the World Cup 2023, which begins October 5. The left-spinner Patel who sustained quadriceps strain during the Asia Cup would need three more weeks to fully recover. Ashwin was earlier not part of the 15-man squad for the World Cup that was…
New Delhi: The Delhi Police apprehended two persons, including a former international wrestler, for their involvement in smuggling charas from Himachal Pradesh to Delhi. The accused, Hanumante (30) and Adnan Ahmed (32), were found in possession of 350 grams of charas, valued over Rs 10 lakh, while transporting it in a Mercedes car. According to…
Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir have been fined 100% of their match fee over verbal altercation after an IPL match on Monday, in which Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Lucknow Super Giants by 18 runs. Both were found to be in breach of article 2.21 of the IPL’s code of conduct. Meanwhile, LSG Naveen-ul-Haq has been…
New Delhi: The Delhi government is exploring plans to build a new bridge over the Yamuna River to reduce traffic jams and improve connectivity in parts of East Delhi. Officials said the bridge could come up near the Signature Bridge, or the existing Old Iron Bridge may be replaced. The idea was discussed in a…
The Annual Athletic Meet of Cuttack District Athletic Association (CDAA) held from April 2 to April 3 at Satybrata Stadium here saw 1100 athletes from Cuttack district taking part in the two-day event. The Cuttack district team will be selected for the 68th State Athletic Championship, which will be held at KIIT Stadium in Bhubaneswar…
The petrol price in Bhubaneswar saw an increase on Tuesday, with the rate in the capital city at Rs 111.06 while diesel price at Rs 107.39. In Cuttack the prices of petrol and diesel on Tuesday were Rs 111.43 and Rs 107.75, respectively. Petrol and diesel prices are revised in India on a daily basis….
As part of Indian Railways’ efforts to normalise passenger services in a phased manner to the pre-Covid levels of service, the Railways Passenger Reservation System (PRS) will be shut down for six hours during the lean business hours of the night for next seven days. This is to enable upgradation of the system data, updating…
Bhubaneswar: At least 441 more people tested positive for Covid-19 in Odisha, taking the tally in the state to 10,37,964. Four fatalities pushed the coronavirus death toll in the state to 8,305, a health department official said on Saturday. Khurda district registered the highest number of new cases at 205, followed by Cuttack (37), reported…
