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New Delhi, Nov 3: Pune’s urban transport infrastructure is poised for a significant transformation with the upcoming inauguration of Metro Line 3, popularly known as the Pink Line. The 23-km elevated corridor has drawn attention for two distinctive features — an all-women train operating team and a plan to meet…

New Delhi, Nov 3: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has called for a more supportive policy environment, faster regulatory approvals and easier access to finance to accelerate India’s growing bioeconomy and strengthen its position in the global biotechnology sector.  Representational Image  Addressing a high-level roundtable titled ‘India’s Bioeconomy…

Chennai, Nov 3 (UDN): The northeast monsoon has intensified across parts of southern India under the influence of Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu, which crossed the southern Andhra Pradesh coast near Ongole early Tuesday, triggering heavy rainfall, strong winds and rough sea conditions across coastal areas.  Representational Image  Although the storm…

Bhubaneswar, Nov 3 (UDN): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik have expressed profound grief over the demise of eminent neurosurgeon and Padma Shri awardee Professor Dr Ashok Kumar Mahapatra, remembering him as an outstanding medical professional whose contributions brought national recognition to Odisha. Dr…

Introduction Maintaining high standards of hygiene is one of the most important responsibilities of healthcare facilities. Hospitals, clinics, diagnostic laboratories, surgical centres and other medical establishments must operate in environments where cleanliness, infection prevention and patient safety remain top priorities. While healthcare professionals focus on patient care and clinical procedures,…

Bhubaneswar, Nov 2 (UDN): Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘Murasu’ is moving closer to the Andhra Pradesh coastline, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting landfall around midnight on Monday.  Representational Image  According to the IMD’s latest bulletin, issued at 2.30 pm on November 2, the cyclone was centred over the westcentral…

Puri, Nov 2 (UDN): Devotees visiting the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri will have to wait for three hours on Monday as public darshan will remain suspended from 4 pm to 7 pm due to the observance of the traditional Diba Pahuda ritual during the holy month of Kartika.  Representational…

New Delhi, Nov 2: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has built a strong reputation as one of India’s most trusted social security institutions over the past 74 years, Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Sunday.  Pic Credit: x.com/PIB_India Addressing the organisation’s 74th Foundation Day celebrations in…

Bengaluru, Nov 2: India’s push towards self-reliance in high-speed rail technology has reached a major milestone, with the country’s first indigenously manufactured bullet train taking shape at the Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) facility in Bengaluru, Karnataka.  Representational Image  The train is being developed for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR)…

Bhubaneswar, Nov 2 (UDN): Odisha is bracing for intense rainfall as Cyclone Murasu is forecast to strengthen into a Severe Cyclonic Storm on Monday before making landfall along the southern Andhra Pradesh coast. Although the system is unlikely to bring destructive cyclonic winds to Odisha, its outer rain bands could…