Bhubaneswar: The Odisha transport department has constituted a five-member high-level committee to tighten safety norms, improve operational discipline and enhance passenger services under the state-run ‘Ama Bus’ system, officials said on Sunday. The move comes in the wake of the death of an autorickshaw driver in a recent accident involving an Ama Bus, following which…
Bhubaneswar: At least seven people lost their lives and more than 15 others were injured in a series of road accidents reported from different parts of Odisha over the weekend, officials said on Sunday. In Sambalpur district, three people were killed after the car they were travelling in crashed into a stationary truck on National…
Bhubaneswar: In a move aimed at curbing air pollution, the Odisha government has instructed oil marketing companies not to supply petrol or diesel to vehicles that do not possess a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate. State Transport Authority (STA) chairman Amitabh Thakur has written to the state heads of major oil marketing firms, including…
All the news updates from across Odisha that happened on Oct 5. From news on Covid cases to unlock restrictions, and from weather updates to traffic alerts and sports news, we have got you covered. Thanks for tuning in to this space. * 152 new Covid positive cases in Bhubaneswar and 155 recoveries, as reported…
