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Odisha govt mandates EV hiring for its institutions from June 1, notifies hiring charges
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (193+ words) Sambad English Bhubaneswar: In a key decision, the Odisha government has made it mandatory for its institutions and undertakings to hire only electric vehicles (EVs) from June 1. In a circular issued on Thursday, the Finance Department said the move has…...
Maruti Suzuki introduces ethanol-powered Wagon R amid biofuel expansion drive
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (319+ words) New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki on Thursday unveiled India's first flex-fuel passenger car, the Wagon R flex-fuel, marking a major step in the country's shift towards alternative and cleaner fuels amid global crude oil volatility." The new model is capable of…...
Odisha Takes Major Leap Towards Clean Mobility with Green Hydrogen Bus Initiative
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (370+ words) Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards advancing sustainable urban mobility and accelerating Odisha's transition to clean energy, a high-level review meeting on the proposed Green Hydrogen Mobility Project was held today under the chairpersonship of Usha Padhee, Additional Chief Secretary,…...
Odisha govt to buy only EVs for official use; Finance Dept issues guidelines
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (207+ words) Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has made it mandatory for all departments to buy electric vehicles (EVs) for official use in view of the global energy crisis caused by the West Asia conflict. The Finance Department of the state government has…...
Container truck crashes into wedding party vehicle on Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway, 12 killed
2+ week, 4+ day ago (37+ words) At least 12 people were killed and more than 35 others injured after a container truck collided with a vehicle carrying wedding guests on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway in Maharashtra's Palghar district on Monday INDIA...
OSRTC fleet to go fully electric, says Odisha Transport Minister amid fuel shortage concerns
3+ week, 1+ day ago (322+ words) Bhubaneswar: Odisha Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena on Thursday announced that all buses operated by the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) will gradually be converted into electric vehicles (EVs), stressing the state government's commitment towards sustainable and cost-effective transportation....
Odisha: Centre approves Puri-Koraput Express via Sambalpur; Know timings, stoppages
3+ week, 2+ day ago (222+ words) Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to rail connectivity across Odisha, the Ministry of Railways has approved a new tri-weekly express train between the Holy City of Puri and Koraput via Sambalpur. " The train will pass through and benefit passengers from…...
Five dead after SUV crashes into tractor trolley in Madhya Pradesh
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (34+ words) A celebratory return from a wedding ceremony turned into a scene of devastating tragedy when a utility vehicle collided with a tractor trolley on the Narmadapuram-Piparia state highway in Madhya Pradesh." INDIA...
Air Concourse Facility Now Available for Passengers at Bhubaneswar Railway Station
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (417+ words) Bhubaneswar: The redevelopment of Bhubaneswar Railway Station has entered a significant phase, with the newly constructed air concourse now opened for passengers. The facility connects the Master Canteen side with the Cuttack Road side, enabling seamless movement across platforms without…...
Tata Motors announces commercial vehicle price hike from April
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (331+ words) New Delhi: Leading automobile manufacturer Tata Motors on Monday announced price increase of up to 1. 5 per cent across its commercial vehicle (CV) range, effective from April 1. The company said that price increase is being undertaken to partially offset the impact of…...